Statement by Dr Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh, on the death of His Excellency, Most Reverend Gaetano Alibrandi, former Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland

04 Jul 2003

PRESS RELEASE

4 July 2003

Issued by the Catholic Communications Office on behalf of

Most Rev Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland

STATEMENT BY DR SEÁN BRADY, ARCHBISHOP OF ARMAGH

ON THE DEATH OF HIS EXCELLENCY, MOST REVEREND GAETANO ALIBRANDI

FORMER APOSTOLIC NUNCIO TO IRELAND

I have heard the sad news of the death, in his native Sicily, of
Archbishop Gaetano Alibrandi, former Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland
(1969-1989).

On behalf of the Church in Ireland, and particularly on behalf of
the Irish Bishops’ Conference, I offer sympathy to his sorrowing
family and friends. I join with them in thanking God for his life
of faithful service and in fervent prayer for his eternal happiness.

+ Seán Brady
Archbishop of Armagh
July 4, 2003

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