Father Ed Boyle Fund

Father Ed Boyle, S. J. died November 13th, 2007. More important, he touched thousands of lives as Chaplain and Executive Secretary of the Labor Guild for thirty-seven years. He was a man blessed with remarkable gifts of intellect, strength, good-humor and, above all, faith. After excelling at Dartmough College, and the Tuck School for Business and beginning a career in finance in New York City, he answered his vocation in 1958 and through eleven years of spiritual and intellectual training became a Jesuit who made labor and social justice central to his ministry.

"Father Ed" provided an example of commitment to broader social justice and joyful, selfless, love that is unforgettable. Personally, his first concern was always others and, socially, his passion was for greater social and economic justice. Inspired by Saint Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus (i.e. the "Jesuits") Dorothy Day and Cesar Chavez, "Father Ed" exemplified the Jesuit ideal of "being a man for others." He embraced his vow of poverty unreservedly, long refused recognition of his success in helping others and always attributed success to others. He asked not to be eulogized after his death. Instead, several of his friends have come together to create the "Father Ed Boyle Fund" as an Endowment Trust within the Labor Guild to subsidize internships which will further the work that "Father Ed" made the center of his ministry and the mission of the Labor Guild; which is: to promote "the dignity of the individual person/worker as the cornerstone of a just economic system."

Father Edward F. Boyle, S. J.: "I simply want to say thank you . . ."

The Father Ed Boyle Fund is being established within the Labor Guild to carry forward Father Ed's legacy as Chaplain and Executive Secretary. These earmarked funds will be used to support the Guild's educational mission and, specifically, to subsidize graduate student interns who can help advance the cause to which Fr. Ed dedicated his life.   A Trust is being established to guide the use of these endowed funds. An application is being filed for the IRS designation of 501(c)3 Sect. 3 Charitable Trust allowing the contributions to be tax deductible. It is expected the trust will qualify. When the IRS makes the determination, contributors will be notified.

Please do not hesitate to contribute or pledge if you wish to help advance Father Ed's legacy. Contributions from companies, unions, health care groups, or law firms are warmly welcomed. The suggested contribution levels for these and other institutions, which may be gifted over a two year period are:

A. $500    B. $1,000    C. $2,500   D. $5,000 or more

Trustees of the Father Ed Fund welcome the opportunity to explore partnering with the largest multi-year donors to develop mutually beneficial internships which will advance the mission of the Labor Guild.

Individuals are encouraged to contribute only as their means permit. Suggested contributions, which also can be made over a two year period, are:

A. $50       B. $250      C. $500     D. $1,000

All donations are equally welcome and will be acknowledged as was Father Ed's practice, alphabetically, in Labor Life.

Updated April 25th, 2008

Contribute or pledge through the "Contribute" tab above to the left or by mail to:

Father Ed Boyle Fund c/o The Labor Guild
85 Commercial Street
Weymouth, MA 02188

(781) 340-7887

Donations to the fund will be accepted through June 30, 2008

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