The Late Bishop Padraig O’Donoghue
It is with sadness that we were informed the death of Bishop Patrick O’Donoghue. He died peacefully on 24th January in Nazareth House, Drommahane, Mallow, Co. Cork, in the Republic of Ireland.
Bishop Patrick was born at Mourne Abbey, Co. Cork, 4th May 1934, his parents were Daniel and Sheila O’Donoghue. He was ordained Priest 25th May 1957, ordained as Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Westminster 29th June 1993.
He was installed as the fifth Bishop of Lancaster 4th July 2001, and retired 1st May 2009, returning to Ireland.Bishop Patrick’s health declined in recent years, but particularly over recent months.
He had requested to be buried close to his parents in Mourneabbey. The Requiem Mas was celebrated in the church of St.Michael the Archangel, Analeentha, Co.Cork on 26th January. It was live-streamed.
For anyone who knew him or worked closely with him during his time as Bishop of Lancaster, it was clear how completely he had given his life to the Lord.
He was an immense gift to us, serving with courage, wisdom and above all with charity. How fitting it is that he should be called to the highest vocation during this year devoted to the great father-figure, Patron of the Universal Church, and patron of a happy death, Saint Joseph.
We express our gratitude for the Sisters and Staff of Nazareth House who have cared for him especially in recent times. Please keep his family in your prayers.
A Requiem Mass will be arranged for Bishop O’Donoghue in Lancaster Cathedral in the near future.
The link to + Padraig O’Donoghue’s funeral service.
Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7rX9fp1SVk&feature=youtu.be
- Condolences message from the Holy Father
- A personal statement from Bishop Paul Swarbrick on hearing of the death of Bishop emeritus Padraig O’Donoghue on 24th January 2021.
- Condolences message from Most Rev Eamon Martin, the Archbishop of Armagh