Born David B. Maher in Arlington NJ on 2 November 1937
Died at De La Salle Hall in Lincroft NJ on 28 April 2024
Entered the Ammendale MD Novitiate on 15 October 1956
Received the Religious Habit & Name, Denis Luke, on 1 February 1957
Pronounced Perpetual Vows in Towson MD on 17 August 1963

ASSIGNMENTS

1958–1961
Elkins Park PA
La Salle College (scholasticate)

1961–1965
Pittsburgh PA
Central Catholic High School

1965–1972
Jersey City NJ
Hudson Catholic High School

1972–1975
Newark NJ
Archdiocese of Newark (Assistant Superintendent)

1975–1979
Pittsburgh PA
South Hills Catholic High School

1979–1985
Adamstown MD
Baltimore District Administration (Auxiliary Visitor)

1985–1988
Paterson NJ
Paterson Catholic High School (Principal)

1988–1994
Washington DC
Saint John’s College High School

1994–1998
Ojai CA
Villanova Preparatory School (Headmaster)

1998–1999
Jersey City NJ
Hudson Catholic High School (resident: studies)

1999
Berkeley CA
The Jesuit School of Theology (studies/renewal)

1999–2001
Denville NJ
Morris Catholic High School (Principal)

2001–2005
Jersey City NJ
Hudson Catholic High School

2005–2012
Jersey City NJ
Hudson Catholic High School (resident)

2012–2020
The Bronx NY
Manhattan College Community (resident)

2020–2023
Lincroft NJ De La Salle Hall (resident)

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Monday, 6 May 2024

Visitation – 11.00am
Funeral Mass – 11.45am
De La Salle Hall
810 Newman Springs Road · Lincroft NJ 07738

Saturday, 18 May 2024

Rite of Final Commendation – 11.30am
Luncheon – 12.00pm
La Salle Hall
6001 Ammendale Road · Beltsville MD 20705

Interment – private
De La Salle Cemetery
6001 Ammendale Road · Beltsville MD 20705

Brother Luke died peacefully on Sunday, April 28th after a respite in hospice care.

The District of Eastern North America remembers Brother Luke
with memorial liturgies according to the tradition of the Institute.
Through their prayers, communities and individuals
entrust Brother to God’s loving care.

† May he rest in peace. †