Hexham and Newcastle Bishop Robert Byrne said he would be "greatly missed in the diocese for his sterling work with youth, on both a diocesan and national level". 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DECLAN Donnelly's brother has tragically died aged just 55 after he fell seriously ill. St. Joseph's Church in Stanley will be holding a special gathering at 6pm on July 8 to pray for Fr Dermott. In 2015 Fr Donnelly officiated at the wedding of his famous brother to Ali Astall in Newcastle in a ceremony attended by a number of celebrities. Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I comment. TV star Declan Donnelly says he is "heartbroken" by the death of his brother, who was a priest. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. What a Lovely Pair. He added: He was a good and faithful priest.. Decs TV partner and best pal Ant McPartlin plus dozens of relatives from his parents native Ireland are expected to attend the ceremony. Declan Donnelly's 'darling' elder brother has been described as an inspiration and a good and kind priest by a close friend who visited him on his death bed. Declan Donnelly, who has said he briefly considered a career in the church, began his acting career in the early 90s alongside Ant McPartlin on BBC teen drama Byker Grove. Creator Kazuki Takahashis Cause of Death? Dec also lost his dad, Alphonsus, to cancer in 2011. A statement from Hexham and Newcastle diocese said: "It is with great sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly, who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital. The TV presenter was left devastated by the passing of Father Dermott Donnelly at the age of 55, after he collapsed and was rushed to hospital. But tragically, a statement from the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle announced Dermott died today. I dont advertise that Im Decs brother, but the kids always seem to know. Later on, when I was about fourteen, I did briefly consider following in his footsteps, and the footsteps of my Godfather, Father OConnell, and becoming a priest. He added: 'Later on my brother Dermott trained to be a priest. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Father Dermott Donnelly worked with the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and took his last breath in hospital on Friday, July 8. By posting your comment you agree to the house rules, By "This has come as a great shock to all of us. Declan remembered how growing up Dermott and he were "consigned to the bottom bunk beds" in their three-bedroomed home, with four boys in one bedroom, three girls in another and "mam and dad in the smallest room in the middle to stop us fighting". 'This has come as a great shock to all of us. Get all the jungle gossip with our I'm A Celebrity newsletter. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The best weapon we had was prayer., Hexham and Newcastle Bishop Robert Byrne said Donnelly would be greatly missed in the diocese for his sterling work with youth, on both a diocesan and national level. The funeral of Father Dermott Donnelly, who died aged 55, will be held on Friday in Newcastle. We are all beyond devastated. We are all beyond devastated. A pilot show was shot, but once it was announced, the outrage from the Catholic Church was strong enough to see it quietly dropped. St Michael's was where Fr Donnelly officiated at the wedding of his famous brother to Ali Astall in 2015, which was attended by a number of celebrities. 'My mam and dad, Anne and Alphonsus, came to Newcastle from Ireland in 1958. Trend News:Whats Yu-Gi-Oh! The TV . Father Dermott Donnelly, a parish priest at St Joseph's Church in Stanley, County Durham, died peacefully in hospital on Friday afternoon after a short illness. He was a priest at St Josephs Church in Stanley, Co Durham, and had recently celebrated three decades of service to his parish. 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In April Dermott had been invited by outgoing prime minister Boris Johnson to visit 10 Downing Street along with other religious leaders, to pray for peace in Ukraine. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. In a tweet, McPartlin said the Catholic priest "would never. Father Dermott Donnelly, a Catholic priest and brother of TV star Declan Donnelly, died in hospital following a short illness. The best weapon we had was prayer.. Something went wrong, please try again later. Declan Donnelly has laid his brother to rest at his sibling Father Dermott Donnelly's funeral on Friday July 29.. Together, the pair went on to present shows including Im a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here; Britains Got Talent; and Ant and Decs Saturday Night Takeaway. TV presenters elder brother, a Catholic priest based in County Durham, died aged 55 after collapsing on Thursday evening. St. Josephs Church in Stanley will be holding a gathering at 6pm on July 8 to pray for Fr Dermott. "It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital, read the statement. Jessie has found herself criticised by Olivia Hawkins and co-stars as the Love Island 2023 series continues. Father Dermott Donnelly, who had recently celebrated 30 years of . Dermott passed away at the age of 55 During his life, Dermott was a priest at St Joseph's Church in Stanley, County Durham. In 2015 he officiated at Decs wedding to Ali Astall in Newcastle. Declan Donnelly 'heartbroken' after his older brother Father Dermott Donnelly dies aged 55, Father Dermott conducted Declan's star-studded wedding to Ali Astall in 2015, Declan Donnelly was understood to be with his brother in his final hours. 03:24 EST 09 Jul 2022 Declan Donnelly's 'darling' elder brother has been described as an inspiration and a good and kind priest by a close friend who visited him on his death bed. Father Dermott Donnelly . My mum will be there though, and all my friends.". 2023 BBC. The This Morning presenter, 49, was tasked with going through the shop while Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly sent him intructions through an earphone. Something went wrong, please try again later. Egged on by Dec, he was in negotiations to front a show for Channel 4 called Confess. "When she hugged me, I knew how much she was suffering. Bigger council tax bills on way as Birmingham City Council approves 3.8 billion budget, Members have backed a budget that will see council tax rise by 4.99 per cent - here are the main things you need to know, Love Island viewers rumble real reason villa has turned on Jessie as Will slams 'snakes'. ', A source toldThe Sun: 'Dec arrived with other family members. The Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle described his death as a "great shock". Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The tragic news has been confirmed and first announced by 46-year-old TV star Declan in a statement shared on Twitter, saying he is heartbroken after the passing of his brother. A close friend of TV presenter Declan Donnelly's elder brother, Fr Dermott Donnelly, has paid tribute to the priest, describing how he inspired him and was a good and kind priest. Father Dermot had been taken seriously ill in hospital and his family rushed to be at his bedside. The devastating news was announced today as the priest's loved ones ask for prayers. He recalled: 'Growing up was like The Waltons but in Newcastle. 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