The former Bishop of Down and Connor, Patrick Walsh, has been remembered at his funeral for his 'strong sense of duty and loyalty to the church in rapidly changing times'.
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A Catholic bishop who supported Northern Ireland and counted goalkeeper Harry Gregg among his friends could have been a “special diplomat of peace and reconciliation during the reconstruction of Casement Park”, his funeral has been told.
BISHOP Anthony Farquhar has been described as a “sincere, warm and engaging human being”, following his death on Friday. The 83-year-old was auxiliary Bishop of Down and Connor for 32 years, stepping down in 2015. A keen sportsman and football fan, he helped organise the famous meeting between the Republic of Ireland footballers during Italia ’90 with Pope John Paul II. Paying tribute to Bishop Farquhar, Archbishop Eamonn Martin said: “Bishop Tony’s encouragement of fraternity, dialogue, study and prayer with, and between, members of our fellow Christian denominations – especially during the Troubles – was of enormous support to sustaining the ongoing peace process. His untiring and infectious energy for harmony and deeper friendship was greatly esteemed across the other Christian traditions on this island. “I know first-hand that Bishop Tony’s memory will be held in great affection by people throughout the country, and also among his many friends in Scotland