Most Reverend Bishop Owen John Dolan. Emeritus Coadjutor Bishop of Palmerston North. Bishop Owen returned to the Father's home peacefully on Monday, 28 April 2025, aged 96. Loved and respected priest of the Archdiocese of Wellington and Palmerston North for 70 years, 29 years as Bishop. Dearly loved by his family, friends and the poor. Bishop Owen will be in the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 197 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, until his Requiem Mass. Vigil Prayers will be held at the Cathedral on Monday, 5 May 2025, at 5.30pm, including a sharing of memories. A Requiem Mass for Bishop Owen will be celebrated at the Cathedral on Tuesday, 6 May, at 1.00pm.
"Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus"
Philippians 2:5

Published by The Post on May 1, 2025.