Advertisement

Tributes to ‘a true giant’ of the church

THE DEATH has occurred of one of the most significant figures of the Catholic church here in the last few decades.

Monsignor Sean Cahill, retired Enniskillen parish priest passed away peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital on Monday evening after a long illness. He has been described as a giant of the diocese who devoted his life to serving his community and, in particular, promoting the betterment of its young people.

Mgr Cahill had served as parish priest of St Michael’s Parish for over 25 years from his appointment in 1981 until his retirement in 2007. Following his retirement he continued to serve the local diocese ministering to the people of Maguiresbridge in the parish of Aghalurcher until 2018.

Advertisement

Throughout his career Mgr Cahill played an instrumental role in the local education sector. From teaching at St Macartan’s College in Monaghan to in later years holding various committee positions, including chairman of the board of governors at Mount Lourdes.

Across the county tributes have been paid to a man who one colleague described as ‘outstanding in every way’.

 

To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can download a copy straight to your device by following this link https://bit.ly/3gOl8G0

To read more.. Subscribe to current edition

Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date from the comfort of your own home with a digital subscription.
Any time | Any place | Anywhere

Top
Advertisement

The Fermanagh Herald is published by North West of Ireland Printing & Publishing Company Limited, trading as North-West News Group.
Registered in Northern Ireland, No. R0000576. 28 Belmore Street, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, BT74 6AA