Father Joseph Chancler, T.O.R., a member of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died unexpectedly on August 7, 2026 at Saint Francis Friary in Loretto, Pennsylvania.  Fr. Joe entered the Franciscan Community on August 20, 1977 in Loretto, Pennsylvania.  He made his first profession of Vows on June 16, 1979, his solemn profession of vows on June 10, 1983 and was ordained to the priesthood on November 26, 1983.  Fr. Joe spent many years in the Educational apostolate of the Province as well as several parishes staffed by the TOR Franciscans.  When the full obituary is available it will be published on this website along with the times for Visitation and the Mass of Christian Burial.  The funeral services will take place at Saint Francis Friary in Loretto, Pennsylvania.

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.  May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.  Amen.