Monsignor Seán Cahill Death | Obituary – Monsignor Seán Cahill sadly passed away, Cahill was a retired PP @Stmichaelspari1, a VG of the Diocese for many years and a former President of@stmacartans.
Sean Pancras Cahill was born on 25 April 1934, the son of the late John and Margaret Cahill (nee O’Halloran). The family home was at Latlurcan in Monaghan town. Educated at Monaghan CBS and later at St Macartan’s College, he studied for the priesthood at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth after which he was ordained by Bishop Eugene O’Callaghan on 24 July 1960.
From 1960 Fr Sean was a member of the teaching staff of St Macartan’s College, Monaghan, being President of the College from 1974 until 1981. He was appointed Parish Priest of St Michael’s Parish, Enniskillen in August 1981 where he served until his retirement in 2007. Appointed Chaplain to His Holiness with the tile of Monsignor in 1981, he was also a Vicar General of the Diocese of Clogher from then until 2010. Following his retirement as Parish Priest, he ministered to the people of Maguiresbridge in the parish of Aghalurcher, Co Fermanagh until 2018, during which time he also fulfilled, with great enthusiasm and some notable success, the role of Diocesan Director of Vocations.
Monsignor Sean was the brother of the late Fr Martin Cahill, a priest of the Diocese of Clogher who died in Magh Ene (Bundoran-Ballyshannon) parish in 1988.
He is survived by his brothers Hugh and Owen, his nephews and niece, and a wide circle of friends.
We express our sympathy and deepest condolences to Cahill’s family today and in the days, weeks, months, and years that are to come as they cope with his passing. May his soul rest in peace.
Funeral Arrangements:
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, attendance at the funeral will be restricted. Monsignor Sean’s body will be removed to St Michael’s Church, Enniskillen this Thursday evening, to arrive at 6.30 pm. As noted above, his Funeral Mass will take place on Friday (24th) at 12 Noon, followed by burial in the Convent Cemetery, Enniskillen. The funeral liturgies will be broadcast via https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-parish-eniskillen and on the Enniskillen parish website: http://www.saintmichaels-parish.com/.
It is with regret and deep sorrow that the Diocese of Clogher announces the death of Monsignor Seán Cahill, retired PP @Stmichaelspari1 , a VG of the Diocese for many years and a former President of @stmacartans . May his soul rest in peace. https://t.co/cZFbp5uAJM pic.twitter.com/qM30fOB7xb
— Diocese of Clogher (@clogherdiocese) July 21, 2020
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