It is with regret that the Diocese of Kilmore has learned of the death on Friday night at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, of Fr Michael Gilsenan ss.cc, a priest attached to the community of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary at Tannagh, who served as curate in Maudabawn (Drumgoon Parish) since December 2015 until relatively recently.
Sincere sympathy is extended to his sister Teresa Doogan; his brothers P.J., Eugene and Noel; his sisters-in-law; his cherished nieces and nephews and their families; the sisters, brothers and secular branch members of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary; Bishop Martin Hayes, Fr John Cooney P.P. Drumgoon; his diocesan colleagues, the wonderful supportive parishioners of Clontibret, Cootehill and Maudabawn, Magheracloone and his many friends and neighbours.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
- Fr Michael will repose at the Damien Chapel, Damien House, Tanagh, (H16 CA22) from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. this Sunday 22nd June 2025, with removal at 7:30p.m. to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Maudabawn (H16 N638) for 8:00p.m.
- Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church, Maudabawn (H16 N638) on Monday 23rd June 2025 followed by burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Maudabawn.
- Family Flowers only please, Donations if so desired, to the Holy Family School, Cootehill. c/o Gerry Coyle, Funeral Director, Rockcorry, Monaghan.
Please feel free to leave a message of condolence for the family by using the following link:
www.rip.ie/death-notice/condolences/add/michael-gilsenan-monaghan-597581
Fr Michael shared in the priesthood of Jesus Christ,
leading God’s people in prayer and worship.
Bring him into your presence where he will take his place in the heavenly liturgy.
May the light of heaven shine upon his soul.
May the peace of God surround him and make him whole.
May the grace of Christ be with him now and always.
May he rest in peace forever and rise in glory.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
