We will have a funeral Fr. Bob Tuzik, a priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago and alumni of St. Tarcissus School.
He will be laid in state on Monday, April 28th from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with a funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m.
All are welcome to attend.
Father Tuzik Bio
Father Robert Tuzik, 77, was born in Chicago and attended St. Tarcissus School, Quigley North, Niles College of Loyola University and the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary.
In addition to his master’s degree in divinity, he earned a licentiate in sacred theology from Mundelein and a doctorate in theology from Loyola University.
He served as associate pastor of St. Mary, Lake Forest (1973-1975), and St. Linus, Oak Lawn (1975-1980).
He was a student and spiritual director at Loyola University (1980-1985) and a professor and spiritual director at Mundelein
and at the Pastoral Center (1985-1989).
He was a professor and a consultant for the Congregation for Divine Worship (1989-1991) and the Office for Divine Worship (1991-1999), and
he has continued to serve as a consultant since his formal retirement in 1999.
He was also a special consultant to Cardinal Francis George and chaplain to retired Holy Cross sisters.
Visitation will be here at St. Elizabeth on Monday, April 28 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.