Book of Condolences
You are warmly invited to express your condolences or share a personal memory of Father Bailleres.
Alex Kucera has lived in Atlanta, GA, for the last 46 years. He is one of 9 children, married to his wife Karmen, and has 3 girls, one grandson, and a granddaughter on the way. Alex joined Regnum Christi in 2007. Out of the gate, he joined the Helping Hands Medical Missions apostolate and is still participating today with the Ghana Friendship Mission.
In 2009, Alex was asked to be the Atlanta RC Renewal Coordinator for the Atlanta Locality to help the RC members with the RC renewal process. Alex became a Group Leader in 2012 for four of the Atlanta Men’s Section Teams and continues today. Running in parallel, in 2013, Alex became a Team Leader and shepherded a large team of good men.
Alex was honored to be the Atlanta Mission Coordinator between 2010 to 2022 (12 years), coordinating 5-8 Holy Week Mission teams across Georgia. He also created and coordinated missions at a parish in Athens, GA, for 9 years. Alex continues to coordinate Holy Week Missions, Advent Missions, and Monthly missions at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Cumming, GA.
From 2016 to 2022, Alex also served as the Men’s Section Assistant in Atlanta. He loved working with the Men’s Section Director, the Legionaries, Consecrated, and Women’s Section leadership teams.
Alex is exceptionally grateful to the Legionaries, Consecrated, and many RC members who he’s journeyed shoulder to shoulder, growing his relationship with Christ and others along the way. He knows that there is only one way, that’s Christ’s Way, with others!
Dai-lhe, Senhor, o eterno descanso, que nos encontremos em breve.
While I’ve never had the pleasure to meet Fr. Bailleres, reading about his love of our Blessed Mother, his joyful and optimistic spirit, as well as his fidelity to his priestly vocation and our RC family inspires great gratitude/thanksgiving for the apostle he was! Praying for the peaceful repose of Fr. Bailleres’ soul, and for comfort and peace for his family.
Que el alma de Padre Antonio descanse en la paz del Señor. Mis condolencias para su familia, y hermanos del seminario.
I’m sorry we never had the opportunity to meet. Rest in Peace with the Holy Mother Mary.
Peace & Blessings.
May Fr. Bailleres rest in the Merciful Heart of Jesus.
El P. Bailleres fue un hombre de Dios para los demás. Su sencillez, alegría y paz invitaban a acercarse a él con confianza. Gracias por pasar por esta vida haciendo el bien a tantas almas. Descanse en paz.
Dear Fr.,
I believe our mother gave you special grace that you went to the Lord on your birthday after you celebrated mass for the feast of Immaculate Heart of Mary.
All of your life was previously remember by us and rewarded by the Lord!
Thank you for being a priest , you must be very smart and humorous … loving Father to many!
May God Bless his soul!
Thank you, Jesus, for blessing the Legionaries of Christ with Father Bailleres. May you continue to send us holy men for the Harvest. May Father Bailleres rest in peace in your arms.
May Father rest in the peace of Christ
Our prayers and condolences for the repose of his soul and the consolation of his family and greater community. Eternal rest grant onto him, oh Lord! May he Rest in Peace.
Fr Bailleres will be missed. When the rest of us were novices and he was still relatively young he had the wisdom of a grandfather, and was like that for many. As he once said, “I do not have a doctorate on paper, but I have a doctorate in understanding human nature.” His love for the Blessed Mother was exemplary. Rest in peace!
I met Fr Bailleres in JAX airport once. Recognizing his attire, I spoke to him about being part of RC. He was so warm and kind. We spoke only for a few minutes while waiting for our luggage and as we departed he handed me a rosary from his pocket. I cherish it, and think of him often— just from that one simple meeting. Peace and holiness radiated from him.
Later I found out about the death of Father Antonio Bailleres. My condolences to his sisters and the entire Legion for his departure. We raise a family prayer for his eternal rest. RIP Fr. Antonio.
Dear Fr Anthony! I give thanks to our Lord for having had the opportunity to know you and share the mission with you in Canada and the United States during my years of formation in the Legion. Thank you for the example of your priesthood, for your love of Christ and his Church and for your generous dedication to the Legion and Regnum Christi. You had a profound knowledge of the human heart and I learned a lot from you in my spiritual life. Rest in peace now with our Lord!
Padre Antonio, gracias con todo mi corazón por el formidable tiempo que dedicó a mi familia y a mí. Nos ha dejado un legado de fe, de esperanza y de amor, que llevaremos por siempre en el alma. Qué gran privilegio haberlo conocido en este mundo y qué consuelo saber que, con la gracia de Dios, un día nos veremos de nuevo en el Cielo. Mientras tanto, le pido que no deje de interceder por todos ante Nuestro Padre y la Santísima Virgen María.
A gift to know him! Always very human and leading other to Jesus!
I have known Father Bailleres since I was a child. Thank you Father Bailleres, for being faithful. I just watched Father’s last homily, given on the day of his passing away from this life to the next, and it was and is, so beautiful!! Mary, our Northern Star. . . how beautiful. Thank you so much Father Bailleres!! I am reminded of these words from our Holy Father Pope Francis spoken just this May 2, 2024, to priests: . “. . the Church could not go on without your dedication and your pastoral service. So before all else, I would… Read more »
Rest in peace Padre Antonio! Probably the nicest person I met while I was in the legion. He was stationed in Ireland for several years looking after the 3rd Degree Regnum Christi males. He was equally welcoming after I left the LC and shared my testimony with the legion, the archdiocese of Dublin, the Vatican and the world. May he rest in peace.
Fr Bailleres was the superior who knew me best through my ten years in the Legion, even from before I joined the apostolic school. I still have the printouts and drawings from my many spiritual direction sessions with him over the years. The last time I talked with him before leaving the Legion, he knew how hard it was for me. “Do you have a medal of the Blessed Mother?” he asked me. “Uh, no, Father, I have this crucifix blessed by the Pope…” “But you DON’T. Have. A. Medal. Of. The. Blessed. Mother.” “Ummm… no?” Then he reached inside… Read more »
It was such a joy to see Fr Bailleres at the recent graduation. He was so happy that evening, smiling and having fun with the brothers! A true pillar in the Legion and he will be deeply missed.
Rest peacefully in the embrace of our heavenly Father and Mother. You were a dear friend.
On several occasions, Father Anthony and I would be the last two in the chapel on a Thursday evening. He would always take time to hear my Confession. He always offered me the same penance of one Our Father prayered slowly. On occasion, a Father’s advice in the Sacrement of Reconciliation will resonate as a part of your daily life. One such moment came from Father Anthony when he offered me the wisdom to “always pray for strength, Grace, wisdom, and fortitude of the soul.” Tonight, as I head to sleep I still pray for that. Rest in the peace… Read more »
Fr. Bailleres was such a joyful priest. He knew how to radiate that joy in every conversation and each gathering. He often visited Sacred Heart Apostolic School and what impressed me most, was the amount of time he spent praying before the statue of the Blessed Mother. What a grace to have gone to heaven on her feast day. It was an honor to have known him.
Llegue de candidato a Orange y con su alegria nos introdujo a la vida del noviciado El instructor nos entusiasmaba con la espiritualidad legionaria y lo veía plasmada en el entonces Hno. Anthony que era auténtico hermano padre y amigo y me tocó ser su aprendiz de cocinero con lo que tenía más ocasión de estar cerca y recibir su ayuda y correcciones Gracias p Anthony Pray for us R I P
Fr. Bailleres was a great help to me in my perseverance as a Legionary religious. I will never forget his incredible assistance and support, especially in my early years of formation. His great love for Our Lord and Our Blessed Mother, and his wonderful joy and simplicity will be greatly missed. May he rejoice forever in the love of the Risen Lord.
Fr Anthony was a self-made Priest by Christ and the Blessed Mother. One of a kind and a Priest of so many details in the lives of all of us. I never would have become the Legionary Priest that I am today if it was not for the Christ like care and Good Shepherd life that he lived 24/7. The Legion in the US left a footprint in this Country and Fr Anthony formed a lot of the men who did just that. As a Priest he was polarized between his tow greatest loves. Christ and the Blessed Mother. God… Read more »
Fr. Bailleres loved Jesus and the Blessed Mother with a never-ending passion. He was definitely unique in many ways. I loved how he kept us all spiritual fed through his frequent WhatsApp messages. You could never miss a feast day if you were on his distribution list! He had great compassion and his love for the Legion never dimmed, was always palpable and inspiring. May he rest in peace!
I share the same birthday, as Father Bailleres, June 8th, but in 1952 (close) and noted that our paths had taken us to some of the same places like, Silao, Mexico and Rye, NY. He appears to have been a joy to many and I enjoyed reading about his life and times. What a nice saint we had among us for a time, and although I have never personally met the good Father, his picture radiates a bond and seems to make you want to know the man. Two days after my birthday this year of 2024, I have been… Read more »
Siempre calmado y sonriente. Difundía a su alrededor el amor de Jesucristo y de María.
Ahora descansará para siempre en el amor infinito de Dios.
Gracias, P. Anthony!
A very human and profoundly spiritual harmony of both a Father’s sacrificial love and a Mother’s caring presence. Perhaps this is the reason for the impact of your absence. I would like to think that I carry at least a small part of you in the priest that I am today. Thank you, Fr Bailleres!
Un gran Sacerdote y ser humano Descanse en Paz
Thankful to have had opportunity to meet this joyful priest.
Fr. Bailleres was an example of a priest deeply in love of Our Blessed Lord and through his way of living encouraged one to do the same. R.I.P.
So many great memories of Fr. Bailleres, he had such a great sense of humor. When I was an apostolic in New Hampshire, his visits were greatly looked forward to, with his talks about Rupert. One time in Cheshire he warned us that he was going to give a sermon for the feast of Christ the King and proceeded to make us laugh almost non-stop in his 45 minute homily! He transmitted the joy of following Christ to us all with his example. I wish I had been able to get to know him better in my more adult years… Read more »
Fr Bailleres is one of those priests who most represented the love of Christ. I cant recall ever seeing him without a smile and a consoling word – his very presence brought encouragement.
A veritable column of the Legion of Christ in the USA for the past 40 years, he will be sorely missed.
God bless you, father, and thank you so much for all you did for us.
It was a great blessing to have known Fr. Bailleres. A holy priest, man of wisdom, great example and good friend. May he rest in peace!
Conocí al padre Bailleres en 1983 cuando él estaba en Rye, New York y pude convivir con él después durante años. Tenía el don de una auténtica paternidad espiritual, siempre con una sonrisa, el consejo apropiado y una comprensión infinita, reflejo del corazón misericordioso de Jesucristo. ¡Muchas gracias por todo! Descansa en paz, junto a María
He remained faithful through all the trials and tribulations of the early years of the Legion’s founding in the US as well as during the years of our scandal and renewal. His special devotion to our Blessed Mother was contagious. He was a friend, spiritual father, and holy priest. Eternal rest grant unto him O, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
The obituary describes Fr. Anthony perfectly. He was always an extraordinary example of joy and he always encouraged everyone who knew him. I met Fr. Anthony in the summer of 1978 and I got to know him well, He was always a lot of fun to be with and a great inspiration to be with. The early years in Orange contain many amusing stories that are legend. May he rest in peace.
May the Lord and his Mother whom you sought so earnestly receive you graciously into their Eternal Rest….
El P. Antonio vivió siempre una caridad llena de detalles con todos, los más jóvenes y los más ancianos. Conmigo fue siempre muy atento, lleno de atenciones en momentos de salud frágil que tuve que afrontar en Houston hace ya bastantes años. Quedé muy edificado de su grande corazón sacerdotal y de su cercanía permanente. Descanse en paz este hombre de Dios que tanto hizo por la Legión y por sus hermanos. ¡Cuídanos desde el cielo!
A true spiritual father, confided in Providence
Father Anthony. It was a blessing to meet you. Thank you for your joy and your fidelity. It’s inspiring for the new generations of legionaries to have a witness like you. I feel that you are now saying “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Please, pray for us.
Gran Sacerdote, todavía recuerdo la vez nos dió una homilía en Cheshire en 2023 y de lo ingenioso que fue para sacarnos una sonrisa. Lo tendremos siempre presente en nuestros corazones.
With deep gratitude for your dedication in our spiritual formation, I cherish many of your pieces of advice, particularly: “God is the Creator, you are the creature.” Be sure of my prayers. Rest in peace!
P. Anthony; lo recuerdo siempre con una sonrisa, inspiraba una gran paz, y con una actitud de donación a los demás, de escucha siempre empática, de consejo, de acompañar, y un gran amor a Dios y a la Legión. ¡Que en paz descanse!
You will be missed. Every time I visited Oaklawn after 2017 that I met him, I used to look for him to talk. We could spend many time talking. He was great. Rest in peace Fr
Rest In Peace Faithful Servant.
Thy Kingdom Come!
Praying a novena of Masses for Fr Bailleres. He was a man for others. Full of wisdom and tireless self giving to others. Rest in peace!