Of your charity, pray for the repose of the soul of the Reverend Father Dermott Donnelly, priest of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, and, yes, brother of Declan Donnelly.
Father was the Parish Priest of Saint Joseph's, Stanley, and the Dean of Pontop Partnership, which includes Lanchester, since it covers most of the old Derwentside area. He was also a nationally and internationally renowned leader in youth ministry.
Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen.
Tu es Sacerdos in aeternum secundum ordinem Melchisedech.
This death is attracting a lot of attention.
ReplyDeleteTo the world, he was "Dec's brother". But to the Church, he was Fr Dermott Donnelly, a major figure.
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