When Fr. Durnin’s Mom Stopped By

When Fr. Durnin’s Mom Stopped By KARL MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR According to the St. Mary Parish Directory published in the early 1970s, Fr. John Durnin (1894-1971) was in Eden from 1934 to 1939. Here are a few stories about the priest. First, it’s important to remember how personable Fr. Durnin was. Karl Ryan recalled Fr. Durnin as nice, friendly and easy to converse with. He was the type