Rev Fr. Patrick Joseph (PJ) Nyland

Our sincere condolences to the Nyland family and the Salesian Community on the sad passing of Fr P J, a kind & a very helpful gentleman, May he rest in peace.

I was very sorry to hear about PJ's passing and I wish to express my sincere sympathy to his family and his Salesian confrères. I have known PJ since the 1970s as a friend, a fellow student, and a work colleague. Although we followed different life journeys, PJ always stayed in touch and visited when he was in the locality. PJ was a true Salesian with a generous spirit and a genuine interest in people who reached out to everyone and lived by the words of Saint Francis de Sales that 'A spoon full of honey catches more flies than a barrel full of vinegar.'

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

My sincere sympathy to the Nyland family , friends & the extended Salesian Community on the sad and very sudden passing of Fr P J, a kind & helpful man who had time for everyone and would always listen without passing judgment. Pj taught me in Copsewood in my time there 88-93, May his gentle soul rest in peace

My deepest and sincere condolences go out to PJ Nyland's family. I am deeply saddened by the death of my school's chaplain, friend and colleague. His death will be a huge loss to everyone at Ratoath College. May he rest in peace.

Myles and the Callaghan family, student at Ratoath College

Our deepest condolences to the Nyland family on the loss of our dear friend, colleague and chaplain Fr PJ. He has had a huge impact on the lives of so many people in the school, he was a champion of the Arts and sports particularly sharing with us his love of GAA and Mayo of course. He never missed an opportunity to praise, to comfort and to acknowledge others while always remaining humble about the huge impact he was having on those around him. We are forever grateful to have called you our friend, to have leaned on you for support, to have celebrated the good times together and to have enjoyed your special laugh. Rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Nyland family. Fr P.J. will be a huge loss to the students at Ratoath college. He always loved to talk about Mayo football at the parent teacher meetings. ..... which was always very welcoming . May he rest in peace .
Grace, Rory and the McGrath family . Students at Ratoath College.

Sincere condolences to the Nyland family. The tribute and ceremony you gave PJ was beautifully personal and inclusive- just as PJ was. He spoke fondly of you all and looked forward to every chance of getting home. We often chatted about our big families - and bottom line always came down to big love.

Deepest sympathy also to the Salesian Community and PJs friends.

PJ was always busy, yet always took the time to touch base. He was a great friend and support to me personally and professionally and had an artful way of getting you to open up.

PJ will be sorely missed in Ratoath college. I will miss him - from the welcome back hug, to lunchtime chats, prayer room plans to graduation, laughs on the corridor to team teaching. He was a cornerstone of Rataoth and will be missed by all.

He loved to tell the parable of talents to incoming 1st years to encourage them to try. When he arrives to the Lord he will have so much to show - he worked hard and clearly had a massive impact on so many.

I was quite shocked when I heard of Father PJ’s death. I knew him only in the context of confession. Before the pandemic he used to come to St Columban’s, Dalgan Park, on the afternoon of First Fridays to be available for the priests’ confessions. I found him to be a kindly, understanding confessor, one who always left me joyfully grateful for God’s mercy in the sacrament.

My deepest sympathy to his family and to his Salesian confreres. Solas na bhFlaitheas ar a anam uasal.

Fr Seán Coyle
Dalgan Park, Navan

My God, I’ve just read of Fr PJs death & trying to come to terms with his untimely passing has left me numb & greatly saddened. May he R I P.
What a man, what an exemplary priest in every way & what a colleague.
As former P P in Pallaskenry, like all the Salesians, Fr PJ made me feel so welcome & an integral part of the community.
I will miss greatly his annual Christmas greetings & Blessing.
What a loss to his family & the Salesian Community.
My deepest & heartfelt sympathies to all.
Dónal.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult time. You were blessed to have him in the family and we hope the sadness you feel for his loss will be replaced with the warmth of his memory.

The entire school community in Pallaskenry sends our prayers to Fr. PJ's family and religious community. Fr. PJ's footprint on our school's history, both as teacher and Principal, was immense. His gentle and unfailing kindness to all remains a constant reminder of Don Bosco's message. Never without a mention whenever we reminisce about past sporting highlights, Fr. PJ remains an example for students, staff and mentors here in Pallaskenry. Cheerful, interested, compassionate, thoughtful and a wonderful listener, finding joy in other people's happiness and providing a supporting arm in times of sadness, he is a great loss. Ar dheis De go raibh se. Caitriona Morgan-O'Brien, Principal.

Condolences to the Nyland family and Salesian community on the passing of PJ. A kind caring person, who enjoyed the chat and laughter. RIP PJ.

Our sincere sympathy to the Nyland family and the Salesian Community on the sad untimely death of Fr. PJ. who we knew from his time in Copsewood. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam agus Beannacht Dé oraibh i gconaí.

Thinking of pjs family at this awful sad time he was a true gent one in a million

Sincere condolences to Teresa and the Nyland family on the passing of your brother. RIP.

Our sincere condolences to the Nyland family , friends & the extended Salesian Community on the sudden and sad passing of Fr P J, a kind & helpful gentleman, May his gentle soul rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to the Nyland family and the Salesian community on the untimely passing of Fr P.J. As Chaplin in Heywood CS, he brought a listening ear and showed great empathy with each and every student's situation presented to him.
'Ní imithe uainn,ach imithe romhainn.........'
Mary Fitzgerald

Sincere sympathy to the Nyland family and the Salesian community on the death of Fr PJ. He was an excellent mentor and fantastic sports coach during my time in Heywood, Ballinakill. He always made time for the students and forged a great bond amongst the teams he coached. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences on the sad passing of Fr PJ to all his family and the Salesian community. It’s been a privilege to have him as a friend and colleague in Ratoath. He was so kind and caring and always showed a huge interest in other people. I have so many fond memories of him and he will be sorely missed in Ratoath College. May he rest in a peace.

Deepest sympathies to all the Nyland family.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Nyland Family and the Salesian Community on the passing of Fr PJ. May he rest in peace. He was a lovely man.

Deepest sympathy to the Nyland family and the Salesian Community on the passing of Fr.P.J.Fond memories of his time in Pallaskenry.May he Rest in Peace.

P.J. has been in my life since I was 12 years old, some years up to 12 classes a week! I used see more of him than my parents! We could be in English class and he'd pull out photos of his new nieces and nephews and show them off with pride. He would treat us as equals not kids. We all knew we could trust him and turn to him if needed.
That foundation lead to a 34 year friendship of which I am now heartbroken has come to an end.
When school ended P.J. married me and christened my boys. We would talk as often as our lives permitted and I always counted him as one of my good friends. If we didn't see each other in over a year it never mattered we would just pick up where we left off. He could always guarantee a text of condolence from me after an All Ireland but he generally wouldn't get back, sore at another loss....
All that said I'm a little surprised at just how heartbroken I am today and can't imagine how lost his family, both Nyland and Salesian must feel without him. My love to you all at this sad time.
Sleep well my friend.....

Deepest sympathy to the Nyland family and the Salesian community on the death of Fr PJ. It was a pleasure working with him in Ratoath College, a kind, caring true gentlemen.
The place will not be the same without him.
May he rest in peace.

My sincerest sympathies to all of PJ's family. I worked with him in Ratoath since 2007 and he has always been there for all of us, in good times and in bad. He helped so many students and staff over the years and his kind and caring nature will never be forgotten. He was one of the lads there, which he enjoyed and he was up for a bit of craic too, in the staff room or on nights out. His smile and his chuckle will be sorely missed. My Mam is from Mayo so we always had a bit of banter and he was a supporter of our trad group in school. His promotion of Gaeilge, particularly during Seachtain na Gaeilge each year was fantastic, we had him out dancing during the céilí mór several years, he was always willing to get involved.
His funeral mass was really lovely, he always spoke so highly of you all and you really did him proud today. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad time.
Rest in peace PJ, ba mhór an onóir dom é bheith ag obair leat.

Sincere condolences to the Nyland family and the Salesian Community on the passing of Fr P J May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy to Mary,Agnes,Teresa,Gerard,Tom and the extended Nyland family and to the Salesian Community on the sudden passing of Fr.P.J. May he Rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the nyland family, P.J. May you Rest In Peace

Sincerce sympathies to the Nyland family at PJ's sad passing. I had the pleasure of his company, conversation, wisdom and insight at many Chaplains' gatherings over the years. He will be missed by many. May PJ rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to all the family and friends RIP pj

So saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Fr. PJ he was a gentleman always talking about his beloved Family & Mayo Football. I had the pleasure of working with Fr. PJ in Warrenstown for many years. Condolences to all his Salesian Family.

Thinking of you Agnes and your family at this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you all.

It is with much sadness and heavy heart that I offer my condolences to the family of PJ and the Salesian community following his passing. We are better people because we knew him, experienced his kindness, heard his wisdom and shared in his wonderful sense of humour. Rest in peace PJ, we miss you.

Saddened to hear of the sudden death of Fr PJ. RIP Deepest sympathy to his family.

Deepest sympathies to the Nyland family on the sad passing of Fr PJ, from the Mulchrone family, Breaffy. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Nyland family on the passing of Fr PJ. May he rest in peace

It is with a heavy heart that I say farewell to PJ. We worked closely together in Copsewood (Pallaskenry) and in Heywood (Ballinakill). He was 100% Mayo. I was a Dub! But we had lots in common. He loved to reach out and connect with everyone in that reassuring way of his. When he asked how you were, he meant it.

We had a few concerts lined up to attend 'when all this is over' but they must wait.
PJ the journey seems a little longer now without you around. But thanks for your loyal friendship. I will miss that. My deepest sympathy to your close and extended family.

We were both shocked and heartbroken to hear of PJ''s untimely passing. The loveliest of men, PJ was a great confidante, a man of wisdom and wit, who cared so much for his students and a man who loved his family whom he spoke of with great affection and love.
We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends, his Salesian community and to his friends and colleagues in Ratoath Communty College.

Frances Gildea & James McCauley, Chaplains, Ashbourne Community School.

Mayo Abú!

Beannacht Dè le h-anam PJ.
Go raibh suìchàn aige i measc na naomh go lèir go h-àirithe Naomh Eoin Bosco.
Kitty agus clann Uì Sheachnasaigh, Ballynolan, Kildimo

Deepest sympathy to the Nyland family and Salesian Community on the sad passing of Fr PJ Nyland, a lovely gentleman, I remember him in Ballinakill as a teacher. May he rest in Peace.

My deepest sympathy to the Nyland family on the passing of Fr PJ. I knew PJ for a good few years and couldn't meet a nicer gentleman. He will be sadly missed. God Rest his soul.

Deepest condolences to the Nyland family at this very sad time. Fr P.J. wrote the lovliest letter to us last year after our father's death and I had hoped that we would get to meet during the coming school year. May he now reap his eternal reward and enjoy everlasting peace.

Sincere condolences to the Nyland family and the Salesian community on the passing of Fr. PJ. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with him in Ratoath. There was the biggest cheer from heaven yesterday to see Mayo win. RIP PJ. You have touched so many lives in such a positive way.

Deepest sympathy to the Nyland family and the Salesian family on Fr .P.J death RIP Fr Dan O Connor and staff Dublin Diocesan Education Secretariat

Our deepest sympathies to all the Nyland family on the sad and sudden death of PJ. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Ar dheis De....

Fr PJ you will be sadly missed in Ratoath college
May you rest in peace
Sincere condolences to all the family, colleague, friends students
Love
Fogarty family Ratoath x

We are shocked and saddened at the sudden departure of PJ from this world.He was a true disciple of Don Bosco in his example of loving kindness to everyone who knew him as teachers, students and the wider circle of friends.PJ’s care and empathy for people was exemplary.I had the pleasure of knowing PJ as a teacher,principal and friend.He was adored by his students and he regularly was called on by Past pupils of Pallaskenry to do their weddings and christenings. PJ Will at least enjoy the journey to heaven knowing that Mayo have beaten the Dubs.We miss you PJ and you have been taken much too soon just as you were looking at plans for retirement in the near future.So long PJ and enjoy eternal rest. Dia leat go deo.

Sincere sympathy to the Niland family and Salesian commmunity on PJs passing RIP. It was so appropriate that a tribute was given to
PJ today in Croke Park.
PJ you will always be remembered in Pallaskenry for so many of your actions.

Sincere condolences to the Nyland Family & the Salesian Community on your sad & sudden loss. PJ & I were in H.Dip Ed. class together in Maynooth in the mid-80's. I valued & enjoyed his company & friendship very much . Such a kind hearted & fun loving soul who enriched the lives if everyone who came to know him. May perpetual light shine upon a good & faithful servant. RIP Fr. PJ.

Sincere condolences to the Nyland family and the Salesian Community on the death of Fr Pj. A true gentleman, May he rest in peace.
Charles and Lisa O Malley. Co. Limerick

Thank you Fr.Nyland for helping Mayo beat the Dubs. My intercession to you today worked. You deserve the best bed in Heaven

Sincere condolences to the Nyland family and the Salesian Community on the sad passing of Fr. PJ. He was a true gentleman. May he rest in eternal peace.

Condolences to the Nyland family, Fr PJ’s family and friends, and the Salesian Community.
I built a great relationship with Fr PJ in our nine years working together in Ratoath College. In more recent years I worked closely with PJ in the Guidance department. PJ had empathy and understanding that I don’t believe I had seen before. He believed in our young people. He cared so deeply and gave up so much time to looking after and ensuring that our students felt valued and safe. Not only did PJ embody the ‘mol an óige’ ethos but he cared about the staff, the school and the community. I know how much he missed it last in the last year. I learned a lot from PJ, both personally and professionally. I will miss the craic and camaraderie in the staff room, particularly the chats over breakfast and lunch. Hoping you are free from pain now PJ, rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to PJ’s family on his passing. My classroom was opposite Fr. PJ’s office and he was always up for a chat and a giggle and always spoke fondly of his days in Limerick. He’ll be truly missed.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

My condolences to the Nyland family and the Salesian community on PJ's abrupt passing.

PJ was a kind and gentle soul who touched people in a most unobstrusive way, exuding a firmness of faith and friendship. He'll be missed. God bless him.

Fear cabhrach cineálta tuisceanach cairdiúil agus cainteach ab ea é an tAthair PJ..Tá sé ar shlí na fírinne anois…

Deepest sympathies to the Nyland family, Rest In Peace Fr.PJ a true gentleman

Our sincere condolences to the Nyland family. Father PJ will be greatly missed in Ratoath College. He was so kind and helped our boys during difficult times, for which we will be forever grateful. We will miss his smile and great chats. Rest in peace Fr. PJ.

Sincere condolences to the Nyland family and the Salesian Community. Fr PJ was a true gentleman and will be missed by all. RIP

Deepest Sympathy to the Nyland family on the passing of Fr PJ. He was a great Mayo man and a gentle person who always had a positive attitude to life. He will be missed by all of us who were lucky to know him. May he Rest In Peace.