RIP
Fr Joseph Keaney SJ
22 December 1948 – 20 July 2021
The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) mourns the loss of Fr Joseph Keaney SJ.
After a long battle with serious illness he passed away peacefully this afternoon, Tuesday 20 July 2021, at St Ignatius Jesuit Community in Lusaka. Fr Keaney will be remembered for his pastoral care and missionary zeal. He was a friend to many and will be fondly remembered.
We commend Fr Keaney to the Lord, knowing that he is now at peace and has no more pain.
The Funeral will take place at 09h00 on Saturday, 24 July 2021, at the St Ignatius Parish in Lusaka, Zambia. There will be a Vigil Mass in the evening of Friday 23 July 2021 at 19h00.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance at both the Vigil Mass and Requiem Mass is by invitation only.
Please note that the Vigil Mass and Requiem Mass will be live-streamed by Loyola Television on YouTube, and available at the bottom of this page.
Fr Gilbert Banda SJ
Superior: St Ignatius Jesuit Community, Lusaka
Vigil Mass Friday, 23rd July 2021 at 19h00
Requiem Mass Saturday, 24th July 2021 at 09h00