Monsignor James W. Hannon, born on April 10, 1953, died on October 6, 2024.  He was the devoted son of the late Joseph F. and the late Emily (Breinich) Hannon.  Jim was the loving brother of Patricia Burkentine and her husband, John and was predeceased by his brothers Andrew and Joseph Hannon.  He was also the devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews as well as great uncle to many great nieces and great nephews.

Jim loved music.  During his early adult years, he composed many pieces of music that were used regularly at the celebration of Mass.  He also was fortunate to have several of these compositions published.  He was a competent guitarist but his true love was the sound and beauty of the pipe organ.  He loved many genres of music but his favorite was classical, particularly Bach.

Jim began his discernment to priesthood at St. Paul Latin High School, later graduating from Cardinal Gibbons High School, in its seminary preparation program.  He graduated from Loyola College (now Loyola University Maryland).  In addition, he earned graduate degrees from the Theological College of the Catholic University of America.  He was ordained to the Priesthood of the Catholic Church in May, 1988.  He served as Associate Pastor in several parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore, before being appointed Pastor of multiple parishes in Western Maryland, where he served faithfully until his appointment as Associate Director and then Director of Clergy Personnel for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.  Jim was honored with the elevation to the title of Monsignor in 2015.  During his tenure as Director of Clergy Personnel, Msgr. Hannon was appointed Vicar for the Western Vicariate and served until his appointment to his final assignment at our Lady of Grace in Parkton in 2019.  Jim took a medical leave of absence in 2021 and then medical retirement in 2022.

Monsignor Hannon will lie in state at Our Lady of Grace Church, 18310 Middletown Road, Parkton, MD on Wednesday from 2:00 to 5:00 PM and Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 AM. Monsignor will also lie in state at St. Peter Church, 127 Church Street, Westernport, MD on Monday October 14, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 AM. Interment at St Peter cemetery in Westernport, MD.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Msgr. Hannon's name to the Archdiocese of Baltimore Special Care of Retired Priests. https://www.archbalt.org/retiredpriests-giving/

"Well done, good and faithful servant." Matthew 25:23