Our dear friend Brian Devlin died on 5 March 2026.
We will miss you and remember you.
Brian's funeral service was held at
St Peter and St Boniface church, Fortrose on
20th March 2026.
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Brian was an inspiration to so many of us and a dear friend of Root & Branch.
A man of kindness, truth and justice.
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On March 1, the 41st anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, one of us asked him what the best thing was about being a priest.
He said ‘I found the best thing was the intimacy and connection you had with people when they were at their most fragile or lowest point. It was a sacramental moment.’
Then he went on, ‘To be honest since the book [Cardinal Sin] came out I really learned what being a priest is. It’s not really about liturgy. Or ordination come to that. I’ve been very blessed to meet many people in need.’
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Brian, you are irreplaceable. Rest in Peace.
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