Alec Reid
Irish Catholic priest (1931ā2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Alec Reid, see Alec Reid (disambiguation).
Alexander Reid CSsR (5 August 1931 ā 22 November 2013) was an Irish Catholic priest noted for his facilitator role in the Northern Ireland peace process,[1] a role BBC journalist Peter Taylor subsequently described as "absolutely critical" to its success.[2]
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Born | Alexander Reid 5 August 1931 (1931-08-05) Dublin, Ireland |
Died | (aged 82) Dublin, Ireland |
Resting place | Milltown Cemetery, Belfast |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Alma mater | University College Galway |
Known for | Role in Northern Ireland peace process |
Church | Clonard Monastery |
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Ordination | 1957 |
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