Rev. Michael D.

Sergi, C.Ss.R.

Rev. Michael Dominic Sergi, C.Ss.R., a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus/Sagrado Corazón de Jesús community in Baltimore, Maryland, died November 11, 2026, at the age of 73. The son of Dominic F. and Anna (Strapelli), he was born on February 6, 1953, baptized February 22, 1953, and confirmed October 15, 1963, at Sacred Heart of Jesus / Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Baltimore. He made his first profession on August 1, 1972, at St. Mary's, Ilchester, Maryland and final profession June 13, 1976, at St. Alphonsus College, Suffield, Connecticut. He earned his baccalaureate degree at St. Alphonsus College and was awarded MRE (1978) and M.Div. degrees (1980) at Mt. St. Alphonsus Seminary, Esopus, New York, where he was ordained to the priesthood on May 26, 1979.

Father Sergi's assignments were all to the Baltimore Province. He was initially assigned to Sts. James and John, Baltimore, between 1980 and 1982, then to Our Lady of Fatima, Baltimore, from 1982 to 1986. St. Mary's in Annapolis was his next assignment, from 1986 to 1988 when he moved back to Our Lady of Fatima while serving on a mission team. In 1993, he was named pastor to St. Wenceslaus Parish in Baltimore. In August 1999 he returned to Our Lady of Fatima, this time as pastor. From 2005 to 2008 he served as director of the Redemptorist full-care nursing facility in Saratoga Springs, New York, a ministry that he described as a particular privilege. He served as director of Notre Dame Retreat House in Canandaigua, New York from 2008 to 2015. In 2015 he was transferred to St. Gerard, Lima, and served as the last pastor and rector before the parish was returned to diocesan control in 2026. He also gave missions throughout the Northeast as time allowed.

He was well loved among his Redemptorist confreres. “Fr. Mike was a big man with a gentle warm side.” “A compassionate and merciful confessor.” “He was a wonderful mentor to younger men, sharing his own life and faith.” “A man without guile.” When Fr. Mike was assigned as pastor for Our Lady of Fatima in 1999, he remarked about the nature of his ministry that he loved working with lay people. "Hopefully, I helped them come closer to Christ as they have helped me come closer to Christ." It’s appropriate that he refers to closeness. A mark of Redemptorists is their closeness to the people. This was surely what people experienced in Fr. Mike. Upon hearing of his death, former parishioners offered condolences and their assessment of Fr. Mike. “What a great Redemptorists priest we were fortunate to have at our parish.” “He was a down -to- earth man. He was at my mom’s bedside when she died and gave a heartwarming funeral homily at her Mass.” “He visited my husband in the hospital.” “He renewed our wedding vows at 50 years of marriage.” “He always remembered everybody’s names.” “He had the kindest soul.” “He was an amazing priest and person.” “I always learned something from his sermons, and I'm sure others did too. You did well, Father.”

Yes, well done, good and faithful servant. May Fr. Mike rest now in peace of Christ and the loving embrace of God.

The funeral services for Father Michael Sergi will all take place at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Baltimore. The schedule is as follows:

Monday - November 16, 2026
Visitation: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wake Service: 7:00 PM

Tuesday - November 17, 2026
Visitation: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Funeral Mass: 10:30 AM
Burial: Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery

Luncheon will follow the services at Sacred Heart Parish Hall.