The retired Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin, Dr James Kavanagh, died this morning at the age of 88.
He died at Sybil Hill Nursing Home, Raheny.
"It is with the deepest regret that I have been informed of the death of Bishop Kavanagh. He was my devoted brother in the episcopate, my friend and constant support," the Archbishop of Dublin, Cardinal Desmond Connell said.
Bishop Kavanagh is survived by his brother Fr Mark Kavanagh of the Columban Fathers, his sisters, brother -in-law, nephews and nieces and many friends.
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He retired as Auxiliary Bishop in 1991 at the age of 77.
Requiem Mass will be held on Monday at the Church of the Holy Child, Swords Road, Whitehall, Dublin with burial afterwards in Glasnevin cemetery.