Fr John Kearns CP has died

Fr John Kearns CP

Fr John Kearns, Provincial of St Joseph's Passionist Province died yesterday.

Paschal Somers, Passionist Development Worker, writes: "It is with great sadness of heart and with hope in the resurrection of the crucified Christ that we share the news that our beloved brother and friend Fr. John Kearns died yesterday (14th April 2021) at 5.40pm in the company of his loved ones.

"May Jesus, whom he served so faithfully in the least of his sisters and brothers, welcome him and bring comfort to those who will grieve his passing so deeply, especially his mum Eileen and his brother Anthony.

"As you know, John was a beautiful human being and an inspiring Passionist priest. "Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

St Paul of the Cross, pray for us.
Bl Dominic Barberi, pray for us
Ven Ignatius Spencer, pray for us
Ven Elizabeth Prout, pray for us

May the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the sorrows of Mary our Mother be always in our hearts."

The Passionist community at Minsteracres write:

"We the community at Minsteracres are deeply saddened by the very sad news of the death of our much loved Passionist brother Fr John Kearns. He had touched our lives in many different ways and his absence will be hugely felt. We share the grief and loss with you all and his immediate family. May he rest in eternal peace! Our thoughts and prayers with you all at this very difficult time.."

We will be publishing more information and an obituary soon.