Fr. Michael O’Loughlin
1935 – 2024
Michael was born to Peter and Margaret O’Loughlin on the 29th September, 1935. Educated at the Convent of Mercy, Ennis CBS Primary and Secondary Schools, he studied for the Priesthood at St. Columban’s College, Dalgan Park, Navan, Co. Meath, where he was ordained on 21st December 1960.
His missionary journey as a Columban Priest brought him to Korea, the United States, and here in Ireland for the past twenty years. Michael had notable characteristics – determination, single-mindedness, independence, a ‘free thinker’, a man with a big intellect who had a thirst for knowledge and a curiosity about new ideas, right up to his death.
In his missionary work, he was an advocate for justice and peace wherever he saw it lacking. He was a leader, a diplomat, a writer, and a man who loved to chat and socialise. He was passionate about proclaiming the Gospel Message.
In recent times with declining health, he returned to live and be cared for by his Columban Community in Dalgan Park. Following a short illness, he died peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Tuesday 19th November. His Funeral Mass took place in St. Columban’s, Dalgan Park on Friday 22nd November, the eve of the Feast of St. Columban with burial in the Community Cemetery.
To his sisters Peggy, Maureen, Eileen, and Pat and their families and his Columban Family, we offer our sympathy and thanks.
May Fr. Michael’s soul rest in peace