The team at Lough Derg has said they are ‘deeply saddened’ at the news of the death of former Prior there, Monsignor Richard Mohan.
He died on New Year’s Day following a short illness.
“The Prior, Father La and the team at Lough Derg were deeply saddened to hear of the death on Sunday 1st January 2023 of Monsignor Richard Mohan who was Prior of Lough Derg 1990 – 2013,” a spokesperson said.
Msgr Mohan will be fondly remembered by thousands of Lough Derg pilgrims from all over the island of Ireland and beyond, having first served as a priest on the island in 1974, and as part of the team every year until his retirement as Prior in 2013.
“His legacy will live on at Lough Derg, not only in the development of the fabric of the island, but also and perhaps, more so, in the friendships made with staff and pilgrims and in the great pastoral support that he is renowned for.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to Father Mohan’s family and friends and all who mourn him. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
Mgr Mohan’s remains will be removed to the Sacred Heart Church, Clones, County Monaghan, this evening, arriving at 7.30pm.
A Vigil of Prayer will take place in the Sacred Heart Church, Clones on Tuesday from 12 Noon until 9pm.
Funeral Mass will take place in the Sacred Heart Church, Clones on Wednesday at 12 Noon with burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery, in his native Coonian, County Fermanagh.
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