Société des Missions Africaines –Province d'Irlande

né le 21 février 1920 dans le diocèse de Derry, Irlande serment permanent le 17 juin 1944 prêtre le 17 décembre 1944 décédé le 29 janvier 1999

1946-1986 missionnaire au Nigeria 1986-1987 diocèse d’Owensboro, USA 1988-1989 missionnaire au Nigeria 1990-1991 diocèse de Down & Connor 1992 Nigeria 1993-1995 diocèse de Down & Connor 1995-1999 Dromantine décédé à Newry, Irlande, le 29 janvier 1999, à l'âge de 78 ans

He died in Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, Co. Down after a short illness on Friday, January 29th, 1999.

Father Vincent's arrival in Nigeria in 1946 coincided with a period of expansion of the Church and he later played a significant role in that expansion. It was a source of great joy to him to see that the seeds which he had earlier sown had already begun to produce such an abundant harvest.

In the first reading we heard how Abraham was called by God to leave his family and go to a strange land. It was a journey in faith in which God is our final destination. Father Vincent oftened listened to Christ's words: There are many rooms in my Father s house; I am going now to prepare a place for you, and after I have gone and prepared you a place, I shall return to take you with me. (John 14:1-3). We now celebrate his life's journey as he enters that room to enjoy the fullness of his new life with God in heaven.

During his life he touched many hearts with his gentle, easy manner. He had an instinctive gift for making people feel at ease in his company and his courteous manner inspired trust and respect. As we mourn the loss of a warm-hearted and gentle man we thank God for the gift of his life.
(Excerpt from homily by Father Des Corrigan, sma, Vice-Provincial)