BEAUMONT, Texas — The Catholic Diocese of Beaumont is asking for prayers as they mourn the loss of a beloved priest.
Father Duc Duong died Saturday, November 6, from COVID-19 complications at the CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont. Father Duong was 63 years old.
Father Duong was ordained in June of 2000 and served as parochial vicar of Infant Jesus in Lumberton and St. Mark the Evangelist in Silsbee. Members of the diocese ask that the community pray for the repose of Father Duong’s soul and for the consolation of his family and friends.
Funeral arrangements have been made for Father Duong. All services will be held at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, located at 700 Jefferson St. in Beaumont. The reception of body will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. A sharing of memories is set for 4 p.m. on Thursday. It will be followed by a wake service at 5 p.m.
The funeral will be held on Friday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. There will be a meal after the funeral. Burial will follow at Greenlawn in Groves.
