David Cullen was the most saintly man most of us ever knew.  He wrote in his 90th Birthday Mass homily “The Lord Jesus’ challenging call is that, if you want to be my disciple, you have to deny self, take up your cross daily and follow me.  Jesus used the power of love to overcome the world: we have the same task. The great tools he asks us to use are the limitless trust in his caring love and trying throughout the day to follow his loving example of doing only what pleases his Father”

He was a White Father, a Missionary of Africa for most of his life and he touched so many with his generosity and his exceptional spiritual awareness. He was much loved by both his colleagues in Africa and Ealing and the family of Anne, his sister, and wherever he went he spread the word of the gospel.  He always tried to change people’s lives for the better and his selfless and meditative demeanour was much admired.  He was serene and gentle – gifts which are rare in this modern world.  He will be sadly missed by family, friends and all whose lives he touched.”