Canon John Piert

Over the years Canon Piert served in Arklow to cover the priests.
His homilies were perceptive, thought provoking and a pleasure to follow his line of logical deduction.
An interesting, delightful human being.

My godfather, Canon John Piert, was a priest of deep faith, generosity of spirit, and quiet authority. A native of Kilkenny, ordained in 1953, he served faithfully across many parishes, including Castletown in Co. Wexford ,Wicklow town in the 1990s, earlier in Loreto Foxrock, Sutton, Glencullen, Sandyford & the Dublin Fever Hospital. He also served at Holy Cross College, Clonliffe, as Professor of Music.
In our regular telephone conversations, Uncle John’s reflections revealed wide knowledge, strong Christian values, and a thoughtful interest in public life. He was deeply rooted in family & spoke often & affectionately of his siblings. He spoke with gratitude of Dr Peter Birch, who mentored him in his vocation, and with warmth of Fr Sherin, his music teacher & early influence. He also valued close family connections, including his cousin, Archbishop Tom White.
As his nephew I remained closely connected with my beloved godfather throughout his life, speaking with him regularly by telephone & maintaining a closeness that endured a lifetime, enriched by shared adventures, including a Caribbean cruise with my mother and wife, & earlier journeys with my father, such as an eventful drive to Lourdes in my younger years. I was honored that he officiated at my wedding in '94.As a member of Piert family through my mother, Elizabeth, I extend sincere condolences to relatives & to church communities he served so devotedly. Thanks for the the care of Our Lady’s Manor Nursing Home.

Sincere condolences to Canon Piert's family and his devoted housekeeper Rita. We were so lucky to have Canon Piert here with us for many years in Johnstown. He was loved by young and old alike and was so kind, particularly to the sick and elderly of the parish. A life well lived.

We are very sad to hear of the passing of Fr. John. He was a great friend of my mothers Gertie. On mams last visit to see him they shared great memories of Rathangan.
Fr. John married us 36 years ago in March. Many fond memories.
Condolences to the famly.
Brian and Anne

Sincere condolences to the family and brother priests of the beloved Canon Piert -a truly gentle soul

Our sincere sympathy to Canon Pierts family his colleagues and especially to Rita who looked after him so well for years. He was one of the nicest and sincere priest I ever met. REST IN PEACE fr Piert

Many happy memories of this wonderful vastly intelligent educator who knew so much about the world. May you rest in eternal peace Father Piert

Requiescat in pace, Canon John

Our learned spiritual humble pastor in Johnstown who baptised our children and who gave great wise and thoughtful sermons Sundays and Saturdays and those personsal private conversations we had as we both navigated Johnstown Coolgreany to improve those communities even more

Míle buíochas Canon Piert agus solas na bhflaithis tuillte duit maraon le am agat i gcomhair ceol agus canadh ar neamh leat féin...síocháin leat agus tú bheith curtha in Gowran, Condae Chill Channaigh

Seán O'Dubhlaing

Sincere sympathy to cannon John s family he was one lovely gentleman may he rest in peace

Sincere condolences to Fr Piert family a true gentleman may rest in peace 🕊️🕊️

My sincere sympathy to the extended family of Canon Piert on their sad loss.Father Piert,as I knew him exhibited all the virtues of holiness,goodness and kindness.He was the loveliest man and I was lucky enough to have him officiate at my marriage to Liam many moons ago in the parish of Sutton.Father Piert was extremely kind to my mother when my father died suddenly.His homilies were very thoughtful and were often a cause for some discussion after Mass.I have never forgotten him.May Father Piert rest in peace in his heavenly home.

Sincere condolences to Fr. Piert’s family. May he rest in peace. 🙏

Rest in peace canon john. Condolences to his family and Rita.
We will remember the many pilgrimages to lourdes with the Arklow group.

Sincere condolences to Fr. Piert's family, we have fond memories of him from his time in Johnstown, he was a lovely, holy man, may he Rest in Peace.

A lovely man and remember him well when he served in Castletown. May he RIP 🙏

Our sincere sympathies to the Piert family on the passing of Canon John Piert. He was first cousin to our mother May White and conducted her marriage to T.P. McKenna at University Church, Dublin, in 1956.

He was also present in Rome for the elevation of our uncle Tom to the bishopric in 1978.

His was a life of great devotion to the priesthood and he will be well remembered by the many he served.

Requiescat in pace.

Sincere sympathy to Fr. Piert's family,
colleagues and Rita. He was a true gentleman and true to his calling.
He is greatly missed in Johnstown. RIP

Sincere condolences to Canon Pierts family. May he rest in peace.

Deepest Sympathy to Canon Piert relations on the sad passing of Canon John .He was a very religious Priest .and when he was in Johnstown .He knew everyone by their Christian Name ,He was a lovely man. May He Rest In Peace.

Deepest sympathy to all the Piert family on the sad passing of Canon John.Many years ago my Aunt Margaret Harding ne Brennan worked in the Piert household in Kilkenny.When Margaret passed away in1989 Fr John came to Clogh Church to say the mass himself.A gentleman Fr Johns passing is a big loss to his family and all that he served in his various ministries.May Fr Johns gentle soul rest in peace.

My thoughts & prayers are with all the extended family. Rest in peace Fr. Piert

Sincere Condolences to the Piert family and Rita on the sad passing of Fr Piert . May his soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the piert family on the passing of canon John🙏 grogan family coolgreaney

Sorry to hear of Fr. Piert's passing. Sincere sympathy to all his family. May he rest in peace.

It is with great sadness that I have learned of the death of Canon John Piert after a good and long life truly spent in the service of God and his people. He was a gentleman to his fingertips and was very generous with his time even in his advanced years. He was a true and proud Kilkenny man.
I extent my sincere sympathy to all his family, relatives and friends. In a special way I think of Rita who so lovingly and caringly looked after him over many years.
As I am out of the country at the moment I very much regret that I will miss his funeral but hope to follow it on line.
Martin Cosgrove.

I remember Fr Piert as Parish Priest in Wicklow when he came to say Mass in Rathnew. He was a thoughtful man worth listening to. May he Rest in Peace

Fond memories of fr.piert visiting my sister who was very ill,
Over thirty years ago when he was priest in castletown she loved his visits and chats ,a lovely kind gentle man. May u .rest now in eternal peace fr
Piert. God bless 🙏




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Sincere sympathy to Fr. Piert's family, fellow priests and Rita. Fr. John was a kind man and a very good neighbour. We will be forever grateful to him for his kindness to Tom before he passed away.

Sincere sympathy to Fr. Piert's family and fellow priests on the passing of Fr.John. A gentleman and man true to his calling. Ar dheis De a anam naofa.

Very fond memories of Canon Piert during his ministry in Wicklow Town. An absolute gentleman. Many a Saturday spent in the parish office working on the newsletter and showing him how to use the desktop publishing package on the computer there.

He was a deep thinker and loved to talk about current affairs and politics. Quietly spoken, humble and with a great sense of humour. His Sunday homilies were always memorable and reflected that deep thinking.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Thank you Fr. Piert for your
many years of faithful service to Johnstown parish & community.
You were much loved by all.

Sincere condolences to Canon Piert’s many nieces, nephews, grand & great grand nieces, nephews & friends.
May your gentle soul now rest in eternal peace.

Sincere sympathy to Father Pierts relatives and friends on his recent death. May he Rest In Peace.

Condolence to the Piert family to Rita his loyal housekeeper,and the parishioners of Johnstown Co Wicklow on the death of Canon John. As a member of the Holy Cross College Clonliffe Seminary Staff as a curate and Parish Priest in all the diocesan appointments he severed since his ordination in 1953 Canon John brought the message of the Gospel to everyone he met. He was the essence of courtesy and kindness. May he rest in the peace of Christ. He died so peacefully in his 99th year we have been blessed to have known him. May the choirs of Angels lead him to his eternal rest. Sympathy Mass offered Fr Dan OConnor Declan Lawlor and staff Dublin Diocesan Education Secretariat

Very sorry to hear the sad news of the death ofCanon John Piety. Thinking of all the family at this sad time.

Condolences on the sad passing of Fr. John. I have such fond memories of him. My thoughts & prayers are with all the extended family & his many friends. Rest in peace Fr. John.

Rest in peace Cannon Piert.
Someone very special who we were blessed to have serve us in Castletown and Johnstown. We will fondly remember your prayers and visits to my brother after his accident in 1995.which were a great comfort to us all especially my Mother at that time. May you now be granted your eternal reward.🕊️

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Fr. John.
A kind and caring pastor to all.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

A lovely priest and a gentleman
May he rest in peace
All in Johnstown miss him and we know he is now resting in heaven
Condolences to his family

So sorry to hear that Father Piert has passed, such a lovely gentleman.he was very much missed in Castletown when he left. May he rest in peace.

Rest in peace Canon Piert. A true gentleman.

Father Piert was a lovely man. A true gentleman . We have lovely memories which we shared in Johnstown with him . May he rest in peace .

Sincere sympathy to all of fr John s relatives a great priest to all his flock. May he rest in peace

R.I.P, Fr Piert, A lovely kind and welcoming Priest. Sincere condolences to his Niece’s and Nephew’s at this sad time.

Sincere sympathy to all of canon pierts family on his sad passing r.i.p.

Sincerest condolences to Canon Piert’s family and friends, his colleagues and of course to Rita - who looked after him for many years in Johnstown. A kind-hearted, learned man who welcomed everyone and loved nothing more than serving God and his people. May he rest in peace.

So sad to hear of Fr. Johns passing. I grew up listening to stories regarding Fr. John from my Dad Sean & aunts Maura & Bridie. Hopefully all are reunited now 🙏.
Kathy & I were privileged to have him marry us 40 years ago this year & will always remember him as a kind & gentle man. Rest in peace Fr. John.

My deepest sympathy and condolences to Canon John he will be sadly missed he was a wonderful priest and person .He served the people of Johnstown with such dignity when she was advanced in years .May his gentle soul rest in Peace.

So sad to hear of Fr Johns passing. Lovely memories RIP

Rest in peace Father Piert a wonderful person !

Sincerere sympathy a great and holy priest when he was in johnstown co wicklow we all loved his sermons may he rest in peace

Rest in Peace Fr. John you will always be remembered with love here in Castletown.

Rest in eternal peace Father Piert. condolences to family and Rita.

Condolences to Canon Pierts family and friends. I will never forget his kindness to my mother during her illness and the days before she passed.

Deepest sympathy is extended to Fr Piert extended family and religious colleagues He was very kind and a true gentleman He will be remembered by lots of parishioners here in Johnstown for many years to come May his gentle soul now test in peace

So sorry to learn of the passing of Canon John. He served the Lord generously and wholeheartedly for his whole life. May he be richly rewarded, and may all who mourn the passing of this great priest be consoled. Rest gently Canon John in your beloved Kilkenny with your kith and kin.

Rest in peace Fr. John One lovely quite gentleman we will always remember you as our priest in Castletown condolence to all the family

Fr John , you had a profound influence on my childhood. Your generosity caring and always love for Kilkenny Hurling will be remembered dearly. R.I.P

Rest in eternal peace Fr. John. My sincere sympathy to his family.

Godbless you Uncle John.

May Canon John rest in peace after his life spent in the Lord's vineyard. He will be remembered by his gentle care for his people who loved him.
Our condolences to his family, to all who cared for him in Our Lady's Manor, and to Rita his loyal and devoted housekeeper for many years.
Ag Críost an síol, ag Críost an Fómhar!