Media advisory note for the Funeral Mass of Declan Small RIP

21 Mar 2014

Media advisory note for the Funeral Mass of Declan Small RIP

Please find below advice to media regarding coverage of the Funeral Mass of the late Declan Small RIP:

Father Charlie Byrne, Parish Priest of Mayobridge, Co Down in the Diocese of Dromore, will be the celebrant and will preach the homily at this Mass, which will take place on Sunday 23 March at 1.00pm in Saint Patrick’s Church, Mayobridge, and the remains will be interred in the adjoining cemetery.

Please be advised that, due to space restrictions, a limited area will be reserved for journalists in the Church.  Journalists wishing to attend should contact the Catholic Communications Office in advance.  No cameras or video recording equipment are permitted inside the Church during the funeral liturgy.  The following information will be issued electronically on the morning of the funeral:

–          Homily of Father Charlie Byrne PP, and

–          Media information on the funeral liturgy for Declan Small RIP.

 ENDS

                                                 

For media contact: Catholic Communications Office Maynooth: Martin Long 00353 (0) 86 172 7678