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Father Ron LawsonThis article is from an SFAA member, and will be in an upcoming book. A 7th generation Vermont Yankee, born in Montpelier VT to a Methodist family, Father Ron Lawson has led a fascinating life…. And continues to do so. Graduating with the class of 1956 from Middlebury College, taking his degree in Russian, he had a two-year commitment to US Army Intelligence in the field of counterespionage. He stayed with the Army for another two years attaining the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Assigned to West Berlin after completing a special dual language course (German and Polish) taught in the Hawkins Barracks in Oberammergau, Bavaria, he continued as a “spy catcher”. His spiritual mentor, Maria Von Trapp (of The Sound of Music fame) provided significant help to him in his developing religious life. Ordained in May 1970 he began an extraordinary life; first as a parish priest, then a high school chaplain for 12 years, and then rejoining the Army with the rank of Captain as a Catholic military chaplain. He was in West Berlin again in 1989 when the infamous Berlin Wall came down. His adventures and travels as he fulfilled his assignments read more like fiction than fact. He served in “Desert Storm” as a chaplain in 1991, suffering physical and emotional disabilities. Leaving the Army in Oct.1992 at age 58, he spent the next 10 years with the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs as a V.A. Chaplain. He is now Senior Priest in Residence at St. Mary Church in Chelmsford, MA where the author of this book met him and enjoys capturing his life story in the book* Let Me Be A Light: the Faith Journey of Father Ron Lawson. *To be available in mid-year 2010. For more information and to be added to the mailing list for availability updates, contact Richard L. Rotelli at rlrotelli@yahoo.com 7 comments to Father Ron Lawson |
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Please inform me when Fr Lawson’s book is available.
He will not remember me but he is a person that greatly influenced my life.We met when I was attending summer camp at Camp Holy Cross in Vermont.
To “find him”and know that he is well is a blessing.
What branch of the Strong’s is Lawson from?
Reading your book and reminded of some of our ” growing up days’ on Barre St. well written and an easy read to follow so far. so pleased that we have it. See you at the reunion ??
Ron, you have had quite a life since we were next door neighbors. Would love to read your new book.
Ron , Read your book.I found it hard to put down it was fun and easy and intersting reading.easy to stay with it and not want toput it down. maybe ,because of knowing you – your family and some of the areas & people you shared your memories of. I see a another side of you.. and proud to have grown up knowing you. Mr Rotelli has a nice style of writing and did justice to you and your life.. Thank you for the autographed book it is a keeper. See you at the reunions
Hello Sam, I came across this posting by accident and saw your message. I want to be sure that you know that Fr. Lawson’s biography was published at the end of June, 2010.
Visit http://www.rlrotellibooks.com to learn how to obtain a copy if you don’t already have one.
I would very much like to know your reaction to the book when you get a chance. Email me at rlrotelli@yahoo.com .
Best regards,
Richard L. Rotelli
I knew Fr. Ron was special and we were fortunate to have him with us at St. Mary’s. After reading his book I am sooo happy he came back to us !