Kevin Murphy

I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Niall McDonagh from Galway. We first met when he was studying for the priesthood in New York, and we became good friends over the years. Niall was one of the most extraordinary men I have ever met. He had an incredibly deep faith and unwavering belief in God, which inspired me in my own faith. Even as he faced illness in recent years, he told me how he was offering up his suffering to God, and he wasn't afraid of dying. He was passionate about helping others and always took the time to listen carefully to anyone who came to him with their problems, offering beautiful, thoughtful advice rooted in his faith. I feel very fortunate to have known him and to have called him a friend. My deepest sympathies to his mother Mary, his brother David, and all his family and friends. May he rest in peace.