Archbishop Noel Treanor

The death has occurred of Archbishop Noel Treanor, Silverstream, Monaghan, Belfast, Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, Brussels and Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Down and Connor. Sunday 11th August, suddenly in Brussels.


Predeceased by his father John & Mother Molly. Archbishop Noel will be sadly missed by his brother John (Margaret) and sister Mary (Jim), nephew John Thomas and nieces Lisa, Rachael, Catharine, Erin & Rhíannon, extended family, Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop of Down and Connor, Clergy and Religious of the Diocese of Down & Connor and the Diocese of Clogher, colleagues and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.

Archbishop Noel’s remains will depart Dublin Airport on Saturday the 17th August at approximately 12.45pm to travel via M1, N2, R213 and N12 through Tyholland, arriving at St.Macartans Cathedral Grounds and pausing for a few moments as a mark of respect. The cortège will rejoin the N2 at Coolshannagh Roundabout passing Corracrin and onward to Ballygawley roundabout joining the M1 to Belfast.

Archbishop Noel’s remains will repose on Sunday 18th August for family only until arrival at St.Peters Cathedral, Belfast, BT12 4BU for liturgy of reception and reposal at 6pm. All welcome.

Monday 19th August, St Peter’s Cathedral will remain open until 8pm for people to pay their respects to Archbishop Noel.

Requiem Mass will take place in St Peter’s Cathedral on Tuesday 20th August at 12 Noon followed by the interment in the Chapel of the Resurrection of the Cathedral.

Reception and Funeral Mass will be streamed live on; www.churchservices.tv/stpeterscathedral