Brother Peter Scott Nault, C.S.C.

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Brother Peter Scott Nault, C.S.C.

(November 24, 1945 – November 21, 2024)

Brother Peter was born the fifth of seven children to Henry and Eva (Perrault) Nault on November 24, 1945 in Marquette, MI, and he was baptized at St. Joseph Church in Ishpeming, MI. He attended St. John’s elementary school in Ishpeming and graduated from St. Paul’s High School in 1963 as salutatorian and president of the senior class. Brother Peter entered the Brothers of Holy Cross novitiate on August 15, 1963, professing first vows in 1964 and making perpetual profession on April 17, 1971.

He obtained a bachelor of arts degree from St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX in 1967 with a major in English and a minor in social studies. He did graduate work at both the University of Notre Dame (1968-1971) and Cleveland State University (1972).

He was assigned to teach at St. Edward High School in Lakewood, OH in 1967-69. Moving to Holy Cross High School in River Grove, IL for one year. He then returned to St. Edward’s and served there from 1970-1986. While at St. Edward’s, he taught English and also served in a variety of other roles: assistant principal, treasurer, moderator of the yearbook, supervisor of the maintenance of the grounds, and general plant manager.

In 1985, Peter was beginning discernment about a complete change of ministry focus. Although he enjoyed his years of work at St. Edward’s, he “still had yearnings for something different, a contemplative way of life, a different lifestyle, and a different prayer experience.” He wrote to his  provincial that he would remain open to the Spirit who would provide a way forward. That way was 33 years of ministry in the Diocese of Venice, FL.

He served as Assistant Treasurer of the diocese from 1986-1993, and as Parish Administrator at the Cathedral of the Epiphany from1993 to 2019. He remained in Venice until his death.

Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Chapel of Holy Cross College on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 9:30 AM. The Mass of Resurrection will follow at 10:30 AM with internment at St. Joseph Cemetery at Holy Cross Village. Kaniewski Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions, in honor of Brother Peter, to support the mission and ministries of the Brothers, may be sent to: Brothers of Holy Cross, Office of Development, P.O. Box 460, Notre Dame, IN 46556.

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