Sean Yeo

Past Serra International President Sean Yeo passed from this life to the next on 15 August 2018. Sean had a strong devotion to the Blessed Mother, so it should be noted that his passing coincides with the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Sean. His strong love of the faith, deep spiritual practices, and genuine kindness radiated through everything that he did. Each action that Sean took began and ended in prayer and was done in loving service to the Church. I ask that all Serrans keep Sean and his wife, Lucy, in their prayers. Sean's legacy at Serra is profound, far-reaching, but in most cases imperceptible to most people. Sean's humility ensured that everything he did was for the glory of God, not himself. Sean's overarching plan as Serra International President was to assist all Serrans in spiritual growth through prayer. Sean's initiatives to that end included digitally publishing SerraConnects, a magazine focused on Serran spirituality, and Serrans United in Prayer, which served as the forerunner to our currently global monthly rosary for vocations. He carried out these programs with fervor, dedication, and a willingness to receive input from his fellow Serrans and respond accordingly. Both of these programs, along with countless other things that Sean has done, helped Serra return to and remain close to its spiritual roots. This has fostered greater fellowship and increased effectiveness in Serra worldwide. Sean will be missed by Serrans throughout the world. Please pray for the repose of his soul and for all departed Serrans. Mary, Mother of Vocations, pray for us! St. Junipero Serra, pray for us! John Liston Executive Director