Fr Bernard, who served a faithful ministry in this diocese, died on 3 October 2025.
Fr Bernard was ordained Deacon in 1999 and Priest a year later. He served in the parish of Stafford Christ Church St Chad and St Mary for 11 years before retiring in 2011, Following his retirement Fr Bernard held PTO until 2024.
Fr Bernard is survived by his daughter, Liz Dipple.
The funeral service will be on Monday 27th October at 15.15 at St Bertelin’s Church following a private committal at Stafford Crem at 2.30.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.