Diocesan News
Death of former Bishop of Meath and Kildare, The Rt Revd Donald Caird
Tribute from the Bishop of Meath & Kildare
Members of the Church of Ireland dioceses of Meath and Kildare have been greatly saddened to hear of the death of the Rt Revd Prof Donald Caird. He served as Bishop of Meath & Kildare from 1976 to 1985. He died in the early hours of Thursday 1st June, aged 91.
The Bishop of Meath and Kildare, the Most Revd Pat Storey, said, “I speak for all members of our dioceses as we express our sadness at the news of the death of Dr Caird. He was a man of great personal warmth who served our dioceses, as well as the wider Church of Ireland, with faithfulness and generosity. He was a man of tremendous intellect and had a deep love for the Irish language”. She continued, “We offer our sympathy to his wife, Nancy and the rest of his family, as we remember them in our prayers”.
The Rt Revd Prof Donald Caird also served as Archbishop of Dublin (1985–96) as well as being Bishop of Limerick (1970–76).
Funeral arrangements will be confirmed in due course.
Diocesan Communications Officer, Meath & Kildare
086 342 0299
Mrs Jenny Horner
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