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Father Jan Aarts SCJ has died at the age of 84 on Wednesday morning 26^th of January 2022 in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. He served for many years in the Diocese of Helsinki in various positions, including diocesan administrator, vicar general and parish priest of St Mary’s parish.

Father Aarts was born on 28 February 1937, made his first religious vows on the 8^th September 1959 and was ordained priest on the 19^th December 1964. Father Aarts came to Finland in 1966. After his retirement, he returned to his native country, the Netherlands, from where, however, he made frequent visits to Finland until recent years. May he rest in peace.

Bishop Emeritus Teemu Sippo SCJ will celebrate the Holy Mass for the soul of Father Jan Aarts SCJ on Tuesday 1^st of February 2022 at 18.00 in St. Mary’s Church.