Among those who died this year were:

Nat Hentoff, journalist who was a strong pro-life voice, and recipient of the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Pro Vita Award, Jan. 7…

Sister Rita Meaney, S.C., former president of St. Joseph’s Children’s Services, Oct. 20.

Msgr. James Hunt, former episcopal vicar, teacher at Cathedral Prep, and pastor of St. Peter Claver, Jan. 23…

Msgr. Austin Bennett, former vicar for finance and administration, Jan. 31…

Msgr. John Brown, pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas parish, Flatlands, who gained national recognition for his heroic actions during the aftermath of SuperStorm Sandy, March 2…

Brother Michel Bettigole, O.S.F., former principal of Bishop Ford H.S., and former program director of The Prayer Channel…

Sister Bernadette Downes, C.I.J., former superior of the Nursing Sisters of the Sick Poor, Jan. 8.