Dear friends,

As our lead commentary for today I'm pleased to bring you the eulogies and the homily given on Friday, 13th December 2007 at the funeral of John Briggs. Also included are some photos from the Requiem Mass and the Graveside.

John Joseph Briggs 1936-2007

The Eulogies and final prayers

Katherine delivers the eulogy on behalf of John's family

John lies before the altar at his last Eucharistic Prayer

The Final Blessing of the Casket

John Briggs leaves his parish for the last time Regina Coeli Parish Church, Beverley Hills, Sydney

John's casket is lifted into the funeral hearse

John's wife, Freia-Maria, blesses the casket before the procession to Rookwood Necropolis

John's daughter, Caroline, blesses the casket before the procession to Rookwood Necropolis

Final Prayers for John at the graveside

The laying to rest in the beautiful setting at Rookwood

You can listen to the homily delivered at Regina Coeli Church by Fr Paul Hilder using the player below. (Note: Ensure the player above is stopped before starting this one.)

Credits and further information:
Higher resolution copies of the images are available from Brian Coyne as well as higher quality recordings of the Eulogies and Homily.
 

Brian Coyne is the editor and publisher of Catholica Australia.

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