John Hume: funeral arrangements

John Hume
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 3rd Aug 2020

The funeral for John Hume will take place on Wednesday.

Mass will be held at 11.30am at St Eugene's Cathedral in Derry.

Father Paul Farren, Administrator of the Cathedral, will be the celebrant for the Mass and will preach the homily.

Bishop Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, will preside at the Mass and say the final words.

Meanwhile, A book of condolence in memory of former SDLP leader John Hume is being opened at the Guildhall in Londonderry by Mayor Brian Tierney at 4pm.

Current SDLP leader and Foyle MP Colum Eastwood is expected to be among the first to sign.