Mark Weaver Obituary

Friar Mark Weaver OFM Conv.

Friar Mark Weaver, OFM Conv., 72, of Clarksville, Indiana, entered into eternal life Monday evening, Feb. 19, 2024, at Baptist Floyd Health Center in New Albany, Indiana.

Friar Mark was born in Tiffin to Raymond and Joann (Gase) Weaver. Friar Mark was the first of their 12 children.

Friar Mark is survived by his siblings, Ann (Ronald) Zoeller, Paul Weaver, Jean (Greg, deceased) Patton, Mary (David) Burget, Joan (Emery) Calloway, John Weaver, Jim Weaver, Lois (Alan) Taylor, Patrick (Tina) Weaver, and Joe (Brenda) Weaver.

Friar Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Joann (Gase) Weaver; and sister, Jane (Lee) Mathias.

In 1965, he entered the Minor Seminary at Mt. St. Francis, Indiana, graduating in 1969. In 1972, he entered St. Anthony Novitiate in Auburn, Indiana. He professed first vows in 1973. He made his solemn profession of vows in 1976. He was ordained to the transitional diaconate the same year. He was ordained a priest at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in 1977.

Friar Mark served in the United States at parishes in Indianapolis, Angola, Terre Haute, and New Albany, Indiana. From 1979-1995, Mark served in a variety of ministries in the Custody of Mary and Mother of the Poor (now the Custody of Mary, Mother of Mercy) in Honduras and El Salvador. There, friar Mark served as Associate Pastor, Director of Novices, and Custos of the Custody of Mary, Mother of the Poor, in Central America as well as serving on the Initial Formation Team in Casa Central Franciscana, in Comayaguela, Honduras.

In a video interview in 2020, friar Mark was asked if the commitment to serve the world as a Franciscan was worth it. "What a privilege it is! It is wonderful to serve, even if it is just one person at a time. It is such a blessing to know that through you, the grace of Christ has touched the person you helped." Friar Mark was deeply devoted to the people he served. He not only "talked the talk, but walked the walk." With an upbeat and friendly disposition and the capacity to be a thoughtful listener, Mark was a superb pastoral minister to everyone he served.

Visitation in Ohio will be 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, until the time of Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. at Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, 315 Clay St., Carey, Ohio, 43316.

Visitation in Indiana will be 2-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, with a prayer service and sharing of memories beginning at 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish, 415 E. 8th St., New Albany, Indiana, 47150. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at St. Mary of the Annunciation. Burial will take place at the friars' cemetery at Mt. St. Francis, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis, Indiana, 47146, immediately following the liturgy.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials to Province of Our Lady of Consolation or the province's mission in Honduras, the Custody of Mary, Mother of Mercy. Memorial gifts may be made at https://www.franciscansusa.org/fr-mark-weaver/ or sent to Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Office of Mission Advancement, 103 St. Francis Blvd., Mount Saint Francis, Indiana, 47146.