+ Friar David Young, OFM Conv., a friar of Our Lady of the Angels Province living in England, died on Jan. 11, 2025.

Born on March 1, 1933, Friar David made Solemn Vows as a Greyfriar on Nov. 29, 1957. After having studied in Beaumaris, Wales, and Rome, he was ordained a priest in the church of St, Clare, Manchester, England, on July 19, 1959. He exercised his priestly ministry in many parishes including Liverpool (1962-64) Dublin, London, Rye, and Manchester. He was also called to teach in the seminaries in Beaumaris and Canterbury, and a Grammar School in Manchester.

For a time, he was editor of the Crusader magazine and the Director for the Crusade of Mary Immaculate. Friar David retired from active ministry, due to ill health, some six years ago and his final assignment was at the friary in Liverpool.