A life of faith still calling us forward.
Father Mark Beard’s love for God, devotion to the Blessed Mother and the Rosary, and tireless care for souls continue to shape every part of this mission.
July 16, 1961 — August 2, 2023
Full of Grace is dedicated to honoring and preserving the life, faith, and legacy of Father Mark Beard.
He loved God without reservation. He trusted the Blessed Mother, prayed the Rosary with devotion, and centered his priesthood on helping people return to Christ. The people he served remember a direct, joyful, generous priest whose ministry reached far beyond the walls of a church.
We would not be Full of Grace without Father Mark. Continuing the ministries he gave himself to is how we remember him—not only in words, but in service.
His legacy lives in people and places.
It lives in a retired priest welcomed into a peaceful apartment. It lives in a student or seminarian receiving support. It lives in families gathering under St. Joseph Pavilion, in a dignified burial for a person without means, and in every story of faith rekindled through his ministry.
That is what “That’s FMB” means here: a recognizable spirit of faith, courage, generosity, and a determination to help save souls.
How did Father Mark touch your life?
If Father Mark was part of a miracle, conversion, return to faith, or moment you still carry, Full of Grace invites you to share it.
