- Reception
- Bishop Kevin’s body will be received into St Mary’s Cathedral
on Monday 10th March 2008 at 7.00 pm with the celebration of Mass, followed
by a vigil of quiet prayer ending with Compline at 10.00 pm. This Mass
and Vigil of Prayer is open to all people who may wish to attend.
- Requiem Mass
- Bishop Kevin’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s
Cathedral on Tuesday 11th March 2008 at 12.00 noon.
Burial will follow immediately in the Cathedral Crypt. Unfortunately, due
to the seating capacity in St Mary’s Cathedral, it is not possible
for this Mass to be open to everyone and therefore entrance is by invitation
only. Standing space may be available in the Cathedral precincts and courtyard
and loudspeakers will broadcast the Mass outside.
- Clergy from other Catholic Dioceses
- Any priest wishing to concelebrate at either of the above Masses is
asked to contact Bishop’s House on 0191 228 0003 or e-mail office@rcdhn.org.uk by
Friday 7th March.
- Flowers
- Donations in lieu of flowers may be given for the Critical Care Unit
at the Freeman Hospital. Cheques to be made payable to ‘Bishop Kevin
Memorial Fund’ and sent to Bishop’s House, East Denton Hall,
800 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2BJ.
- Transport
- Please note that car parking is only available in the public car parks
throughout Newcastle City Centre. The nearest ones are Times Square Car
Park and Grainger Town Multi-Storey. For those travelling by train, Central
Station is opposite St Mary’s Cathedral.
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