Fr. Pádraic Christopher O'DONNELL O.Carm.

Chris was a truly great teacher of theology. He combined academic rigour with a true pastoral concern. Apart from what he taught me I saw him as a model of priesthood combining head and heart in the service of God's people. Ar dheis De go rabh a anam

I will never forget the wonderful old Donegal definition of Jesus that I first heard from Fr Chris R.I.P. "Ar gculcathair ar thaobh a Mhathair". ( Our cousin on his Mother's side) I am grateful for his help both during and after my days as his student in Milltown in the late 1960s and in subsequent years. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
Brian Mac Eochagain s.j.

I still remember important insights from Fr Chris' lectures while at the Milltown Institute.
Thank you Chris. Deepest sympathy to his family and the Carmelite community.

So sad to hear of the death of Dear Fr Chris who I met in the late 1970s and became one of my closest and cherished friends until this last few years when we lost contact. May his gentle soul now rest in peace with Jesus and Mary.

I was fortunate to have had Chris as one of my theology teachers in the early 1980s, and to have been an academic colleague of his for many years between 1987-2008. A great scholar, a good man, an exemplary priest. And he was fun to be around.
My sincere condolences to his family and to the O Carms.

I am saddened by the death of Fr. Chris O'Donnell OCarm. My condolences to his sister Maire and to his Carmelite community. I was a colleague of Chris for many years at the Milltown Institute. He was unfailingly gracious, good-humoured, and supportive. His loyalty to the Institute was total. Like so many others I admired his academic prowess. This will continue to influence those who read his books and essays. May Chris now enjoy God 's presence face to face.

Sincere sympathy to Maire and the Carmelite Fathers on the death of Fr. Chris. We always got a good welcome on our visits to Fr. Chris in Gort Muire. Thank you for that.

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends, and to the Carmelite community of the late Fr Chris on behalf of the Irish Jesuit Province. Sadly, I will not be able to attend the funeral, as a result of current circumstances, but I will be offering Mass for his happy repose. As a novice, a long, long time ago, I had the privilege of attending a course over ten weeks in Milltown, delivered by Fr Chris: it was terrific, mainly on ecclesiology and on Mary. And I had the privilege of being present when Bishop Brendan Leahy spoke so well and fulsomely of and to him on the occasion of the launch of that special volume to honour his life and work, about two years ago, I think. May he rest in peace. L

I extend my deepest sympathy to Maire and the Carmelite community on the death of Fr Chris. I am proud and privileged to have been a friend of Chris for many years. His great spirituality and deep insights was a inspiration. He was blessed with wisdom and generously shard it. May his gentle soul rest in Peace. Thanks for all you have done .

Sincere sympathy to Fr. Chris' family and the Carmelite Community. I have fond memories of Chris over his years in the Terenure Community. May he rest in Peace.

Sorry to hear about Chris's death. He taught me Theology in Milltown. Now he knows he is an Oikos pneumaticos. He is well remembered. The Passionists send their prayers.

Condolences Sr Máire & extended family on the demise of your twin brother Padraig I didn't know Fr Christopher but it was lovely to hear the Homily and highlighting "Friendship is so important in life' said by a wise Owl especially at these unprecedented times, just as Fr Michael was giving the last Blessing a phone call came through to say a good friend of mine Fr Angelus (Church st) a Capuchin had past so two lovely gentle caring people gone to join our loved ones who have gone before us. Requiescat in Pace.
Genevieve Creagh / member of Terenure College Church Committee

My sympathy to his family and his Carmelite family. Thank you for the funeral service I've just 'attended' on webcam. Beautiful words, readings and singing. May he rest in peace. Bernadette Moloney

Sincere sympathy to Fr. Chris' family and to all his Carmelite Brothers. He was a great inspiration and a wonderful preacher and teacher of the Word. Rest in Peace.

May Fr. Chris's gentle soul rest in peace. All my love and sympathy Marjorie Fitzpatrick

We extend our deep sympathy to both the sister and family of Fr Chris and all in the Carmelite community in Gort Mhuire and Terenure. Fr Chris was a wonderful presence in the Terenure College community and we were blessed with his wisdom and insights. May Fr Chris now rest in the peace. The Shannon Family, Terenure

Sincere sympathy to Chris's family and Carmelite brothers. Chris was a great mentor and inspiration. Alacoque OCDS

Saddened to hear of the death of Fr. Chris. Sincere condolences to his family and religious community.

My deepest sympathy to Fr Chris's family and to the Carmelite Community. I first experienced Fr Chris's wisdom and gentleness in theology classes in the early 1980's. It was a privilege and a joy to have know him later while working in the Jesuit Library. May he now rest in the peace of the loving Lord.

Sincere sympathy to Máire and the Carmelite Community on the death of Fr. Christopher. Suaimhneas síoraí da anam

My condolences to the O'Donnell Family and to the Carmelite Community on the death of Fr. Chris. I am grateful for his wisdom, always generously shared with the students and staff of Milltown Institute, a gift that was much appreciated. May he now rest in God's own peace

Sincere and deepest sympathy on the sad passing of Fr. Christopher. Go ndeana Dia trocaire ar a anam.

A true man of God,. May he experience the blessing of the Trinity forever.

Fr Chris was a great example of down to earth holiness and deep insights into Spirituality.He was my supervisor for the thesis part of my STL. I was seriously unwelll for periods of my dissertation, and Chris went above and beyond the call of duty to enable me to get it over the line. He confided in me that he had often done such hand-holding for thesis students. This was a mark of the man and indicative of his deeply held Christianity. Ni bheidh a leithead againn aris.

Sending our sincere sympathies to the family of Fr Chris and to his Carmelite Brothers. May he rest in peace and be warmly welcomed home by Our Lord, Mary the Mother of Carmel and all the hosts of saints. He will be missed for his wisdom, insight and wit. A scholar of renown and a spiritual man at heart.

With deep gratitude for the life of Fr Chris O'Donnell; for the privilege of knowing him; for his encouragement and inspiration over many years. Deepest sympathy to Maire and to all my friends in the Carmelite family.

Deepest sympathy to Carmelite Fathers and Fr. Chris' s Family. May he rest in peace

as a former student who sat in father chris lectures and gained so much from his Teaching help and support and left his lectures always inspired by his words. may i extend deepest sympathy to his sister, carmelite family, and all. may his memory live on as he now joins the eternal liturgy .

I have to express my gratitude for having known Fr. Chris over many years. He was a great teacher with great sense of humour. I know that he has gone to the place that the Lord has prepared for him . May our Lady be there to greet him.

Sincere sympathies to the O Donnell Family and to the Carmelite Community from the Power families Youghal and Douglas ,Cork.

Deepest sympathies to the family of Fr. Chris. As a former teacher in Terenure College it was an honour and great privilege to know him. He was such a caring man who was a fount of wisdom about living well. May he rest in peace.

Fr Chris was a wonderful Carmelite scholar, renowned for his lectures in Milltown over many years. He was a great colleague and encourager of research. His students left his lectures inspired by his words., His memory will live on. May he rest in peace.

Fr Chris was a wonderful Carmelite scholar, renowned for his lectures in Milltown over many years. He was a great colleague and encourager of research. His students left his lectures inspired by his words., His memory will live on. May he rest in peace.

Very sad to learn of the death of Fr Chris O'Donnell, a much admired colleague and friend at the Milltown Institute, very helpful in all matters, much admired for his great learning, his written contributions to theology and Christian doctrine, highly regarded by staff and students of the Institute. My deepest sympathy to his relatives and to the Carmelite community on their great loss. Martin McNamara, MSC

On behalf of Charismatic Renewal and my own behalf we remember Fr Chris with gratitude and respect for his years of service to us all and thank him with our prayer. We know the Lord welcomes him home with joy.

Deepest sympathy on the death of Fr. Chris. He was a gentle human being and a holy soul. May he enjoy his eternal reward. Our Lady of Mount Carmel bring him home.

Deepest sympathy to Fr. Christopher’s Family and confrères. He was such a humble Priest in love with God and Our Lady. May he now be enjoying Eternal Happiness

May our Lord receive Brother Chris safely back into His warm embrace.

Thank you for your kindness. May you rest in peace.