Rev. Dennis Conway

Deceased: 2024-11-26

Diocese: DUBUQUE

Seminary Graduation Year: 2017

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Message from Archbishop Zinkula

“It is with a heavy heart that I share with you some very sad news. Yesterday, our pastor, Fr. Dennis Conway, died in the Immaculate Conception rectory, Cedar Rapids by way of suicide. Based on correspondence near the time of his death, Fr. Dennis clearly was suffering from an acute mental health crisis.”

Please reach out for help when you are struggling with a heavy burden. In the Sacred Scripture we hear over and over again, “Do not be afraid.” And at the end of the Gospel of St. Matthew, after commissioning the disciples to go and make disciples of all nations, Jesus tells them, ” I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

“Given the circumstances of Fr. Dennis’ death, there will be an autopsy, which may take some time due to the Thanksgiving holiday. We will inform you of the funeral arrangements when they have made. In the meantime, let’s pray for Fr. Dennis and his family, and his parishioners, and all who struggle with Mental health concerns. God bless you all.”