Father Tim Hannigan

03 Feb 1960 - 28 Apr 2013

Died on April 28, 2013 while celebrating Sunday Mass with his people at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved son of the late Denis and Teresa. Loved brother of Tom and Marge, Brenda and Padrick (deceased), Denis and Toni (deceased), and beloved uncle of his nieces and nephews and their families. Respected and loyal Priest of the Diocese of Palmerston North. Ordained in Ireland in 1956. Beloved Pastor of the Napier Parish for 34 years.


‘Requiescat In Pace’ 


Requiem Mass for Father Tim was celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Munroe Street, Napier on Friday, May 3 at 12 noon, followed by interment at the Western Hills Lawn Cemetery. Father Tim was lying in St. Patrick’s Church. Mass was celebrated in St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Wycliffe Street, Napier on Thursday, May 2 at 9.15am. A Rosary was recited at St. Patrick’s Church on Thursday at 5.00pm followed by a Vigil Mass at 7.00pm. No flowers by request. A donation in Father Tim’s memory to the St. Vincent De Paul Society would be appreciated. All messages to the Hannigan and Church Families, C/o St. Patrick’s Church, 4 Munroe Street, Napier.