Dear Friends,

I was shocked to hear the sad news about Fr. Tran’s unexpected demise. Our heartfelt sympathies to his mom and family.

Fr. Tan was the life of the party, and he brought great comfort and consolation to the nine nursing homes he served in Council Bluffs as a Chaplain and assisting the priests at various parishes in Council Bluffs, Carter Lake, and Mondamin.  He served as a priest for the last 26 years and touched many souls.  Recently Father helped with our First Reconciliation for the students.  His death is a big loss for us.

Please see the email message below from Bishop Joensen regarding Fr. Tan.

May his soul rest in eternal peace! 

Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.

Fr. Tom, Pastor

Below is the email message from Bishop Joensen.

With great sadness, I share with you that Fr. Tan Tran died unexpectedly at his St. Francis Home residence.  His mother and immediate family in California have been notified; other relatives and friends may still be in the process of receiving the news. 

Funeral arrangements are still pending and will be communicated once they are set.

We are grateful for this joy-filled, musically-gifted priest who ministered God’s compassion to the sick and hurting.  May he be enfolded in the arms of the Good Shepherd who carries him to eternal peace. 

Please pray for Fr. Tan’s family and all who will be touched by his death.

Faithfully in Christ,

+William M. Joensen

Bishop of Des Moines