Msgr Ivan Death, Obituary – We are writing to notify you of the passing of Msgr. Ivan Vap with the deepest condolences and the utmost faith in the Resurrection. He had 94 years under his belt.
Msgr. Vap, who was born in Hastings, spent his childhood at St. Cecilia Parish, where the pastor and assistants had a significant impact on his decision to become a priest.
“Being in their classes and ministering at their liturgies drew me toward the priesthood,” he added. “Just being there moved me toward the priesthood.” The first parish that Msgr. Vap served was St. Michael Parish, located in Fairbury.
After that, he became a teacher at Pius X High School in Lincoln, then supervised the construction of Bishop Neumann High School in Wahoo, and finally, he went back to teaching at Pius X.
Msgr. Vap stated that there is “no bigger blessing and no more humbling a blessing than offering the Sacrifice of the Mass and coming into the lives of the people as a teacher, or a superintendent of schools, or a pastor, or the rector of the Cathedral.” “There is no bigger blessing and no more humbling a blessing than offering the Sacrifice of the Mass and coming into the lives of the people as a teacher, or a pastor, or
He stated, “I was tremendously lucky in being given a vocation to the priesthood. I have always felt called to serve others in this capacity.” The key to our contentment and joy is to simply carry out the plans that the Almighty has laid out for our lives; this is what brings us fulfillment.
Please pray for the peace of his soul as well as the comfort of his family during this difficult time. I pray that he finds eternal rest.