Details have been confirmed for the funeral of Bishop Emeritus Kevin Manning DD, the second Bishop of Parramatta.
The Solemn Pontifical Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday 2 August at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta, at 11am.
As seating in St Patrick’s Cathedral is limited, those who wish to attend Bishop Manning’s funeral are being asked to register their attendance by visiting parracatholic.org/bishopmanning.
Parking will be available on the Cathedral grounds (free) and surrounding streets (at a cost).
Following Mass, refreshments will be served in the Cathedral Hall.
The funeral Mass will also be livestreamed on the Diocese of Parramatta’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/NsERC1RYFBI
On Thursday 1 August, a reception of the body and Vespers of the Dead will be held at St Patrick’s Cathedral at 6pm. People wishing to attend are also asked to register at parracatholic.org/bishopmanning. The Vespers will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend: https://youtube.com/live/fJjn8IxitTs
On Monday 5 August, a Memorial Mass will be held at 11am for Bishop Manning ahead of his interment at Coolah cemetery, NSW.
Bishop Manning, who was appointed the second Bishop of Parramatta on 10 July 1997 and installed on 21 August 1997, died peacefully on Monday 15 July in Bathurst, NSW, at the age of 90.
We continue to pray for the repose of his soul.
