Friar Camillus Delude
✞ 2014
American. Diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) in 1993 and given only a few years to live, Brother Camillus defied the odds and went on to live with this cross for more than two decades. He was always prayerful and never a complaint was heard, even as he slowly began to lose the ability to move. He was a dedicated member of the Militia Immaculata as a ‘Knight at the Foot of the Cross’, offering up his suffering and praying for the intentions of the MI, the Order, and the Church.
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I was fortunate to meet him and live with him while I stayed at Marytown in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Such a humble, simple friar, always joyful and kind.
I discovered his story while searching for a priest I knew. Br. Camillus did a lot of the menial work around the friary, but he was also active in the publishing of The Immaculata and books published by the Militia. He was well treated, but considered rather simple by some of the friars and others who encountered him.
I think he is a saint.
My dear sister Janet died of this terrible disease. I am convinced the most wonderful people are given this challenge as a sign of Divine favor. I have witnessed their courage and very holy acceptance of an unimaginable cross.
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