Press Releases29 Oct 15

Passing of the Rt Revd Peter Barrett

The Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, has issued the following statement on the passing of the Rt Revd Peter Barrett:

‘Peter Barrett, formerly Bishop of Cashel and Ossory and previously Dean of Waterford, died at his home yesterday evening. Throughout his life Peter touched the lives of many, both inside the church and beyond.

‘In Dublin and Glendalough he served as curate–assistant of St Ann with St Stephen and as Dean of Residence of Trinity College. He also served in the dioceses of Derry and Raphoe and Connor.

‘Peter’s passing is felt with great sadness by a wide range of people and in particular by his family and by all who loved him most dearly. We commend him to the mercy and protection of Almighty God whom he strove to serve with warm devotion in this life. May he rest in peace.’