Fr. Joseph Rooney SM

Sincere condolences to Fr Joe's family and friends.May he rest in peace.

So sad to hear the news of Joe's passing. He was such a kind and warm person, loved by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to the Rooney family and the Marist confreres. May Father Joe rest in peace.

We were sorry to learn at mass today ,in Holy Family Parish Dundalk ,of Fr .Joe’s passing .He was loved by all here ,when he spent some years with us,We offer our condolences to his family and also to the Marist community,on your sad loss..May he rest in peace.

May you rest in peace.Fr.Joe.You were so kind helpful and patient to our brother Fr.Tony Malone during his final days you will never be forgotten.
It was a privilege to partake in Fr.Joe's memorial mass via webcam.
My condolences and sympathy to Fr Joe's fami!y and the Marist community he will be sadly missed..
The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for the happy repose of his soul
Rest in peace Fr.Joe.

My sincere and deepest sympathy to all of Fr Joe's family, and to his Marist confreres. I have been blessed to have known Fr Joe through many years in L'Arche Cork, and through the grace of friendship continuing since. I will miss him, and though I don't know you his family and confreres, this shared loss gathers us now in communion ... something I feel sure that Fr Joe will delight in, now in the eternal embrace of the God he loved and shared with so many.
Like the words of a hymn from Japan that Fr Joe taught us in L'Arche, along with beautiful actions ... Mii yo kyodai ga, tomo nii suwatte iru, nanto yu megumii, nanto yu yorokobi .... how good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity (psalm 133)
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

I was so sorry to find out this Morning that Father Joe has passed. Father Joe and the Marist Community were so kind to me and my family when my brother Father Tony Malone was ill.Thank you Father Joe for all your Kindness..My sympathy is sent to his Family and Marist Family

To Fr Joe's Marist Confreres and his family please accept my deepest sympathy. May Fr Joe rest in eternal peace.

Rest in peace, Joe + and heartfelt condolences to all the Rooney family...
Such a humble, spiritual, gentle man who was so full of life and interested in everyone he came across. Also a man for whom justice really mattered and who challenged those who had the power to make changes. I loved his mischievous smile and twinkly eyes. Always authentic, always welcoming... a Christian in every sense ❤

We dubbed you our 'Holy Loiterer', Joe, and your job was to loiter around the community, present and available to anyone who might be needing 'someone' at any moment. You were 'the someone' to so many of us needed and you had a knack of being there at the perfect time.Thank you beloved friend.
Your nourished us with your love, your stories, your spacious listening, your Japanese wisdom and of course your famous Tirimabaileys!
You blessed many Joe and you will be missed by many. L'Arche Belfast is all the richer for you being in our roots.
Leaba i measc na naoimh is na n'aingeal anois Fr. Joe.
Codhladh Sámh a chara dhil.

Sincere sympathy to the Marist Fathers on the death of Fr Joe. Good memories of his time in Holy Family. May he rest in peace.

Our heartfelt condolences at this sad time. Fr Joe Rooney was a lifetime friend of our family and a lifeline to our dear mother in Nazereth House.
May he rest in Peace - Corann, Brian, Kieron, Michelle and Caroline (the Swords Tribe) as Fr Joe called us. RIP

To my lifelong friend and neighbour - grew up together on the same road same school and member of the Antlers where we hiked and cycled around Ireland. Never to be forgotten for his loyalty and love for Maura in Nazereth House.
- a sincere loss. Rest in Peace - shay

Heartfelt sympathy to Fr. Joe's family & Marist Community at this time of loss.

We shared some memorably rich times living with the Cork L'Arche Community.

Father Joe had the gift of the joy of life. And he shared it.

Le mile buiochas

We are sad to hear of Fr Joe's passing. He was a lovely person. May he rest in Peace.

I was so sorry to learn of the passing of Fr Joseph who served here in Tallaght.....I offer my deepest sympathy with an assurance of my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.....May Fr Joseph rest in peace

So sorry to hear of Fr.Joseph’s passing. May he rest in peace. Really enjoyed our chats about his work in Japan and Tallaght during my visits to my aunt Breede in Nazareth House. Only a few short weeks ago he joined in our discussion about the mysteries of life and the great beyond. He was a wise, compassionate and warm human being. Deepest sympathies to his family and Marist community.

I send my deepest sympathy to Fr. Joseph’s Family and the Marist Community at this time. He was a good friend to me since my coming to live in Nazareth House in May 2021. May he Rest In Eternal Peace.

My sincerest condolences to Fr. Joe's family, confreres and friends on his sad passing. Fr. Joe was a man who exuded genuine warmth each time I met him. He will always be fondly remembered. May he rest in eternal peace.

I'm very sorry to hear about Fr. Joe's passing. He was a great friend to me and I really enjoyed when he used to drive me from Cork to Dublin. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Joe's family and his many friends. What a true priest he was in every sense of the word. Even in death he was so generous leaving his body for the benefit of others to learn from. So typical of him . Rest in great peace Joe . Until we meet again may you be speechless at what you are now experiencing.

Peace to all of you, Joe's family, Marist Community and friends. Joe's passing is a big loss to our world. I lived in the House of Prayer, An Cuan, with him in L'Arche Cork. He taught us so much, helped us so much, made us laugh so much. He was kind, wise and compassionate. He loved life. May you rest in peace Joe and fully enjoy your new life now. Thank you for your wonderful presence with us.

We send our deepest sympathy to Fr. Joseph’s Family at this time. May he Rest In Eternal Peace.

Heartfelt condolences to all Fr. Joe's family of whom he always spoke with great warmth and love, and to his Marist confrères.
We all used really enjoy his weekly visits from his community in Dundalk to L'Arche Belfast. He prepared tasty meals for us, and shared many delicious recipes. He became a faithful friend to us all.
Rest in peace and eternal joy, Joe.

Very fond memories of Fr Joe. I think of the warmth and kindness that he brought to his ministry to many people over the years, following the example of Christ, the Good Shepherd.
My sympathies and prayers to his family and community.

My sincere condolences to the Rooney family. May Joe rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Rooney family and the Marist Community on Fr. Joe's death. We were indeed very sorry to hear this news. Joe came here many times to celebrate the Eucharist and we appreciated that very much and enjoyed his company. May he now rest in God's everlasting peace.

Deepest sympathy to FrJosephs family and Marist Community Mass offered condolences from FrDan OConnor Declan Lawlor and staff Dublin Diocesan Education Secretariat

So sorry to hear of Fr.Josephs passing. May he rest in peace. Condolences to all his family and friends.

Sincere condolences to Padraig, Maeve, Anna & Finola on the Sad Passing of Fr. Joe. He will be greatly missed. So sorry we cannot be there on Saturday as we are away. You are all in our Thoughts and Prayers at this very sad time. RIP Fr. Joe.

So very sorry to hear of the death of my beloved cousin Fr. Joseph. It was always so uplifting to get a phone call from you and you always told me you were MARVELLOUS. I will miss out chat’s I hope you are now enjoying a MARVELLOUS time in heaven. REST IN PEACE 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

So sorry to hear that Fr Joseph has passed may he rest in peace thinking of all his family and friends at this time

So sorry to hear of Fr Joseph’s passing. Really enjoyed our video chats and cooking the odd recipe that he might send home with Saoirse who worked at Nazareth House - he was an absolute joy. RIP Fr Joseph

We are so sorry to hear that Fr. Joe has left us. From the earliest years of L’Arche Cork, Fr. Joe was our friend & spiritual companion. He was central to opening a House of Prayer in the L’Arche Community in 1995 where he lived for 5 years with other members. He remained a faithful friend right to the end.
It’s hard to put into words all he meant to so many in L’Arche. He loved us all & we loved him.

Remember us Fr. Joe as we’ll remember you.
May you rejoice now in Gods Eternal Love.
With gratitude from all your friends in L’Arche Cork

Our deepest sympathy to Joseph’s family. We have some lovely memories of his visits to Tullow & always enjoyed a good chat & cup of tea.
May you forever RIP Joseph in the arms of the angels 🙏

So sorry to hear of fr Joe's passing he was a lovely kind warm man and was a great friend to our family when we lived in raheny many years ago I remember going to see him in Milltown when he was there my condolences to his family and friends
Sean o mahony

I will miss your warm smile and comforting hugs. I know my girls will miss our voice messages and video calls around Christmas and birthday's from their Great Grand D'Uncle Joe.

May God keep you safe in the palm of his hands until we meet again.

Shalom my dear friend!

Love Sinead, Michael and the girls. Xxx

You will always have a special place in our hearts. Love Malcolm and Oona

I loved every moment I spent with you my dear Great Uncle Joe you will always be in my heart I wish my daughters had meet you. You will be deeply missed xxxxxx

Sincere Sympathy To Anna & Sean And All The Rooney Family On The Passing Of Fr joseph, May He Rest In Peace.