Fr. James B. Doran, OMV

May 30, 1956 - May 09, 2025

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Obituary for Fr. James B. Doran, OMV

Father James Doran, OMV, a cherished member of our community, tragically passed away on May 9, 2025 after a bicycle accident.

Fr. Jim faithfully served the Lord and our community as an Oblate of the Virgin Mary. He professed his final vows in 1982, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1986.

He spent nearly two decades as a missionary in Brazil, ministering in the Amazon. In 2003 he returned to the United States and served in various communities across the Province, including Hawaiian Garden, Denver and Boston.

Fr. Jim lived a life of humble service, prayer and devotion to Christ, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him. We ask for your prayers for the repose of his soul, for his family, and for our Oblate community.

Eternal rest grant unto Fr. Jim Doran, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May Fr. Jim, and all the souls of the faithfully departed, rest in peace, Amen.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Fr. Doran's name can be made to the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. 2 Ipswich Street, Boston, MA 02215.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Holy Ghost Church, 1900 California Street, Denver, CO on Tuesday, May 20 at 10:00 AM. A viewing and rosary prayer service prior to Mass at 8:00 AM. Interment at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, CO.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 31 at 10:00 AM in the Saint Francis Chapel, 800 Boylston Street, #1001, Boston, MA

Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, Dorchester LOWER MILLS on Thursday, May 15 4-8 PM.

Services

15 May

Visiting Hours

04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

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  • May 15, 2025

    Robert

    Eternal Rest Grant Unto him, O Lord. May Perpetual Light Shine Upon him. May his soul and All of The Souls of The Faithful Departed, Through The Mercy of God, Rest In Peace. Amen. Thank you, Fr. Jim, for your great witness to Christ and your humble and devoted service to The Church. You have been a blessing to many. Requiescat in Pace. Amen. Condolences to The Doran Family and The Oblates of The Blessed Virgin Mary. Robert L.

  • May 15, 2025

    Ginny Mellick

    We extend our sympathy to Fr. Jim's family and to his brothers in Christ the wonderful Oblates. Fr. Jim prayed constantly. God wanted him and so now Father Jim is in our dear Lord 's arms and with his heavenly queen, Our Dear Mother Mary. May Fr. Jim rest in peace. Ginny and Richard Mellick

  • May 14, 2025

    Tom Clasby

    My deepest sympathy to the Doran family and all the Oblates. Fr. Jim was my Prayer partner during Covid, my dear friend, mentor and unofficial Spiritual Director. A truly beautiful Priest He was a guest in our home and touched our entire family with his kindness and humility. I know I am only one of the countless lives he blessed as he lived out his priestly vocation. May the good lord who he loved so very much welcome him into his Kingdom. Tom Clasby