Father Dermot Donnelly, who is the brother of British TV personality Declan Donnelly has passed away at the age of 55 following an illness.
, Dermot was urgently brought into a hospital in North Durham yesterday. His brother and other family members travelled to be with him.
News of Donnelly’s passing was confirmed by Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle who said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital.The statement continued: “Please pray for the repose of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time.
In a post on Facebook, they said: “Please pray for Fr. Dermott Donnelly who is seriously ill in hospital.”“Tomorrow evening between 6pm-7pm there will be period of time before the Blessed Sacrament so that we can come together as a community in St Joseph’s Church to pray for Father Dermott’s welfare.
“Please be respectful to Father Dermott and his family at this difficult time, we will update you as and when we receive the most up to date information verified by the Diocese.
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