Details about how members of the public can pay their respects to Father Dermot Donnelly, as he’s laid to rest by his friends and family, have been revealed by the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.
Later on Friday (July 29), hundreds are expected to pay their respects to Dec’s brother, who served with the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, after he sadly died aged 55 following a serious illness.
Shortly before his death Fr Dermott celebrated his 30th anniversary of service to his parish and community, where he was best known for his work with young people and youth ministry.
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In the aftermath of his death, thousands have paid tribute online to Fr Donnelly – and now details have been shared about how people can watch his funeral and the service later today, which will feature touching words from his friends and family, including from brother Dec.
The Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 12:05pm at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Ahead of the service, the church has issued a reminder to those wishing to pay their respects.
Father Dermott’s family have requested that rather than attending the service at the Cathedral itself, that people use the alternative spaces both in-person and virtually that have been provided by the church.
The funeral will be live streamed online, as well as at St Michael’s Church in Elswick.
An earlier statement from the family said: “Due to limited space in the Cathedral, we would encourage those who wish to participate in the Requiem Mass on Friday, July 29 to gather at St Michael’s Church, Westmorland Road, where the Mass will be live-streamed and Holy Communion will be made available.
“Following the Requiem Mass, Fr Dermott’s cortège will pass St Michael’s for those who wish to pay their respects.”
The Mass will be live streamed on the St Mary’s Cathedral website, and they have also provided a direct link to the YouTube page where well-wishers will be able to watch the service.
You can find it here.
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