Remembering Fr John Keane SMA

Friends of Ireland send condolences to the family, friends and fellow religious in Nigeria and Ireland on the passing of Fr John Keane from County Kerry who passed away on 15 October 2025.

Ambassador Ryan travelled to Kaduna State to join the Society of African Missions (SMA) and the local community as the Bishop of Bauchi Most Rev Hilary Nanman Dachelem officiated at the internment of the remains of the late Rev Fr Keane SMA. 

There was a large attendance of religious and community members amongst the mourners including Father Mark Monaghan SMA from County Tyrone, Father Donal O Cathain SMA from Cork and Sister Kathleen McGarvey from Donegal.

The large attendance at the funeral services were testament to the extraordinary service of the late Father John to the people of Gombe and Nigeria.

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.