Fr. Noel Prendergast entered eternal life on the evening of May 26, 2024. A visitation and wake service will be held at 6:00pm on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Visitation will also be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 9:30am – 11:00am with a funeral mass to follow at 11:00am.

He was born January 2, 1934 to his parents, John and Mary Prendergast. He was the youngest of 7 children. He grew up in Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland.

His parents and siblings preceded him in death, Ted (Birdie), Fr. Billy, Kitty (John Joyce), Jack (Miriam), Fr. Paddy, and Leo (Cally). Cally is his only remaining sister-in-law.

Fr. Prendergast attended Carlow Seminary in Ireland to complete his studies to become a Catholic priest. He was ordained in June, 1958 for the diocese of Natchez-Jackson, Mississippi. His first assignment was Nativity Parish in Biloxi. During his priestly ministry he went on to serve parishes in Jackson, Natchez, Vicksburg, Columbus, Yazoo City and Clinton as well as Chaplain at Mercy Hospital in Vicksburg.

He chose to live in Clinton upon retirement. As his health started to decline, he chose to go to St. Catherine's in Madison.

He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. We must not forget his dear friends and brother priests.

In lieu of flowers you may donate to Retired Priest Fund or Education of Seminarians.