Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr Allan Ocdenaria who died peacefully in the early hours of this morning. He was 56.

Fr Allan served at Our Lady Star of the Sea, North Berwick and Our Lady of the Waves in Dunbar since 2023. He has ministered in the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh since 2007, beginning at St Luke & St Anne's in Dalkeith, St Mary's Cathedral, St John the Baptist in Fauldhouse, and St Matthew’s, Rosewell-Bonnyrigg-Gorebridge.

Allan Fernando Banga Ocdenaria was born in the Philippines on 30 May 1969 and grew up there. He was ordained to the priesthood in 2000 and later became incardinated into our Archdiocese. He celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his ordination last year. Fr Allan served faithfully, quietly and was known for his great kindness and devotion. He had been ill for some time and died at the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh.

Holy Mass for the repose of his soul will take place at Our Lady Star of the Sea on Wednesday 27 May at 7:00pm. Funeral details will be shared in due course.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.