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Bishop Philip's Homily at the Chrism Mass, which this year was celebrated in St. Andrew's Parish, Greenock

With sadness, the Diocese of Paisley announces the death of Canon Denis Sheahan. Canon Sheahan passed away peacefully in the Holy Rosary Home, Greenock, on Sunday 1st April, fortified by the Rites of Holy Church. May he rest in peace. Canon Sheahan’s remains will be received into The Holy Rosary Residence on Friday 13th April 2012 at 4.30pm and the Rosary will begin at 5.00pm followed by tea and coffee. The Reception of the Body with Vigil Prayers for the Dead and Evening Prayer from the Divine Office will be at 7.00pm in St. Ninian’s, Gourock. Canon Sheahan’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Ninian’s, Gourock on Saturday 14th April 2012 at 12.00noon and burial will be at St. Conval’s Cemetery, Barrhead, arriving for 1.45pm.

Bishop Philip's Homily for Mass for young people of our Diocese on World Youth Day

Bishop Philip's Homily for Palm Sunday