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Fr Tony Barry – a tribute by Monsignor Ricardo Morgan

photo of Father Tony Barry with Monsignor Ricardo Morgan

Homily delivered at Fr Tony’ Requiem Mass
A week ago today (11th August), the Church celebrated the feast of St Clare of Assisi. So inspired by Francis, she too left everything and took up a life of poverty. A life of poverty which, like that of Francis, has continued to attract thousands of others – not [...]

By webmaster on October 2, 2010 | Leave a comment

Fr Tony Barry RIP – an obituary by Dr Jim Whiston

photo of Father Tony Barry

Fr Tony (John Anthony) Barry died unexpectedly on the afternoon of 11th August in James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough, just months after his 90th birthday. He was born in Edwinstowe, Nottingham, but the family moved to St Joseph’s parish, Middlesbrough, and he was educated at the Marist College. After finishing school, he spent some time working [...]

By webmaster on October 2, 2010 | Leave a comment

Father Tony Barry R.I.P.

[ Tuesday August 17, 2010; 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Wednesday August 18, 2010; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] At 3pm on Wednesday 11 August 2010, the feast of St Clare, Father Tony Barry returned to the Lord. May he rest in peace.

Fr Tony was born on 6th February 1920 and arrived in Middlesbrough from Nottinghamshire. The family lived in St Joseph’s parish in Marton Road, and following his primary and secondary education at [...]

By webmaster on August 14, 2010 | Leave a comment

Fr Anthony Barry’s 90th birthday

Many happy returns to Fr J Anthony Barry on his recent 90th birthday. Fr Tony, a much loved priest (and dear friend of the webmaster) celebrated Mass with Fr Pat Keogh at the Nazareth House chapel on the day. Many happy returns to him.

(photo courtesy of Angela Collinson)

By webmaster on February 25, 2010 | Leave a comment