FORMER ARCHBISHOP OF TUAM LAID TO REST

Date Published: 02-Feb-2013

The former Archbishop of Tuam Dr Joseph Cassidy has been laid to rest in the grounds of Moore Church, where he was a former parish priest.

It followed a short liturgy at the graveside.

Hundreds attended his funeral mass at the Cathedral of the Assumption Tuam which was celebrated by Archbishop Michael Neary, and concelebrated by Bishops and priests.

President Michael D.Higgins was represented by his Aide de Camp Commandant Whelan, and The Taoiseach, Enda Kenny was represented by his Aide de Camp Commandant Treacy.

Tanáiste Eamonn Gilmore, a former pupil of Joseph Cassidy, and his wife Carol were in attendance.

Readings and prayers of the faithful were read by relatives and friends.

The gifts at the offertory were brought to the altar by his long serving secretary Mary Phelan and his sister and carer Bernadette Mahon.

The Tuam Cathedral Choir sang during the funeral Mass

Dr. Joseph Cassidy is survived by his sisters Concie, Angela, Mary, Bernadette, Patricia and Imelda a wide circle of family and friends and his church colleagues.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.