Jesuit priest Thomas Stegman, S.J. dies at 60 on Holy Saturday morning after several months of battling with cancer.
Fr. James Martin, SJ, a Jesuit priest, has disclosed the passing on of Father Thomas Stegman, S.J, Jesuit priest, New Testament scholar, and former Dean of the Boston College School of Technology and Ministry.
In a Facebook statement on Saturday evening, Martin disclosed Thomas Stegman died on Holy Saturday morning at Campion Center, the Jesuit infirmary in Weston, Mass. Martin also stated that Tom as popularly known died of cancer at 60. Â “He had been suffering from cancer for many months,” Martins wrote. “He was 60” he also added.
Stegman resigned last year January as the Dean of STM over glioblastoma, according to a University release. However, he has since then “continued to be active in the school and in the academy”. Martin wrote.
While alive, Martin described Tom as being popularly known for his ethics and affability. “I don’t know anyone who did not love or admire Tom, one of the kindness and most generous Jesuits I’ve ever known. He was the kind of Jesuit the mention of whose name always brought an affectionate smile to people’s faces” Martin wrote.
Putting forward his tribute, Martin gushed over Tom’s persevering and obliging ability. He remarked on how he dealt with Cancer “with great courage, dignity, and grit. Tom continued to serve as dean as he went through the treatments and only resigned from that post when it was impossible to continue.” “…Tom’s perseverance was very edifying,” He wrote. “Tom was tremendously kind to me over the years” He added, further explaining an instance when Tom helped him write a book.
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