Rev. Salim Joseph, OFM, a priest in the Order of Friars Minor who ministered on the pastoral staff at Saint Anthony Shrine on Arch Street in Boston, MA, died unexpectedly on September 1, 2023. He was born in Karimkunnam, Kerala, India on May 31, 1965 to his parents, Mahi Joseph Chackungal and Alyamma Joseph.

Rev. Salim entered the St. Louis Friary in Palmaner, A.P., India in 1982. His final profession was in 1991 at St. Anthony’s Friary in Bangalore, K.A. India. He became a Deacon in 1993 and was ordained into the priesthood in 1994 at Sacred Heart Church.

Rev. Salim was a graduate of St. Augustine High School in Keraka, India. He attended college at the University of Kerala and furthered his studies at Franciscan International Study Center in Canterbury, England.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 8th at Saint Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch St., Second Floor Chapel, Boston, MA at 10:30 AM. A visiting hour will be held 9:00-10:30AM prior to the Mass.

On Tuesday, September 12, there will be a wake from 5-9 PM at Sacred Heart Church, 3920 S. Kings Ave., Brandon, FL.

On Wednesday, September 13, there will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM at Sacred Heart Church, 518 N. Marion St. Tampa, FL.

May Fr. Salim rest with the angels.