With sadness and gratitude for his life of service, we remember Reverend Monsignor V. Paul Fitzmaurice, who died on November 10, 2026, at the age of 80. A priest of the Diocese of Greensburg for 53 years, Monsignor Paul was a resident of St. Anne Home in Greensburg at the time of his death.

Monsignor Paul felt called to the priesthood from an early age. After graduating from New Kensington High School in 1964, he studied at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, earning a bachelor’s degree in theology in 1968. He continued his studies in Rome at the North American College and Gregorian University, earning a Licentiate in Sacred Theology in 1972. He was ordained on May 5, 1973, by Bishop William G. Connare.

Over five decades of ministry, Monsignor Paul served parish communities throughout the diocese, including St. Bernard, Holy Family, Ascension, Our Lady of Grace, St. Michael, Saints Peter and Paul, St. Anthony, and St. Mary. He served as pastor of St. Barbara Parish from 1994 to 2008 and as pastor of Saint Agnes Parish from 2008 until his retirement on July 1, 2022. Even after retiring, he often returned to St. Agnes for parish celebrations and Masses, remaining a cherished part of our parish family.

An important part of his legacy was his 28 years of service to Queen of Angels Catholic School. From 1994 until his retirement in 2022, he served on the Board of Trust Administrators, helping guide the school through years of growth and change. His ministry extended well beyond board meetings and celebrating Mass. He was regularly present in the school, sharing his faith and building meaningful connections with the children.

Monsignor Paul also helped guide the school community through the difficult period when the school building at Saint Agnes was condemned. He remained closely involved as Queen of Angels operated in multiple locations before moving to its present home. His steady commitment to Catholic education touched generations of students and families.

Throughout his priesthood, he was devoted to parish life and the formation of future priests, welcoming numerous seminarians for summer assignments. He also served as dean of Armstrong County and upper Westmoreland County and participated in parish renewal movements, including Marriage Encounter early in his ministry.

We give thanks for Monsignor Paul’s faithful priesthood, his care for our parish and school communities, and the many lives he touched through 53 years of service.

Please keep Monsignor Paul and his family in your prayers.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.