Fr. Robert Morrow

The death has occurred of Fr. Robert (Robbie) Morrow

Beaghbeg, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim and Diocese of Salford, England

 

The death has occurred of Fr. Robbie Morrow, originally of Beaghbeg, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim, peacefully on 8th February 2026, at Little Sisters of the Poor Care Home, Manchester, in his 91st year, in the 67th year of his Sacred Priesthood.

 

Predeceased by his sister Marie, his brother Joe and nephew Enda.

 

Fr. Robbie will be sadly missed by his sister Elizabeth, his brother Jimmy, his nieces and nephews, their spouses and partners, his extended family, and his many friends and parishioners across the Diocese of Salford, who will remember him with great affection and gratitude.

 

Ordained to the Priesthood on 31st May 1959 at St Kieran's College, Kilkenny, Fr. Robbie served the Diocese of Salford with dedication for over 50 years, most notably as Parish Priest of St. Joseph's, Bury (1985–2009).

 

Rest In Peace

 

Fr. Morrow's body will be received into Guardian Angels, Bury for concelebrated Mass at 7.00pm on Tuesday, 10th March 2026. The Requiem Mass will be celebrated by Bishop John at Guardian Angels, Bury on Wednesday, 11th March 2026 at 12:00noon.

 

Fr. Morrow’s ashes will be returned to Ireland to be buried at St Mary’s Church, Carrigallen following mass there at 12:00 noon on Saturday, 14th March 2026.