VALE REVEREND ROGER RYAN

Fr Roger Ryan was the Parish Priest of Mount Waverley and died at Dandenong Valley Private Hospital on 17 October. Father Ryan served the Church in a very positive and pastorally enriching manner, giving fine example to both his brother priests and the community for over 38 years. The Archdiocese is most grateful for his untiring service to the Church of Melbourne. He served as Assistant Priest at the parishes of Camberwell, Dandenong and Greensborough and St Patrick s Cathedral East Melbourne. He served in the Military Ordinariate (RAAF) and then was appointed Parish Priest serving in the parishes of Lilydale, North Dandenong and Mount Waverley.