Fiji’s longest serving Catholic priest Fr Alan Finn also known as the ‘Mighty Finn’ has passed away.
A notice on the church’s Archdiocese of Suva page on Facebook said that Fr Finn passed away on Saturday April 5, 2025.
“The Archdiocese of Suva gives thanks to God for the gift of Father Alan Finn,” it said.
“God called Fr Finn to rest on Saturday 5th April.
“Fr Finn was ordained a Catholic priest on 18th July 1959. We express our deep condolence to Fr. Finn’s family and the Congregation of the Mission.”
A video featuring Fr Finn’s life posted on The Fiji Times facebook page spoke about his journey since arriving in 1964 as a priest having served in parishes of Nausori, Natovi and Wainbuka areas.
Fr Finn said during the video interview that he used to cross many rivers from Natovi to Wainibuka villages to visit members of the church and conduct mass.
Three years ago, he received a President’s medal to acknowledge his service to the people of Fiji.