Fr Bryan Parry

The Shrine has been saddened to hear news of the death of Fr Bryan Parry. He died peacefully aged 90 years.

Fr Parry retired to Walsingham 30 years ago following a distinguished ministry in Wales and the Diocese of Birmingham. He was an Honorary Canon of Birmingham Cathedral from 1987-1994. A faithful pilgrim, in retirement Fr Parry devoted himself and his formidable energy to assisting in the ministry of the Shrine and he served as Registrar of the Order of Our Lady of Walsingham of which he had been a member for many years.

Fr Parry’s body will be received into the Shrine Church at 5.00pm on Friday 22nd March, followed by the Office for the Dead, and will remain in the Holy House overnight. The service will be available on Facebook, YouTube and the Shrine’s website. For details on how to access our live-stream please click here

The Funeral Mass will be at S. Mary’s Parish Church, Little Walsingham on Saturday 23rd March at 3.00pm, followed by Committal in the Churchyard. The Mass will also be live-streamed and you will be able to join by clicking here

By the mercy of God and the prayers of Our Lady of Walsingham may he rest in peace.

Live-Stream Links

You can also view both services by clicking the links below:

Friday 22nd March 5.00pm

Saturday 23rd March 3.00pm