During his career, Fr Dermott was a supporter of charity The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (Cafod) the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. He added: "My last memory of Fr Donnelly will be joking at a meal with him, before I saw him in hospital. Donnelly, who had been a Catholic priest for 30 years most recently based at St Josephs Church in Stanley, County Durham died peacefully in hospital on Friday afternoon after reportedly collapsing on Thursday evening. A statement from the diocese said: 'It is with great sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly, who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital. Stanley, Dipton & Byermoor Catholic Parishes also shared the news and asked for parishioners to pray for the repose of his soul. 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Father Dermott Donnelly, a Catholic priest and brother of TV star Declan Donnelly, died in hospital following a short illness. The 55-year-old passed away yesterday afternoon (Friday July 8). Fr Dermott chose to stand in the light, and through his immense talent and gifts, so generously guided thousands of young people to experience the love and light of God in their own lives, inspiring them to share this with others. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "It is with great gratitude that we will remember him and all he selflessly gave.". 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Father Dermott Donnelly, a parish priest at St Joseph's Church in Stanley, County Durham, died peacefully in hospital on Friday afternoon after a short illness. It has been a bittersweet time for Britain's Got Talent host Dec, as he welcomed his second child with wife Ali Astall earlier this week. It's understood. The devastating news was announced today as the priest's loved ones ask for prayers. DeSantis won't say he's running. You will never be forgotten. I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon. It's understood that Donnelly was 'extremely unwell' following the incident, with parishioners urged to pray for his wellbeing during their next congregation. The brothers and their five siblings were raised on Newcastles Cruddas Park estate. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. There are around 12 of them there at the hospital. 'Tomorrow evening between 6pm-7pm there will be a period of time before the Blessed Sacrament so that we can come together as a community in St Joseph's Church to pray for Father Dermott's welfare. A statement shared by the diocese of Hexham and Newcastle said: "It is with great sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital. Donnelly was regularly seen in the audience at his brothers London-based shows, while the presenter frequently travelled to the north-east to attend mass and visit youth programmes organised by his older sibling. 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They will be joined by priests and clerics from across the North East, where Fr Dermott served for 30 years in the Catholic church. Some of the kinder remarks from church officials decried it as 'intrusive' and 'superficial'. Read moreSopranos actor Tony Sirico's family announce he has died. The actress reportedly rumbled Buchan and Farzard after they allegedly became close during the filming of the BBC thriller. Over a 30 year period he continued raising money for the youth ministry, building the Emmaus Youth Village and developing youth leaders across the world. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Codie Bullen He was a priest at St Josephs Church in Stanley, Co Durham, and had recently celebrated three decades of service to his parish. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Father Dermott had recently been invited to Number 10 by outgoing prime minister Boris Johnson to pray for peace alongside other religious leaders after the invasion of Ukraine. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. Father Dermot had been taken seriously ill in hospital and his family rushed to be at his bedside. Follow BBC North East & Cumbria on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. The full impact of a sudden stratospheric warming event is said to arrive in the coming weeks. VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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The Mass at St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle was streamed on YouTube. The usual run of the ITV series is due to be filmed in the Australian jungle later this year. Jason Chester He was a member of the clergy for St Joseph's in Stanley, County Durham. Catholic priest Father Donnelly, who officiated Dec's wedding in 2015, had just celebrated 30 years of being ordained, friend Father Peter Kyi Maung told The Mirror. (Image: PA Images) Dermott was 55 years old when he died. Ant and Dec are due to travel to South Africa to film a special edition of reality show Im a Celebrity featuring ex-contestants. I dont advertise that Im Decs brother, but the kids always seem to know. Donnelly, one half of hugely successful presenting duo Ant and Dec, shared his . The millionaire presenter, a mainstay on ITV, has been able to buy his mother a 600,000 house in the upmarket Darras Hall area of Ponteland, near Newcastle, where neighbours include former England football captain Alan Shearer. Hexham and Newcastle Bishop Robert Byrne reacted to the news, saying the Father would be extremely missed in the diocese for his sterling efforts with youth, on both a diocesan and national stages. and and Declan Donnelly's 'darling' elder brother has been described as an inspiration and a good and kind priest by a close friend who visited him on his death bed. "We are all beyond devastated. He added: Dermott was away training to be a priest, so Id only really see him in school holidays, when wed have a real laugh together. Katie Feehan Ant McPartlin shared his own tribute following Dec's sad announcement . Its head of education, Monica Conmee, said: "Fr Dermott chose to stand in the light, and through his immense talent and gifts, so generously guided thousands of young people to experience the love and light of God in their own lives, inspiring them to share this with others.". 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Donnelly was a regular visitor to his brother's traditionally London based shows, while the presenter travelled to the north-east frequently to attend Mass and visit the youth projects which had been a labour of love for the priest since the 1990s. His body will be received into St Michaels, Newcastle, on Thursday. I knew right there and then that the priesthood wasn't for me.. and Hexham and Newcastle Bishop Robert Byrne said he would be "greatly missed in the diocese for his sterling work with youth, on both a diocesan and national level". Back in 2001 he had a more controversial brush with fame. "Please pray for the repose of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time.". Declan Donnelly has paid tribute to his beloved brother Dermott in an emotional eulogy Declan, who's best pal Ant McPartlin also attended the service, said: "Unfortunately, today our world is a. The diocese of Hexham and Newcastle was the first to announce the news of Father Dermott's death on Friday afternoon - with Declan, 46, paying tribute to his brother shortly afterwards. In 2015, Father Dermott conducted Dec's wedding to Ali Astall, with Ant as best man. Mr Donnelly's presenting partner Ant McPartlin was also at the service. 'We ask for the utmost privacy for the Donnelly family at this difficult time.'. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Friend and colleague Father Peter Kyi Maung, who served with Dermott at St Joseph's Church in Stanley, Co. Durham, told the Mirror : "He was hardly breathing in the bed, it was so sad. Olivia Fahy. Declan Donnelly, 46, had reportedly been with members of his family at his brother's bedside during his final hours. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. The TV presenter was left devastated. 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