Members of the dioceses of Meath and Kildare were sad to learn of  the death of the Very Reverend Philip Knowles.

He was the retired Dean of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist and St. Patrick’s Rock, Cashel and formerly Rector of Gorey. Late of Athy, Co. Kildare he passed away peacefully in the care of St. Bridget’s Hospice, The Curragh on Tuesday 2nd July, 2019.

He helped our dioceses for many years and we offer our condolences to his friends, family & neighbours.

His funeral arrangements are as follows:
Arriving at St. Mullin’s Church, Timolin for 8 pm Service of Reception on Wednesday, 3rd July, 2019.

Funeral Service at 11 am in St. James’ Church, Castledermot, on Thursday, 4th July, 2019.

Departing Castledermot on Thursday, 4th July, 2019, to arrive at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist and St. Patrick’s Rock, Cashel arriving at 3.30pm for the Eucharist in Thanksgiving and Remembrance. Burial afterwards in adjoining Churchyard.