Staff and residents at Castle View retirement village in Windsor were able to mark Remembrance Day without leaving the premises on Sunday - thanks to their own Father Michael Morrisey who recently moved in.

He led the two minute silence and a short service afterwards.

Father Michael led the Roman Catholic community in Windsor at St Edward's Church for 22 years until his retirement in 2013.

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The service took place in Castle View's reception area.

"Our safe bubble at Castle View allowed us to have our own Remembrance service, and we were honoured to have our resident Father Mike Morrisey officiate with over 30 of our residents attending," said Robin Hughes, CEO of Castle View.

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Fellow resident Betty Hughes said: “It was very special being able to mark Remembrance Day ‘at home’ especially during the current lockdown and to be led by one of our neighbours. We have a lovely community here, and this just typified the sort of thing that’s taking place all the time.”

Father Michael grew up in Limerick, served in the RAF for four years and after his ordination became a Catholic chaplain for all three services, which included going to sea with the Royal Navy for two years. He moved to Windsor in 1991.