Cllr. Albert Deasy has sent a letter to the Lord Mayor requesting that a Book of Condolences be opened at City Hall to enable the people of cork to express their condolences on the passing of Pope FrancisBishop Fintan Gavin will celebrate a Solemn Mass for the Repose of the soul of Pope Francis at the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne, Cork on Friday evening, 25th April at 7.30 pm, and a Book of Condolences has been opened at the Cathedral
“I am writing to respectfully request that Cork City Council open a physical Book of Condolence at City Hall to allow the people of Cork, who may not find it convenient to go to the Cathedral to sign the Book of Condolence there, to express their sympathies and pay their respects upon the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis.
Additionally, I would ask that the Council consider flying the flags at half-mast at City Hall on Saturday, the day of the funeral, as a mark of respect and mourning.
This is a longstanding tradition in Cork City Hall, observed on such solemn occasions, and it is both appropriate and desirable that as many citizens of our city as possible be offered the opportunity to participate in a communal expression of grief and reflection. Many in our community feel a deep connection to the papacy, and gestures such as these provide a meaningful way to honour that bond.
Thank you kindly for considering both my requests, and I thank you in advance.
Yours sincerely,
Cllr. Albert Deasy
Cork City South West LEA
Tel. 086 8074662
