On the Death of Bishop Brendan Comiskey

On the occasion of the death of Bishop Brendan Comiskey the leadership of the Association of Catholic Priests wish to offer sincere sympathy to the family, relations and friends of Bishop Brendan, and also to all those who benefited in so many ways from his long years of ministry.

Brendan inspired us through his openness and his vision of Church.

He was not perfect: none of us are.

We trust that all those who loved him will find consolation in the words of Revelation: “They will see the Lord face to face and His name will be written on their foreheads. It will never be night again and they will not need lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will be shining on them.”

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Death notice from rip.ie

The death has occurred of Bishop Brendan Comiskey, SS.CC., D.D.

Tasson, Clontibret, Co. Monaghan and the Sacred Hearts Community, Ranelagh, Dublin 6.
Peacefully, in the loving and kind care of the staff at the Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, on the 28th April 2025.

Predeceased by his parents: Clare (McArdle,) and Patrick J. Comiskey, Sisters: Genevieve and May; Brothers: Edmond, Joseph, Kevin, Patrick, Maurice, Peter and Seán.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by his loving and attentive nieces and nephews and their families; extended family; Sisters, Brothers and Secular Branch members of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary; Bishop Ger Nash and the clergy, religious and laity of the diocese of Ferns and the Archdiocese of Dublin; and Brendan’s wide circle of friends.

Funeral Arrangements: Bishop Brendan’s Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday 1st May at 1 pm in the Church of the Sacred Heart, St John’s Drive, Clondalkin, Dublin D22 W1 W6 and afterwards for burial in Annyalla Cemetery, Co Monaghan arriving at approximately 4.30pm.

To view Bishop Brendan’s Requiem Mass on Thursday 1st May at 1pm please click on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/sruleen

Family Flowers Only Please.

May Bishop Brendan’s kind and gentle soul, Rest in Peace.

Statements following the Death of Bishop Brendan Comiskey:

Statement of Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland: https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2025/04/29/statement-of-archbishop-martin-on-the-death-of-bishop-emeritus-comiskey-rip/

Statement of Bishop Nash, Bishop of Ferns: https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2025/04/29/statement-of-bishop-nash-on-the-death-of-bishop-emeritus-brendan-comiskey-rip/

Statement of Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin: https://dublindiocese.ie/death-of-bishop-comiskey/

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With the first Sunday of the Word of God coming up on 26 January, Pádraig McCarthy has produced a leaflet to encourage people to read Scripture, with some simple introductory notes, and a list of the Sunday readings for the current year. Pádraig is very happy to make it available for download on our ACP website.

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  1. Robert Nee says:

    It was my honor to have had Brendan as one of my seminary professors and friend later. He truly led the path forward from Vat II. As we priests of Boston were encouraging Cardinal Law to accept his complicity in the sexual abuse of minors Brendan’s stepping up honestly and stepping down bravely provided much comfort and hope. A lovely man and loving pastor.

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