This page is dedicated to the memory of priests of the diocese who have passed away.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.
V Rev Odhrán Furlong VF
Priest of the Diocese of Ferns.
Born August 8th 1971
Ordained May 28th 1995, St Peter’s College
Appointments:
New Ross 1995 – 2001
Co-ordinator of Meitheal from 2001
Templeudigan 2002 – 2005
Assistant Primary School Management 2002
Gorey 2005 – 2007
Rathgarogue 2008 – 2015
ADM St Aidan’s Cathedral 2015 – 2022
Director of Diocesan Communications from 2021
Chaplain – Wexford General Hospital 2022 – 2025
Co-Director World Youth Day 2022
Co-PP New Ross 2025
Entered into Eternal life February 12th 2026
V Rev Richard (Dick) Hayes
Priest of the Diocese of Ferns.
Born May 14th 1939
Ordained June 21st 1964, Maynooth
Appointments:
Templetown 1964 – 1966
Poulfur 1966 – 1979
Melbourne (Australia) 1979 – 1980
Barntown 1980 -1982
PP Cloughbawn 1992 – 2013
Retired 2013
Entered into Eternal life February 7th 2026