DEATH OF REV. FATHER JOHN COFFEY DUBLIN.

New Zealand Tablet, 26 August 1920, Page 28

DEATH OF REV. FATHER JOHN COFFEY DUBLIN.

Deep and widespread sympathy is extended to Very Rev. Father Coffey, Adm. St. Joseph’s Cathedial, Dunedin, and to Rev. Mother M. Margaret and Sister M. Austin, 0.5. D., of the diocese of Dunedin, on the death of their brother, Rev. Father John Coffey, of Dublin, who passed away on August 19 in that city. The deceased, who was in the 44th year of his age. was born near Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. He was trained for the priesthood at Maynooth College, and was ordained 9 years ago for the diocese "of Dublin. The deceased priest served as chaplain during the war, and was much respected among his fellowpriests.

Solemn Requiem Mass is being celebrated this (Thursday) morning at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, commencing at 9 o’clock, a number of visiting and diocesan clergy assisting.R.l.P.