Louth churches cancel and change mass times after death of priest's brother

A number of masses in Louth have been cancelled or undergone a time change this weekend after the death of the local priest's brother.

Dunleer Parish posted the updates on social media to inform parishioners of the changes after the death of Fr Damien Quigley's brother Vinny.

They said: "In light of the death of Fr. Damien's brother Vinny, it has become necessary to change the Mass times for this coming weekend (Saturday 17th, Sunday 18th January). This is being done to help ensure that there is at least one Vigil Mass and one Sunday Mass in the parish."

For this weekend, the Mass schedule is as follows:
Saturday 6pm Philipstown - Mass is Cancelled
Saturday 7.30pm Dunleer - Vigil Mass as normal
Sunday 10.30am Dromin - Mass is Cancelled
Sunday 11.30am Dunleer - Sunday Mass as normal

The Baptism scheduled for 12.30pm on Sunday will be celebrated as booked.

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The statement from Dunleer Parish added: "Where agreed with the families, the Mass intentions due to be remembered and prayed for at 10.30am Mass in Dromin have been moved to the 11.30am Mass in Dunleer. Where possible, their families are being contacted.

"Sincere thanks to the priests who are stepping in at short notice to cover Masses as much as possible in Fr. Damien's absence.

"Fr. Damien appreciates the prayers and support of our parish community at this difficult time."

Vincent Quigley, of the Armagh Road (Newry) and formally of Cedarwook Park, Dundalk, passed away on January 12.

He "will be very sadly missed by his wife, children, grandson, parents, brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, future daughter-in-law, godchild, nephews, nieces, extended family circle and friends," his RIP.ie death notice states.

Funeral Arrangements

Reposing at his residence 9 Armagh Road, Newry, BT35 6DJ on (Tuesday) from 6.00pm and all-day Wednesday.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11.30am in St Brigid’s Church, Kilcurry, burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.