Sunday, 2 March 2008

Rest in Peace

From the diocesan website:

Requiescat in Pace: Rt Rev Kevin Dunn, Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle

Bishop Kevin has died very peacefully in the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, at 9.30pm on Saturday 1st March.He was surrounded by his family including his mother, Cath, aged 88. Canon Cunningham, the Vicar General, was also present and anointed him and said the Prayers for the Dying, and together with the family said the Prayers for the Dead.The Vicar General, Canon Cunningham, said: "We are very grateful to the doctors and nurses at the Freeman Hospital for the loving care and concern given to the Bishop and his family throughout his illness."Bishop Kevin had been admitted to hospital in February and was transferred to intensive care with pneumonia.A full obituary and press release will follow as soon as possible.



Kevin Dunn, Bishop of Hexham and NewcastleRequiescat in Pace

2 comments:

Adrienne said...

So young. Prayers for him and his family.

Augustine said...

I know. A bishop at his age, well liked and successful, he could have gone even further, God willing.