Fr. Bernard HUGHES IC CC

Formerly Douglas, Isle of Man. His loss will be deeply and sincerely regretted by his sister Angela Oakley, brother-in-law Des, nieces Julie, Jane, Lyn and Yvonne, relatives, friends, his Rosminian confreres, Archbishop Eamon Martin, Cardinal Seán Brady, Bishop Michael Router, the priests of the Archdiocese of Armagh and his parishioners of Faughart.

Requiescat in Pace

Due to extended restrictions on numbers at funeral ceremonies, there will be a limit of 25 attendees at Fr. Bernard’s Requiem Mass, which will be celebrated in St. Brigid’s Church, Kilcurry on Monday, October 12th, at 11am. The Mass can be viewed on the Faughart Parish Facebook page or by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMjQcNOoBLI 

There will be an opportunity for the community to stand along the route and pray in remembrance, socially distanced, on Monday morning as Fr. Bernard’s funeral cortege leaves from Quinn’s Funeral Home, proceeding via St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown and the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Brid-a-Crin to St. Brigid’s Church, Kilcurry and after the Funeral Mass via St. Brigid’s Shrine, Faughart, proceeding to burial at Calvary, Omeath. Visitation Enquiries to Quinn's Funeral Homes on 042 9334521.

No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to the Rosminian Missions

To keep everyone safe, please adhere to social distancing, wear face coverings in appropriate circumstances and refrain from handshaking and hugging. You are encouraged to leave a personal message and your memories of  Fr. Bernard in the Condolences section below.