Anthony R. D. Curley, 71, of Nashua, Montana, passed away November 23, 2018 in Glasgow, Montana.
Anthony was born July 1, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Mr. Edmund Curley and Mary Eileen Pope. He received his early education in Pasadena, California graduating from Pasadena Academy High School. He attended several colleges including receiving a Master’s Degree from Point Loma Nazarene as well as Doctorate in Sacred Theology.
Anthony was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy, from which he retired. He was a survivor of the Vietnam War.
He was called by God to become the founder and Bishop of The Benedictine Community of Saint Anthony.
He is survived by children Martin A. Pritchard-Curley, Elizabeth Hahn and Matthew Curley.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Family will receive friends on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the Bell Mortuary. Burial with military honors will take place on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Nashua Cemetery. A Requiem Mass will be held following the burial at The Monastery in Nashua, Montana with The Most Reverend Abbott Martin Andrew officiating.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday December 7, 2018
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial with Military Honors
10:00 a.m.
Saturday December 8, 2018
Nashua Cemetery
Nashua , Montana
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday December 7, 2018
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial with Military Honors
10:00 a.m.
Saturday December 8, 2018
Nashua Cemetery
Nashua , Montana
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Joe Dunning says
Anthony was a great neighbor he was always doing what he did best and that was preaching and writing about the lord he always had the heart to wanna never give up he always found a way to solve a problem and he worked at his very best to,get what he needed done he was very inspirational and would always put a smile or a good laugh on everyone’s faces will miss you Anthony -gone but never forgotten always in the hearts of many
Bruce Chuff Golub says
Abba Anthony always posted uplifting and encouraging spiritual thoughts to enlighten others. In his last post he seem to have been enlightened that he would be meeting God very soon as he put it.
Eternal rest Grant unto him oh Lord and let Perpetual light shine upon him may he and all the souls of the faithfully Departed to the mercy of God rest in Peace amen.
You will be missed.
Pray for us as we pray for you. 🕯️✝️🕯️
Ann Sorbara says
Dear Abba, I hope you can see me from heaven. I want to thank you for teaching me about salvation and what it meant to give it all up and follow Christ. You pointed the doorway to heaven for so many people and I know your reward will be great in heaven. We will never forget you our dear Abba. God give you rest from your earthly trials and may you be in His glory for all of eternity. God bless your soul dear Servant of the Lord.
Love in Christ
Ann Sorbara
Barbara Postoyan says
Dearest Abba,
You are so loved. You were the watcher, the shepherd, the teacher for so many. I know you are in glory now, seeing our Heavenly Father face-to-face. I want to thank you for your example and your love. You will be missed beyond words. Thank you for your labor of love that you leave behind for generations to come. Still hope to meet you in the clouds, but if not, see you at the gates! I will forever treasure the memory of “The Little Soul”, the beautiful soul. ‘Til we meet, pray for us.
Mary says
Dear Abba,
you were a voice crying out in the wilderness for all of us and a source of good counsel to us ever alerting us to the signs of the times in which we live. With ever patient loving kindness, you did all in your power to guide us along the right paths. You read and recorded Sacred Scripture passages for us and explained the meaning of each. In you benevolent and fatherly way you offered us your prayers, guidance and every good thing which overflowed from the bountiful generosity and goodness of your heart. As the day God called you home drew nearer your messages to us, and for us, grew louder and more frequent. Deep in your heart and soul you knew the Master was coming for you very soon and for the rest of us soon, for time on Earth is short. Dear Abba you exhorted us to be ready at every moment and as we mourn your loss we know that those exhortations will ring in our hearts until The Master calls each of us in our turn. Thank you for being a shining beacon of hope and wise sage to all of us. May you, Dear Abba Anthony Curley, rejoice in your Eternal reward and remember us still, before the Throne of God. Here on the Earth we will carry you forwards in our hearts and prayers. God bless you Dear Abba Anthony, throughout all Eternity. Rest In Peace,”Little Soul.” Amen
Rhonda Bricker says
Abba Anthony, Your words, your humility, your thoughtful loving care, will be remembered deeply in my heart and prayers, until I see you again. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, all the Angel’s and saints, carry you safely to our True Home, Father, Son & Holy Spirit, Amen
don says
Anthony, I will miss our deep email discussions. I have never known anyone that could read the Bible in a half-dozen languages as well as you. You were an amazing friend. You win! You got to see Jesus first.
Archbishop Allen Zaugg says
Archabbot Anthony was my co-consecrator and a very dear friend and mentor. We will miss you Anthony, and thank you for your friendship, support, and love. You will forever remain in our hearts. We know you are now with our Lord hand in hand sharing the eternal joy of His love.
Damian Gerock says
The angels took you home to paradise ABBA Anthony
I will always remember you and our conversations .
You had patience , humility and Kindness and the love of Christ was part of you.
Your home and thankyou for helping many of us on the path toward it.
Fr. Nicholas Joseph says
Fr. Anthony Curley had touched my life in so many ways. I thank the Lord for allowing me to have him as my spiritual guide when I needed him the most. He always seemed to have the right words when I faced difficult decisions. St. John Vianney describes a priest as “He who is not for himself, he is for you.” That is how I will always remember Father Anthony. May his memory be eternal, and may God grant him mercy and rest among the Saints.
Hierodeacon Joseph says
Rest well, Abba Anthony and THANK YOU!!! Thank you for your wisdom, your guidance and your prayers! Please, pray to God for us!!! May you rest in that place where all the righteous repose, and, may your memory be eternal!!!!
Br. Gregory Pio says
Abba Anthony was a true and humble teacher. He through correspondence and videos touched my life deeply. I am sure he is continuing his mission, interceding for us.
Alicia Gonzalez says
Dear Abba,
I am sad thinking about how suddenly you were taken but I AM HAPPY THAT YOU ARE WITH YOUR BELOVED, OUR LORD WHO YOU LOVED SO MUCH here on Earth and now as you said few days beforeyour passing “how much you long for Him” so now YOU ARE FACE TO FACE with our Lord Jesus Christ. Please Abba Anthony I need your blessings today. Please ask Jesus to release those blessings I need to embrace semi hermit life. Thanks for inspire me . Stay with me and all the people who loves you including kitty marie. See you soon Abba Anthony.
Margaret Coleman says
Abba i keep crying on and off i would like very much to ask you to be my intercessor
Brother Justin Antony Mc Carthy says
Dear Friends of Abba Anthony,
I have known Abba Anthony for a good ten years at least, and every time we met he was warm smiling, gentle and kind ” always. ” I having Hermitages before and after grew in my monastic vocation from his teachings becoming a better Monk today. He will be dearly missed by many as he gave his ” all ” just like St. Antony his patron saint.
Humbly with prayers,
Brother Justin Antony
Our Lady of Fatima Hermitage
Elizabeth Hahn says
I love you, Dad. I miss you. I hope you can see me and your grandchildren. I am devastated that they will grow up without your influence. I will tell them all my favorite stories. – Rizbit
Gerald Archambeault says
The Bishop was a friend and client. He was a true believer and practioner.
Matthew Curley says
Love you dad, and I’ll always be missing you until that day we see each other again. You were a good father. I’ll never forget our nights watching Nova and The Cosmos, our “camping” in the RV, Doolittle the dog, our talks about God, and so many more memories. You were one of the strongest influences on my faith, and I really liked up to you. I was always proud of you too. I regret not being able to say goodbye, but I’ll just say, “I’ll always love you, and I’ll see you later.”
Elizabeth Hahn says
Dear Dad,
Loving you always. We will miss you everyday.
With love,
Your daughter, Elizabeth
Son-in-law, Steve
And, grandchildren: Aidan, Abigail, Katherine, Michael, and Liam
David A Plubell says
Abba Anthony, I have no words. I’ll cherish you guidance and never forget your words. “We did this. Right here” We’ll meet soon my dear friend.
Catherine pryer says
Your Words were the stillness of the Wilderness crying out!
Lord Jesus Come. Thank you Abba Anthony for all your Masses said in Christ. You will be missed
Biserka Poletto says
Abba Anthony is the most beautiful soul that I ever meet. He loved people and he was in love with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Beloved Abba, Thank you.
Most Rev. Leland J. Lannoye says
Dear Anthony: While you were in your last hours, I was having a bone marrow biopsy and am now on a rasher of high tech pills. I still celebrate the Divine Liturgy in Private, and I will commemorate you this weekend. It was an honor to be one of your scholars.
Fr. Gregory Ned Blevins says
I just learned of Abba Anthony’s tragic death. May his memory be eternal. I had hoped to meet Abba in this life the next time I found my way to NE Montana. I am originally from Scobey and was pleased to know that there was an Independent/Old Catholic presence in that part of the country.
I will offer Mass soon for the repose of Abba and the Sister who died with him. May her memory be eternal as well.
Mary Durango says
Abba,
You will be so missed! Rest and wait for me at the side of the highway with Sr. Joan and I will encounter you there when I travel next time. I will stop by and see the flowers where your blood was spilled. Holy memory Man of God. RIP!