17 May 2022

Death of Columban Fr Joseph Houston

 

Fr Joseph Houston

14 December 1940 - 14 May 2022


Fr Joseph Houston was from Belfast, Northern Ireland, and was ordained at Easter 1969. He spent the early years of his priesthood in Chile before coming back to Ireland to teach in our seminary. He later returned to Chile but was to spend the last 25 years of his life in China.


Father Joe was a Christian gentleman to the core. Solas na bhFlaitheas air - The light of Heaven upon him.


You will find his obituary here.


My Lagan Love
Played by Innisfree Ceoil, featuring the uilleann (elbow) pipes

The River Lagan flows through Belfast, Father Joe's native city.

St Columban's Cemetery, Dalgan Park, Ireland


1 comment:

  1. Dearest Father Seán,
    You recently have shown on your blog some of the kindest, friendliest 'gentlemanly' Priests. Indeed, May The light of Heaven be upon him/them!
    What a rich, fulfilling life Father Joseph lived and how many lives he did touch.
    Not many people can claim that.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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