Fr. Cathal Gallagher

We were very sorry to hear of the sudden and untimely death of Fr Cathal. Our deepest condolences to Marie, Bernadette, Hugo, your families, all the Gallagher family circle and his Columban family in Ireland and Peru.
The last time we met Cathal was on 30th August 2021 when he slipped quietly into the Melvin Bar to extend some special birthday wishes. While there, he chatted about his interesting life choices and regaled us with stories of the teenage schoolboy ‘adventures’ of himself and Michael. When we dropped him off in Carran West on our way home, little did we think that it would be our last conversation with him.
In his priestly ministry Cathal has left an indelible mark on so many, especially in Lima, Peru, where he worked tirelessly among some of the most vulnerable people in challenging circumstances, leaving behind a wonderful legacy. Rest in peace, Cathal, which you so richly deserve, in the Heavenly home with your loved ones gone before you.

Prayers & sincere condolences to you the Gallagher family also to the Columbian fathers on your very sad loss of your loved one Fr Cathal
He was a wonderful priest and a helpful friend to so many
The parish community in St Francis R C Church larkhall lane south London were so honoured all the years ago to have him serve their
May his kind & gentle soul rest in heavenly peace

So very sorry to hear of Fr Cathal’s passing. I have fond memories of his time at St Francis De Sales Stockwell London. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Bernadette, Marie, Hugo, and the extended Gallagher family on the sad passing of Fr. Cathal. I have fond memories of meeting Cathal in Lima when visiting Regina and of his visit to us in Leitrim. Cathal also worked with Kieran’s uncle Pat McGlynn (RIP) as a Garda in Co. Meath. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to you all on Cathal's death, great memories of him when he was in Navan.

Like everyone else I was shocked and saddened to hear of Cathal’s untimely death. Our paths crossed many times from Dalgan to Santiago and Lima. Condolences to all the Gallagher family and Columban fraternity. May Cathal rest peacefully….

Bernie & Family, thoughts and prayers are with your Family at this sad and difficult time on the sudden death of your brother Cathal RIP

Cathal was an inspiration to me and manyin my student days in Maynooth and beyond to Kilmore, Nigeria and Chile. Andy Hoolan who was also a volunteer in Chile now in Finland sent me tidings of sad but Good News for Cathal. Sincere sympathy from a former border neighbour in Blacklion.

My deepest condolences to the Gallagher family and the Columbans on the passing of Cathal. I knew Cathal from Maynooth when I was a student in the 80's. A man who lived the gospel and who had deep empathy with poor and marginalised. RIP Cathal.

We are very saddened to hear of Cathal’s sudden death. He was a dear for many years and did us the great honour of officiating at our wedding the week after his ordination. Rest easy Cathal—- one of the “good guys”

My sincere condolences to Cathal's family and friends. I was fortunate to have met Cathal in Lima last year and seen first hand how he changed the lives of so many vulnerable and marginalised people. His untimely death means a great loss to everyone, both in Ireland and Peru.

It was with great sadness we learnt of Cathal’s sudden passing. Sincere condolences to Hugo Marie & Bernie, nieces , nephews , cousins and extended Gallagher family. Everybody was delighted to see him when he visited Glenhest - we had some laughs there and also
In London. May he now rest in eternal peace with the ones gone before him . RIP in eternal
Peace Cathal

Sincere sympathy to Bernie Marie Hugo and extended family .It was a pleasure and an honour to know Cathail as a wonderful person and friend. Great,great memories .He will be sadly missed. Shine on Carlos , Shine on.

Fr Cathal was Carlos to us in San Antonio where we participated together in a Sabbatical Program in San Antonio, Texas Oblate School of Theology. His wonderful Irish and Peruvian spirit left an indelible mark on all of us who participated. My deepest sympathy and prayer for all family members and friends whom he loved dearly. May he rest in peace and pray for all who love him.

Bernadette, Marie & Hugo,
we are both heartbroken to hear about Cathal's sudden passing. He was a huge part of our lives when he worked and lived with us in Castlebellingham in the 1970s.
We have such great memories.
Cathal was truly a wonderful person. Anyone who met him will have been touched by his warm, giving personality, as were we.
Thinking and praying for you all at this difficult time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Hugo Bernadette Marie. Nieces Neohews Cousins and extended family. .. so sad to hear of Cathal’s death. .. At dheis De a raibh a ainm dilis. .. may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Bernie and the extended Gallagher family on the sudden death of Fr. Cathal. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Bernie and all the Gallagher family. Just after hearing of the sad passing of Fr. Cathal. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Gallagher family on the death of Fr. Cathal.
First met him in Feb. 1972 in Templemore. He was a most popular person and a pleasure to have known. May his soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy on the passing of Cathal , we are so sorry to hear this sad news. May he Rest now in Peace .

Sincere sympathy to all family members and friends. Cathal was a compassionate and Saintly Person. His contribution was immeasurable. May he Rest in Peace.

Marie, we are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Fr.Cathal. You always spoke so fondly of him. Our Condolences to Tara, Tiarnan, Caoimhe, Oilbhe & all of the Brady & Gallagher Families. You are all in our prayers. May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace🙏🏻🕊️

Our sincere sympathies to Marie & all the Brady & Gallagher family, on the sudden passing of Fr. Cathal. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Heavenly Peace🕊️

Condolences to all the Gallagher family on Fr. Cathal's sudden passing. May he Rest in Peace.

I am sorry to hear of the death of Fr. Cathal. I was a fellow student with him in Dalgan Park. He was a kind hearted man. My condolences to Marie Bernie and Hugo. May he rest in peace and be assured of my prayers.

My deepest sympathy to Marie and extended family on the sad passing of your beloved brother. May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to all the Gallagher Family ,very fond memories of meeting Fr. Cathal in Lima.may he R.I.P

Very sorry to hear the sad news of Fr Cathal’s passing. Deepest sympathy to Bernie Marie Hugo, all the Gallagher family and extended family as well as his religious community in Peru.

To the family , friends and relatives of Cathal. Please accept my deepest sympathy on Cathal's untimely passing. R. I. P. I have many happy memories of meeting him in the Columbian house during my time in Peru. May Cathal rest in peace.

I have known Cathal (Carlos) for may years through his work with the Living Well Programs in England and then in Peru. He is responsible for the training of many leaders in Latin America. His work with the HIV and AIDs communities was so very important. He was a kind and decent human being whose prayers were often actions. His life and now memories of that life are blessings.

Sincere condolences to Marie and all of the family at this very sad time.
May Fr Cathal rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to all the Gallagher and Brady Family on the sad and sudden passing of Fr. Cathal. May He Rest in Eternal Peace.

Breslin Family, Bundoran

So sorry to hear of the sudden and untimely death of Cathal. Deepest sympathy to Marie, Bernie and Jim, Hugo and Patsy and Cathal's nieces and nephews. Thinking if you at this sad time.

Our deepest condolences to the extended Gallagher Families on the sad passing of Fr. Cathal. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Berni, Hugo, and Marie on the untimely passing of your brother Cathal.
May he rest in peace.
Anne and John English Drogheda.

Sincere sympathy to all the Gallagher family and extended family on the sad passing of Fr Cahal. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Cathal's family and all his Columban colleagues. I had the pleasure of meeting Cathal in Lima on one occasion. In working for a better life for vulnerable people, his compassion and commitment were clearly evident. His legacy in Peru will last for generations, especially through the work of Si Da Vida for people living with HIV & AIDS.

Sincere sympathy to Berni and Gallagher family on the sad death of Father Cathal. Cathal was a very good friend and colleague when stationed as a Garda in Navan. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Hugo, Marie & Bernadette & all the extended Gallagher family on the sad & untimely passing of Fr Cathal. May he rest in peace.

Sincere, sympathy to Hugo, Marie & Bernadette &, all the extended Gallagher family on the sad & untimely passing of Fr. Cathal. May he rest in peace.

Dear Bernadette, Marie, Hugo and the Missionary Society of St. Columban, my deepest condolences to you all on the sad and sudden death of your dear brother. I met Cathal in February 1972, when as not long grown boys, we joined 22 other young hopefuls in Tempelmore, Co Tipperary with ambition to become members of An Garda Síochána. In late June of that year along with 19 others, we achieved that ambition. Cathal was assigned to Navan in Co Meath, thereby heralding his introduction to the Columban society in Dalgan Park and the invaluable legacy he leaves behind in Lima, Peru.
Comhbhrón ó chroí ar bás Chathail, scíth shíoraí dá anam uasal agus go bhfuil leaba aige anois i measc na naomh.

Condolences to Cathal's family and to his Columban Colleagues. I was in same class with him in Templemore , February D Class 1972 . A great guy to be around and I knew him in Navan for years afterwards. Rest in Peace .

Our deepest sympathies to the Gallagher family and to the Columbian Fathers. Cathal was a remarkable man, courageous and compassionate, fighting for justice and people's rights . We were privileged to have known him as a friend and colleague, working with him in London when he ran the "Living Well" Programme for people living with HIV. His smiles and laughter lit up the room and his Pisco sours are legendary! May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Bernie & all the Gallagher family on the death of Fr Cathal. Great memories of times in Castlebellingham and Ashbourne. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
May he rest in Peace.

My sincere condolences to all the Gallagher Family on the very sad passing of Fr. Cathal. He was a wonderful individual who I met in London whenever he visited my uncles. Great conversations were always shared. May He Rest In Peace.

Our deepest sympathies to Fr.Cathal's heartbroken family, his fellow Columban Missionaries in Peru and Dalgan Park, his many loyal friends and associates, and the worthy peoples he served so heroically with great love and compassion, in the most deprived areas around Lima city.
Fr.Cathal was always so warm,hospitable, supportive and entertaining when we visited our late cousin Fr.John O' Connell in The Centre House in Sol de Oro, especially during his final illness and passing to The Lord.
God reward you ,Cathal, for your extraordinary goodness and kindness to so many needy people.
In iothlainn Dè go gcastar sinn.

Condolences to All the Gallagher Family on the passing of Cathal. I knew him in Dalgan Park in the 70’s and then in the Garda. Always a Gentleman. R.I.P.
(formerly Navan)

It was a great shock to hear of Cathal's death. We were ordained as Columban Missionaries in 1985. A great person to meet ; a man of passion for the poor and excluded. A priest in ministry and action. Rest in Peace dear brother. I will miss you.

My deepest sympathy to Bernie and all Cathal's family. I was a classmate in Dalgan and later worked with Cathal as a former Columban in Lima. He was one of the best in every way. He will be sadly missed by all of us who loved and appreciated his humanity and courage. Rest in peace amigo.

Sorry to hear of Cathal's death. Sincere condolences to all the Gallagher family. 🌹

Sincere sympathy to Bernie, Marie, Hugo and all the extended family on the sad passing of Fr. Cathal. We will miss him calling in to see us. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Our deepest sympathies to Marie and the Brady family and to the wider Gallagher family on Fr Cathal’s untimely passing. Thinking of you all.

May he rest in peace.

My sincerest condolences! A great man gone straight to his heavenly reward .

Our deepest sympathy to Hugo, Marie, Bernadette and extended Gallagher family on the untimely death of Cathal. A great loss to Garrison & Peru! Fond memories of times long ago . May He Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Gallagher family on the death of Fr Cathal. A really nice person. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Bernadette and the extended Gallagher family on the sudden and sad passing of Cathal. While working in Drogheda in the 70’s my life was enriched after I became friends with Cathal, a man of justice, decency and compassion and someone you were privileged to have as your friend. Years later I was honored to be invited to his ordination in Garrison. Cathal Rest In Peace and I have no doubt your reward in heaven will be great.

Sincere sympathy to the Gallagher family on the death of Fr Cathal. A great loss to everyone who knew him.
Bernie & Gerry OBrien

Deepest sympathise to Cathal's family. I knew Cathal as a seminarian and celebrated his ordination with him. We now pray for him as he returns home to his father and our father in heaven. May he rest in peace

So sorry to hear of the untimely death of Fr. Cathal. Sincere condolences to Bernie and the extended Gallagher family and the Columban Fathers. A good life well lived.

Prayers and sincere sympathy offered to Gallagher family and Columban Fathers in Peru and Ireland. My dear friend's spirit and sincerity will be sadly missed in Garrison and Lima. May Cathal rest in peace.