ARCHDIOCESE OF MELBOURNE RELEASE:
Communications Office, Wednesday 25 September 2013
FATHER Victor Paul Matthew Crennan PE, affectionately known as 'Fr Vic,' died peacefully on Monday 23 September at Caritas Christi Hospice, Kew.
"Father Vic served the Church in a very positive and pastorally enriching manner, giving fine example to both his brother priests and the community for over 59 years," Archbishop Denis Hart said in a statement issued this morning.
"The Archdiocese is most grateful for his untiring service to the Church of Melbourne."
After serving as Assistant Priest at the parishes of Heidelberg, East Brighton, Bacchus Marsh, Mitcham, Brunswick and Bennettswood, Fr Vic was made Administrator of Hampton and East Hampton parishes. He was then appointed Parish Priest of East Hampton.
Upon retirement in 2005, Fr Vic was appointed Pastor Emeritus.
Vigil Mass - celebrated by Bishop Peter Elliott
Monday, 30 September at 7:30pm
Where: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Bluff Road, East Hampton
Pontifical Funeral Mass
Tuesday 1 October, 11am
Where: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Bluff Road, East Hampton
Vale Fr Victor Crennan
Communications Office, Wednesday 25 September 2013FATHER Victor Paul Matthew Crennan PE, affectionately known as 'Fr Vic,' died peacefully on Monday 23 September at Caritas Christi Hospice, Kew.
"Father Vic served the Church in a very positive and pastorally enriching manner, giving fine example to both his brother priests and the community for over 59 years," Archbishop Denis Hart said in a statement issued this morning.
"The Archdiocese is most grateful for his untiring service to the Church of Melbourne."
After serving as Assistant Priest at the parishes of Heidelberg, East Brighton, Bacchus Marsh, Mitcham, Brunswick and Bennettswood, Fr Vic was made Administrator of Hampton and East Hampton parishes. He was then appointed Parish Priest of East Hampton.
Upon retirement in 2005, Fr Vic was appointed Pastor Emeritus.
Vigil Mass - celebrated by Bishop Peter Elliott
Monday, 30 September at 7:30pm
Where: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Bluff Road, East Hampton
Pontifical Funeral Mass
Tuesday 1 October, 11am
Where: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Bluff Road, East Hampton
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