Abp. Aymond will hold noon news conference; funeral plans to be announced this afternoon

Statement from Archbishop Gregory Aymond:

Shortly after 3 a.m., Archbishop Philip Hannan peacefully died in his sleep. He was called home to the Lord. At 98, he lived a full life dedicated to God and his church. We will miss him. We commend him to the Lord.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by this afternoon.

Archbishop Aymond will host a news conference at noon today.

The Clarion Herald has posted a complete obituary: http://clarionherald.info/clarion/index.php/news/latest-news/155-breaking-news/516-former-no-archbishop-philip-m-hannan-confidante-of-jfk-defender-of-unborn-dies-at-98