Monday, December 26, 2011

Former Bishop Finnegan of Killala dies

The former Bishop of Killala Bishop Thomas Finnegan has died.

Bishop Finnegan will be remembered for this pastoral initiatives in the diocese.

Also he will be remembered for the contribution he made in the area of the development of the west of Ireland, the care of emigrants and the progress of Catholic education.

Bishop Finnegan passed away in Sligo General Hospital on Christmas morning.