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Bishop Kevin Dunn

Requiescat in Pace: Rt Rev Kevin Dunn, Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle

It was with great sadness that the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle announced the death of The Rt Rev Kevin John Dunn, Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle. He died at 9.30pm on Saturday 1st March 2008, in the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, at the age of 57.

Reception
Bishop Kevin's body was received into St Mary's Cathedral on Monday 10th March 2008 at 7.00pm.
There was a celebration of Mass, followed by a vigil of quiet prayer ending with Compline at 10.00pm.

BulletBishop Kevin's Reception
BulletGospel and Homily by Fr Tony Rohan [MP3]
BulletTribute from Canon Cunningham, Diocesan Administrator [MP3]

Requiem Mass
Bishop Kevin's Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Mary's Cathedral on Tuesday 11th March 2008 at 12.00 noon. His burial followed in the Cathedral Crypt.

BulletBishop Kevin's Requiem
BulletHomily by Archbishop Vincent Nichols [MP3]
BulletShort Address by Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor [MP3]
BulletLocal BBC report

Links

BulletPress Release
BulletPress Release [PDF]
BulletBishop Kevin's work in the diocese
BulletFuneral Arrangements

 

     

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