Sydney Morning Herald | First priest charged with concealing child sex crimes dies before trial Sydney Morning Herald Maitland Newcastle Vicar General Barry Tunks asked the community for "respect, sensitivity and compassion" yesterday after the death of controversial Catholic priest Tom Brennan. The priest died of cancer at Hunter Valley Private Hospital at 5.15pm on ... Priest's death 'robs' victims of justice Priest Tom Brennan dies before cover-up court case Priest Tom Brennan dies after long cancer battle before sex abuse case could ... |