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Death of "peacebuilder" Bishop
Edward Daly
08.08.16
TRIBUTES are being paid
today following the death of "fearless peacebuilder"
Bishop Edward Daly.
The Fermanagh-born former Bishop of Derry, who had
been ill in hospital, passed away this morning with
members of his family at his bedside.
He was best known from an iconic photograph in which
he, as a 39 year old priest, raised his
blood-stained handkerchief to secure passage for a
mortally wounded victim during Bloody Sunday 1972.
Catholic Primate of All Ireland Eamon Martin was
ordained by Dr Daly in 1987.
He described him as "an iconic figure in the civic
and church life of Ireland, north and south".
"Bishop Edward will be remembered as a fearless
peacebuilder - as exemplified by his courage on
Bloody Sunday in Derry - and as a holy and humble
faith leader." |
Bishop of Derry Donal
McKeown said he had served, "without concern for
himself throughout the traumatic years of the
Troubles, finding his ministry shaped by the
experience of witnessing violence and its effects".
"The bishops, priests and people of the diocese were
blessed to have such a dedicated and faithful priest
among them," said Dr McKeown.
The Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe Ken
Good also paid tribute and offered his condolences
to Dr Daly's family. |
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Bishop Edward Daly. |
"He was a man of great
strength, great courage and great compassion and set
an inspirational example to everyone around him.
"Bishop Daly provided unwavering Christian
leadership and guidance when it was desperately
needed in this city and community – during the
darkest days of the Troubles. His deep friendship
with my predecessor, Bishop James Mehaffey, provided
an impressive and influential example of Christian
witness." For
funeral arrangements click here . |
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