Rev. Fr. Aidan (Byrne), C. P. From accounts which have already appeared in the daily papers, the majority of our readers will have learned of the tragic death of Fr. Aidan (Byrne), C P., who was drowned whilst bathing with other members of the community at Herne Bay, Kent. Known in the world as Joseph Byrne, the late Fr. Aidan, who was born in Dublin on March 23rd, 1894, was originally destined for the secular priesthood. Whilst still a student in the Diocesan College of Clonliffe, he became acquainted with the Passionist Congregation, and feeling that he was called to the religious life, he entered the Novitiate at Broadway, Worcs., where he made his profession in December, 1913. Subsequent to his ordination in 1916. Fr. Aidan was for some years associated with the editorial direction of The Cross, in the course of which he successfully overcame the many difficulties incidental to the War period. Later, he was appointed for a short time to St. Mungo’s Retreat, Glasgow, whilst for ten years (1922-1932), he was a member of the community at St. Joseph’s Retreat, Highgate. Owing to a breakdown in health, Fr. Aidan was transferred to the Retreat at Herne Bay, in the hope that a prolonged rest might enable him to return once more to active work. Unfortunately, in the mysterious designs of Providence, this hope was never destined for realisation. The Province of St. Joseph mourns the untimely loss of a genial and attractive personality, a zealous and hard-working apostle, an exemplary religious and a true son of St. Paul of the Cross. R.I.P. (The Cross, Vol. XXVI, 1935-36; p. 188)