70th Anniversary of Ordination Award Certificate From Pope Benedict XVI in 2011
Latin Breviary Used by Fr. Rookey the Last Days of His Life
Jacket Worn by Fr. Peter Rookey
Framed picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus that hung on the wall behind Fr. Peter office chapel altar in Olympia Fields, Illinois for over 20 years
Framed image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary that also was displayed behind Fr. Peter’s chapel altar for over two decades. Father received these two beautiful pictures as a present for his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood in May of 1991
Office chapel chalice and paten used last 8 years of Father’s life, including the Mass he celebrated on Sept. 9, 2014, just hours before his death.
Roman collar worn by Father the last day of his life.
Candles and candle holders used at Fathers very last Mass in his office chapel on September 9, 2014.
Liturgy of the Hours book that Father read from the last couple nights before his passing
Fr. Peter’s sandals
Crucifix from Father’s International Compassion Ministry office
This Blessed Mother picture hung above Father’s bed for decades up until his death
Pants Fr. Peter wore the last day of his life
Crucifix that overlooked Father’s casket during his 3 day wake at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica in Chicago
Father’s Knight of the Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem Cross pendant
Bandana wore by Fr. Peter on a Holy Land pilgrimage
Rosary belonging to Fr. Peter
Father’s winter hat
Fr. Peter’s wallet recovered from his pants pocket after his death
Father’s office painting by Ferdinand Roccanti
Padre Pio icon in Fr. Peter’s possession
St. Peregrine statue kept on Fr. Peter’s desk
Fr. Peter’s last address/phone book
Bible belonging to Fr. Peter
Father’s business card when he served for 6 years as Consultor General for the Servite Order in Rome from 1953 to 1959
Miracle Prayer card with first class relic hair of Fr. Peter attached
Fr. Peter’s personal framed ordination photo
Picture of Madonna and Christ Child that hung over Father’s office desk
Travel Mass kit used by Fr. Peter for half a century
Part of Father’s original 1940s Servite habit that he wore for years
Original portrait of Fr. Peter by famous artist Andre Durand housed at Our Sorrowful Mother’s Ministry (OSMM) in Vandelia, Illinois along with many other relics of Father’s ministry
Statue of the Sorrowful Mother given to Father by Debbie and Vanessa from OSMM that was displayed in his office chapel for many years
St. Peregrine, the cancer saint, statue from Fr. Peter’s ICM office chapel
Father’s autographed book from his good friend, comedian Bob Hope
Relics of saints that Father possessed since the 1960s, including one associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary
Original 1871 confirmation class roster handwritten by Italian Servite St. Anthony Pucci. This was given to Fr. Peter as a gift for writing a book about the saint, called “Shepherd of Souls”
Father’s personal copy of the program booklet for the dedication of Our Lady of Benburb (Ireland) Priory where Father served from 1948 to 1953
Copy of Father’s Our Lady of Benburb Priory Golden Jubilee program booklet from 1999
Holy Land travel brochure from 1979 depicting Fr. Peter as the spiritual director of the pilgrimage
Fr. Peter’s 1950s US Passport document
The personal photo album of Fr. Peter. Many of the photos are of him together with members of his family
Fr. Peter’s copy of Vol. 1 of Poem of the Man God. He strongly recommended the writings of 3rd Order Servite, Maria Valtorta of Viareggio, Italy.
Father’s copy of The Life of Venerable Mary of Agreda. He wrote a chapter of this book and promoted her writings very widely.
Communion pix used by Fr. Peter to bring the Eucharist to the sick in hospitals and nursing homes.
