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The remains of the Very Reverend John Byrne PP who passed away on Saturday, will be removed this evening from Mayobridge Parochial House, to Newry Cathedral.
Anyone who wishes to pay their respects may do so along the route or at the Cathedral from 7:30 pm until 10:00pm. observing social distancing.
Fr Byrne passed away at Southern Area Hospice and was the current Parish Priest of Moyraverty and Seagoe Parishes.
Fr John’s remains will be removed at 6:15pm from Mayobridge Parochial House arriving at Sts Patrick & Colman’s Cathedral at 7:00pm.
The Funeral Mass on tomorrow Tuesday at 1:00pm in Sts Patrick & Colman’s Cathedral Newry. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s cemetery, Newry.
Due to the current situation the wake and funeral are strictly private. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live via the Newry Cathedral webcam – A memorial service will take place at a later date.
Fr Byrne was dearly beloved son of the late Dr. Patrick and Bernadette Byrne, Late of Greenan Road, Newry and brother of Tim Siobhan and Nick.
Fr John's Memorial Notice reads "Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brothers, sister, brother in law Tim, sisters in law Andrea and Claire, nephews, nieces, family circle, Archbishop Eamon Martin, Bishop John McAreavey, the Priests and Religious of the Diocese and the parishioners of Moyraverty and Seagoe parishes and also the parishes where Fr John served and his many friends."
