- Date Of Birth: May 18, 1942
- Date Of Death: January 16, 2023
- State: Kentucky
Reverend John A. “Jack” Caldwell, born May 18, 1942, was baptized at Holy Name of Mary in Calvary, Kentucky.
Following ordination, Father Caldwell served as Pastor at Saint Aloysius, Pewee Valley (also Administrator), Saint Lawrence, Louisville, and Our Lady of the Hills, Finley; as Administrator at Our Lady of Fatima, Philipsburg, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Campbellsville, and Holy Redeemer, Greensburg; and, as Associate Pastor at St. Pius X, Louisville, Saint Catherine, New Haven, and Basilica of Saint Joseph Proto-Cathedral, Bardstown.
Father Caldwell served as a priest on the Pre-Cana Board, worked in hospital ministry and with youth on high school retreats. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He believed in being present to people wherever they are.
Father Caldwell was preceded in death by his parents, Austin “Luckett,” and Agnes “Ophelia” (Spalding) Caldwell and brothers, Ambrose, Joe, Ernie, Andy and two infants John Bolderick and Tommy; one sister, Generose Spalding; and several nieces and nephews, most recently Harriet O’Daniel. He is survived by his three sisters, Dorothy Bradshaw, Imogene Caldwell, and Mary Jane Miles (Jody); two sisters-in-laws, Betty Jean and Barbara Caldwell; 36 nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.
