Fr. Louis Brennan OFM

Sincere condolences to his sisters, the extended Brennan family, and the Franciscan Community on Fr. Louis' death. May he rest in eternal peace.

We have only just discovered that Fr. Louis has passed away.
We pass our condolences to all his family, friends and colleagues.
Louis was a first cousin of Fred Cariss, father of Michael, Paul, Aileen and Francis. Louis visited Melbourne many years ago and was welcomed by all the Cariss family. Further, Louis provided hospitality for many of us in both Rome and Dublin.
Rest in peace.
Cariss Family

Lovely memory of lunch in St Isidores with Fr Louis and Fr John on the 1st anniversary of our wedding. Fr Louis taught two of my uncles in Gormanstown. May you rest in peace Fr Louis. Condolences to all the Brennans and his Fransiscan family.

Sincere sympathy to Fr. Louis' family and to the Franciscan family, on the passing of a genuine follower of St. Francis. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Louis was my art teacher and had a profound influence on my development as an artist, encouraging me to study art, even giving me a small supply of art books to move me forward.
I went on to be an artist, even have my art on a few Irish stamps and I know he was damn proud of me.
I did get to thank him at our PPU reunions and the very last time we spent time together was at one of these gatherings in The Grand Hotel in Malahide only a few years ago.
I even got to hold him up by the arm as we walked to the dining room and we joked about who supported who, then and now.
We always included Louis, a lovely, kind, gentle man, in our past pupils gatherings and we loved having him with us.
Now we end this era with his passing and personally I look forward to our next get-together. No rush :)

Ar Deis Dé go raibh a amam dílis.
Jim FitzPatrick. Gormanston class of 1962.

I have the fondest of memories of this very gentle and caring man, from him being my teacher and Clann Leader in Gormanston through the Rome excursion! , and of course for officiating at my marriage in St. Isidore's in 1990, where he also took us under his wing for the week we spent there.
He is one of the few people whose memory I will always treasure.
May he Rest in Eternal Peace.

Fr. Louis was an exemplary follower of St.Francis, a first class teacher and an inspiror for young students.
He possessed a broad human empathy spectrum, loved art and literature, and wanted to communicate and share his experience.
Personally, as a pupil in Gormanston '62, I learned very quickly to appreciate his skills and knowledge in Clann Mhuire, also as a director of Shakespeare's The Mercant of Venice, where I was allowed to play the role of Shylock (a Jew with a foreign accent), and as an inspiring guide on our Easter Rome adventure.
Later I was happy to meet with him in the Irish College in Leuven, in Rome and in Dublin, always interested and remembering the good times!
Louis Brennan OFM, a giant in our life's memory.
Requiescat in pace.

My sincere condolences to the Brennan and Franciscan families. I have nothing but great memories of my six years in Gormanston. As a student I would remember Louis as a strict but fair Dean of Discipline and Rector. The few times I met him in the intervening half century I found him to be the most enjoyable company. Rest in the arms of God Louis.

Sincere condolences to the Brennan family

Sincere sympathy to Fr Louis' sisters Evelyn and Gerri, his extended family and the Franciscan Community.
Fond memories of times spent with him in Rome- a fantastic tour guide.
A lovely kind , caring and interesting person .
Our class of '62 enjoyed his company at most of our gatherings over the years- lovely memories indeed.
He will be missed.
Rest in Peace Louis

Sincere sympathy to Fr Louis’s family. Lovely man strict but fair and game for a joke / laugh. May the Lord have mercy on his soul.

I first met Fr. Louis in St. Isidores in Rome in 1956 - I was there for my uncle's ordination, & the then Franciscan clerical student looked after me - took the 12 year-old up to the side of the alter during the ordination proceedings. Later I had the privilege of having him as a teacher in Gormanston college. Fair, understanding - always a gentleman - may he Rest In Peace.

Gerri Evelyn and Fr.Louis'extended family, my sincere condolences as we all mourn the loss of such a wonderful man, holy priest and loyal friend. Louis taught me to Skype when he was in Rome and we were both 'night owls' on the airwaves ! He always visited when he was home in Dublin. A razor sharp mind and quick wit,I will miss his calls,his kindness and his calming presence. May the Good Shepherd now lead him safely home. RIP

Sincere condolences to Fr. Louis’ family on his sad passing. I have fond memories of him during my time in Gormanston college and subsequent meetings in later years. May he rest in peace.

Decent, kind and good and a fine art teacher: with thanks.

We’ll always remember our granduncle, “Padre Luigi” One of the most patient, wise, and funny people we know. I’ll never forget our time in Rome with him as the best tour guide and how every local lit up when they saw him. He had a way of making everyone feel special. We’ll miss his stories, his laughter, and his kind heart so much. May he rest in peace.

As English teacher, football and athletics coach, host in St. Isidore's and friend right to the end in Dalkey, no man influenced me more than Louis. Farewell to a strong and gentle soul....

I never met Fr Louis but I have reason to never forget his kindness to me when he was Provincial over forty years ago.He showed true Franciscan spirit of welcome and help to the stranger.May he now enjoy the reward of a life spent in the service of others and be with his Lord this day in paradise

Deepest sympathy to Father Louis's family and Franciscan community.
A wonderful gentle Gentlemen. May he rest in peace.

An inspiring and fair man. May he rest in peace.

Fr Louis was a tough but very fair Dean of Discipline in Franciscan College Gormanston, during my time there. Deepest sympathy to all his family. May he rest in peace.

Sincerest condolences to Fr Louis's sisters and extended family. He was the kindest of neighbours to my father during dad's time in Our Lady's Manor; we had many a chat over a cup of tea. He will be missed.

Great memories of Fr Louis in Gormanston. An inspiration to all who knew him.May he Rest In Peace.
Class of 1958 to 1963.

Sincere sympathy to Fr.Louis's family and Franciscan brothers.He was one of a kind, so thoughtful and caring.I will always be grateful for knowing such a kind, witty and generous person who exuded goodness and gentleness in all his words and deeds. I will miss you Fr.Louis, rest in peace now after a life well lived in the service of the Lord.

God rest you Fr Louis. Many happy memories
Sympathy to the Franciscans, his family and many friends. X pax et bonumt

Dear Gerri and Evelyn and Family,
On behalf of the Martin Family in Canada, please accept my condolences at Fr Louis’s death. Noel was waiting to welcome him into the communion of saints. Noel died peacefully on August 1, 2025.
Fr Louis visited us twice in Canada when here on Franciscan Work. It was Noel’s great joy to have him in our home. May he rest in peace.

With love,
Joan Daly Martin

Sincerest sympathy to Fr Louis sisters and extended family on his passing he was a wonderful mentor and an incredibly kind person ar dheis De go raibh a anam
Barney Mac Guinness class of '62

Fr Louis was one of the loveliest people I’ve ever met. We shared many good times in St Isidore’s including the odd beer whilst watching a gaelic match. He was such a kind, caring man with a lovely positive outlook on life and a great spirit of gratitude. But the thing that stands out for me with Louis was his sense of humour. His ability to make people laugh and his sharp wit were quite unique. He really was one in a million and will be missed by many. May his gentle soul rest in peace and may his goodness shine through in all of us who have had the pleasure of meeting him.

Sympathies to Fr Louis' relatives and the Franciscan community. His English classes left me with a lasting appreciation of literature and poetry. For this much thanks.

To Fr Louis sisters and family my sincere condolences on the sad passing of Louis. I spent 5 wonderful years under his care in Gormanston College and enjoy the other occasions we met up after I left the College. May he rest in peace
Donough O Reilly ( Gormanston 1965/70

Sincere sympathy to Fr Louis' family and to the Franciscan Community. Fr Louis inspired all who knew him.
May he rest in Peace.

I have a lot to be thankful for Louis' support and dedication during our time at Gormanston and over the following 60 years.
Ar dheis De go raibh a Anam.

RIP Fr Louis
Cool Dude

Sincere sympathy to Evelyn and Gerri and all of the Brennan family on the passing of Fr. Louis. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Fr Louis family. his Fransican family and to all who loved him. I along with friends met Fr Louis regularly for prayers and chat for years while we were involved in the Community of Sant Egidio.He was a delightful , good humored wise and holy man and he part inspired the naming of my ypungest son Louis. May the angels lead you into Paradise, dear Fr Louis.

Condolences to Fr Louis’ family.
A decent man whom I knew as Rector. He cared for us and treated us with respect.
May he rest in peace

He was a good man and an inspirational figure.

In the past year, I had the pleasure of meeting Fr Louis in Dalkey in the company of Fr Declan. Lots of (mostly) great memories of Gormanston were shared. Louis was tough (he didn't remember this) but decent and very fair (he happily conceded!).

The 50 something years since had come and gone in a blink of eye for us all.

Condolences to both his personal and Franciscan families.

Turas abhaile sábháilte. Ar dheis Dé anois a bhfuil Louis.

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Fond memories of Fr Louis in Gormanston in the 1960s. A good man who dedicated his whole life to God. May he rest in peace.

may you rest in peace fr,louis brennan,ofm.

A lovely man. Always a pleasure to meet whether in Balbriggan or Rome. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy,
May he rest in eternal peace.

I remember Fr. Louis as Rector in Gormanston. He was always tolerant, patient and fair. Sincere condolences to all his family and to the Franciscan community. RIP Fr. Louis.

We send our heartfelt condolences to Fr Louis’ sisters, clan and colleagues. We have so many happy memories of meals, craic and conversation shared with him in Rome and of our last chat in Our Lady’s Manor when he was as usual sharp as a tack and up to date on world events. We will miss his wry humour and above all his sheer goodness. A great pastor. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam uasal

Sincere sympathy to Fr Louis' family and to the Franciscan Community. He was our Dean of Discipline, always firm but fair. Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Gerri & Evelyn and all the Brennan family, and also his Franciscan family. I knew him as rector, not as teacher. He just commanded respect. He came across as someone who really cared for the students.

It saddens me to think that he is probably the last of the Franciscan family in Gormanston from that era.

May he rest in peace.

Our Dean of discipline, Sports coach and motivator in many areas.
He was fair and even-handed.
Always respected for his consistency.
May he rest in peace.

Fr Louis was a very fair, broad minded and kind man. May he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathies to Gerri & Evelyn, the wider family and Franciscan Brothers on the death of Fr. Louis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time as you mourn the loss of Fr. Louis may his dear soul rest in peace and joy in the arms of the Lord. Many of us have very fond memories of times spent with Fr. Louis in Assisi and he was a great friend to us all.
Holy mass will be offered for the happy repose of Fr. Louis here in the Convent.
With love and prayers from all of us in the Convent.

Fr. Louis inspired all who ever knew him.

My sincere sympathy to Fr Louis's family and to his Franciscan breathern onn his passing to his eternal reward. I'll shall always remember him in connection with the parable off the "Labourers in the Vinyard
He was my boss in the 60's thoughtful and always approachable.
Rose Stack (housekeeoer) Gormanston College

Fr. Louis was a very kind man. Patient, fair and a good listener. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. RIP.

My first memories of Fr. Louis go back to Muintir na Tire Rural Week in August 1962. Such a lovely man, structured, organized, kind, pleasant. I will never forget his kindness to my Father when my Mother died. Rest in peace, Louis Brennan, your various duties long done.

Sincere sympathy to the Brennan family and to the Irish Franciscans on Father Louis’s passing.He was a fine Friar and a nice charismatic man.He enjoyed a long and well lived life. “May flights of angels sing him to his rest”. Colm Ó Catháin 1968 -2010

He was the most inspiring teacher of all. He gave me a love of literature, drama and music, and he was a kind man. May he rest in peace and rise in glory

Deepest sympathy to all Fr Louis’s family on your sad loss, especially to Gerry and Evelyn, Cormac Neil Colm and their families.

He was our Dean of Discipline at Gormanston. Always fair. I remember him with fondness. R.I.O.

Gerri and Evelyn and family please accept my sincere condolence on the death of Fr. Louis. He made my visits to Rome so memorable with his knowledge of the city which he was delighted to share.
May he rest in peace.
Ann Conlon

A wonderful man. Requiescat in pace.