Fr Jarlath Heneghan (Fr Jay)

Fr Jay loved by all was a great servant to St Joseph's and the work carried out there. 

Some have said that even when he was alive he was a true Saint. 

A Vigil was held on Monday 29th August 

at St Madeleine Sophie Catholic Parish Washington

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His funeral Mass was held 

at St Madeleine Sophie Catholic Parish Washington

on Tuesday 30 August at 10.30  (18.30pm GMT)

Archbishop Etienne Presider

Fr Michael G. Ryan: Homilist

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We pray in confidence that Fr Jay is now a Saint with God in Heaven.

On return of the remains to Knock for burial 

Mass was said on Friday 10th September at 11.30 

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From the St Madeleine Parish facebook 


In thanksgiving and fond remembrance we pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Jarlath Heneghan, our founding pastor. Fr. Heneghan passed away Saturday afternoon at the age of 91. Funeral plans are pending. We will post that information when it becomes available.

Eternal rest grant onto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.  +