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Rev Msgr Vincent Redden, RFD – Requiescat in pace

13/10/2024 


With sorrow, we inform you of the death of Monsignor Vincent Redden, a chaplain to our order and a friend and spiritual advisor to many.  Monsignor Vince had been living with serious health challenges for some time.  After a recent admission to St Vincent’s hospital and despite some improvement in his condition, he deteriorated suddenly on the 9th of October, at the age of 86. Monsignor Redden’s life is a testament to our Faith and the importance of family and relationship within our broader community.

Monsignor Vince was educated at St Ignatius College, Riverview. He completed studies at Springwood and Manly and was ordained a priest on the 15th of July, 1961, by Cardinal Gilroy. He was a leader and mentor among the priests of the Archdiocese over many decades.  He served as Assistant Priest in numerous parishes, then as Parish Priest of Ryde, Dean of the Cathedral, and Parish Priest of Drummoyne until his retirement in 2018.  He held many leadership positions, including Chair of the Committee for Ongoing Formation of Clergy, Chair of the Archdiocesan Schools Advisory Board and, for many years, he was the Episcopal Vicar for Clergy from 2002 to his retirement.  Monsignor Vince’s service included extended time as the Army Reserve chaplain attached to the Commando Unit at Middle Head (inclusive during various significant manoeuvres and involving many parachute jumps).

Even during the last few years, when Monsignor Vince’s breathing was severely compromised, he was always present at clergy conferences, retreats, and our gatherings, and his positive attitude and support for clergy and others was evident to us all.

May he now share fully in the Life of the Resurrection promised by his Lord whom he served so faithfully.  We extend our condolences to his family and close friends.  May he rest in peace.

A Parish Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 6:00pm with Fr Denis Minns OP on Wednesday 16 October, at St Mark’s Catholic Church, Drummoyne.


Funeral mass with Bishop Danny Meagher as principal celebrant and with the homily to be given by Rev Dr Gerald Gleeson will be on Friday 18th October 2024, at 11:00am at St Mark’s Catholic Church, Drummoyne.

Livestream link  https://www.funeralvideo.com.au/MonVinceRedden

The Australian Association

The Australian Association, formed in 1974, currently has in excess of 300 members and aspirant members across every State and Territory of Australia. We also have ongoing and strong links with the Order’s National Associations throughout the Asia Pacific Region including in Singapore and the Philippines and with members of the Order in New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand and Korea. The Order of Malta is committed to serving Our Lords the Poor and Sick worldwide and has done so for over 900 years. This website shares with you the history, mission and current activities of the Order of Malta in Australia, and provides links to the work of the Order world-wide.