Popular local Roman Catholic priest, Father Bernie Hayes, passes away

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted May 13, 2015 08:26:37 AM.

Last Updated May 13, 2015 10:25:56 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

We’re learning that a well known and popular Roman Catholic priest in Waterloo Region has passed away.

The City of Waterloo and Waterloo Professional Firefighters Association tweeted out that Father Bernie Hayes died earlier this morning.

Hayes was 82.

Father Hayes was a Chaplin for the fire department and the Waterloo Regional Police Service. He was ordained in 1957.

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