My Jimdo Geocities Lifeboat
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By Zelda Caldwell
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 8, 2024 / 10:00 am
Many monasteries and communities of religious brothers and sisters depend on proceeds from the sale of their products to sustain their lives of prayer and service. These days, most have online gift shops that will ship your purchases to arrive before Christmas.
Here’s a guide to some of our favorite handmade gifts to give and receive.
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Blessed Carlo Acutis NCW visit of relic
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Carlo Acutis Talk Newcastlewest Nov20
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PROSPECT HEIGHTS — A standing-room-only congregation filled the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph on Nov. 17 2024 to join a Vatican official in a celebratory Mass marking the close of the 125th anniversary of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens.
Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, celebrated the Mass, which coincided with World Day of the Poor 2024.
Bishop Robert Brennan and Msgr. Alfred LoPinto, CEO of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, concelebrated the Mass in the co-cathedral, which seats about 1,500 people.
The congregation represented administrators, staff, volunteers, and clients of CCBQ’s 160 social service programs, such as affordable housing, food assistance, and services for mental health, early childhood development, older adults, and migrants.
“I am here to represent the Holy Father and to be the witness to whatever is being done,” Cardinal Pierre told The Tablet after the Mass. “Catholic Charities is dedicated to helping the people in their sufferings and, may I say, this is one of the big characteristics of the Church in the United States.
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The “True Icon” (Vera Eikon), as the veil has been called for centuries, radiates something from within itself. In this way, it is an image of the “dazzling brightness of Christ’s face,” as Benedict XVI said during his 2006 visit to Manoppello — a brightness with the power to give us “hearts stamped with the hallmark of the face of Christ.”
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Early Doctors and Apothecaries (Chemists), Cork City and County.
By durrushistory on November 18, 2024
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17Xdk_bdkpBSVHaTP45WxSY0r4v6-kluvlPz7ZynQxfU/edit?gid=0#gid=0
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The world looks with anguish at the sad events in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Catholics are called to pray for peace, and we have a powerful spiritual weapon that Our Lady of Fatima gave us.
During her apparitions in 1917, amidst World War I, Our Lady of Fatima told Sister Lucia that she had a special task to complete to help end the war.
At the same time, she warned that failing to follow her advice would lead to a potentially worse war.
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By durrushistory on November 17, 2024
https://www.academia.edu/125566883/West_Cork_Workhouses
Workhouses, the Famine in Skibbereen, p. 1
Video made about the Schull and Skibbereen Workhouses, p. 11
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Thank you to Fr. Connolly visiting from Florida USA, for celebrating mass in Glin for the last two Sundays. We wish him safe travels back to the States. After mass, last Sunday Fr. Connolly’s brother, Hugh, played some music on the church organ. He is a very gifted musician.
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From their home in southwestern Alaska, Andrea flew to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Michigan for the baby’s open-heart surgery in February 2023. Eric, who was in the Air Force, had to remain stationed in Alaska.
Bruce was not yet 6 months old. During the operation, doctors found a second hole. They also discovered the baby’s mitral valve was “not seating correctly, as his heart was stretched beyond self-repair of the valve,” Eric explained, and Bruce would need another open-heart surgery when he was 6 or 7; otherwise, he would die of congestive heart failure.
A year later, there was no improvement in his condition.
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Legio Mariae
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VIVA, JESUS NAZARENO!
O my loving Jesus,
whose life in Nazareth was marked with humility and obedience
and whose sufferings and death brought about my salvation,
grant that I may overcome pride and develop love for earthly hardships.
For it is only through a humble heart and joyful love of the cross
that I can follow in your footsteps.
It is only by carrying the daily cross that I can follow in Your footsteps.
It is only by carrying the daily cross that I can reach heaven.
Jesus Nazarene,
Bless my family and me. Amen.
𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮, 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙪𝙨.
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Our Lady of Sion, Pray for us.
Mary Immaculate, pray for us.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Servant of God, Frank Duff pray for us.
Venerable Edel Quinn, Pray for us.
Servant of God Alfie Lambe, pray for us.
All the Angels, Martyrs and Saints in Heaven pray for us.
All the Legion of Angels and Legionaries of Mary in Heaven pray for us.
Legion of Mary
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MUSIC: St. John’s Cathedral, Friday 20th September 2024 at 7:30 – 8pm.
Celebrating 10 years of the Limerick Pipe Organ Festival and 160 years of St. John’s Cathedral Orgam.
Irina Dernova, is originally from Russia, where she studied and graduated from the Vyatka College of Arts and the Nizhny Novgorod Glinka State Conservatoire. Living in Ireland since 2006, Irina is currently continuing her organ playing studies under the tuition of Bernadette Kiely, the organist at St John’s Cathedral. Irina teaches piano and organ at Clare Music Makers, Ennis, and piano at Mid-West Vocal Academy, Lisnagry. She works extensively with singers and instrumentalists as an accompanist and collaborative pianist in Limerick and Clare and is much in demand. She is Resident Organist at St Michael’s Church, Pery Square and St Mary’s Church in Athlunkard St. in addition to playing in St Mary’s Cathedral, and the Redemptorist’s Church at Mount St Alphonsus.
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CONVENT Story; Near Quiet Waters tells the story of the early years of Gort Mercy Convent and its branch houses.
It was written by Sr. Mary de Lourdes Fahy and published in 2007 on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the coming of the Mercy Sisters to Gort, from St. Leo's, Carlow.
The foundress was Mother Aloysius Doyle, who had recently returned from the Crimea where she nursed the wounded soldiers. On the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of the reign of Queen Victoria, Mother Aloysius received the Royal Red Cross.
From post-Famine Gort the story moves to the new foundations of Ennistymon (1871), Kinvara (1878), Seamount (1922) and Titusville, FL (1961).
https://www.irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/visiting/near-quiet-waters
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A NOTE FROM FR JIM. Lenihan .....
Tuesday last marked the feast day of Saint of Theresa Avila. When she died, an old handmade bookmark was found in her prayer book, which she used to take everywhere with her. On the bookmark Teresa had written, "Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing make you afraid. All things are passing. God alone never changes. Patience gains all things. If you have God, you will want for nothing. God alone suffices." How about we keep this powerful prayer close to us as a bookmark or a screen saver.
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ESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
FOR WORLD MISSION DAY 2024
20 October 2024 Go and invite everyone to the banquet
(cf. Mt 22:9)
Dear brothers and sisters!
The theme I have chosen for this year’s World Mission Day is taken
from the Gospel parable of the wedding banquet (cf. Mt 22:1-14). Af-
ter the guests refused his invitation, the king, the main character in the
story, tells his servants: “Go therefore to the thoroughfares, and invite
to the marriage feast as many as you find” (v. 9). Reflecting on this
key passage in the context of the parable and of Jesus’ own life, we
can discern several important aspects of evangelization. These appear
particularly timely for all of us, as missionary disciples of Christ, dur-
ing this final stage of the synodal journey that, in the words of its mot-
to, “Communion, Participation, Mission”, seeks to refocus the Church
on her primary task, which is the preaching of the Gospel in today’s
world.
1.“Go and invite!” Mission as a tireless going out to invite others to
the Lord’s banquet
Copyright © Dicastero per la Comunicazione - Libreria Editrice Vaticana
The rest of Pope Francis message can be read on the Vatican website
World Mission Sunday is the Holy Father ’s annual appeal to
support overseas mission and missionaries. It takes place in every
parish worldwide where the Church is present.
For Mission Sunday 2024, Pope Francis has chosen the theme
‘Go and invite everyone to the banquet’. Mission, he said, is a tireless
going out to all men and women, in order to invite them to encounter
God.
All offerings made on behalf of World Mission Sunday become part
of the Holy Father’s Universal Solidarity Fund. This Fund supports
missionary activities in over 1,150 young dioceses; mostly in Africa,
Asia, and Latin America. As young dioceses grow, so do their needs.
On top of this, they are often found in remote areas devastated by
conflict or natural disasters. The Universal Solidarity Fund provides
aid so that missionaries can continue to go to these places to share the
love of God.
See Missio Ireland for more information.
https://missio.ie/world-mission-sunday/
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ARSONED OR BURNED Church
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Gitwangak First Nation, BC.,
On June 26th suspected arsonists lit a fire on the door steps of the church, several days later arsonists returned and burned the church completely down.
St. Columba Church, Tofino, BC.,
On July 2nd, firefighters were called to put out a fire at the church. One side of the church was seriously damaged but the fire was eventually put out.
Saint Ann’s Catholic Church, Princeton, BC.,
St. Ann’s Catholic Church was one of two churches burnt down on June 26 on Similkameen First Nations territory. The over 100-year-old building was engulfed in flames early Saturday morning. Nearby Chopaka Catholic Church was also burnt down only an hour later. Police are investigating whether the two incidents are connected.
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Residential School Canada
https://tnc.news/2024/09/27/perry-otu-300-far-right-list-secret-commissioner1/
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9 DAY NOVENA TO ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX
Beginning on Mon 23rd Sept at the 10.30am & 6.15pm Masses and will close on
her feast day on October 1st. You might like to pray in the sacred space to her in
the Cathedral, bringing your intention to God through her intercession. St
Therese, the Little Flower, pray for us.
Novena Prayer to St Therese
O Saint Therese of the Child Jesus,
who during your short life on earth became a mirror of angelic purity,
of love strong as death, and of wholehearted abandonment to God,
Make my troubles your own,
speak on my behalf to Our Lady Immaculate,
‘who smiled on you at the dawn of life’.
Beg her powerful intercession for the grace
I yearn for so ardently at this moment (here name your request)
and that she join with it a blessing that may strengthen me during life,
defend me at the hour of death, and lead me to a happy eternity. Amen
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Prayer for our Earth
O God of the poor, help us to rescue the abandoned
and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes.
Bring healing to our lives,
that we may protect the world and not prey on it,
that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction. Amen.
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ST. KILLIAN: St. Killian was born in Mullagh, Co. Cavan in 640 AD, left Ireland from Killmacillogue, Tuosist Parish, Diocese of Kerry, and was martyred in Wurzburg, Germany in 689.
His relics are visiting Mullagh and Cavan on Thurs Oct 3rd to Sun 6th, 2024, with the days marked by Masses, processions, a concert, and times for veneration.
You might like to be part of the historic visit – Mullagh is about an hour from Dublin and 15 mins from Kells Co. Meath. The programme of events is available on www.kilmorediocese.ie and on Facebook at St Killians Heritage Centre. St Killian, Pray for us.
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After fleeing to southern Vietnam in 1954, congregations of women religious dedicated themselves to serving their local communities during wartime challenges, and later worked to restore their communities in the north.
St. Paul de Chartres Sr. Benedictine Pham Dieu Canh said it was a crucial opportunity for northern orders to expand their pastoral activities in the southern dioceses, responding to urgent needs for pastoral care among local Catholic communities.
"Many of us were young, enabling us to energetically integrate into our new surroundings and serve the needy despite numerous challenges," Canh noted.
They worked diligently to establish convents and other facilities to sustain their missions, striving to support themselves during those years.
Canh recounted that after some 200 St. Paul de Chartres sisters gathered in Da Nang, they were invited to address the educational, social service, health care and pastoral needs of northern migrants and local Catholics in what is today the central dioceses of Da Nang, Hue, Quy Nhon, Nha Trang, Ban Me Thuot and Kontum.
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September 4, 2024
The Sisters of Mercy, friends, family and loved ones said goodbye to Sr. Theresa Kane Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Mourners filled the Church of the Transfiguration in Tarrytown, New York, for the Mass of Christian Burial for Kane, who died Aug. 22. Kane fought for decades for the equality of women in the Catholic Church, and famously publicly challenged Pope St. John Paul II on the issue when he visited the United States in 1979. She was 87.
Sr. Theresa Kane
Mercy Sr. Theresa Kane, seen in a photo as provincial administrator of the congregation's New York Province (1970 to 1977) died Aug. 22. Her funeral was Sept. 3. (Courtesy of Sisters of Mercy of the Americas)
In addition to those at the church, another 350 people watched a livestream of the service.
She was born Margaret Kane on Sept. 24, 1936, in the Bronx, New York, to immigrant Irish parents — one of seven children. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in Tarrytown, New York, in 1955, making her first profession in 1957 and professing perpetual vows in 1960.
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LOURDES: The annual pilgrimage to Lourdes organised by the Archdiocese of Dublin, which started in 1949, took place on 5 September. Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Auxiliary Bishop Paul Dempsey and 1,400 volunteers and sick people participated in this five-day visit to the popular Marian Shrine in France.
Those who travelled on the five chartered aircraft were joined by others making their own way via Biarritz, Bordeaux and other nearby airports and some travelling by train via Paris.
Archbishop Farrell said: “I am looking forward to leading the annual Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes again this year. I thank all those who are joining in the pilgrimage who will devote themselves to the care of the sick and all those who are united with us in prayer throughout the Archdiocese. I also welcome all the parish groups who have travelled to Lourdes at this time.
“Many of the sick pilgrims who are travelling would not have the opportunity to visit Lourdes if it were not for the fantastic medical backup, care and assistance that the many volunteers offer,” he said.
The pilgrimage group includes 97 sick pilgrims, 14 doctors, 38 nurses, 550 helpers, 30 priests and two deacons. The 550 helpers include 250 young people, with 135 of those being sixth year students from 29 secondary schools around the Archdiocese. In total, 1,400 pilgrims are travelling.
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/catholic-news-article/?ID=1
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By Tyler Arnold
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 27, 2024 / 14:45 pm
A new study from an Italian researcher that analyses the blood on the Shroud of Turin argues that the stains are consistent with the torture and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as described in the Gospels.
Giulio Fanti — a professor of mechanical and thermal measurements at the University of Padua — claims that a macroscopic and microscopic analysis of the bloodstains accurately reflects “the physical conditions relating to Jesus Christ” that are “consistent with the description of Jesus Christ in the holy Bible and, in particular, within the four canonical Gospels.”
Fanti has authored more than 50 studies on the Shroud of Turin and has published books on the subject as well. The shroud, a burial cloth that many believe was used to wrap the body of Christ after his death on the cross, has been the subject of significant academic debate in the past few decades, with some defending its authenticity and others asserting that it is a medieval forgery.
The shroud is imprinted with the body and face of a man wearing a crown of thorns and is covered in bloodstains. It is held in the Chapel of the Holy Shroud in Turin, Italy, where many Catholics venerate it as a holy relic of Christ’s crucifixion. The Vatican does not have an official position on its authenticity.
According to Fanti’s study, the bloodstains on the side and the front of the shroud show blood flowing in three different directions: vertical with the body in an upright position, inclined at a 45-degree angle, and horizontal with the corpse resting on its side. Fonti asserts that “the single rivulets show a sudden change of their direction; it is probable that the blood flows streamed when the corpse was moved.”
The study adds that the three distinct colours of blood suggest three “different types of blood,” which are “postmortem blood leakage” from moving the body, the less evident ones that appear to be “premortem bloodstains” that likely occurred “when Jesus was still nailed to the cross,” and “leaks of blood serum.” It adds that the stains appear to show scourge marks consistent with the scourging at the pillar and that the quantity of blood matches the amount of blood that would have resulted from the wounds described in the Gospels.
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A Student’s Prayer at the Beginning of School Year
We give you praise, O God, for everything that is new and beautiful,
for everything which holds promise and brings us joy.
Bless us as we start this new year with our friends and teachers.
Help us to make the most of every chance we have to start afresh.
May we show love to one another and to all.
May the new beginning of this school year remind us that
You give us chances to start over again and again.
Help us to forgive others as we receive Your forgiveness.
Help us to learn and to work together.
Help us to listen when we should and to know the best words
when we speak and when it is better not to speak.
We thank You for our friends, help us to be good friends this year.
Help us to be patient with ourselves and with others.
Bless our school and keep us safe. Be with us as we travel each day.
Help us to be aware of Your love shown to us in the people around us.
Bless all those who care for us in school and at home.
Help us show our care for them and to say sorry when we need to.
May the Blessed Mother Mary protect us and help us to live
as well as we can, giving thanks and glory to God as she did.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
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A NOTE FROM FR. JIM......
When Jesus insisted on his teaching that his flesh is real food and his blood is
real drink and without it you will not have life in you, the majority of his followers
walked away from him in disgust. Then Jesus said to the Twelve, ‘What about you,
do you want to go away too?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘Lord, who shall we go to? You
have the message of eternal life, and we believe; we know that you are the Holy
One of God.’ The truth is the disciplines were as clueless as those others who
walked away and they didn’t understand Jesus either but the difference is simple,
they placed their trust in him because they knew him and loved him. It was only
after the resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit that the last supper and
his sacrifice on the cross made sense. When I was newly ordained and everything
was going hunky dory, a wise elderly man of great holiness said to me you know this
high won’t last because in every spiritual journey you will have to experience the
dark night of the soul. The great spiritual masters of the Church wrote the same.
In one place I read that a time will come where you will not understand why you
believe in God and God’s ways will seem senseless. When those times come all you
can do is remain faithful to prayer come what may. He said you’ll have to continue
with prayer even when you don’t feel like praying. The phrase stayed with me he
said ‘you’ll just have to JUST SHOW UP’. My dark night of the soul happened
around my 12th anniversary and thankfully I remembered those wise words that I
had once read. There was about three years of my priesthood where what could go
wrong went wrong. My prayers were not being answered and my spiritual life was
as dry as a desert. I can remember just going before Jesus in the blessed
sacrament every day and saying Lord ‘I’m just showing up’. There was no desire or
consolation in my prayer. I heard a phrase once which said ‘What I know about God
is far more important than what I don’t know’. Believing God is also far more
important than believing in God. The devil believes in
God. Faith is believing him, trusting in his promises.
Trusting that his mysterious ways will all make sense
at the end. I’m so glad I kept showing up. I’m not
sure where I’d be if I didn’t. I had to show up many
times since and I’m sure I’ll have to do the same in
the future. ‘Lord, who shall we go to? You have the
message of eternal life, and we believe; we know
that you are the Holy One of God
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The Power of Choice
We have come to the season of responsible choice making. There is the need for us to remember that whenever we make a choice, we also choose the consequences. There are many options in life, but we need to go for the optimal option. What choice would we be making today in our personal life, in our family, in our relationship with others, and ultimately in our Christian life journey with God? Would we like Peter, and the others make the right, and responsible choice by sticking with the Lord who has the message of eternal life and without whom no option is tenable. Have a beautiful Sunday and a pleasant week ahead as we choose wisely and responsibly.
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Saint Dominic (1170 – 1221) – Feast Day: 8th August
Saint Dominic was born at Caleruega in Castile in the north of Spain on 8th August
1170. He was educated in the schools of Palencia. In 1194 he joined the Canons
Regular in the canonry in the Cathedral of Osma, following the Rule of Saint
Augustine. In 1204 he was invited to accompany the Bishop of Osma on a journey to
Denmark through France. Passing through France he realised how confused the
Christian people there were because of the Albigensian heresy which was all the
rage at that time. The Albigensians, also knowns as the Cathars, basically believed
that there were two gods; a Good God and an Evil God. As a result of his coming in
contact with these people, Saint Dominic was inspired to gather round him a group
of holy and learned teachers who would instruct those in error. In 1206 he founded
a convent in Prouille in France and remained in Languedoc in the south of France for
nearly ten years. In 1214 he moved to Toulouse, another town in France. Then in
1216 he gathered his sixteen companions in Prouille and adopted by-laws for his
congregation which became known as the Order of Preachers or the Dominicans.
Pope Honorius III approved the congregation that same year 1216 and Toulouse
became its headquarters. Soon afterwards Dominican friars were sent to various
countries of Europe in order to strengthen the faith in these places. The spread of
the Rosary, a very popular devotion in honour of Our Lady, is attributed to the
preaching of Saint Dominic and his Dominican friars. Our belief is that the Rosary
was given to Saint Dominic by Our Lady when she appeared to him in the convent in
Prouille in 1208.
Saint Dominic himself moved to Bologna in Italy in December 1218 and that is where
he died on 6th August 1221. He was canonised on 13th July 1234 by Pope Gregory IX.
In 1224, 800 years ago this year and three years after the death of Saint Dominic,
the Dominicans came to Ireland and arrived in Tralee in 1243 and have been there
ever since, doing wonderful work there down through the centuries, as in so many
other places in the world.
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NOTE FROM FR. JIM. Lenihan .....
This weekend we celebrate the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B. Why do
I point this out? Because it is a very significant Sunday - it marks an interruption
in our semi continuous reading through the Gospel of Mark and the insertion of a
very important chapter from the Gospel of John, that is the famous chapter
called the Bread of Life Discourse from John 6. If you've ever studied anything
about the Eucharist you’ll know that John 6 is one of the central passages in the
entire Bible that teaches us about the reality and the mystery of Christ's
presence in the Eucharist. So what the church does is during Year B she takes
five weeks off from focusing on the Gospel of Mark and
instead uses five Sundays in a row to walk step-by-step through the account of
Jesus' actions in the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John, beginning with today's
gospel which is the feeding of the 5000. So for these 5 Sundays what we should
do is just pay close attention to the significance of these Gospel readings
and we’ll see as we move through the next five Sundays why the church thinks
that these passages are so important that every third year, when we’re
studying the Gospel of Mark, she interrupts that Gospel to focus our attention on
one of the foundational texts in the New Testament for our belief in the
Eucharist, which is the source and the summit of the Christian life. Our Gospel
today begins chapter 6 of John’s Gospel with the miracle (or as St. John calls
them signs) of the loaves and fishes. Scott Hahn and his wife Kimberly who were
both protestant biblical scholars once dedicated themselves to prove that
Catholics misinterpreted John chapter 6 and Jesus didn’t intend to be literal when
He said ‘unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood’ (John 6:53) and when they
completed their deep investigation they both realised that the Catholic Church
got it right and they both converted. Please God the Catholics who’ve lost their
faith in the Eucharist will rediscover what Scott and Kimberly realised that Jesus
is truly present in the Eucharist, body, blood, soul and divinity and hopefully over
these 5 weeks as we meditate on the Gospel we may also discover the amazing love
that inspires the Eucharist.
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We come with nothing – we go with nothing. But one great thing
we can achieve in our beautiful life is –
A little remembrance in someone’s MIND and a small place in
someone’s Heart.
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July 2024;
Time of New Beginnings!
It is with great honour and privilege that I have come to this beautiful part of the county as your new Parish Priest. When Bishop Ray asked me to take up this appointment, I had mixed emotions, the excitement of all things new, but also a fear of the unknown. It doesn’t happen too often that at the age of 36 and after 6 years of Priesthood, that someone would be asked to become a Parish
Priest. Some echoed these sentiments of the uncertainty of such a big appointment, but as the Lord said to the Prophet Jeremiah, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you.”
So, I have been sent, and I have come, and I come with an open and willing heart to continue the great work that has been expressed and shared with you by all the priests who have gone before, and I hope and pray that I can continue this into the future.
Appreciation & Thanks to Fr Gerard.
I want to express on your behalf, to our dear friend and much-loved priest of our Diocese, Fr Gerard Finucane, a sincere and heartfelt appreciation for beautifully and so generously ministering to you all here in the Iveragh Peninsula for 9 years. Fr Gerard has always been a source of great encouragement and support to me since becoming a priest in the Diocese, his friendly and warm
presence, and his deep faith and prayerful presence has always left an impact everywhere he ministered, and we as Parish send our best wishes and prayers as he returns homeward to North Kerry, to the Parish of Causeway/Ballyduff.
Fr Gerard: You are always welcome, the doors of our homes and our hearts are always open, and don’t forget, you promised me a few golf lessons!
Moving Forward In Hope.
Our Bishop Ray at the start of the year published his pastoral letter Moving Forward In Hope, a letter which speaks about how we shape together the future of our pastoral areas, parishes and local church communities in our Diocese. At the heart of his words, he speaks about his vision for parishes, which becomes our vision for the parishes of Dromod & Caherdaniel. He invites us to see parish, our local church community in four ways:
1. Social/Friendship Community.
2. Caring Compassionate Community.
3. Praying, Worshipping and Sacramental Community.
4. A Community whose mission is to nourish and develop its faith and hand it on to the next generation.
I pray that together, as people and parish we can pray, discern and animate this vision as we journey as Pobal Dé in our time together.
In conclusion …
Thank you to all I have met since arriving on Wednesday 17th, and to the friendly faces I met on my pre visits to the parish in the last number of weeks. I look forward to becoming part of the fabric of this heavenly touched place in our Diocese, and to coming to know you all in the days and weeks ahead. As the singer Jim Reeve’s once sang “A stranger’s just a friend you do not know”, I pray that each of us become a friend to each other. Fr. Sean
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VOCATIONS: IS GOD CALLING YOU TO THE PRIESTHOOD?
“Once we come to realise how much God has given us, a life of self sacrifice or
working for him and for others becomes a privileged way of responding to his
great love “ Pope Francis
Perhaps God is calling you to become a Diocesan Priest For info, Please contact
Deacon Conor Bradley 066-9767312/087 3664057
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS:
God our Father, send workers into your harvest. May the Spirit we received in
baptism Touch the hearts of many To offer themselves in priesthood, religious life
And other forms of service. Give the parents and families of our diocese The
wisdom and courage to support young people In searching for and following the
call of God in their lives.
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Prayer For Safe Travel to St Christopher
O Glorious St. Christopher
you have inherited a beautiful name, Christ-bearer,
as a result of the wonderful legend
that while carrying people across
a raging stream you also carried the Child Jesus.
Teach us to be true Christ-bearers
to those who do not know Him.
Protect all of us that travel
both near and far and petition Jesus
to be with us always.
Amen
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NOTE FROM FR. JIM Lenihan ......
In today’s Gospel it states, ’This is the carpenter, surely, the son of Mary, the
brother of James and Joset and Jude and Simon? His sisters, too, are they not
here with us?’. This line is often used to question the virginity of Mary and
suggest that Mary went on to have more children. Professor Brant Pitre corrects
this misunderstanding in this way: ‘Mark's gospel itself and Jesus' own words give
us reason to believe that when Mark mentions the brothers of Jesus he is not
referring to children of Mary. Notice actually that they're never called the sons
of Mary, they're just called the brothers of Jesus, because if they were called
the children of Mary that would be a whole different ball game, but Mark's gospel
itself never calls these brothers or sisters of Jesus the children of Mary but
rather gives us evidence to believe that two of them, James and Joseph, are in
fact the sons of another woman named Mary, who Mark very tellingly calls the
mother of James and Joseph and not the mother of Jesus.’ So what Brant Pitre is
explaining here is that these brothers and sisters of Jesus are cousins of Jesus.
In another place Brant Pitre also points out that if Mary had other children after
Jesus why did Jesus put his mother Mary into the care of John at the foot of the
cross. To conclude I’d like to refer to the catechism. The Church celebrates Mary
as Aeiparthenos, the "Ever-virgin." Against this doctrine the objection is
sometimes raised that the Bible mentions brothers and sisters of Jesus [Cf. Mk
3:31-35;6:3]13 (Today’s Gospel). The Church has always understood these
passages as not referring to other children of the Virgin Mary. In fact James and
Joseph, "brothers of Jesus," are the sons of another Mary, a disciple of Christ,
whom St. Matthew significantly calls "the other Mary." [Mt 13:55; 28:1; cf. Mt
27:56] Finally I’d really encourage you to check out Brant Pitre on ‘Catholic
Productions’. He’s excellent.
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YOUR IMPACT
Your impact on others is bigger than you think. Someone still giggles when they think of that funny thing you said. Someone still smiles when they think of the compliment you gave them. Someone silently admires you. The advice you
gave has made a difference for people. The support and love you have offered
others has made someone’s day. Your input and opinions have made someone
think twice. You are not insignificant and forgotten. Your existence makes a
positive difference whether you see it or not.
Remember when you are in a position to help someone – be glad and
do it. That is God answering someone else’s prayer.
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TAKE TIME
Take time to THINK it is the source of power.
Take time to PLAY – it is the secret of perpetual youth.
Take time to READ – it is the fountain of wisdom
Take time to PRAY – it is the greatest power on earth.
Take time to LOVE – and BE LOVED.
Take time to BE FRIENDLY – it is the road to happiness
Take time to LAUGH – it is the music of the soul
Take time to GIVE – It is too short a day to be selfish.
Take time to WORK – It is the price of success.
Take time to DO CHARITY – it is the key to heaven.
TURNING A BLIND EYE MAKES NOTHING DISAPPEAR.
LAST WORD: Before making crucial decisions, it is much better to think twice or thrice than to think once and regret lots of times.
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Prayer FOR SAFE TRAVEL TO ST CHRISTOPHER
O Glorious St. Christopher
you have inherited a beautiful name, Christ-bearer,
as a result of the wonderful legend
that while carrying people across
a raging stream you also carried the Child Jesus.
Teach us to be true Christ-bearers
to those who do not know Him.
Protect all of us that travel
both near and far and petition Jesus
to be with us always. Amen
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A NOTE FROM FR. JIM Lenihan ......
Many of us have heard the Wolf Tones song called ‘Some say the devil is dead’. It
goes like this ‘some say the devil is dead and buried in Killarney. More say he rose
again and joined the British army’. So what do you think? Well I think the song
makes a joke of the devil. Many today including many clergy rarely mention him.
The idea of the devil has faded from people’s consciousness like the leprechauns.
I can remember one time in a previous parish mentioning Satan at mass to the
amazement of one of my parishioners who picked me up on it after and she said
‘Fr. Jim don’t tell you believe in the devil and hell and all that nonsense?’ I think
she lost a bit of respect for me because I actually believe in the evil one’s
existence. For me I can’t get my head around the fact that so many don’t believe
in the evil one. For one Jesus mentions the devil and hell more often than anyone
else (just read the four Gospels) and secondly after a very brief glance at any
newspaper or news reel should leave you in no doubt that some higher, intelligent
evil mind is coordinating all the mayhem going on in the world today. As the movie ‘
The usual suspects’ puts it “ the greatest trick the devil has ever played on the
world is to convince it that he doesn’t exist”.
If you are human you’re made up of both the material and the spiritual which
means, whether you know it or not you are effected by spiritual forces both good
and bad. It’s so important to be aware of the devil’s tactics. They’re called the 4
D’s. Deception, Division, Discouragement and Diversion.
Deception: There’s a
saying, ‘there’s always a bit of truth in a good lie’. The evil one tricked Adam and
Eve when he said “did God really say you can’t eat of the tree?” He’s sowing doubt
to deceive them to think God can’t be trusted. How many times are we deceived in
our thinking?
Division: the Greek root of the word Satan or “diabolical” means to
cut, tear, or divide. Jesus prays and works to reunify what the devil divides.
Division is everywhere, in our hearts, homes, parishes and in our world. He divides
and conquers.
Discouragement: Poor Judas, his biggest mistake wasn’t the betrayal
but rather his discouragement. He listened to the condemning voice of the evil one
and refused to have faith in God’s mercy. How many times are we tempted in the
same way to lose heart in God’s amazing love. And finally
Diversion: a tactic used
very much in Roman times when they had ‘Bread and Circuses’. To prevent the
people noticing all the failures and corruption of their leaders they distracted
them from the real issues by throwing them bread and entertaining them by
throwing the Christians to the lions.
Today the evil one has us sedated by over eating bad food and completely
distracted with by screens everywhere and hundreds of events but especially
sport. We’ve no time at all to consider what’s really important in life - Our eternal
soul. So ask yourself do you believe in the reality of the evil one and how he’s
playing you
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The Stream of Life
Life could be compared to a stream.
In its journey to the sea
a stream cannot always advance by the shortest route,
but has to twist and turn,
and pause a while here and there,
without ever coming to a complete stop.
And yet in spite of all this dallying,
in spite of all these detours,
how quickly life’s stream runs down to the sea.
Lord, may your gentle hand guide us,
so that in spite of doubts, difficulties and dangers,
we may keep the stream of our lives
flowing towards your kingdom.
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NUNS at Normandy 1944
On June 8, in Bayeux Cathedral, Bishop Habert will bless a marble plaque bearing the names of 138 priests, seminarians, and men and women religious who disappeared during World War II, either as victims of air attacks or they were deported to death camps for acts of resistance.
For the first time, the names of religious sisters who died in the Allied bombing raids that accompanied D-Day will be honored. Among them were almost 100 nuns who died under Allied bombardment on June 6, 1944.
A diocesan priest, Father Pascal Marie, has been working since 2004 to find the names of religious sisters who perished in northern France’s Normandy on that day. “The lists of victims drawn up in 1944 mentioned the names of the priests, but not those of the nuns,” he told OSV News.
“Only the communities were mentioned. I found it poignant that we did not even know the names of these women who had died. There were still a few nuns who had heard the moving and terrible stories of what had happened at that time. Their testimonies had to be collected before it was too late!” he said.
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Joseph Pearce Blogs
May 3, 2024
Many Catholics will be aware of the astonishing story of Sister Mary Wilhelmina, the Benedictine nun whose body was discovered to be incorrupt when it was exhumed in May of last year, four years after her death.
When the sisters of the religious order she’d founded, the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, decided to exhume her body so that it could be reinterred in the convent chapel, they expected to find nothing in the grave but bones. To their astonishment, Sister Wilhelmina’s body was incorrupt, as was the religious habit in which she’d been buried. The coffin had been damaged but the body inside was almost perfectly intact. It had not been embalmed, nor was the simple wooden coffin protected by any outer burial chamber. There was, therefore, no natural reason for the body’s incorruption. For the faithful sisters of her order and for the thousands of pilgrims who have visited the convent in the months following her exhumation, there is little doubt that the preservation of Sister Mary Wilhelmina’s body is miraculous.
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In moments when our hearts yearn for guidance and solace in matters of love, seeking the intercession of saints who have shown remarkable devotion to God can provide comfort and clarity. From enduring romantic challenges to nurturing familial bonds, these saints offer a guiding light through their own experiences and virtues.
Here are five Catholic saints, each uniquely suited to aid in specific aspects of love, drawing upon their life stories and spiritual attributes.
https://aleteia.org/2024/04/18/5-saints-to-call-on-for-five-different-problems-concerning-love/
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Fergus Dennehy
© Kerryman- Sat 4 May 2024
It says a lot about the type of character that Kerry’s Sr Rose Imelda is that the now 95-year-old nun was not going to let a small thing such an impending hospital visit get in the way of marking a major milestone moment in her life.
Rose, back on April 30, celebrated 75 years since she was ‘professed’ as a nun and to celebrate this incredible achievement, her friends, family and former work colleagues decided to put on a little spread for her.
Rose is now a resident in the Fatima Nursing Home in Tralee, a place where she herself worked for many years, and she unfortunately suffered a fall back in April
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NOTE FROM FR JIM Lenihan .....
Firstly I’d like to wish all the community of Glenflesk a very happy Easter. And I pray
that the graces of Holy Week and this Easter season will bless you and your families
abundantly. A little seven year old girl called Amelia said to me during the week ‘Fr.
Jim, Easter isn’t about bunny rabbits it’s all about Jesus rising from the dead’. How
wise Amelia is, because the Resurrection of Jesus is the be all and the end all of our
Christian faith. St. Paul put it this way, "If Jesus is not raised from the dead, our
preaching is in vain and we are the most pitiable of men."
There’s a youth Christian group from Dublin called Nua. They do an excellent
production to promote the faith and in one of their videos they provide very
compelling arguments for the resurrection of Jesus. They ask: Where did the Body of
Jesus go? Four possibilities. 1. Did Jesus survived the crucifixion and claimed to have
resurrected? 2. The Roman or Religious authorities stole the Body. 3. The disciples of
Jesus stole it and claimed that Jesus was resurrected Or 4. Jesus actually rose from
the dead. So, 1. Did Jesus survive crucifixion: That a man could survive a Roman
flogging, a crucifixion from the world's most professional execution force, a spear
through his heart to be able to push away a huge stone, fight his way past a small army
of guards, and then appear to his disciples as the picture of health? No way! 2. The
Roman or Religious authorities stole the Body. This would make no sense. The Roman
leaders just wanted to put an end to this. They had nothing to gain. The religious
authorities wanted the tomb guarded to ensure that no claims of resurrection would
be possible. But the crux of it has to be if either of these two powerful groups had
taken the body of Jesus for some unknown reason they would have been quick to
produce it as soon as Jesus followers had started claiming the he had risen from the
dead and Christianity would never have gotten off the ground. 3. The disciples stole
it. The stealing of the body of Jesus would be a serious heist. But the disciples we
read about wouldn’t have the courage or the know how to pull that off. They are
fishermen and peasants and when they had the opportunity to rescue Him while he was
still alive, they abandoned Him fearing the same fate and besides why would they risk
death for a lie? But the amazing thing is, all except St. John went to their martyrdom
with joy proclaiming Jesus was truly resurrected. So it leaves us with just one
possibility. 4. Jesus Christ is truly risen!
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
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Reflect
Legio Mariae
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Outlook on Adverse Criticism
Handbook Ch. 39 No.22
The Legion of Mary will not be accepted by everyone. If we are doing our work correctly we will be challenging people. We contact people to help them improve their lives. We ask them to say the rosary, or to come to a meeting, or have the Pilgrim Statue in their home. We encourage people to return to the sacraments, approaching people at all times with humility and love.
We make some uncomfortable. Not everyone appreciates what we are doing.
In John chapter 15 Jesus says,
"If you find that the world hates you know that it has hated me before you. If you belonged to the world it would love you as its own; the reason it hates you is that you do not belong to the world. But I chose you out of the world. "
We should not be overly concerned about criticism provided it is not due to defective methods on our part.
We should also keep in mind the quote on page 301 of the handbook;
"Men are conquered only by love and kindness, by quiet discreet example which does not humiliate them and does not constrain them to give in. They dislike to be attacked by the man who has no other idea but to overcome them." (Giosue Borsi)
Or a quote from Saint Ignatius of Loyola,
"They who are engaged with the salvation of their neighbor, will gain more by a humble modesty than by an authoritative manner, and will gain victory sooner in retreat than in combat"
𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮, 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙪𝙨. ❤🌹🙏
𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝘽𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 Holy Wenesday, 𝙢𝙮 D𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨
𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨, Legion of Mary All Over the World. ❤🌹
"PLS! KINDLY LIKE, HEART AND SHARE" LET SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS
Our Lady of Sion, Pray for us.
Mary Immaculate, pray for us.
Servant of God, Frank Duff pray for us.
Venerable Eden Quinn, Pray for us.
Servant of God Alfie Lambe, pray for us.
All the Angels, Martyrs and Saints in Heaven pray for us.
All the Legion of Angels and Legionaries of Mary in Heaven pray for us.
#LEGIOMARIAE
#LegionOfMary
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The death has occurred of Rev. Fr. Thomas Relihan Ione, California, U.S.A and formerly of Kilcara, Foildarrig, Duagh, on January 6th, 2024, at his home in Ione, California in his 101th year. Fr. Tom was predeceased by his parents Michael and Mai Relihan, his aunt Mary Ann and her husband Jimmy Kelly, his aunt Peg (Madge) and her husband Mick O'Connell, his sisters Mary Oliver and Anne, his brothers Donie, Michael and Jimmy. Fr Tom will be sadly missed by his sisters Eileen (Dublin) and Philomena (Kildare), his much loved nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and their families, his dear friends Maureen and Richard Currans (Ione), Tim, Coleen and Claudia Sands (Auburn), Sr. Eileen Enright (Auburn and Lyreacrompane). In addition his many, many Kerry friends.
Rev. Fr. Tom was laid to rest beside his Sacred Heart Church, Ione.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Brigid's Church, Duagh, on Sunday, 25th February, at 11.30 am (Irish time), live-streamed on www.dioceseofkerry.ie/parish/duagh.
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Donovan Fr. Leo (Cornelius) O.P (St Mary’s Dominican Priory, Tallaght, Dublin and formerly of Limerick and Trinidad) February 17th 2024, peacefully in the loving care of the doctor, nurses and staff of Kiltipper Woods Care Centre. Predeceased by his brother Tony (Limerick) and deeply regretted by his sister Margaret Huggins (Dun Laoghaire), his brothers Jack (Greystones) and Joseph (Limerick), his nephews Fergal, Brian and Conor, his niece Yvonne McNamara, his sisters-in-law Mary and Margaret (Limerick), his grandnephews and grandnieces, his Dominican brethren, his carers and his many friends in Trinidad where he ministered for over 50 years.
Remains reposing in the Large Parlour of St Mary’s Dominican Priory, Tallaght, from 1.30pm on Tuesday (20th February). Removal later to the Priory Church for 5.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday (21st February) at 11.30am followed by burial in Community Cemetery.
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Sr Dolores Ahern
The death has occurred on Friday 15th December 2023 of Sr Dolores Ahern
Holy Cross Convent, Killarney, Kerry / Fivemilebridge, Cork
Dear sister of Owen and the late Tom, Pakie, Seán, Elsie and Letty. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by the Mercy Sisters, her brother Owen, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. removal to St Mary's Cathedral. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 10.30am, burial afterwards in Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/killarneycathedral
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R.I.P. Sr. Helen Hartnett
Every now and again I have felt that I was in the presence of a saint. If Sr. Helen is not a saint in heaven at the right hand of God, there is no hope for the rest of us.
Sr. Helen’s Listowel connection is strong even though she never lived here for long. Helen’s family moved to Listowel after she had already entered the convent.
Sr. Helen who passed away on December 2 2023 was a Salesian sister who spent her working life in South Africa, living and ministering among the poorest of the poor.
Sr. Helen “never missed an opportunity to do good.” She believed that every child deserved at least two good meals a day and she believed that education was the way to improve the lives of the children she worked with in the squatter camps.
Sr. Helen was frail in stature but she had the heart of a lion. She lived in a very politically turbulent environment in Johannesburg. She lived surrounded by staff and pupils who were constantly being indoctrinated by political activists to believe that she had no place in the school her order had built, and to which she had given her life.
The most frightening day of her life was the day she arrived to school to be met with open revolt. Teachers, parents and pupils met her chanting, “You are stealing our school and our money.” Terrified, she had to barricade herself in her office until eventually the police, through the intervention of a local supporter, allowed her to go free.
Badly shaken and, of course, hugely disappointed by her experience she, nevertheless went on to move to Capetown to revive a school building project post Covid. She was working on this in conjunction with Irish workers when she fell ill with cancer.
Helen’s family and her religious community looked after her well until God called her home.
So, if you were reading the death notices in R.I.P. ie and you saw someone you never heard of before, here is who this humble holy walking saint was.
Sr. Helen’s Listowel family, her brother Dan, sister Carmel, cousin Eddie Moylan and their families are very proud of her and the work she did. They will miss her gentle presence but are happy in the knowledge that she lived a good life of service to the most disadvantaged of God’s children. She was well prepared for death and accepted whatever God had planned for her.
R.I.P. Sr. Helen. “The day thou gavest Lord has ended.”
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The death has occurred of Sr. Ita Higgins, Infant Jesus Sisters, Drishane, Millstreet, on December 11th 2023, in her 101st year, at Beech Lodge Care Facility, Bruree. Very deeply regretted by her Infant Jesus sisters, her nieces Bebhinn Marten and Orla Murphy, her nephews Colm Murphy and Joseph Higgins, her relatives and friends. Sr Ita's funeral will arrive at 10.45am, Wednesday (13th) to St Patrick's Church, Millstreet, for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial afterwards to Drishane Cemetery.
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Prayer for Temperance
Dear Lord,
Let temperance grow in me and lead me to discover
other virtues that bring deeper union with you.
In your sacred name, I pray. Temper my desires, O Lord,
and turn my focus towards you.
Deliver me from the tendency to go to extremes
that strain both body and soul.
Free me from all that harms or enslaves me
and turn my heart towards eternal joys.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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RELATIONSHIPS
Accept others the way they are – you expect them to accept you as you are.
Don’t take other people for granted – you don’t like to be taken for granted.
Speak the truth from the start – you expect others to be truthful with you.
You are responsible for your own happiness – don’t make others responsible.
Let go of comparisons – we hate to be compared.
Don’t assign blame – we all hate to be blamed.
Respect others’ opinions – you want others to respect yours.
Respect boundaries. Relationships are a two-way street.
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It is not always plain to the eye who might be in need of assistance.
Why wait for tomorrow to make a difference? The best time for a fresh start is always now
LAST WORD: If you decide to follow your heart it is important to take your brain with you.
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NOTE FROM FR. JIM Lenihan .....
During the week I was talking to a young person and we were discussing what was
their deepest desire. They said to have inner peace. Peace is one of the greatest
desires of the human heart. Unfortunately in these times it’s one of the most
elusive gifts of all. We hear of wars, tragedies, relationship breakdown, crimes of
all sorts, and so many people at loggerheads with each other and it seems to me to
be a worldwide phenomenon. So what is peace? The world’s definition of peace is:
‘an absence of war or trouble or problems’. The peace that Jesus’ speaks about is
much different and more profound and it’s the peace that our hearts crave for. A
peace that is still there even when our whole lives seem to be falling apart. I read
once that if you have true freedom, you would have true peace and if you have
true peace, you would have true joy. So where can we find this peace? This peace
is found in coming to know personally the person of Jesus Christ who is the Prince
of Peace.
Years ago I was in Knock shrine at a Fr. Bill retreat, and he said if there’s anybody
here who are not at peace and who isn’t filled with heavenly joy, I promise you
that something or someone has become more important to you than God. If we
have idols in our lives, we will never know true peace because an idol can never give
you peace. So what is an idol? -Tim Keller Counterfeit Gods- “An idol is anything
more important to you than God, anything that absorbs your heart and imagination
more than God, anything you seek to give you what only God can give. Anything
that is so central and essential to your life that should you lose it, your life would
feel hardly worth living." We may not be fashioning golden calves these days, but
so many things or people in our lives can become objects of our obsession. At
present myself and 25 gentlemen from Kerry are doing Exodus 90 (A 90 day
spiritual challenge that we do as a fraternity). And believe you me it’s very good in
highlighting the idols and addictions in my life and hopefully by God’s grace I’ll
overcome them. But it’s interesting that all the men speak about how this
challenge has brought a new found freedom and peace into their lives. True
conversion to the Prince of Peace will bring you freedom and with freedom you will
find peace and in peace you’ll be truly joyful.
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EFLECTION
Jesus was constantly surrounded by needy people. To cope with the pressure he regularly went off to quiet places to rest and to pray. We too need a quiet place to which we can withdraw
to care for ourselves, and to seek the face of God. Merely to reflect on the transience of our lives and our undertakings, is a kind of purification and a test as well. It is good even if it shames us and wounds our pride.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, teach us how to take care of our material needs without neglecting our spiritual needs: how to take care of others without neglecting ourselves: and how to live joyfully in this world without losing sight of the world to come. We ask this through your, Christ our Lord.
FINAL BLESSING
May the Lord be your strength in times of weakness and your refuge in times of adversity? May the Lord bless you with his protection so that whatever happens in your lives will work for your good. May the Lord help you to walk in uprightness of heart and bring you to the joys of his kingdom?
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PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
Priest: God hears the prayers of the humble. Let us bring our petitions before him with
humility and confidence.
1. For all Christians: that they may bear their sufferings in a way that gives hope and
courage to others. Lord, hear us.
2. For those in authority: that they may promote peace and goodwill among people.
Lord, hear us.
3. For all who care for the sick, whether at home, in nursing homes, or in hospital.
Lord, hear us.
6. For our own special needs. We pray in faith. Lord, hear us.
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If grief has brought any good into my life - and I do believe it has done so, in spades - one of the greatest goods has been an expanded capacity for compassion, both for myself and for others. Compassion literally translates as “to suffer with”, and my prayer in better moments has been “make me better, not bitter” which is a quote lifted from a beautiful short film by Chris Stefanick on John Paul II. I know I am a wretched work in progress in this regard, as evidenced by my behavior in boilerplate situations like heavy highway traffic and the after school meltdown hour. But I have hope that in the midst of my largely unwilling, unimpressive and almost imperceptible progress along the path of purification, all this hurt ain’t for nothing. And, in fact, if I squint and look very closely at each new tear splattered page, I can also see the love notes He has scratched in the margins, a cruciform Valentine penned just for me.
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Most Rev. Paul D. Etienne, DD, STL
Archbishop of Seattle
I write to you today, I am aware of how we are reaching a milestone in our life together in the
Archdiocese of Seattle. We have embarked on our own journey of hope and renewal as partners in
the Gospel, centered on the same person of Jesus Christ.
After more than a year of careful planning and broad consultation, I am pleased to announce our
final parish families today. You can see the final list on the Archdiocese of Seattle’s website
(archseattle.org). These parish families will go into effect on July 1st under the leadership of a pastor
and one or more parochial vicars. These pastors and parochial vicars will be announced this spring.
https://archseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ArchbishopParishFamilyAnnouncementEng-min.pdf
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The Archdiocese of Seattle has announced its official list of 170 parishes and worship sites it will be combining into 60 “parish families” as part of its major diocesan renewal plan.
https://archseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FinalParishFamiliesEng-min.pdf
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DEATH of Father Tom Relihan, late of Kilcara, Foildarrig, Duagh and California. Funeral for Fr.Tom Relihan took place in California. Fr. Tom celebrated his 100th birthday last May.
Father Thomas J. Relihan, a priest of the Diocese of Sacramento for more than 76 years, died on Jan. 6 in Ione. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living priest of the diocese. He celebrated his 100th birthday on May 11, 2023. A vigil service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 14, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Mission Church at 20 Relihan Dr. in Ione. The vigil will follow at 6 p.m.
Bishop Jaime Soto presided at a funeral Mass, with Bishop Emeritus William K. Weigand as concelebrant, on Monday, Jan. 15 at 11 a.m. in St. Katharine Drexel Church at 11361 Prospect Dr. in Martell. A reception followed the Mass. The burial in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery in Ione.
https://www.scd.org/news/father-thomas-j-relihan-dies-oldest-priest-diocese-sacramento
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Kathy Farsaci
When I was a child my father worked for an oil company in North Dakota. The company moved him around to different parts of the state, and at some point between one move and another; we lost our family Nativity set. Shortly before Christmas in 1943, my mother decided to replace it and was happy to find another at our local five and dime for only $3.99. When my brother Tom and I helped her unpack the set, we discovered two figures of the Baby Jesus. "Someone must have packed this wrong," the mother said, counting out the figures. "We have one Joseph, one Mary, three wise men, three shepherds, two lambs, a donkey, a cow, an angel and two babies. Oh, dear! I suppose some set down at the store is missing a baby Jesus because we have 2."
"You two run back down to the store and tell the manager that we have an extra Jesus. Tell him to put a sign on the remaining boxes saying that if a set is missing a baby Jesus, call 7126. Put on your warm coats, it's freezing cold out there."
The manager of the store copied down mother's message and the next time they were in the store they saw the cardboard sign that read, "If you're missing baby Jesus, call 7126." All week long they waited for someone to call. Surely, they thought, someone was missing that important figurine. Each time the phone rang mother would say, "I'll bet that's about Jesus," but it never was.
Father tried to explain there are thousands of these scattered over the country and the figurine could be missing from a set in Florida or Texas or California. Those packing mistakes happen all the time. He suggested just put the extra Jesus back in the box and forget about it.
"Put baby Jesus back in the box! What a terrible thing to do," said the children. "Surely someone will call," mother said. "We'll just keep the two of them together in the manger until someone calls.
When no call had come by 5:00 on Christmas Eve, mother insisted that father "just run down to the store" to see if there were any sets left. "You can see them right through the window, over on the counter," she said. "If they are all gone, I'll know someone is bound to call tonight."
"Run down to the store?" father thundered. "It's 15 below zero out there!"
"Oh, Daddy, we'll go with you," Tommy and Mary began to put on their coats. Father gave a long sigh and headed for the front closet. "I can't believe I'm doing this," he muttered. Tommy and Mary ran ahead as father reluctantly walked out in the cold. Mary got to the store first and pressed her nose up to the store window. "They're all gone, Daddy," she shouted. "Every set must be sold."
"Hooray," Tommy said. "The mystery will now be solved tonight!"
Father heard the news still a half block away and immediately turned on his heel and headed back home. When they got back into the house they noticed that mother was gone and so was the extra baby Jesus figurine. "Someone must have called and she went out to deliver the figurine," my father reasoned, pulling off his boots. "You kids get ready for bed while I wrap mother's present."
Then the phone rang. Father yelled "answer the phone and tell 'em we found a home for the baby Jesus." But it was mother calling with instructions for us to come to 205 Chestnut Street immediately, and bring three blankets, a box of cookies and some milk. "Now what has she gotten us into?" my father groaned as we bundled up again. "205 Chestnut. Why that's across town. Wrap that milk up good in the blankets or it will turn to ice before we get there. Why can't we all just get on with Christmas? It's probably 20 below out there now. And the wind is picking up. Of all the crazy things to do on a night like this."
When they got to the house at 205 Chestnut Street it was the darkest one on the block. Only one tiny light burned in the living room and, the moment we set foot on the porch steps, my mother opened the door and shouted, "They're here, Oh thank God you got here, Ray! You kids take those blankets into the living room and wrap up the little ones on the couch. I'll take the milk and cookies."
"Would you mind telling me what is going on, Ethel?" my father asked. "We have just walked through below zero weather with the wind in our faces all the way."
"Never mind all that now," my mother interrupted. "There isn't any heat in this house and this young mother is so upset she doesn't know what to do. Her husband walked out on her and those poor little children will have a very bleak Christmas, so don't you complain. I told her you could fix that oil furnace in a jiffy."
My mother strode off to the kitchen to warm the milk while my brother and I wrapped up the five little children who were huddled together on the couch. The children's mother explained to my father that her husband had run off, taking bedding, clothing, and almost every piece of furniture, but she had been doing all right until the furnace broke down.
"I been doin' washin' and ironin' for people and cleanin' the five and dime," she said. "I saw your number every day there, on those boxes on the counter. When the furnace went out, that number kept going' through my mind. 7162...7162. Said on the box that if a person was missin' Jesus, they should call you. That's how I knew you were good Christian people, willin' to help folks. I figured that maybe you would help me, too. So I stopped at the grocery store tonight and I called your misses. I'm not missin' Jesus, mister, because I sure love the Lord. But I am missin' heat. I have no money to fix that furnace."
"Okay, Okay," said father. "You've come to the right place. Now let's see. You've got a little oil burner over there in the dining room. Shouldn't be too hard to fix. Probably just a clogged flue. I'll look it over, see what it needs."
Mother came into the living room carrying a plate of cookies and warm milk. As she set the cups down on the coffee table, I noticed the figure of baby Jesus lying in the center of the table. It was the only sign of Christmas in the house. The children stared wide-eyed with wonder at the plate of cookies my mother set before them.
Father finally got the oil burner working but said, "You need more oil. I'll make a few calls tonight and get some oil. Yes sir, you came to the right place", father grinned.
On the way home father did not complain about the cold weather and had barely set foot inside the door when he was on the phone. "Ed, hey, how are ya, Ed?"
"Yes, Merry Christmas to you, too. Say Ed, we have kind of an unusual situation here. I know you've got that pick-up truck. Do you still have some oil in that barrel on your truck? You do?"
By this time the rest of the family were pulling clothes out of their closets and toys off of their shelves. It was long after their bedtime when they were wrapping gifts. The pickup came. On it were chairs, three lamps, blankets and gifts. Even though it was 30 below, father let them ride along in the back of the truck. No one ever did call about the missing figure in the nativity set, but as I grow older I realize that it wasn't a packing mistake at all.
Jesus saves, that's what He does.
Author : Jean Gietzen
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Another 1999 obit – penned by Vivian Boland OP this time, and published by The Kerryman – made Fr Boyle’s learnedness and globetrotting clear to readers. He was ordained in 1949, six years after entering the Dominican Order, and he became a gold-medal scholarship student at Oxford, where he wrote a doctoral thesis on his study of early texts on pastoral care.
He moved to San Clemente in the late 1950s and crafter a definitive, written guide to its Basilica, a book translated into multiple languages and whose copies had sold by the hundreds of thousands ever before Fr Boyle’s death. He lectured in medieval studies at the Dominican University in Rome, and in the 1960s he moved to Toronto, Canada, where he taught courses in palaeography and diplomatics at the Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies.
He became Prefect of the Vatican Library in 1984, and set about computerising the library’s stock.
Over the course of the next 13 years, Fr Boyle received the freedom of Tralee, and Fr Harris says that while Fr Boyle criss-crossed between Europe and North America, his heart never strayed far from the Kingdom.
“He looked forward to his annual visits home to Kerry, he loved going back, doing the garden in Tralee,” he says. “It was a total break from what he was doing during the rest of the year. He was born in Donegal but reared in Kerry, and he always loved the welcome he got there, it was very special to him. Again, he was a man who never forgot his roots.”
He’s equally clear on how best to remember Fr Boyle: as a scholar; a fine priest, who treated the ordinary person as he would a king; and someone Kerry can be proud of.
“I had lived with Fr Leonard when I was a young priest in San Clemente and, to me, it [to celebrate Mass on the centenary of his birth] was a moment of humility, to recognise such a scholar but, also, as I knew him, a very fine priest,” he says. “Every Sunday he came to San Clemente, even when he was the librarian, to celebrate Mass and hear Confessions, to meet the local people. He never lost the connection with the local people around him.
“There was never a hint that there was anything wrong in what he did at all [the events which ended his time as Prefect at the Vatican Library]. It put a deep shadow over the last years of his life, but he had an integrity; he knew himself, and he knew he had done nothing wrong, so there was a certain courage there, drawn from the truth.
“If you’re talking about Kerry men who have made an impact on the international stage, he was the highest-ranking Vatican official with a Kerry background. He was a noted scholar in his field. He has written the text books of Latin palaeography. He has left an impact in his whole area of scholarship, and this fits in with Kerry’s own background and intellectual prowess.
“He was always very proud of the Monasteries of Kerry and intellectual tradition, and he was a great example of that Christian Catholic intellectual scholarship that had its roots way back in ancient Irish Church.
“He shared, very freely, his deep knowledge...He was kind and generous, particularly to younger scholars and younger intellectual librarians who were beginning. He made contact with all the libraries of the world, so I think that was his greatness, not just in opening up the Vatican library but in opening up the whole area of scholarship.
“I like to think that was inspired by his Dominican background, to preach the Gospel in whatever way he could.”
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In Catholicism, January 6 is the feast of the Epiphany. The last of the twelve days of Christmas, Epiphany is the day on which three foreign kings, the Biblical Magi, are said to arrive to meet the infant Jesus. In Italian folk legend, the Epiphany has a further significance as the day on which La Befana comes to visit households near and far.
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A NOTE OF THANKS FROM FR. JIM.....
Firstly I’d like to sincerely thank everyone responsible for the five beautiful
celebrations we had for Christmas. They were such uplifting experiences because
so many put in so much effort and preparations. Thanks to everyone who had our
church’s looking so beautiful. From those who set up the cribs to those who
decorated and cleaned our church’s. To our choirs who were amazing.
We’re so fortunate in this parish to have such talented people but even more
fortunate to have such generous people willing to share their gifts to glorify God
and uplift us all. To all who served at the Table of the Word and at the Table of
the Eucharist, thank you. I’d also like to thank everyone for the incredible
generosity shown to me personally. I was blown away by people’s kindness. The
Christmas Dues this year amounted to €8,620.40. I am truly grateful and I’d like
to sincerely thank you all. Here is a New Years poem I found:
A New Year’s Reflection
Christmas is full of shiny things that sparkle, gleam and glow; These holiday
pleasures dazzle us, and yet, deep down, we know…...That Christmas has its special
gifts, but our year-round joy depends on the cherished people in our lives, our
family and our friends.
How can I use the New Year to better serve my Lord? I’ll read my Bible every
day, and be more in accord.
I’ll find new ways to serve others; I’ll love my neighbour, too. I’ll focus on “give”
instead of “get” in everything I do.
I’ll forgive the people I’m mad at; angry feelings I’ll discard; I’ll try to love my
enemies, even though it’s hard.
In the new year, I’ll lift people up, instead of putting them down. I’ll fill my heart
with love and joy and never wear a frown.
I’ll let go of my worries; I’ll put it all in His hands; I’ll repent and try to sin less,
and obey all His commands.
These new year’s resolutions are difficult, at best, but there’s something I can do
each day that will put my soul at rest:
I’ll love my Lord with all my heart, with all my mind and soul, and if I do that
essential thing, all the rest will be in control.
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Prayer to The Holy Family
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul;
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, assist me in my last agony;
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, may I breathe forth my soul in peace with you;
Into Your hands, O God, I commend my spirit;
Lord Jesus, receive my soul. Amen
A Thought for the Turn of the Year
“As the year comes to a close, it is a time for reflection – a time to release old
thoughts and beliefs and forgive old hurts. Whatever has happened in the past
year, the New Year brings fresh beginnings. Exciting new experiences and
relationships await. Let us be thankful for the blessings of the past and the
promises of the future”. (Peggy Toney Horton)
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LIXNAW Presentation Day: On Tuesday, 21st November, The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We also celebrate The Feast of the Presentation Order of Sisters founded by Nano Nagle in 1775. The many Sisters of this congregation have laboured in the Lord’s Vineyard, selflessly and generously both here in Ireland and worldwide. We give God thanks for this wonderful witness. Since 1877, the Sisters of the Presentation Order were and are giving a wonderful witness to the Gospel in Lixnaw. We pray for many of the Sisters who have gone to God. We Pray at this time also for the six Sisters in the Presentation Convent, Lixnaw– Sr. Ailbe, Sr. Evelyn, Sr. Kyran, Sr. Mary, Sr. Dorothy and Sr. Una. May God Bless them with good health and joy and we wish them a happy Feast Day.
POPE: LAUDATE DEUM the new document from Pope Francis which is following on from Laudato si – on the care of our common home. Dr Suzanne Mulligan, St. Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth is offering the second of two sessions via Zoom to give us an overview of this message from Pope
Francis for us this Tuesday evenings, 28th November from 7pm to 8pm. Please visit website, www.stjohns.ie, to register and the zoom link will be emailed to you.
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Accra, 26 October, 2023 / 8:50 pm (ACI Africa).
The Conference of Major Superiors of Religious - Ghana (CMSR-Gh) has expressed "solidarity and proximity" with victims of the Akosombo Dam Spillage flood.
At least 31,000 people in nine districts within Ghana's Volta region have been displaced by floods triggered by spillage from Akosombo Dam, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has said. The Volta River Authority started the spillage exercise on September 15 to reduce the dam’s high water levels.
In a statement signed by CMSR-Gh President, Fr. Paul Ennin, SMA, the women and men religious, express “solidarity and proximity with all the victims of this unfortunate disaster.”
“We are wholeheartedly with you in spirit and praying for strength and resilience for you and your families in this difficult time of tragic displacement, discomfort and loss of property,” they say in the statement shared with ACI Africa Thursday, October 26.
The men and women religious said the fact that the spillage exercise caused a disaster of high magnitude “is a wake up call for us.”
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Scuola Maria Ausiliatrice, Damascus, Syria and Killeedy, Co. Limerick.
Sr. Bridget (Bridie) Doody passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of her fellow Salesian sisters on September 6th 2023 in the community of Scuola Maria Ausiliatrice. Predeceased by her parents Tom and Kitty Doody, her sister Sr. Sheila and brother Billy. Survived by her sister Maureen (Maura) O’Brien (Limerick city), her brother Denis (Tralee), her many nieces and nephews, her Salesian community in Limerick, sisters-in-law, cousins and friends. She was interred in Damascus on September 7th 2023.
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DEATH Sr. Gemma (Mary) Foran of Perth, Western Australia and late of Inch, Listowel. A member of the Presentation Sisters Western Australia died at Margaret Hubery House, Perth, on 7 September 2023. Predeceased by her parents, Margaret (Peggy) and Edmond (Ned) Foran, her sister and brother-in-law, Annie and Johnny Bambury, her brothers, Tony, Patsy and Eamon, and her nephew Derek. Gemma is survived by her nieces and nephews, Anne, Marian, Carmel, Patricia, John and Eamon, Sister Petrus and her many Gleeson, Barron and Bennett cousins, grand nieces and nephews and other family members. Sadly missed by her family, and the Presentation Community and friends. The Funeral Mass for Sister Gemma celebrated at Star of the Sea Church, Cottesloe, Perth on Tuesday, 19 September, at 1:30 pm Western Australia time (6:30 am Irish time). Burial will take place afterwards at Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth. A link to the Mass on the Bowra and O'Dea Funeral Directors website. Leaba i measc na naomh agus na n-aingeal di, agus solas na bhflaitheas dá hanam dílis. https://bowraodea.com.au/funeral-services-search/
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Bridget Mary Foran
In fond memory of Sister Gemma who from a work colleague in Hedland days became a life long friend to our family. May God reward her for a life spent in his service; her impact on those she touched is something that has not been forgotten. I was talking to a nephew a few years ago and asked him how come he ended up going to school with the Brothers at Tardun. He told me " after leaving St Ceceilia's I was getting into trouble, so my parenets went and saw this nun Sister Gemma who had taught me and asked for help, and it was through her I went to school at Tardun". This lad turned the corner has a fine family, he and two of his sons are now train drivers in Hedland. This is but one story of how Sister Gemma helped so many. R.I.P. Ray, Ingrid, Kate, Brad, Marie and our eight grandchildren.
13th September 2023
https://bowraodea.com.au/tribute-page/?nid=341857a1-e2c7-4c26-a43a-3ef0de7e9c4a
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DEATH of Sr. Mary Angela Dowd, Convent of Mercy, Wanstead, London and late of Coolbeha, Listowel, on August 30th, 2023, surrounded by her sister Nora and her loving Community. Predeceased by her parents Tom and Mary, her infant siblings Thomas, John Joseph and John Francis. Sr. Mary Angela will be sadly missed by her sister Nora, brother Tommy, cousins, neighbours, friends and her Community. Requiem Mass for Sr. Mary Angela will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 51 Cambridge Park, Wanstead, London on Friday, September 15th, at 11.00 a.m, live-streamed on https://ourladyoflourdeswanstead.com, Sr. Mary was laid to rest in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Leytonstone, London.
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CNA Staff, Sep 28, 2023 / 11:41 am
Jim Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts football team, announced this week that he is donating $5 million to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago in honor of his late cousin, Sister Joyce Dura.
Irsay, a billionaire businessman who grew up in the Chicago area, praised his cousin’s service to others during her time as a religious sister.
“Sister Joyce spent a half-century giving back to others, so with this gift I only hope to emulate my dear cousin’s spirit, grace, and her commitment to our communities,” Irsay said as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Catholic Charities Chicago is the official charitable arm of the Church in the country’s third-largest city, which is home to more than 2 million Catholics. The organization said it serves more than 350,000 free meals each year to people in need.
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DEATH has occurred of Sr. Vianney (Hannah) Buckley, Presentation Sisters, San Antonia, Texas, U.S.A and late of Clounmacon, Listowel, on July 17th, 2023. Predeceased by her sisters Elizabeth Bambury, Mary O'Shea, Sr. Vincent, Sr. Barbara, Sr. Immaculata and her brother Diarmuid (Deemy). Sr. Vianney will be sadly missed by her Congregation, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Requiem Mass for Sr. Vianney was celebrated in St. Matthew's Church, San Antonia, Texas, on Wednesday, August 2nd, at 16.15 p.m (Irish time) live-streamed on https://youtube.com/live/3dIV15jzPOU?feature=share. Sr. Vianney was laid to rest in San Antonia, Texas.
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Welcome to St. Mary’s Catholic Center in Aggieland! We’re glad you’re here.
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The Treasure Within
You hold the treasure of the Holy Spirit within you. Yet you carry this in your earthly body, a jar of clay formed from the dust of the earth. Despite the afflictions of this body, God's grace allows you to bear witness to the resurrection of Christ.
Matthew is called in today's Gospel. Put yourself in his shoes. How would you respond to Christ's invitation?
The Eucharist
The Eucharist becomes the great manna, the bread from Heaven. When you pray the Our Father, realize the daily bread that sustains you is the Eucharist.
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Weekly Newsletter
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
23rd July 2023
Dear Friends of Sacred Heart Church,
Today again, as last Sunday, St. Paul, in the Epistle of the Mass (Rom 8, 12-17), compares the two lives which always struggle within us: the life of the old man, a slave to sin and the passions, from which come the fruits of death, and that of the new man, the servant, or better, the child of God, producing fruits of life. “If you live according to the flesh, you shall die, but if, by the spirit, you mortify the deeds of the flesh, you shall live.” Baptism has begotten us to the life of the spirit, but it has not suppressed the life of the flesh in us; the new man must always struggle against the old man, the spiritual must fight against the corporeal. Baptismal grace does not excuse us from this battle, but it gives us the power to sustain it. We must be thoroughly convinced of this so that we will not be deceived or disturbed if, after many years of living a spiritual life, certain passions, which we thought we had subdued forever, revive in us. This is our earthly condition: “The life of man upon earth is a warfare” (Jb 7,1), so much so that Jesus said: “The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence” (Mt 11,12). But this continual struggle should not frighten us; for grace has made us children of God, and as such, we have every right to count on His paternal help. “You have not received the spirit of bondage again in fear,” says St. Paul, “but you have received the spirit of adoption of sons, whereby we cry: Abba, Father.” To increase our belief in this great truth, he adds, “The Spirit Himself giveth testimony to our spirit, that we are the sons of God.” It is as though the Apostle would like to say to us: “It is not I who tell you this, but the Holy Spirit who says it and testifies to it within you.” The Holy Spirit is in us; in us He supplicates the heavenly Father, and in us He arouses confidence and trust. “You are not slaves,” He says to us, “but children; of what are you afraid?” This is our great treasure: to be children of God, co-heirs with Christ, temples of the Holy Spirit.
The first summer camp for the younger girls was a great success. We hope that everyone of the participants made new friends and grew in their friendship with Christ. We would like to thank Canon Post who came all the way from Preston to be a spiritual anchor for the girls. Let us not forget to pray for the Sister Adorers for their organisational skills. Canon Ong had a wonderful time getting to know our apostolate up north in Belfast and the kind welcome of the faithful. He is currently in Ardee serving as chaplain of the second girls' camp. Please pray for good weather and that the Holy Ghost will inspire everyone there: the 15 participants, the Sister Adorers and the chaplain.
Our dear Prior celebrated his birthday last Thursday. Do send him many many prayers of gratitude for all that he has done with the Sacred Heart for the Sacred Heart Church. Ad multos annos! Speaking of our beautiful church, we would like to thank all those who came to give a good summer clean! Lastly, please pay attention to the schedule: Church closes at 9 am after 8 am Mass on Wednesday and there will not be Mass on Thursday.
Canon Lebocq
Prior of Sacred Heart Church
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“Mission San Gabriel will always be the true spiritual heart of Los Angeles,” Gomez said in a July 3 essay for the archdiocesan news site Angelus News. “The mission marks the birthplace of the Christian faith here and, 10 years after the mission was established, the city itself was founded by men and women who came from the mission.”
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By Joseph Pronechen- Boston, Mass., Jul 4, 2023 /
The Fulton Sheen Movement has announced plans for a “Fulton Sheen Rally” — an all-day event on Sunday, July 9, at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer Glen, Illinois. The family-friendly event will focus on rediscovering Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s messages for our times, signing a petition to have his beatification Mass rescheduled soon, and several Sheen-related activities.
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No couple gets married looking forward to being unhappy in their marriage. But no couple avoids times in marriage where one or both spouses feel unsatisfied, restless, lonely, or just plain unhappy. Does that mean they’ve fallen out of love? Should they doubt their commitment? What should an unhappy couple do about their unhappiness?
At the outset, we should say that the advice below is intended for couples feeling unhappy in an otherwise functional and mutual relationship — where the dissatisfaction ranges from “mild” disconnections and disillusionment to more serious instances of working through resentment, deep hurt, damaging habits or addictions, etc.
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FORDHAM — In 1841, Bishop John Hughes of New York bought the 106-acre Rose Hill Manor farm in the village of Fordham on the west side of the Bronx.
Bishop Hughes originally wanted to build a Catholic seminary on the site, but instead his plans morphed into a college. Today it is Fordham University.
But before Bishop Hughes paid nearly $30,000 for the acreage, an American elm tree had already been growing there for nearly 100 years. It still stands, next to a statue of Bishop Hughes, who became archbishop of New York in 1850.
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The Presbytery, Abbeydorney, (066 7135146; 087 6807197)
abbeydorney@dioceseofkerry.ie
25th June, 2023, 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Dear Parishioner,
One of the regular female contributors to the Irish Catho-
lic newspaper is Niamh Uí Bhriain. If you wanted to know something about
her, before reading what she had written, you would find out on a ‘Google
search’ that she is an Irish Catholic lobbyist, born in 1970, an anti-abortion
campaigner and Eurosceptic activist. She is a member of the ‘Life Insti-
tute,’ which promotes the sanctity of human life and works to protect the
family.
The heading of her article in the Irish Catholic of June 22nd last is ‘Michael
D. Higgins is strangely muted (silent) on some subjects.’ If you have been
following the news over recent days, it is likely that you will be aware that
President Michael D. Higgins made remarks during the week that caused a
number of people to claim he was going beyond, what his position as Pres-
ident allows him to do. If he had not spoken as he did, it is likely that Miss
Ní Bhriain would not have chosen this topic for her column.
The earlier part of the article deals with the background
to the President’s statement. She goes on to say that, even though 73% of
the public submissions to the ‘Hate Speech Bill’ were opposed to it, the
Government ignored that inconvenient result…………That’s the thing about
President Higgins: he is not really a rebel at all. He seems to choose very
carefully the issues on which he will be suddenly outspoken, and his
views are almost always in perfect alignment with the mainstream me-
dia…….Last year, Mr. Higgins was sharply criticised by Nigerian bishop, Jude
Ayodeji Arogundade, after the president seemed to suggest that climate
change played a role in a horrific massacre of 40 people, attending a Pen-
tecost Sunday Mass, at the church of St. Francis in Owo, Nigeria. The bish-
op said his remarks were “incorrect and far-fetched. Alluding to some of
politics of climate change in our situation is completely inappropriate.”
Miss Ní Bhriain goes on to mention some other state-
ments made by President Higgins and concludes that ‘Its easy, when you
are president, to speak out about climate change (nothing but bouquets
from the media there) – while staying silent on the things that that really
hurt the most vulnerable. It seems that our ‘outspoken’ president only
finds his voice on issues that chime with the editorials – Not much of the
rebel about that!
(Fr. Denis O’Mahony
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My Dream of Priesthood (The Far East July/August 2023)
Thirty-two year old Laurencio Woobin Lee is sitting in the homely
community room at St. Columban’s in Dalgan Park (Ireland). He has taken
some time off from his English classes to chat to the Far East Magazine
about his vocation story. Language studies are part of his preparation for a
spiritual year in the Philippines. Originally from Daejon in South Korea, he
explains how important the Catholic faith was to his family ’On my
mother’s side of the family we are an old catholic family.’ Both of his
parents are still alive, and he has one younger brother. ‘Growing up, I had
a dream: to be a priest. I was involved in the parish when I was young.
Every Saturday I went to the children’s Mass. The priest was a really
good man and seeing him at the altar, I wanted to be like him. So, I began
I began to dream about being a priest.’ His family respected his decision
to pursue priesthood and so did his friends. He recalls being a poor
student in school. ‘I didn’t like studying- I really liked freedom and having
fun.’ His decision to become a priest saw him change, and his friends
noticed that. ‘I also respected them because being a lay person and being
married has a lot of challenges.’
Laurencio joined the diocesan seminary in Daejon in 2009. Over the next
four years, he studied for priesthood and, also, did his military service
(2011-2012). Military service is mandatory in South Korea. All able-bodied
men between the ages of 18 and 28 are conscripted into the armed forces
for up to 18 months, but by 2013, he no longer felt that the seminary was
his path.
‘Military service was difficult for me. I was attached to the artillery corps
and worked on cannon duty in 2011, but the chaplain needed an assistant
and he chose me. I had no option and had to agree.’ He politely hints that
he was unimpressed with the chaplain’s attitude towards the military
hierarchy, clearly favouring the officers over the ranks. ‘I was very
disappointed.’ He admits. ‘After I came out of seminary, I tried to find
another job’. His family understood his position but were very worried
for him, because in Korea leaving the seminary is seen by some as a
failure. He began to think about becoming a police officer ‘but I never
forgot about the priesthood.’ In fact, he had begun to think about mission
while in the seminary. ‘In the diocesan seminary we had the first
Mongolian seminarian studying to be a priest. One professor told him he
was a ‘Mongolian Kim Daejon Andrew’ – the first Korean born Catholic
priest, who is patron saint of Korean clergy. ‘I was very curious about
Mongolia and I started to think about mission and missionaries. The
Mongolian seminarian really seemed Korean, he spoke the language really
well and even joked well in Korean with the other seminarians. I became
curious about missionaries because there are many foreign priests, nuns
and missionaries in Korea.’ However, having left the diocesan seminary, he
had to find a new path. He took the national test for the police, but that
idea was undermined by the political context in which the then president,
Park Guen-hye was impeached. The police handled the protest over
corruption badly, attacking protestors with water cannons and even firing
on demonstrators. ‘I was very disappointed by their behaviour and so the
idea of becoming a policeman ended.’ He had seen that many seminarians,
nuns and priests had taken part in the protests and had experienced the
heavy-handed police tactics. That was when he began to seek out
information on religious congregations to try and understand if
missionary priesthood was his calling. ‘I think it was God’s will that I did
not become a policeman.’
Laurencio had been impressed by Columban, Fr. Seo Kyunghi Stefano, who
served as deacon in the Cathedral in Daejon diocese. In 2017, he
contacted Columban Fr. Joseph Kang, who is now on the Columban general
council in Hong Kong, but was then working in Korea.. ‘I told him I wanted
to join the Missionary Society of St Columban.’ He did that in 2019. ‘Before
I entered the Columbans, I discussed it with my family and they really
encouraged me.’
Laurencio explains how his first year of studies with the Columbans was
spent getting to know the Society and what its priests, sisters and lay
missionaries do, and the role played by Columban missionaries in Korea,
and other countries such as the Philippines, Pakistan and Myanmar. The
second year was spent discerning why he chose the Columbans. His
supervisors, Fr. Donal O’Keeffe and Fr. Jude Genovia, were a good help to
him on this. During his third year of studies he was ‘really impressed’ to
learn about Fr. Kim Young-In Gregoria’s work in Peru. ‘He is on the regional
council in Korea and is very passionate about mission. As my rector we
discussed mission many times’. Due to the Covid pandemic, his spiritual
year in the Philippines had to be postponed. Speaking ahead of his
departure for Manilla, he described himself as ‘feeling really excited about
the Philippines because I want to try and understand the culture of
another country. The Columbans are an intercultural and multicultural
Society.’
Please pray for all our Columban seminarians, who are on the journey,
to become missionary priests. Please pray for vocations.
(Sarah Mac Donald is Editor of the Far East)
Seeing Your Life, Through The Lens of The Gospel
John Byrne OSA (Intercom June 2023)
1. ‘Do not fear’ is the unifying theme in this passage which is set in
the context of a mission sermon by Jesus, preparing his disciples
for what lay ahead. He urges them to have courage in speaking
his message and living his message, drawing strength from their
trust in the Father whose care for us exceeds his care for hun-
dreds of sparrows.
How has trust in God been a source of strength in life for you?
2. The body/soul terminology presupposes an anthropology in
which the soul represents one’s real self and the body is the
perishable shell. For Jesus, the important thing is to be true to
one’s real self, even if this does involve some material or phys-
ical loss or pain. When you have had that kind of courage, what
was it like for you?
3. There is no such thing as secret discipleship. It is in declaring
their allegiance to Jesus that his followers will find life.
They will
be the losers if they hide their discipleship. Does this resonate
with your experience?
Thought for the Day: My garden is a haven of peace, a restful sanctuary for
the mind. In a corner, a few drills of potatoes are thriving. Beside me,
parsley and chives flourish in a terracotta tub. My apple tree promises a
rich harvest. The lawn is trim and tidy, thanks to my neighbour, Kevin, who
mows it for me regularly. There are weeds about too. Welcome weeds!
Save for the rustling branches above me and occasional twitterings in the
hedgerow, there is absolute stillness. Sunshine. Warmth. A caressing
breeze. A sip of tea. Contentment. So many blessings.
(Stolen Moments, John Quinn, Veritas, in Intercom, June 2023.)
The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running
up and down the field and never score. (Bill Copeland)
Being religious means asking passionately the question of the meaning of
our existence and being willing to receive answers, even if the answers
hurt.
Paul Tillich in Reality Magazine (June 2021) with 1st quotation also
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Thank you Lord for this wonderful day. I am glad I am alive and well. Help me to honour you in everything I do. Fill me with your peace and joy. Bless me to bless others today. May your perfect plans be perfectly set for me. May everything I do prosper. I trust and have faith in you Lord. In Jesus name. Amen.
Learn to make the most of life - Lose no happy day.
Time will never give you back chances passed away.
Leave no kind word unsaid Love while life will last.
For the mill can never grind again the waters of the past.
DE-CLUTTER YOUR LIFE – MAKE A LIST OF WHAT BOTHERS YOU !!
LAST WORD: The best way to get things started is to stop talking
and start doing !!
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A NOTE FROM FR. JIM Lenihan.....
It was this week last year that I heard I was being appointed to Glenflesk Parish.
I must say I’m extremely happy here and thank you all for such a wonderful
welcome. I must also say that the past few weeks have been extremely difficult
for so many of our parishioners for different reasons. All we can do as a parish in
difficult time like these is to commit ourselves more fully to the love and power of
God in the person of Jesus Christ and this miracle prayer will help us do this. May
God bless and protect our parish.
The miracle prayer
Lord, Jesus, I come before You, just as I am. I am sorry for my sins, I repent of
my sins, please forgive me. In Your name, I forgive all others for what they have
done against me. I renounce Satan, the evil spirits and all their works. I give You
my entire self, Lord Jesus, now and forever, I invite You into my life Jesus. I
accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body,
soul and spirit. Come Lord Jesus, cover me with your precious blood, and fill me
with Your Holy Spirit, I love You Jesus. I praise You Jesus. I thank You Jesus. I
shall follow You every day of my life.
Amen.
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Video link
https://youtu.be/Uxyt06VuSHk
Filename
Corpus Christi Procession 2023.mp4
Reflection June 2023
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Immaculate Conception Church
Father Michael D. Lopez
https://immacastoria.org/html/history.html
In January 1924, the Most Reverend Bishop Thomas E. Molloy, STD assigned Father Michael D. Lopez to institute in the Arleigh Section of Queens (now Astoria) a new parish to relieve the strain on the few existing parishes in the fast growing community. The site of the first Mass was the home of Dr. John J. Dempsey, Principal of P.S. 85, located at 28-19 Ditmars Avenue (Blvd.) The cornerstone of the new Church/School was laid in July 1924, with Bishop Molloy presiding. At this time, enthusiasm and dedication of parishioners brought into existence the Holy Name, Rosary and Altar Societies. In October 1924 Fr. Lopez said the first Mass in the basement of Immaculate Conception Church. The upper Church and four classrooms were completed. The Sisters of St. Francis of the Mt. Hope Community arrived to staff the school.
Rev. Edward J. Higgins
Monsignor Edward J. Higgins
Reverend Edward J. Higgins replaced Fr. Lopez in 1933. In memory of his father, Fr. Higgins erected a Grotto dedicated to Our Lady and St. Bernadette located on the side of the Church in 1934. Fr. Higgins founded the Catholic War Veterans, a movement which spread throughout the United States and its territories. Also, the Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal was introduced as a special devotion to Our Lady. By 1937 the community of nuns had increased and a residence at 21-56 29 Street was purchased by the parish and blessed by Bishop Molloy. On the advice of Bishop Molloy, the present rectory was constructed and completed in 1940. The Sisters of the Holy Union, from Fall River, Massachusetts, replaced the Franciscan Sisters in 1946. Bishop Thomas E. Molloy celebrates a Mass of Thanksgiving on the 25th anniversary of the parish and ground is broken for the new Church of the Immaculate Conception in 1949 and the dedication of the new Church took place by 1951.
Fr. William D. Lyons
Fr. William D. Lyons
In 1963 Monsignor Higgins, having served as pastor of the parish for 30 years went to his eternal reward. Fr. William D. Lyons, an assistant since 1950, was installed as pastor on June 20, 1964 by Bishop Bryan J. McEntegart. Bishop McEntegart dedicated an addition to the school and a new school hall in 1964. A group known as Our Lady's Pre-School came into existence under the guidance of Fr. Lyons and the assistance of a core group of dedicated parish volunteers. The main altar in the Church was moved forward in 1967 and the baldachin constructed which enhanced the beauty of the sanctuary. In 1969 dedication of the new convent and an extension to the school hall (gym) was officiated by Bishop Mugavero. During 1970 members of Immaculate Conception parish and Grace Lutheran Church met to initiate a Senior Citizen Club for Northwest Astoria and in the following year, under the leadership of Fr. John Harrington and with the blessing of Fr. Lyons, a chapel was opened at 20-20 21 Avenue to better serve the growing Spanish community.
Fr. Walter V. Murphy
Fr. Walter V. Murphy
Fr. Lyons retired as Pastor in 1980 and was replaced by Fr. Walter V. Murphy. During Fr. Murphy's pastorship, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors were commissioned. Also a young mother's support group met once a week in the school hall. The mid-1980s saw the beginning of a Homeless Program for women.
Fr. Charles P. Boccio
Monsignor Charles P. Boccio
Fr. Murphy retired and was succeeded by Fr. Charles P. Boccio. On March 18, 1986, Fr. Boccio was appointed to Immaculate Conception Church by Bishop Mugavero and officially installed as pastor on April 20, 1986. Fr. Boccio was raised to a Prelate of Honor with the title of Monsignor on December 3, 1989. Sr. Bridget McGettigan spearheaded a ministry aiding the sick and homebound in 1990's. Girls took on the role of altar servers along with the boys for Sunday Masses and holy days. Three separate prayer groups from the English, Spanish and Filipino communities began meeting on a regular basis. On December 8, 1994 the Knights of Columbus Council #11449 was established in our parish. Monsignor Boccio retired in 2008 and died April 21, 2021.
Fr. Fernando Ferrarese
Monsignor Fernando Ferrarese
In January 2008, Monsignor Fernando Ferrarese succeeded Monsignor Boccio. A Parish Pastoral Council was established in 2008 to work with the community and plan for the future of the parish. In 2014 the community of Immaculate Conception Church proudly celebrated 90 years of living the Catholic faith in Astoria. A Year of Mercy Pilgrimage was held in 2016 -- 700 people walked through the streets of Astoria singing hymns and holding aloft a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. After 71 years of faithful service at Immaculate Conception, the Holy Union Sisters returned home to Fall River in 2017. That same year 55 people were consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception after offering 33 days of devotion, prayer and penance.
The vibrancy of Immaculate Conception parish continues to grow and the number of programs reach an all-time high focusing on the spiritual and religious education of adults and young people alike.
Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception Church
21-47 29th Street - Astoria, NY 11105
Phone: (718) 728-1613 - Fax: (718) 956-9229
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The Presbytery, Abbeydorney. (066 7135146: 087 6807197)
abbeydorney@dioceseofkerry.ie
4th June 2023, Feast of the Holy Trinity.
Dear Parishioner,
The Irish Catholic newspaper of May 4th last carried a two-
page feature, with the title Persecuted Nigerian Christians face a
‘tortured’ existence. The greater part of the article is devoted to the
experience of Fr. Innnocent Sunu, a priest from a diocese in Nigeria, who
has been working in St. Peter and Paul’s parish in Athlone, Co. Westmeath,
since July 2022. The Irish Catholic article says that Fr. Innocent’s home
diocese of Maidugurt has been one of the hardest hit by Islamist terrorists,
and the parish in which he was based is well known for the plethora of
vicious attacks it has endured. Fr. Innocent told the paper that the
situation in Nigeria has developed “due to lawlessness, carelessness of
government, and an insensitivity towards people’s lives and
property……….The hatred for Christianity has always been there in
Northern Nigeria but, now, it has become so intense that it is all over
Nigeria.
After I had read the Irish Catholic article, I decided to write a short letter to
Fr. Innocent to let him know that I was very struck by the report he had
given of his experience in his native country before he came to Ireland.
Earlier this week, I received a letter from Fr. Innocent. He wrote, “Thank
you very much for your letter, which encouraged me a lot, knowing that
there is someone in Ireland, who knows the horrible kind of life many
people in Africa live.
From 2009, the ‘Boko Haram Islamic terrorists have
ravaged over 100 churches in my diocese of Maidugurt and killed over
100,000 people and displaced over two million people. I have seen my
church, my house, my car and everything I have ever owned burned by the
terrorists. Unfortunately for us, mainstream media do not report the
number of deaths that take place as well as the destruction of churches and
other property. Everyday, I think of my people back at home and the
physical and mental torture, they experience every day. Finding myself
here in Ireland causes me to have mixed feelings. I pray that I may be able
to find peace, while I am here.”
In the Irish Catholic article, Fr. Innocent said, ‘It is important
for the people of Ireland to know what is happening in Nigeria, as it was
Irish missionaries who brought the Gospel to the country.’ I invite you to
think about that statement. (Fr. Denis O’Mahony)
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Cahal B. Daly – Man of Dialogue (Paul Clayton-Lea, Intercom, June 2023.)
At the funeral Mass for nineteen year old William (Billy) Kane which took
place in Belfast on 18 January 1988 during the week of prayer for Christian
Unity, the then Bishop of Down and Connor, Cahal Daly (1917 -2009)
reflected on the sectarian history of urban society in Belfast which
continued to plague the community and which had led to tragic deaths and
brutal killings such as young Billy Kane’s, as well as that of Billy’s father
Edward years earlier in December 1971. Recalling what he described as
the dark list of riots, pogroms and bigoted sermons and speeches that had
stoked the fires of sectarian hatred in the past he appealed that ‘The Week
of Prayer for Christian Unity must not be just a polite, annual display of
conventional courtesy. It must be for all committed Christians a time of
fervent prayer together for mutual understanding and Christian love, a time
of examination of conscience, of repentance and conversion as we seek to
bring before God and one another for forgiveness the sins against Christian
love which lurk in our own personal and community attitudes.’ Cathal
Daly’s own fervent, lifelong commitment to reconciliation and peace, in
the face of sectarian violence and hatred, was nurtured from his early
childhood experience growing up in the Glens of Antrim where the mixed
Catholic, Protestant community of Loughguile enjoyed harmonious
relations. Even during his preparation for priesthood before the eruption
of extreme violence, he had formed lifelong friendships with sons of
several Protestant families who were also studying for ministry.
A New Ireland – Memories and Reflections of Cardinal Cahal B. Daly, edited
by Gemma Loughran and just published by Veritas, charts his tireless
pursuit of peace and reconciliation during some of the most turbulent,
agonizing years of Irish history. Apart from his own experience of such
personal relationships, his commitment to dialogue was driven by his belief
that followers of Christ had a moral obligation to engage in dialogue with
‘the other’. He has been greatly inspired by the ecumenical aims of the
Second Vatican Council and equally influenced by the 1964 first encyclical
of Pope Paul VI, Ecclesiam Suam, where the Pope describes the origins of
dialogue as rooted in God's intention to engage in a dialogue of salvation
with humankind motivated by divine love. For the rest of his long life, Cahal
Daly promoted and engaged in that process of dialogue despite the
criticism and even danger that it sometimes brought him within Ireland.
One of the key figures he pointed to for example in the search for peace
and reconciliation was the Carmelite nun Sister Teresa Benedicta, who had
perished in Auschwitz in 1942 at the hands of the Nazi regime. Edith Stein
was a Jewish woman of formidable intellect, who had converted to
Catholicism before becoming a Carmelite nun. Describing her willing
sacrifice of herself for peace as demonstrating the power of the Cross,
Cahal
described the influence she wielded after her death ‘as a power for
reconciliation between hating people and for return for faithless people to
God.’ This power manifested itself in the testimony of concentration camp
authorities and former SS men who claimed that her example and prayers
had brought them to remorse and repentance.
Like his predecessor as Archbishop of Armagh, the saint and martyr Oliver
Plunkett, in Cahal Daly's view one of the key elements in forging a new
future of peace and reconciliation lay in Catholic education. As president
of the Irish Episcopal Commission on Catechetics, he led the development
of new religious education programmes for both primary and post-primary
schools for the whole of Ireland. In a radically different, experiential
approach, he identified the three basic elements of religious education in a
young Catholic's life as the home, school and parish stating: 'Even the best
of Catholic schools, even the most dedicated of teachers, even the most
excellent the education programmes, will not make good Christians and
good Catholics of our young people, unless they are supported by the faith
of the parents, the home and the parish.' All of this education was towards
creating and maintaining a civilization oflove underpinned by justice and
dialogue rooted in a living faith and in relationship with Jesus Christ. This
was an enterprise in Cahal's mind for all Christians. In an open letter to
Protestants in the 1970s he wrote, 'Irish Protestants and Irish Catholics can
and must help one another to stay faithful to Christ in a world where more
and more people walk away from him.' His passing, on New Year's eve
2009, led the London Times to suggest that 'no Catholic bishop did more
than Cardinal Daly to bring different denominations together in Northern
Ireland." Gemma Loughran's lovingly edited book provides ample evidence
for the obituary and for the abiding legacy of a man whom the former
moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Rev. Dr John Dunlop
described as: 'A clear Christian leader, a warm-hearted friend and a fair
minded, courageous and persuasive advocate for change, for whose work
and witness all the people of Ireland, including Presbyterians, have cause to
thank God.'
Seeing your Life through the Lens of the Gospel (John 3: 16-18)
1. The reading evokes contrasting images of God, a God who judges and a
God who saves. We might reflect on how our image of God has changed
with the years. What has helped you to believe in a God whose will is that
you should have eternal life?
2. God sent his Son into the world for this purpose, that we might have
eternal life. How has the story of Jesus helped you to have that kind of
faith?
3. The eternal life promised, is life that begins now, and survives all forms
of death, failure, defeat and humiliation. What has helped you to have
that sense of being alive, even in painful and disappointing
circumstances?
Thought for the Day
It is early June and the Leaving Certificate examinations are about to begin.
Students agonise about what will come up in the opening English paper.
‘I hope Heaney comes up. I have spent a lot of time on him…..
Almost sixty years ago I probably agonised in a similar way (to a far less
pressurised extent), but, for what it’s worth, here is my ‘Brief Open Letter
to this year’s Class.’
Dear Students,
Worry not! In ten, twenty, thirty years’ time, what will it
matter what ‘came up’ this year? What will come up in that time is life –
with all its joys, sorrows, vagaries, challenges, disappointments,
demands. I hope the last five years will have equipped you well for that.
For now, just do your best.
Good luck!
(Stolen Moments, John Quinn – Veritas) Intercom June 2023.
Another man with ‘The Red Hat’: You may have already read the article
inside on Cardinal Cahal Daly and remembered that you had recently read
about the man he replaced as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All
Ireland. They were different in personality but both will be remembered in
the history of Ireland, ‘north and south,’ for their efforts to bring peace and
reconciliation in the island of Ireland. (D. O’Mahony
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A NOTE FROM FR. JIM .....
Dear parishioners this Tuesday 16th of May we begin our annual Novena in honour
of ‘Our Lady of the Wayside Clonkeen. Our celebrations will be held every evening
at 7.30pm. The only exceptions will be Saturday 20th. And Sunday 21st. Where
mass will celebrated in the mornings at 9.30am. Our final day of the Novena will
be Wednesday 24th. So what is a Novena? In the study of Acts 1:14, we observe
the apostles praying in a manner that has been called the first Catholic Novena.
The word “novena” comes from the Latin “novem,” which means nine. Novenas are
an ancient tradition that goes back to the days of the Apostles. Jesus told His
disciples to pray together after His ascension into heaven, so the apostles along
with Mother Mary gathered to pray in the Upper Room during the nine days
between Ascension and Pentecost. Thus, the recognition as the first Novena. So
please join us as we too like disciples will gather in prayer with Our Lady of the
Wayside who will prepare us to receive a full out pouring of the Holy Spirit.
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STORY: In the Season Two finale, Tom Hoopes is joined by his editor and producer, Michael Coy, to reflect on a full year of The Extraordinary Story. Topics include the origins of the podcast, favorite episodes, and hopes for the future of the church.
https://media.benedictine.edu/2023/one-year-of-the-extraordinary-story-season-two-finale
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By Francesca Pollio Fenton
Vatican, 11 May, 2023 / 8:11 pm (ACI Africa).
In his message for the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, released May 11, Pope Francis recognized the migratory flows of our times as “the expression of a complex and varied phenomenon” that requires analysis of the different stages, including the departure, arrival, and the possibility of returning to one’s homeland.
The Church observes the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on the last Sunday of September, which this year falls on Sept. 24. This year’s theme is “Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay.”
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Reflect
A NOTE FROM FR. JIM Lenihan .....
Since Tuesday we have as a community celebrated the Novena in honour of Our
Lady of the Wayside in Clonkeen. Part of our nights of prayer includes this
beautiful prayer of intercession. I feel it captures the great ache of the human
heart. There are times when we are on the crest of a wave in life or there are
times when we may find ourselves in the dark valley of pain, fear and sadness
struggling with God size problems.
Let Our Lady of the Wayside journey with us in our struggles and pain and allow
her to give us the hope to believe in a better future as she encourages us to trust
in her Son Jesus who is love itself and He is God.
PRAYER
Mary, Mother of God, Patroness of the Church of Our Lady of the Wayside,
friend of all who walk the journey of life, we come to honour you and to invoke
your help. Grant us courage when life is challenging. In moments of struggle, give
us strength. In times of sorrow, heal our wounds.
In days of loss, offer us hope. We bring before you, our lives, our children, our
families and the intentions of our hearts.
Mother of Jesus, comforter of those in need, we ask your intercession as we place
our cares before you. (pause for a few moments and specify your intentions...).
Hear our prayer. Help us to grow ever closer to your Son Jesus and to know His
love in our lives. Mother of the Church, guard, defend and protect us, and all whom
we love, from all harm. Deepen our faith and keep us ever faithful to the Gospel.
Grant these and all our requests in the name of Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord.
Amen.
I PRAY FOR YOU TODAY
May God give you strength when you are weak,
May He give you love when you feel forsaken.
May He give you courage when you are afraid.
May He give you wisdom when you feel foolish.
May He comfort you when you are alone.
May He give you hope when you feel rejected.
May He give you peace when you are in turmoil. Amen (Ehimen Okaka)
LAST WORD: It’s your road and yours alone. Others may walk with you, in front of you, or even behind you. But no one can walk it for you.
For every sunset, there is a sunrise, for every dream that ends, one is born: for every door that closes, another one opens: for every love that ends, another begins.
Nothing is ever finished as long as there is life.
Rogation Prayer. As we sprinkle this holy water on our fields, crops, gardens and
our animals, our tractors, machines and cars, may they be protected by Your grace
and power. We ask this through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Prayer in honour of St Brendan. God, our heavenly father, we thank You for the
wonderful life and example of St Brendan. May we like him, dedicate our lives to the
work You have given us to do. We ask You through the intercession of St Brendan for
an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Ireland to awaken in our generation the precious
treasure of the gift of the Holy Faith given to our ancestors. The Faith was revered by
our forefathers who in their lives have given a wonderful example of courage under
persecution and of faithfulness to the Gospel. Grant this through our Lord Jesus
Christ, Amen.
Amidst Danger
In the world, peace comes from security and comfort. But with Christ, you can have peace even amidst danger because the Lord will care for you. And this peace runs deeper than anything else you can find.
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Bearing Fruit
How can you be a blessing to others and fruitful in God's kingdom? Today's readings reveal that you can do so by staying and abiding in Christ. When this happens, God will work within you and bring forth fruit.
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Abiding in Love
The Father's infinite, deep, and profound love for Jesus is mirrored in Jesus' deep love for you. Moreover, the fruit of this love is authentic joy. When you struggle to feel this joy, consider how you can abide in Christ's love more by following his commandments.
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The Presbytery, Abbeydorney. (066 7135146; 087 6807197)
abbeydorney@dioceseofkerry.ie
5th Sunday of Easter, 7th May 2023.
Dear Parishioner,
You may recall that I introduced last week’s ‘Dear
Parishioner’ by saying that you, the reader might feel inclined to say about
the central article in it that ‘I could have picked a lighter subject than
something called Eugenics.’ Even though it was not easy reading, I would
love to know if you may have felt that it was good to mention this subject –
a subject that might not have heard much about. Once in a while, I invite
you, dear reader, to consider giving a little response to what you have read
by contacting me or sending a text message or an email, a handwritten
sentence or two. I address this invitation to any person who reads ‘Dear
Parishioner’ on line, whether a parishioner or not. I am happy to receive
an anonymous response, even though, naturally, I would love to know the
person who is communicating with me. (I don’t have to remind readers
that a response is always welcome to any Dear Parishioner material.)
The main article in this ‘Dear Parishioner’ is about a man, who died 33
years ago (His anniversary date is this Monday, 8th May.) Even if you have
no memory of Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich, I think you will enjoy reading a little
about him. I had the privilege of getting to know him, when I started my
studies in Maynooth College, in 1965, even though I did not study the
subject he taught – Modern Irish History - for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
At that time Maynooth College was a constituent college of the National
University of Ireland, much smaller than UCD (Dublin,) UCC (Cork) and UCG
(Galway). Only ‘Arts’ and ‘Science’ degrees were offered in Maynooth and
the students at that time were all seminarians (studying for the
priesthood). Maynooth University is a very different place now, welcoming
students from Ireland and abroad and offering a wide range of degree
courses.
During my time in Maynooth, the majority of the teaching staff in the
University section and later in the Theology Department were priests I felt
there was always a certain aloofness about our teachers but Fr. Tom Fee
(as many people knew him) seemed somehow different. If one met him in
the grounds of the college, he always had a smile and a warm greeting. I
think you will see from the Intercom article that he was no different, when
he was named Archbishop of Armagh and when he was made a cardinal.
(Fr. D. O’Mahony)
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Remembering Tomás Ó Fiaich
Tomás Séamus Cardinal Ó Fiaich (3rd November 1923 - 8th May 1990)
served as the Catholic Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh
from 1977 until his death on 8th May 1990 which coincided with one of
the most turbulent eras of modern history.
This year marks the centenary of the birth of the late Tomás Ó Fiaich.
While he was born and reared on the line of the divide of Creggan Parish
into Crossmaglen and Cullyhanna or Upper and Lower Creggan, at Anamar
townland, his father’s people were from the southern end of the parish in
Shanmullagh, County Louth. They were known as the champion Fees at
one time. His mother’s people were Carraghers from the area around
where he grew up, Anamar and Kiltybane. The Shelagh section of the
parish of Upper Creggan is curious that it is in County Louth, in the
province of Leinster and in the Republic of Ireland while the remainder of
the parish is in Co. Armagh.
Tomás was an in-group champion, perceived to be on the side of the
people, especially the Nationalist population of Northern Ireland. The
context, as always, was important and the backdrop to his ministry was the
dark scenery of violence and the political upheaval of the 1980s. On the
tenth anniversary of his death, in a homily, I observed, ‘The cardinal
motivated his people in what was some of the darkest days of the
‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland. He not only gave individuals a name, a
place of origin, and an identity. He also gave his people a communal
identity. For a people who had been told in subtle ways that they were
nobody, it was a source of strength and dignity to know that we are a
people, with a language and a literature and a history; a communal
memory that has shaped us. He gave his people strength.’
Winning hearts and to a lesser extent, minds, was the gift of the Cardinal.
I’m sure most of what he did was unstudied and unconscious in terms of
leadership but it was none the less successful in terms of public relations.
He was not the most efficient of personalities, but he was very effective in
communicating a message. He was gifted with approachability in public,
that bordered on the disinhibited. He moved towards people, both
symbolically and physically. His rustic gait; his open expression, the
warmth of character that he exuded and his ability to bond with strangers
was uncontrived. He often expressed himself in a tactile or disarming
manner. The non-verbal cues were immediate and positive. People
‘warmed to him’ because they sensed warmth being exuded.
The continued love of God’s people, Pobal Dé, for their now long
deceased cardinal can be explained, I believe by seeing it as a mirror-
image of his own love for them. This love of people was the greatest gift
the cardinal possessed. He blossomed in the presence of others. His
charism was his ability to excite and enthuse people by the exuberance
and enthusiasm of his personality. ‘Cor ad cor locquitur’ (Heart speaks to
heart) as Cardinal Newman’s Episcopal motto expressed it. One of the
more commonly observed insights is that of the broad range of people who
knew ‘the Cardinal well’ or who claim to be on friendly terms with him. His
social identity was ‘one of our own,’ in so many ways. It is said that one of
the marks of true greatness is the gift of making others feel important
rather than intimidated or awed in the presence of the powerful.
Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich is
remembered because people felt remembered by him in life. He
remained approachable, available and authentic. He is still enthroned in
the hearts of a generation and his name is still spoken with love because he
spoke the names of his people and their places lovingly. To name is
important, as we know from our scriptures and our poetry. Place-names
and personal names, like a litany acquire something of the sacred when
they become lived in and spoken of repeatedly. At the time of the
Cardinal’s death, I was chaplain in a school in Dundalk, now called after
him, ‘Ó Fiaich College’. I was speaking about him to a group of boys, one
who was unsure of the Cardinal’s name and identity. At that time, the
treasurer of the Central Bank of Ireland who signed all banknotes was
called Tomás Ó Cofaigh. He used to sign the banknotes with a large ‘F’ in
the middle of his surname, as in ‘Tomás Ó CoFaigh.’ My young friend
expressed dismay at Tomás Ó Fiaich’s death and asked me, ‘who is going to
sign the pound notes now?’ Another memory of that time is a story I read
somewhere of an old Gaeltacht dweller who, on hearing of the Cardinal’s
death said, ‘Nach maith do na bhflaitheas, eisean a bheith ann.’ ‘Isn’t it
well for heaven that has him!’ How right he was.
(Fr. Michael Murtagh P.P. Dunleer, Co. Louth Intercom May 2023)
Take St. Peter – impetuous, given to rushes of blood to the head, wildly
overestimating his own courage and faith, yet, within it all, humbled and
weeping and clinging to his Lord. Holiness for Peter did not involve
becoming a different man, a wise, prudent and controlled man. It meant
being the same old silly Peter, but one, who progressively clung to Jesus
and became his true disciple. (Sr. Wendy Beckett, Reality May 2023.)
Seeing Your Life Through The Lens of The Gospel
John Byrne OSA
1. ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in
me.’ Trust in another person can help us in difficult times.
Remember and give thanks for the people you were able to trust in
difficult moments. Remember also when your faith in God helped
you through anxious moments.
2. Thomas struggled with the desire, which is in all of us, to know
exactly the destination before we set out. Jesus invites us to make
an act of faith and to take one step at a time. Can you recall times
when it helped you to take that trusting attitude to life?
3. Jesus proposed himself to Thomas as the way, the truth and the life.
In what ways – either by his teaching or by his example – has Jesus
been the way, the truth and the life for you on your faith journey?
4. Philip wanted Jesus to give him a glimpse of God and got the
surprising answer, ‘Whoever has seen me has seen the Father’.
Jesus put a human face on the love of God. He gives us a glimpse of
the divine. We are Jesus people in the world today, called to follow
Jesus and to put a human face on the love of God for those who
meet us. Who are the people whose love has helped you to
believe in the love of God? To whom have you given an occasional
glimpse of the divine?
Thought for the Day: There is a song our parish sometimes sings, ‘You are
the centre, O Lord, of my life.’ The Church is not the centre of our lives;
Jesus is the centre of our lives and the Church exists to create a space to be
the centre of our lives. He is present to us in and through the community
of believers, in and through his word, the Scriptures of the Church, in and
through the sacraments of the Church, especially the Eucharist and
Reconciliation. It is the Spirit, at work in the Church, who brings Jesus to
us, so that he can become the centre of our lives.
(Martin Hogan in Intercom, May 2023.
The Irish do love telling stories and we are suspicious of people, who do
not have long complicated conversations. There used to be a rule in the
etiquette books that you invited four talkers and four listeners to a dinner
party. That does not work in Ireland because nobody knows four Listeners.
(Maeve Binchy in Reality Magazine, May 2020)
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Saint Louis de Montfort (1673-1716), is the founder of the Missionaries of the Company of Mary (Montfort Fathers) and the Daughters of Wisdom. He spent most of his life preaching and writing. A great lover of Mary, he wrote a treatise on Mary, which was discovered and printed in 1842, under the title "The True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary." In this book, the author gives us a full explanation of the great secret of achieving union with Christ and a tender devotion to Mary. He explains that the foundation foe devotion to her is her role in the economy of salvation as mother and queen; that total consecration accompanies the formal and active recognition of the role that Mary plays in human lives, a recognition that entails the renewal of baptismal promises. Montfort advocates the surrender to Christ through Mary of the value of all good actions, past, present, and future, so that they may be used in any way God wishes. Pope Pius declared Louis Marie de Montfort a Saint July 20, 1947, and declared his doctrine "burning, solid and correct."
(Taken from the book "Two Months with Mary" by Rev. Joseph A. Viano, SSP, 1984, Society of Saint Paul)
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Limerick Church;
Weekly Newsletter
Fourth Sunday after Easter
7th May 2023
Dear Friends of Sacred Heart Church,
Since last Sunday, the Church has been preparing us for the Ascension of Our Lord. Today, taking up the subject again, she goes a step further. She mentions the coming of the Holy Spirit, and in so doing, makes use of a passage from Jesus’ discourse after the Last Supper. Our Lord is speaking to the Apostles and preparing their souls for His departure. Sad and thoughtful, they listen to Him, without courage to question Him. Like a kind father, the Lord breaks the painful silence. “And now I go to Him that sent Me, and none of you asketh Me: ‘Whither goest Thou?’” He hastens to console them: “It is expedient to you that I go, for if I go not, the Paraclete will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you”. Only Jesus’ death could merit this great gift for us, and it was not until after His Ascension into heaven that the Holy Spirit, the Envoy of the Father and the Son, could descend upon the Church. The Apostles were about to lose the sensible, physical presence of their adored Master. However, He would not leave them orphans and would continue to help them invisibly by His Spirit, who would take up His work with them. Jesus did His work in a visible manner in their midst; the Holy Spirit would do His in a secret, hidden way, but in one no less efficacious and real. Furthermore, as Jesus Himself said, the action of the Holy Spirit would complete His. “I have yet many things to say to you: but you cannot bear them now. But when He, the Spirit of Truth, is come, He will teach you all truth.... He shall receive of mine and shall show it to you.” The hearts of the Apostles, still dulled by sin, could not really comprehend these profound truths; it was necessary that Jesus, by dying on the Cross, destroy sin—the great obstacle to the action of the Holy Spirit—and then, when He had ascended into heaven, He would send the divine Paraclete whom He merited for them and for us by His Passion. The sending of the Holy Spirit to our souls is the principal fruit of the Passion of Jesus.
May is the month of Mary! This month ends with the feast of the Queenship of Mary, instituted by Pope Pius XII. That day, we celebrate joyfully the crowning of Our Lady as Queen of Heaven and Earth. Mary reigns in Heaven, and that too is where we are called to be. Yes, we are called to go to Heaven. We must not forget that, and we must even desire it, for it will orient all our actions here on Earth toward that goal. Let us ask Mary for a great desire for Heaven. Pray that Mary gives you a great hunger for the heavenly wedding feast. Take time each day to think about Heaven, and that will help you to persevere each day on the good path.
We hope you appreciate the shrine put up and decorated in Her honour. The May crowning ceremony will follow the 10:30 am Mass. Please pray also for those preparing for first communion which will take place on 21st May. Lastly, the painting of the church will resume this week: the Hodkinsons will soon be back to put beauty back to the transepts.
Wishing you a blessed week,
Canon Lebocq
Prior of Sacred Heart Church
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Sisters
https://www.sistersofmary.org/
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Still Alive 2023: Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, N.Y., looks on as relatives and friends gather outside the window of her East Williston, N.Y., apartment to celebrate her 108th birthday April 20, 2021. According to searchable public data, Sister Piscatella is the second-oldest living religious sister in the U.S. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/at-108-dominican-sister-says-god-just-wants-me-to-hang-around
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St Pio next meeting 16th May 2023
https://www.churchservices.tv/castleisland
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My experience visiting the friaries of Padre Pio was a true adventure. There was no shortage of difficulties as I logged more than 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) on my vehicle. The three southern Italian regions that make up the Capuchin Province of Padre Pio have always lagged behind the prosperous north, and the roads are often potholed or even washed out. At times, I wondered if I was going to make it. Moreover, most of the friaries are situated in remote locations well off the beaten path and were frustratingly difficult to find.
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has chosen “His mercy is from age to age,” a passage from the Gospel of Luke, as the theme for the 2023 celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
On the world day, which will be celebrated July 23, Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, according to the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life.
Catholic parishes, dioceses, movements and associations are asked to organize local celebrations as well
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Via Lucis (Full Version)
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Tory Baucum- April 11, 2023
How does one explain three million refugees in Poland but not one refugee camp? Even the experts find it hard. Dr Marc Gopin of the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University, and a world expert on refugee crises, says in 30 years of work among refugees he has never seen anything like it.
In December 2022 I was visiting early responders near the Ukrainian-Poland border. One man (whom I’ll identify as Slawomir) was particularly heroic in his efforts to whisk fleeing Ukrainians to safety. Upon introduction, he asked if I wanted to know how he did it. I replied, “What I really want to know is why? Why did you risk your livelihood, even your life, to rescue people whom you did not know? Indeed, even people with whom you share a hard and sometimes bitter history?”
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Strengthen Your Hope
God's plan for mankind is fulfilled in Jesus' victory over death. Through this, the apostles who once hid in fear stood boldly proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ. This should build your faith and strengthen your hope.
The New Paradise
Jesus will call you by name someday, just as he called Mary Magdalene in the garden. When this happens, you will recognize his voice as he invites you into his new paradise.
Our Salvation
The Church reminds us that we are the cause of Christ's death—Christ, the author of life. With this reminder, it is all the more powerful that God raised him from the dead to save us from our sins.
The Name of Jesus
The power of the Church is in the name of Jesus. When we lose faith, we become a charity, but Christ strengthens us to be more. Reflect on how Jesus' name transforms the Church.
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Step into Silence
On this day, God remains silent in the tomb. Treat today as a day of silence and reflection on Christ's salvific death, and step away from the noise of the world.
Rejoice and Be Glad
Christ is risen! Rejoice and be glad, for the Lord has won a great victory over death for you. Celebrate the resurrection and the new life God offers you.
A Joyful Season
In this Easter Octave, fill your heart with the hope and joy of the resurrection. Rejoice and spend time celebrating the eternal good news of the Gospel.
Praying at the Cross
This Good Friday is the hour of mercy. On this day, the Father sees the sacrifice of the Son and has mercy on us all. Bring your prayers to the throne of grace—the cross—today.
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Jessica Bates, a widowed mother of five children aged ten to seventeen in Oregon whose husband died six years ago in a car accident unsuccessfully attempted “to adopt siblings from foster care,” both of whom are under the age of nine. Ms. Bates sought to adopt both children in light of her nondenominational Christian, biblical beliefs to care for orphans and to seek justice for the fatherless. Ms. Bates applied to adopt both siblings because in addition to the reality that some families are reluctant to adopt two children at once, she did not want either child to feel alone or isolated.
After she was well into the process, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) rejected Bates’ application to adopt the two siblings because it promulgated a rule that persons seeking to adopt must “accept” and “support” the sexual orientation and gender identity of any child the state could place in the applicant’s home. Further, the ODHS requires potential adoptive parents to undergo sexual orientation and gender identity training. These rules also denied Bates the ability to adopt even a newborn who clearly is unaware of as sexual orientation and gender due to her Biblical beliefs preventing her from respecting, accepting, and supporting the sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression of children even though there does not appear to be any issue with regard to the two youngsters in this situation.
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Christ’s Passion ‘Written in Blood’
New Shroud of Turin replica is unveiled in D.C.
Nora Creech discusses Christ's wounds as indicated by the Shroud of Turin at the Catholic Information Center in Washington, D.C., March 28, 2023.
Nora Creech discusses Christ's wounds as indicated by the Shroud of Turin at the Catholic Information Center in Washington, D.C., March 28, 2023. (photo: Lauretta Brown / National Catholic Register)
Lauretta Brown Features
March 31, 2023
WASHINGTON — The display of a replica of the Shroud of Turin at the Catholic Information Center in the nation’s capital opened on March 28 at a most appropriate time — just ahead of Holy Week, the liturgical time when the Church commemorates Christ’s suffering and death on the cross.
Myra Adams, who leads the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit (NSTE) project, first saw a depiction of Christ with all the markings of his passion on the crucifix in the historic St. Peter’s Chapel in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
She said the graphic crucifix, which depicts wounds similar to those reflected in the image on the shroud, brought home to her the reality of Christ’s sacrifice.
The NSTE project advocates for greater awareness of the Shroud of Turin and a permanent shroud exhibit in Washington. Adams told the Register that people “don’t really understand how horrific” the suffering of Christ was. But “when people see the shroud and really understand what all the marks mean, they can’t even believe what he endured.”
The replica of the Shroud of Turin was installed at the Catholic Information Center in partnership with the Museum of the Bible, NSTE, and the International Center for Sindonology in Turin, Italy. The shroud, an artifact that many believe to be the burial shroud of Christ, is a 14-foot-long cloth — stained with the image of a deceased man who had been tortured and crucified — stored in Turin, Italy.
Replica of the Shroud of Turin.
Replica of the Shroud of Turin(Photo: Lauretta Brown )
Opus Dei Father Charles Trullols, director of the Catholic Information Center, told the Register that he is happy to have the life-size replica of the shroud on display for six months because he believes it “transmits the suffering of Jesus in a very palpable way so that we can understand the love of God for us when Jesus died on the cross and suffered so much for our sins.”
He said that contemplating the shroud has the power “to impact our spiritual lives so that we can somehow give back to Jesus and to God with our own lives.” He was hopeful that more people viewing the replica and learning about the shroud would “transform lives.”
Nora Creech, a lecturer on the shroud’s history who completed the “Shroud Studies” course offered by the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome, called the shroud “a perfect complement to the Scriptures.” She quoted the words of Pope Benedict XVI that the shroud is an “icon written in blood,” saying that the shroud “tells us so much information about the whole Passion.”
The Marks of Christ’s Passion
During the Catholic Information Center’s March 28 opening of the shroud exhibit, Creech went through the details that the shroud reveals about Christ’s passion and death.
She began by pointing out that Jesus’ sweating during his agony in the garden was likely part of a medical condition called hematidrosis, which also causes skin to become extremely sensitive to touch, something that would make the subsequent hours of his passion far more painful.
Afterward, when Jesus was turned over to the Jewish guards and was beaten, as the Gospel of Mark recounts, “this is the first injury that we see reflected on the shroud,” as “the right eye is very swollen, and scientists have been able to determine that he was either hit in the face with a fist or perhaps with a rod.” The image of the man in the shroud also has a broken nose.
Another graphic element of Christ’s passion shown in the shroud is his scourging, Creech said. “Wounds related to the scourging are located all over the body,” she pointed out, except that “the soles of his feet were not scourged nor his head.”
Referencing the biblical account of the Crown of Thorns, she said that, in reality, it was likely actually “a cap” of thorns driven into almost the entire head of Jesus, based on the wounds indicated on the shroud that cover the head and extend into the neck. Creech pointed out that testing on this part of the shroud found pollen from a plant native to Jerusalem called Gundelia tournefortii, which has thorns between one and a half and two inches long.
Replica of the Shroud of Turin.
Replica of the Shroud of Turin(Photo: Lauretta Brown )
Creech said that while we often imagine Christ carried a full cross, the reality is that “the upright portion of the cross would have stayed in the place of execution and the person who was sentenced to death would carry the crossbeam known as the patibulum,” which “weighed between 75 and 120 pounds.” The shroud shows abrasions “at the right shoulder and left shoulder blade” from the carrying of the crossbeam.
She brought up an account of how Father Karol Wojtyla, the future Pope St. John Paul II, met with Padre Pio and asked him about the most painful wound of his stigmata. Padre Pio replied that it was the wound on his right shoulder, which he said “was like a knife piercing him all the time.” The shroud, she said, “bears out this abrasion on the shoulder.”
Creech added that testing on the shroud also confirms the Catholic tradition, in the Stations of the Cross, that Jesus fell three times, as “the greatest concentration of dust and dirt were on the feet, and then also on the knees, and then on the tip of the nose.”
Due to the way in which he was likely tied to the crossbeam, Jesus would have fallen “to his knees and have no way to break his fall, so he would fall on his chest and then on his face into the dirt.” Testing revealed that the dirt is “a type of travertine aragonite, and it has levels of strontium in it, which match exactly with the grottos or the tomb areas in Jerusalem.”
Creech also highlighted the fact that after “crucifixion was outlawed by Constantine in the fourth century,” there was not “a lot of information about what crucifixion entails.” While sacred art in the Middle Ages depicts the wounds of crucifixion through the palms of Christ’s hands, “the shroud tells a different story,” with the nail wounds “not through the palms of the hands, but through the wrists.” She cited the work of French Dr. Pierre Barbet in 1950 who discovered, through experiments on cadavers, that a crucifixion through the palm of the hand “could not support the weight of the human body,” but at “the base of the hand, with an exit at the back of the wrist,” it would support the weight of the body.
Studying the Shroud
The shroud’s authenticity is still hotly contested, with skeptics insisting it is a medieval forgery rather than the actual burial cloth of Jesus.
Creech highlighted the detailed study by a team of researchers completed in 1978 by the Shroud of Turin Research Project, known as STURP. Based on the findings of their scientific investigations, they concluded that “the shroud image is that of a real human form of a scourged, crucified man. It is not the product of an artist. The blood stains are composed of hemoglobin and also give a positive test for serum albumin.”
Regarding the image of a person on the shroud, “the question of how the image was produced or what produced the image remains, now, as it has in the past, a mystery,” the STURP team concluded. According to the researchers, “there are no chemical or physical methods known which can account for the totality of the image, nor can any combination of physical, chemical, biological or medical circumstances explain the image adequately.”
However, radiocarbon dating done in 1988 appeared to discredit the shroud’s authenticity, as it placed the shroud between A.D. 1260 and 1390. Creech pointed to more recent studies critical of those findings, based on the samples being taken from the shroud not being reflective of the whole due to repairs made to it over the centuries.
Adams noted that beyond the mystery of how the image came to be on the shroud at all, a related mystery of the shroud occurred in 1898, when it was photographed for the first time by Secondo Pia. His developed glass plates revealed an even clearer image of a man because the image on the cloth has the properties of a negative — dark where it should be bright and vice versa.
Adams and Creech said they would both like to see more testing of the shroud, given modern scientific advances. Creech suggested the image “was left for us for this time because there are things that are being revealed that we couldn’t understand 100 years ago.”
“As long as studies continue,” she added, “there’s information in the shroud that is being revealed, that deepens our faith and deepens our understanding of what Christ suffered.”
Pontiffs on the Shroud
During a pastoral visit to Turin in May 1998, Pope John Paul II called the shroud “the precious linen that can help us better to understand the mystery of the love of God’s Son for us,” adding:
"Before the shroud, the intense and agonizing image of an unspeakable torment, I wish to thank the Lord for this unique gift, which asks for the believer’s loving attention and complete willingness to follow the Lord.”
In that same address, Pope John Paul II said the questions raised “about the sacred linen and the historical life of Jesus” are not a matter of faith, so “the Church has no specific competence to pronounce on these questions. She entrusts to scientists the task of continuing to investigate, so that satisfactory answers may be found to the questions connected with this sheet, which, according to tradition, wrapped the body of our Redeemer after he had been taken down from the cross. The Church urges that the shroud be studied without preestablished positions that take for granted results that are not such; she invites them to act with interior freedom and attentive respect for both scientific methodology and the sensibilities of believers.”
In April 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis wrote that he was turning his gaze “to the Man of the Shroud, in whom we recognize the features of the Servant of the Lord, that Jesus realized in his passion: ‘A man of suffering, and familiar with pain. … Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering. … But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.’”
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Glin church Sunday 4th Dec 2022: Michael Walsh, Creagh Street. Fr John and Paddy Horan Anniversary. Tim & Nell Mulvihill and deceased family members. Mary Normoyle and family and Margaret Finn and family. Michael & Josie Fitzgerald, Halfway house, Killacolla.
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DEATH of Angela O’Rourke (Templeogue, Dublin and late of Moyvane, Shanagolden, Ferrybank, Waterford, Sussex England, Choma, Zambia) on November 21st 2022. Daughter of deceased Elizabeth (Lizzy) and Denis (Denny) relict of Paddy McCormilla, mother of Oona, grandmother of Anna, cherished sibling of John Joe (deceased) Helena (Whyte) Michael FSC, Patricia (deceased) Timothy (Gene) Vera (Carmody) Denis Patrick, Rose (Fitzsimons) Martin and Noel.
Fágann sí croí bhriste a mac cleamhnais Andrew Norton, a clan féin idir neachtanna agus nianna, a gclainn siúd, a bpáistí, is a ngar-pháistí; a deartháireacha is deirfiúracha cleamhnais féin; a comhleachtaí scoile i St Anne I Fettercairn, Tallaght. Méala mór a bás ag a h-iar daltaí scoile, comharsain, col ceathrair, col seisir agus a muintearas uilig.
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Ballydonoghue Notes 23 Nov 2022 Kerryman
The death has occurred of Annie Bambury, Ballydonoghue and formerly, Inch, Listowel. Annie, who was a very stylish lady, had a long, healthy life up to recently. Her late husband, Johnny and herself were both very active members of the community in the area. Annie was a valued member of Kerry Parents and Friends Assoc for many years, she was a very active fund-raiser and nothing was ever too difficult for her. Sympathy is extended to her daughters, Anne (Cody), Marian (Stokes), Carmel (Ryan), Patricia, her sons, John and Eamon, her sister, Sr Gemma and to their extended families, especially her grandchildren, of whom she was so proud, and took a great interest in their chosen careers, and to her neighbours and friends. Annie’s popularity was evident at the large attendance as she lay in repose at Gleasure’s Funeral Home, Listowel, on Thursday last and again at the Funeral Mass in St Theresa’s Church, Ballydonoghue on Friday. Her daughter, Anne, delivered a very fitting Eulogy to a wonderful mother and grandmother. Burial took place in Gale Cemetery. Annie was predeceased by her husband, Johnny, her son, Derek, her brothers, Tony, Patsy and Eamon. The Guard of Honour at Annie’s funeral was formed by the Coolard/Lisselton branch of Fine Gael, of which Annie was a very valued member all her life and Kerry Parents and Friends Association, which was very close to her heart.
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Death of Sr. Helena O'Connell O.L.A. Ballintemple, Cork / Portmagee, Kerry, on Saturday 19th November 2022 at Ardfoyle Convent. Sr. Helena, formerly of Pound, Portmagee. Regretted by her sisters Kitty, Alice, Tess and Sr. Bernadette O.L.A., her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews, her relatives, friends and the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles. Pre-deceased by her sisters Mary, Bridie and Nora, brothers John, Fr. Dan MHM, and Michael. Requiem Mass at 2.30pm on Monday, 21st November, at Ardfoyle Convent. The funeral Mass live on www.olaireland.ie (youtube). Burial afterwards in the Community cemetery.
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November 2022
A BOOK on the life of Fr Pat Ahern will be launched this Friday at Siamsa Tíre.
‘Forging The Dance — A Theatrical Exploration Of The Concept Of Folk Theatre And The Birth Of Siamsa Tíre’ will be launched by Minister For Education Norma Foley at 5pm on November 18 and the event is open to all.
The book in his words details his life from his early exposure to the arts as a child in Moyvane, onto his years in the priesthood, how he came to found Siamsa Tíre the National Folk Theatre of Ireland, the journey it has taken him on over the years and his other involvements in the arts.
The launch is open to all and Fr Pat will be signing copies of the book which is also available at O’Mahony’s Books in Castle Street.
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Abbeyfeale Notes 15 Nov 2022;
RELAUNCH OF “A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF RE. WILLIAM CASEY P.P.:” The relaunch of a sketch of the life of Rev. William Casey P.P. took place on Friday night last in the Glórach Theatre in the presence of a large crowd and two of the late J.D. Harnett’s granddaughters Miriam Collins and Bridget Harnett Sheeran. The republished book is on sale in Batts and the Siopa Milsean at a very reasonable €8 per copy. . Chairman of the Abbeyfeale Community Council Maurice O’Connell welcomed everyone and explained how the process began when he was searching for information to enable him to make a six minute promo video on Abbeyfeale focusing on the life of Fr. Casey. At the same time the Castleisland Heritage Committee were working on re launching JD Harnett’s book and following on from a fact finding visit to their headquarters Maurice and the Castleisland group joined forces and last Friday nights event was the culmination of their efforts. After a viewing of the very interesting video Maurice introduced former Minister for Justice and MEP Gerard Collins who had been invited to launch the booklet. Former Minister Collins then spoke as follows; “ I wish to extend a warm welcome to the members of the Castleisland District Heritage Committee some of whose members - John Roche, John Downey, Janet Murphy and Noel Nash are with us this evening. I would like to thank them very much for the invitation extended to me to officiate at this re-launch. They are very welcome to this side of the river Feale!! As a historical committee, they have produced an extensive body of work which includes 7 journals, 3 catalogues and 200 articles, all of which can be found on their website. Their work also includes a successful petition for the presidential pardon of John Twiss, granted by President Michael D Higgins on the 16/12/21. Their campaign for similar
presidential pardons continues - for Sylvester Poff and James Barrett.
The book we are re-launching tonight is the work of the Castleisland History Committee in collaboration with interested parties in Abbeyfeale. The original book was written by James
D Harnett and published in 1908. JD Harnett was an accomplished and successful businessman and father in law of my school teacher, Andrew Downey.
I remember JD..........tall, dignified gentleman wearing gold rimmed glasses, grey haired and wearing the old fashioned stand up collar. His brother, Richard Harnett was Provincial of the Holy Ghost Order who spoke at the 50th anniversary commemoration of Fr. Casey’s death - more of which later. The work by JD Harnett was published well over 100 years ago. It is described by the author as a sketch of Rev. William Casey. It was in itself an unbelievable achievement given that there were no computers, tape recorders, copying machines or
Google Search!! He was totally reliant on his own memory, anecdotes from others and possibly occasional notes. The biography of Fr. Casey is well known. His birthplace -
Castlequarter, Kilbehenny - is in Co. Limerick and not in County Cork as has been claimed!
He was the son of a tenant farmer, reared in the shadows of the Galtee mountains.It is a part of the County I know well as I was their Representative in the Dail for many years.
He arrived in Abbeyfeale in 1871 and one of his first tasks was to build a much needed wall around the Convent for the Mercy Sisters. It was a magnificent wall but one which went well
beyond his budget and his family legacy. As the son of a tenant farmer he understood very well the struggle for survival of the labourers, the lack of rights of the tenants and the hardship of losing the small amount of land they had - through evictions. The plight of those people was easily understood by him but the same injustices visited on those people moved him to action. Interestingly enough, he also understood the role of women in
the struggle for their ownership of the land. During this time, he established a working relationship with Michael Davitt which was acknowledged by Davitt in a letter in1901 when he congratulated Fr. Casey on the settlement agreed on the O’Grady estate where the tenants were reinstated to their own holdings on favourable terms – thus leading his people to the final ownership of their land. During his time in A/feale, Fr. Casey formed a Brass Band
which used to meet in the Temperance Hall down near Anthony Greaney’s property at the end of New St. On the 18th November 1896, people became aware that it was the Silver Jubilee of his arrival in Abbeyfeale. The warmth of the appreciation and respect for Fr Casey was demonstrated when people proceeded to his house with flaming torches - in a
Celebratory procession, I hasten to add!!! Fr Casey, a modest man, was totally unprepared for such a demonstration but was greatly appreciative of the gesture. On the 50th anniversary of Fr Casey’s death, in 1957, a special commemorative ceremony was held in Abbeyfeale. A parade of over a mile long from the Vocational School to the newly specially floodlit statue of Fr Casey was led by the Buttevant Brass Band. The brother of JD Harnett, Rev Dr. Richard Harnett was given an enthusiastic welcome when he addressed the crowd. He
had been a witness to many of the evictions carried out locally and recalled many stories of Fr. Casey who “fought the landlords” and won for the tenants. Fr. Casey was, in fact,
described by a foreign journalist as “the supplicated ruffian” This commemoration was organised by the newly formed Abbeyfeale Development Association, led by Solicitor Richard Woulfe who presided at the ceremony in the presence of JJ Collins, TD, then Chairman of L C C, my father, and a number of the clergy. As a young man, I was also present at that commemoration. A Radharc Programme in 1963 included contributors who, at
that time, still remembered Fr Casey and his work. Unfortunately, 65 years later, the memory of Fr. Casey is now close to extinction. It is to be hoped that this relaunch will surely awaken new interest in Fr. Casey and his work. I have here a cane of Fr. Casey’s which was passed to the parents or grandparents of Richard (Dick) Woulfe. It was givento my wife and I by Elaine Woulfe, Richard’s widow, for safekeeping until such time as a suitable venue can be found for it in Abbeyfeale.” The evening then concluded with some light refreshments which were enjoyed by all.
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Moyvane Notes Nov 2022
FR. PAT AHERN is one of our own, a native of Leitrim Middle, a member of a very musical family and the man who had the vision to set up what is now known as National Folk Theatre of Ireland, “Siamsa Tire”. His new book called “Forging the Dance” is a history of his journey from small beginnings, starting with the choir in St. John’s Church, Tralee to Teach Siamsa in Finuge in 1974 and Carrig in the Kerry Gaeltacht in 1995. His journey finally led to the purpose built theatre, Siamsa Tire in Tralee in 1991. Siamsa has played in theatres all over the world, from Tralee to the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, to Broadway. You could say Siamsa was the forerunner of Riverdance, it brought a new insight to Irish dance and song in the more traditional sense. Fr. Pat is still going strong. His legacy is testament to a man who saw no boundaries, a man who saw the opportunities and grabbed them with both hands. Congratulations to you, Fr. Pat, may you enjoy many more years of good health.
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The death took place of Anna Collins, Ballygoughlin, Glin. Anna who was aged 86 years died on Monday 31 October at University Hospital, Kerry. She reposed at Lyons Funeral Home, Derry, Listowel on Wednesday and her Requiem Mass took place on Thursday 3 November in St Mary’s Church, Tarbert. The Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr John O’Connor, assisted by Fr Philip O’Connell. Funeral hymns were performed by St Mary’s Choir. Fr John said that Anna had four great loves in her life - faith, family, farming and friends. As one of six children, five girls and a boy born to William and Nora Collins on a small farm in Ballygoughlin she looked after the farm and her aged parents. She overcame a lot of health problems in her life and was always in good from with a witty turn of phrase. Family members spoke of her simple pleasures in life, going to the weekly bingo, her love of lotto scratch cards and her welcome for everybody. There was a large attendance at the funeral and after Mass and prayers of commendation she was buried in the adjoining St Mary’s New Cemetery in accordance with her wishes. She was predeceased by her brother Sean and grand-nephew Stephen.
Sympathy of the community is extended to her sisters Mai Carr, Sr Sheila Collins ? in California, Josephine Walsh and Frances Walsh, brother-in-law Maurice, sister-in-law Marie, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Beannacht Dé lena h-anam uasal dílis.
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BISHOP of Kerry, Ray Browne, urges us all to celebrate our common humanity this St Patrick’s Day…
Many maintain that St Patrick’s Day is celebrated with greater joy and emotion abroad than here in Ireland.
Our history as emigrants extends back centuries. Think of the different waves of emigration to England and Scotland, to the United States and to Australia.
While in so many situations, things worked out well, it was tremendously difficult for many and often they had to cope with great prejudice against them.
St Patrick’s Day 2023 confronts us with a different reality. Over 70,000 Ukrainians have come to us escaping a tragic war. Our country has gone the extra mile to welcome them.
There are also the refugees and asylum seekers from many nations who have come among us over the past decade and more.
Skilled workers have come from many nations, particularly from within the E.U. All of these people represent many nations, many cultures and many faiths.
In recent years many thousands have received Irish Citizenship at special ceremonies here in Killarney.
Jesus has said to us that in welcoming others we welcome Him, and “what you do to the least of my brethren you do to me”.
Pope Francis has said that there is one human family, that all people on earth are ‘children of God the Father’.
He entitled his Encyclical letter, ‘Sisters and Brothers all’, – ‘Fratelli Tutti’. This was the spirit of St Patrick as he returned to Ireland to proclaim the Gospel fifteen centuries ago.
As we hope that Irish people living abroad are welcomed and accepted, so we seek to welcome and accept all who have come to Ireland to live.
As we hope that all Irish people abroad can live in safety, free from fear, so may all who have come from abroad live safely, free from fear among us.
As Irish people who have made their homes abroad have enriched their new communities, so those who have come among us enrich our communities. Many will participate in parades and other celebrations this weekend.
This St Patrick’s Day let us all celebrate our common humanity. Extend a hand of welcome to all who have come to live in our country.
On Tuesday 21st March at 8.00pm as a diocese we are hosting an Online Lenten Talk – Who Is My Neighbour?
The three speakers have first-hand experience of working with Ukrainians, Asylum seekers and Migrants. Further information and the link to register are on the website, www.dioceseofkerry.ie
— Bishop Ray Browne, Diocese of Kerry
http://traleetoday.ie/bishop-ray-brownes-message-for-st-patricks-day/
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BISHOP O Connell; 11 Facts About Murdered Calif. Bishop David O’Connell, Beautifully Unveiled by a Friend
Church Life by Matt Meeks - Feb 20, 2023
Bishop David G. O'Connell, Facebook / ChurchPOP
Sunday morning, I woke up to the news of the murder of my friend Bishop David O’Connell.
When I first saw the news, I reread the headline of the article over and over so my sleepy eyes could catch up with my brain. I was instantly sad, but not surprised.
This is the way I would expect him to go.
He wasn’t the type of man to peacefully drift into death in old age. He had too much passion for that. He tricked death into bringing about new life for too long. He lived like the Apostles of old. And when you live like that, the spirit of the world doesn’t let you drift off to sleep.
But, God is always up to something, and as the details of his murder come out, I look forward to seeing how he has tricked death once again in sprouting new life. No doubt, many will come to life in Christ through this, including the poor soul who sought to end his.
Here’s a few short facts about Bishop David that I’m not seeing reported:
1) Before becoming a Bishop, he was a pastor in very violent gang neighborhoods (this is where his heart was). As pastor at St. Michael’s, he walked his parish boundary and consecrated the entire area to St. Michael the Archangel. Violence precipitously dropped.
2) He would find men and women on the street, talk with them and give them jobs, i.e., “paint our gym,” “I need a fence put up.” He gave them purpose, paid them for the work, and those people started coming to Mass. For this and so many other reasons a once dead parish came back to life.
3) He worked with the police and community leaders to broker peace during periods of particularly high gang violence in Los Angeles’ past.
4) He had a full ‘Theology of the Body’ course at his parish teaching soon-to-be ex-prostitutes, addicts, and others their dignity in the eyes of God
5) He lived in poverty despite taking a Bishop’s salary. He spent his salary to pay the rent of others quietly. (I only know this because I know multiple people/families who told me that Bishop Dave was helping them out.)
6) He dropped everything to pray with someone, speak words of healing, consolation and love. I saw this over and over.
7) He was spiritual director to more people than I can count at all levels of society.
8) He went out and knocked on doors just to get to know people, talk about Jesus, and see how he could help.
9) He hated that priests moved around so much. He said “a priest marries his people, and I just want to be with my flock.” He genuinely loved them deeply.
10) He once told me that the greatest pain of his life was becoming a Bishop. When he got the call, he became depressed. But, he obediently followed ,not knowing where it would lead. And for walking that path, he touched so many more people.
He became a spiritual father to countless people around the Archdiocese, to so many priests, to many more families and apostolates. The world is better for it. But for him, it was about each and every relationship.
11) Lastly, he was a comedian. To blow off steam, Bishop Dave could sometimes be found wearing his favorite flannel shirt, on stage, microphone in hand, making people who had no idea who he was laugh.
https://www.churchpop.com/2023/02/20/10-facts-about-murdered-calif-bishop-david-oconnell-beautifully-unveiled-by-a-friend/?utm_campaign=ChurchPop&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=246989151&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8zNfwMtAz72vK--pdO6odtPuPVOrwyITXc5sv5zTeBlgy8xGhxtgab4D_Vl6RQZJSxcQEsUa0C8xdShO6qz09Y_sjnjw&utm_content=246989151&utm_source=hs_email
This article originally appeared on Facebook.
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Refining
If you are going to serve the Lord, he will test you. God allows trials so that you may be purified and sanctified for his love. God refines and cleanses you from sin and selfishness through the ordeals he will help you through
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Power Over Demons
If you want power over demons, you must have a deep prayer life and be willing to sacrifice. You can offer your suffering to the Lord through prayer and fasting, which even angels cannot do.
Penance and Spiritual Practice
Lent is about preparing for a holy death. During this season, we imitate Jesus, who fasted and prayed in the desert for 40 days and 40 nights. As you begin Lent, consider the penance and spiritual practice you want to take on to grow closer to God.
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The Presbytery, Abbeydorney. (066 7135146; 087 6807197)
abbeydorney@dioceseofkerry.ie
12th February 2023, 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Dear Parishioner,
When I got the news, on Thursday last, from St. Patrick’s
Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow, that Fr. Tim Galvin had died in a
hospital in Nairobi in Kenya, I felt an immediate shock and a great sense of
loss. I thought of the tall man from Brosna, so full of missionary zeal and so
full of interest in Kerry football, even before his nephew, Anthony Maher
from Duagh, got on the Kerry Team. On Friday evening, I looked back over
issues of Africa magazine and I found a photograph, which included Fr. Tim
and a group of six other men and one lady. Underneath the photograph
was the following report, with the heading ‘South Sudan and Kiltegan’. St.
Patrick’s Missionary Society opened a new mission in the Diocese of Torit
(South Sudan) in 1983. The new mission was a way of marking the Golden
Jubilee of the Society’s foundation which was celebrated the previous year.
Dutchman Ydo Jacobs arrived one year later and worked for thirty years in
the Diocese of Torit in the field of education and development. He was
asked by the Society’s Central Leadership Team to write a history of the
Society’s presence in South Sudan. For part of his research, he spent ten
days in Kiltegan and met some members of the Society, who had worked
in South Sudan. He also met Fr. Tim Galvin, who was on leave from his
mission in Riwoto at that time. Ydo commented: “For outsiders, the story
of South Sudan may be a story of death and destruction but for the
Kiltegans and the local people around them, it was a story of perseverance,
taking care of each other and building for the future and that story
continues today.” The only lady in the photograph was Sinéad O’Gorman
(She may have worked as a lay missionary in Sudan or may have had some
other connection with Sudan.)
One of the other men in the group photo is Fr. Niall Geaney, Castleisland-
born member of the Kiltegan Fathers, who spent many years in Sudan,
before coming to work in Kenya, then returning to Ireland. He resumed
pastoral work in Kerry, spending a short time in Killarney Parish, before
moving to the parish of Our Lady and St. Brendan Tralee, where he had a
two-year stay. He is now Parish Priest of Fossa. You may remember
reading or hearing about another missionary, with a Kerry connection – Sr.
Orla Treacy, Loreto Order, is also working in South Sudan. (Fr. Denis
O’Mahony
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Bernard’s Valentine (Fr. Tom Mulroy, Far East February 2023)
“I won’t be buying green bananas again!” was Fr. Bernard’s greeting as I
approached his hospital bed. He had phoned me earlier that day,
requesting that I come and visit him. After we exchanged a few
pleasantries, he informed me that the doctor told him he had just a few
more days left on this earth, and so he now wanted my help to bring his
life to a smooth close.
I was shocked and saddened. Fr. Bernard had been not just a colleague,
but also a dear friend. Just a few days previously, he had been admitted to
hospital with a seemingly minor ailment. However, as the results of
various medical tests were analysed, it emerged that he had a critical
underlying condition. As I listened to him describe the diagnosis in a
matter-of-fact manner, I felt numb with disbelief. Once Fr. Bernard had
completed his medical report, he began to outline the various concrete
ways in which he needed my assistance. He wanted to go to confession,
receive Holy Communion, and be anointed in preparation for his final
journey. He asked me to contact members of his immediate family and
inform them about the seriousness of his condition: if possible, he would
like them to come for a farewell visit. These and a few other requests
concerned matters that many people would wish to attend to, as they
approach the end of their lives.
Having reassured Fr. Bernard that I would promptly attend to his various
requests, we sat together in silence for a few moments. Then, he spoke
again. “There’s one other matter. You will find a package of love letters
in the second drawer of the closet in my bedroom, please shred them.” I
simply responded, ‘Sure!’ and then we continued sitting together in silence,
though I struggled to conceal my surprise and curiosity. Fr. Bernard must
have read my expression because a few moments later he started to talk
about his early life before he entered the seminary. “Ellen and I had grown
up in the same small town and fallen in love as teenagers, but she went out
east to college, while I moved west. Back in those days, we could only meet
each other when we went home on holidays, which were only a few times a
year, such as Christmas and summer. There were no computers or cell
phones, so we had to rely on snail mail to keep the flame of love alive. We
wrote to each other once or twice a month, and whenever I got a letter
from Ellen, I felt I was walking on air for a week afterwards.”
However, during his final year in college, Bernard found a tug of war
going on inside himself, between his love for Ellen and a mysterious desire
to do something extraordinary with his life. He had always valued his
faith, but now to his own surprise he discovered a yearning to dedicate
his life to God. Then, during the months that followed, he began to
wonder if God was calling him to become a missionary priest. By the time
his graduation came around, he had made up his mind: he would go home
and explain to Ellen his decision to end their relationship and he would
apply to enter the Columban seminary. To his surprise – and
disappointment – that conversation with Ellen seemed to cause her less
pain than it did him!
After completing seminary training, Fr. Bernard spent the next forty years
on overseas mission. While he had no direct contact with Ellen, he did hear
occasional updates about her from family members and neighbours: she
seemed to be happily married to Paul, had become a mother, and then a
grandmother.
Then, a few years after Bernard retired back home from the missions, he
received a phone call out of the blue from Paul who told him that Ellen
had died some months previously and asked if he could come to visit. After
spending some time reminiscing together over coffee about Ellen, Paul
said, “I had thought about blackmailing you....” and then, with a cheeky
grin, handed Fr. Bernard a plastic bag. With a mixture of curiosity and
trepidation, Fr. Bernard opened it to discover several neatly tied packs of
his love letters to Ellen from fifty years previously. The envelopes were
yellowish, and the ink was faded, but the handwriting was unmistakably his
own. For the next several moments, he was overcome with a mixture of
emotions as memories of Ellen came flooding back. Paul sat in silence.
Paul explained to Fr. Bernard that, after Ellen’s death, he found the love
letters among her personal belongings and that he ‘didn’t have the heart to
throw away something that was so precious to her.’ He was glad to
discover, therefore, that he could return them to their author, Fr. Bernard,
who soon came to realise that he too didn’t have the heart to destroy
those love letters, so he kept them in his bedroom closet. However, some
years later, as I sat by his deathbed, I promised him with a tinge of sadness
in my heart that I would shred them. However, Fr. Bernard, having just
shared with me his love story, was still in a jovial mood. I dared, therefore,
to ask him. “What about those love letters from Ellen that had you walking
on air as a college student? Where have you stored them?” Without
pausing, and with a smile that stretched from ear to ear, he simply replied,
“Within my heart.”
Seeing Your Life Through The Lens of The Gospel
John Byrne OSA (Intercom February 2023)
1 In this section of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus proposes standards
that go beyond external ways of behaviour. He challenges our inner
attitudes. When have you found that living out of inner conviction is more
life-giving than keeping up appearances?
2 Jesus applies his teaching to feelings of anger and sexual desire. He
suggests that, if we do not keep an eye on our feelings and thoughts, we
will not be able to control our actions. Perhaps you have experienced the
truth of this. What has helped you to integrate your feelings so that you
were able to live in right relationship with yourself and others?
3 For Jesus, people with genuine authenticity do not need to swear an
oath to be convincing. Their 'yes' or 'no' suffices. Recall people who had
this kind of credibility for you. When have you found that your simple,
direct and honest communication had a positive persuasive force?
4 In recent times public discourse, sometimes, has little respect for truth.
What effect does this have on how you view politicians or other people in
the public eye? What helps you to distinguish the truth from fake news?
Points to Ponder (Intercom February 2023)
Accusations Jesus brought against the Scribes and Pharisees. Would Jesus
bring these charges against you?
Problem 1: Their religion was entirely external and formal. Jesus
addressed the condition of the Pharisees’ hearts. So long as they were at
church wearing their ‘Sunday best’, every time the doors were open and
gave their money as they should, they believed they were fine.
Problem 2: Their religion was more concerned with the ceremonial than
the moral. They put more stock in following all the ceremonies than the
moral.
Problem 3: Their religion exalted their own rules and regulations while
diminishing God’s law. The scribes and Pharisees acted like they exalted
God’s law-when they cared far more about their own traditions and
made up rules. Are we following what God says or are we following our
own tradition?
Problem 4: Their religion was about glorifying themselves rather than God.
The Pharisees appeared to live holy lives so that others would look at them
and think highly of them. They just wanted to make sure everyone knew
how many good things they were doing for God. Jesus knew what was in
their hearts
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Death on 9 February 2023 of Tim Galvin RIP
On Thursday afternoon parishioners of Abbeyfeale and Brosna were deeply shocked and saddened on hearing of the sudden death of Fr Tim Galvin SPS. Fr Tim, was a member of St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan. He was a man of deep faith and a passionate missionary, a humanitarian with a huge heart for people. For his family, and his colleagues in St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Fr Tim’s sudden death is a great personal loss. For his parishioners in South Sudan his loss is incalculable. Fr. Tim, has served in Riwoto, South Sudan, for the Saint Patrick’s Missionary Society since 2014. He had a great network of friends and supporters here in Abbeyfeale and right around West Limerick and
North Kerry. We are all deeply saddened at his passing. We extend our sympathy and condolences to his sisters and extended family and to his brother priests in Kiltegan. Our prayers and thoughts are
with them at this difficult time. We will organise a memorial mass for Tim and his family in the near future. May Tim rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
From Abbeyfeale Mass leaflet
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SÉAMUS (JAMES) FOLEY, TULLIG, BEAUFORT, KILLARNEY.
Séamus (James) passed away suddenly at University Hospital Kerry.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brother Gerard, sisters Sr. Mary Grace, Frances & Christina, nephews Seán & Tomás, nieces Mairéad & Elena, sister-in-law Sheila, brother-in-law Tony, niece-in-law Lisa, Date published 6 February 2023
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW ARCHBISHOP: Bishop Michael Lenihan a native of Abbeyfeale has been appointed archbishop in Honduras. Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Michael Lenihan OFM as the first archbishop of the newly-elected archdiocese of San Padro Sula, Honduras. Bishop Lenihan has served as the bishop of La Ceiba for the 10 years, which will now become a suffragan of the new archdiocese. Bishop Lenihan was born in 1951 in Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick. After the primary and secondary studies, he entered the Franciscan novitiate in 1972 and was ordained in 1980. He served first in Ireland, before being sent to El Salvador in 1989 and then to Honduras in 2004.
https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/blenih.html
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In a solemn, emotional and moving ceremony that lasted for almost three hours, Abbeyfeale native Dr. Michael Lenihan was recently consecrated as the first bishop of the newly created diocese of La Ceiba in Honduras. It marked the culmination of 28 years of tireless work by the Irishman in bringing the good news of the faith to the people of Central America.
The new bishop’s three siblings Julie Glancy, United States, Joe from Birmingham and Anthony from Abbeyfeale with other members of the family converged on Honduras to be present as their brother was consecrated bishop by Cardinal Oscar Andres Rodriquez and his co consecrators Bishop Angel Garachana of San Pedro and the Apostolic Nuncio, Monsignor Luigi Bianco. Almost 8,000 Catholics from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador joined members of the Lenihan family for the consecration which took place during open air Mass at a local football stadium.
A reception followed Mass and the consecration while next day an official ceremony took place at the entrance of the church in which Bishop Michael officially ‘took possession’ of the new cathedral in front of an overflowing congregation. -------------------------------
The Diocese of La Ceiba was created by Pope Benedict XVI in December 2011 and Dr. Lenihan, a member of the Franciscan order and the former Vicar General and Pastor in the Diocese of Comayagua, and 22 priests will minister to its almost 400,000 Catholics among its 600,000 inhabitants.
Michael Lenihan was born in Cragg, Abbeyfeale in September 1951, the third child of Jeremiah and Ellen Lenihan. Jeremiah was a native of Knocknagoshel while Ellen née Cahill was from Mountcollins. Michael’s early education was at Meenkilly National School up to 5th class before he completed his primary education at Mountcollins National School and took up a position as shop assistant and Moloney’s Hard-ware in Abbeyfeale.
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Eithne Woulfe SSL speaks at grand opening of St Louis Ballymena Centre of Excellence for Creative and Expressive Arts by Eithne Woulfe SSL
"This beautiful house was built as the dowry of a daughter of a rich Ballymena merchant, Mr Young, about a 150 years ago. Today, it has been restored to its original splendour courtesy of public funding.
Later, in 1924, post Partition, the then Parish priest bought it as a school - Primary and Post Primary for Catholic girls. The St Louis sisters accepted the invitation to run the schools as teachers, administrators, cleaners...whatever was needed, gradually buying the property from the parish! The rest is history.
For more than 30 years, this house was the small fee paying Post Primary school, known as St Louis High School until the 1970s, and had a small Boarding wing too. It was at the same time the convent residence of the St Louis Sisters, and Boarding pupils, with some rooms doubling up as classrooms by day and bedrooms at night. The now old part of the main school was built in 1954, and a lovely chapel as an extension to this house, then convent, was eventually built about 50 years ago and demolished due to asbestos and make room for the impressive extension to this beautifully restored original house.
As a learner SSL many years ago, I learnt that - that those who mentor and accompany the young people in their care (pupils) are to be as their guardian angels, never morally constraining them but encouraging them by their example and teaching, to come to know the saving wisdom of Christianity....be it in Humanities, Sciences, Sports, Arts, Creativity, Nature, searching for Truth and understanding, imbued by the Gospel....that each in turn can contribute to making our world a place liveable for all of creation, one of justice, peace and mutual understanding, service. And that many too will have a welcome for God in Christ as part of life’s journey.
Our hope is that the beauty of this place will enhance not only school days for those who work and learn here - but draw you, as all beauty and creativity does, to the transcendent and to ever become your best selves…for your own sakes but equally as people who make our world a safe, beautiful, ennobling, just and better place - people who make a positive difference now and in the future!"
https://sistersofstlouis.newsweaver.com/Newsletter/yrpawbh4btydxav81nwt7w?lang=en&a=1&p=62617017&t=19890245
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Death Notice: Fr. Ned Corridan
The death has occurred on May 24th of Rev. Fr. Edmund (Ned) Corridan, of Knockmeal, Duagh, Kerry. He was a former CC in Millstreet Parish. Peacefully at Killarney Nursing Home, retired priest of St John’s, Tralee, St Brendan’s College, Killarney, Asdee, Millstreet, Firies and Kenamare; very sadly missed by his brother Tom, sister Peg, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephew, grandnieces, relatives, many friends, Bishop Bill Murphy and the Priests of the Diocese. Reposing at O’Shea’s Funeral Home, Killarney on Sunday evening from 4.30 pm to 7.00 pm. Removal at 7.00 pm to St. Brigid’s Church, Duagh to arrive for 8.00 pm approx. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 noon, burial afterwards in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired to the Sick & Retired Priests Fund. May He Rest In Peace.
Millstreet Museum was officially opened by Pádraig Ó Maidín on 17th March 1980. Here we view some of our dedicated committee members and supporters in the 1980s. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet Museum was officially opened by Pádraig Ó Maidín on 17th March 1980. Fr.Ned Corridan is second form the right at the back. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
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Obituary for Fr. Ned
On Friday , May 24th the death took place of Fr. Ned Corridan , a son of Knockmaol and more recently of Killarney. Fr. Ned was ordained in Maynooth in 1952 and spent a few years in Salford , England before taking up a short few appointments in Moyvane , Ballybunion , Tousist & Tralee.
In 1957 he was appointed to the staff at St Brendan’s College, Killarney where he remained until 1974. Many students will remember Fr. Ned as a Greek teacher. He had a great interest in the classics of Greek & Latin and was well versed in the writings of Homer.
In 1974, Fr. Ned was appointed as curate to Ballylongford Parish where he served for nine years, before crossing the County bounds to Millstreet where he served for thirteen years. He then had two short spells in Firies and Kenmare before his retirement in 2005.
Fr Ned was well respected as a tireless worker. He was diligent about home visitations, care of the housebound and visitation to Primary schools. His hobby was walking and he covered many miles every week. While he was a serious classical scholar, he had a way with words and a great sense of humour. He was a very sincere and dedicated priest and he will be remembered for his kindness and thoughtfulness in the Diocese of Kerry for fifty three years.
Removal of Fr. Ned’s remains took place on Sunday, May 26th to St Brigid’s Church, Duagh. Requiem mass was celebrated on Monday at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Springmount Cemetery , Duagh…the resting place of his parents and hundreds of Corridans before him. He is survived by his sister Peg and younger brother Tom (who resides in England) as well as his nieces and nephew and extended family
http://www.millstreet.ie/blog/archives/55601
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
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Death Notice: Sr. Enda Beasley, Infant Jesus Sister
BEASLEY (Cork and Ballybunion, Co Kerry): Peacefully, on January 22, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Convent, Model Farm Road, SR. ENDA (JOSIE), Infant Jesus Sisters. Sadly missed by her Community, nephews, cousins, relatives, staff at St. Joseph’s and friends.
Reception prayers at 5pm on Friday evening in the Church of The Holy Spirit, Dennehy’s Cross. Requiem Mass at 11am on Saturday. Funeral afterwards to the Convent Plot, Drishane Cemetery. May she rest in peace.
http://www.millstreet.ie/blog/archives/79274
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Death Notice: Sr. Eleanor Neville, Drishane Sister
NEVILLE (Cork and late of Ballybunion, Co. Kerry): On March 6, 2018, peacefully at St. Joseph’s, Model Farm Road, SR. ELEANOR, Sisters of the Infant Jesus, Drishane and late of Weybridge, Surrey, Malahide and Portmarnock. Deeply mourned by her Community, niece Anne, nephews Peter, Maurice and Patrick, relatives and friends.
Reception Prayers at 5pm on Thursday evening in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Dennehy’s Cross. Requiem Mass at 11am on Friday. Funeral afterwards to the Convent Plot, Drishane Cemetery, Millstreet. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis [1] [2]
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The death has occurred on Thursday, October 06, 2011 of Sr Margaret TARRANT of Sisters of the Infant Jesus, Drishane Drimoleague, Cork. Late of New Street, Killarney. Unexpectedly, at the Cork University Hospital. Sr Margaret, I.J. St. Joseph’s, Model Farm Road. Reception prayers at 5.30pm tomorrow, Sunday, in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Dennehy’s Cross. Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday. Funeral afterwards to the Convent Plot, Drishane Cemetery.
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KNOCKANURE: Top 100 Iconic Buildings, Corpus Christi Knockanure was blessed in 1964. It was regarded as a break with traditional architecture, pioneered by Michael Scott and Ronald Tallon (architects). The Church with its podium-like entrance relishes open space, has a flat roof with a series of T beams above the transparent glass front wall, providing abundant light to the interior. The concrete paving of the podium is carried into the church while the entrance is screened by a freestanding box-like structure containing two confessionals, clad in eight panels of teak (Last Supper by Oisin Kelly). The church also has a carved Madonna and child (Imogen Stuart) and Stations of the Cross (wall hangings by Leslie Mac Weeney). This has been adapted from: https://www.rte.ie/culture/2022/1118/1336921-100-buildings.
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Love God Over Wealth
Pursuing money and the world's pleasures does not satisfy the human heart. When seeking wealth, people focus on getting more and giving less. Therefore, be free of the love of money and seek out Christ instead.
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A Prayer for all Newly Baptised in the Past Year
Dear Lord, We thank you for your love, that we have become sons and
daughters of a heavenly Father. We pray for those who have been baptised in
the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit in our Parish over the last year. May
they walk forward, cleansed of sin, embraced and loved by the Father. May
they follow the leading of the Lord Jesus Christ, guiding their paths. And may
they be filled with the Holy Spirit, flowing with love and grace, embracing the
truth of God and pouring out your hope and redemption into a broken world.
Amen. “You are a child of God,
you are wonderfully made,
dearly loved and precious in His sight.”
Psalm 139
We reflect on the Baptismal Promises:
Do you renounce Satan and all his works? I do.
And all his empty promises? I do.
Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth? I do.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the
Virgin Mary, suffered death and was buried, rose again from the dead and is
seated at the right hand of the Father? I do.
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of
saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting?
I do.
Spend time this weekend to reflect on the baptismal promises you made.
Remembering Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
1927 - 2022
On the 31st December 2022, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was called to his
eternal reward. We unite with our brothers and sisters in the Church throughout
the world in praying that our late Holy Father rests in peace. As Parish we
marked the occasion with concelebrated Holy Mass with Bishop Ray on
Tuesday 3rd Jan, with many parishioners & visitors signing the book of
condolences.
Requiescat in Pace.
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Reflection
Jesus our friend and brother, we ask you to bless all the people
who are waiting to celebrate your birthday.
Help us to spend these days of waiting by showing love and kindness to everyone.
Dear God, your love for us meant that you would give us your own Son.
Help us to realise that you love us so much.
We look forward to showing our love by being with you on Christmas Day.
The twilight days of December are a good time to remember family & friends who are no longer with us as we celebrate the arrival of the New Year. As we toast the New Year, let us remember our lost loved ones; let us call up the good memories of happy times spend with now absent family & friends. Let us remember how we can still see their faces, remember their jokes, and feel the warmth of their love.
Let us step into the New Year, determined to look forward rather than back and determined to make each day ever more glorious.
ONE OF THE SECRETS OF LIFE IS TO MAKE STEPPING-STONES OUT OF STUMBLING BLOCKS.
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Lord, as the year draws to a close, thank you for so many things – for home and friendship, warmth & food and all that each new day brings. For all the guidance and help and all the things we have achieved, for the comfort, hope and kindness and the healing that we have received. Lord, thank you for the love we share – it grows with every day and like a beacon in the dark – it will light our future way. Now, as the year draws to a close, Lord, be our guard and guide and in the year that lies ahead be always at our side.
Here are some words which seem to encapsulate to perfection the end of year days when we are reflecting on life as we stand on the threshold of another year – Life is a book in three volumes – the past, the present and the yet-to-be. The past is written and laid away, the present we are writing every day, and the last and best of volume three is locked from sight – God keeps the key.
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A 2022 Christmas Message for the Diocese of Kerry
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son,
so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish
but may have eternal life”. Jn 3:16
Thank you to all in all our parishes who have worked together
to ensure that all parish life has recommenced after Covid: The
Sacraments, prayer and handing on the faith; the social life of
every community; care and support to situations where there
is need. Thank you to our priests, deacons, parish secretaries,
sacristans, choirs and so many others. Thank God for all local
volunteers. This Christmas remember a prayer for situations of
need both local and global. I think of people among us who are
ill, greatly troubled or bereaved. I think of the many couples
and individuals in our parishes who have tried everything and
still cannot secure a place to make their home. I think of the
urgency of peace where there is war and for all nations to unite
to face the challenge of global warming.
The Cathedral crib here in Killarney is a must visit for families
from far and near each year.
The crib reminds parents of the first days after their own first
child was born. The gift and the miracle of every new-born
child points to the fantastic and incredible gift and miracle of
God the Father sending the new-born child, the Son of God.
Jesus was born in insecurity and poverty, likewise he died in
poverty, stripped even of his clothing. We ought to live more
simply, as possessions and wealth do not give happiness. it is
to be found in family, people, and community. Jesus lived life
in its fullness joyfully.
A beautiful crib scene reminds us that all nature is a gift from
God. In recent decades science and technology has given such
power over nature into human hands. There would be no
human race without planet earth, and at present we are asking
too much of the earth and many of our ways will have to
change.
Mary put her trust in God every day of Jesus’ life, from his
birth in a stable, to his years of public ministry, to his death on
Calvary. Her rule of life was ‘I am the handmaid of the Lord, let
what you have said be done to me’. Whatever 2023 may bring
have confident trust in God’s presence, guidance and support,
as Our Lady did.
At the birth of Jesus the angels sang of ‘peace on earth’. Pray
for peace in the Ukraine and wherever there is war or conflict.
A prayer too for peoples displaced by war, and for all migrants
among us. Put the crib scene, the birth of Jesus, at the centre
of your Christmas. Let it remind you that God ‘so loves the
world’, and that all of us have so much to be grateful for. Let
God’s goodness to us inspire our goodness to others.
Le gach dea-ghuí, í gcomhair na Nollag. Every Christmas
blessing on all in our communities. + Ray Browne
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MISSION PRAYER
May our Mission be;
A time of grace for all,
A time of growth for the young,
A time of refreshment for the old,
A time of renewal for families,
A time of healing for the broken,
A time of joy for the sorrowing,
A time of forgiveness for the sinner,
A time of strength for the weak,
A time of welcome for everyone
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RAYER FOR PEACE IN UKRAINE AND
EUROPE DURING CHRISTMAS TIME
God of peace,
We pray for the people of Ukraine,
for all who are caught up in violence and war,
for all those suffering and afraid,
that you will protect them and strengthen them.
We pray for world leaders,
for wisdom, integrity and compassion,
that you will guide their feet in the way of justice
and reconciliation.
We pray for church leaders,
for discernment, determination and courage,
that they may speak words of truth and
righteousness.
We pray for the people of Russia,
for all those who plead for an end to violence and
conflict, for all those who are persecuted for
speaking against aggression,
that you will console, support and guard them.
We ask for comfort for those who mourn,
hope for those who despair,
forgiveness for those who commit
violence, and mercy for all who suffer.
In the name of Jesus Christ, our Prince
of Peace. Amen.
Issued by The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of
the European Union (COMECE). December 2022
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No one thought it could be done. But through sustained advocacy engagement, what was thought impossible became a reality.
For many years, Edo state in Nigeria earned a badge of dishonor as the epicenter of human trafficking in Nigeria. Thousands of young women were taken out of the state, with promises of job opportunities, enviable income and a better life, only to end up as trafficked victims in the hands of their prospective employers.
The agony of these victims was hushed under a cloud of fear of retaliation, punishment from the underworld, and reprisal to family members. The recruitment process involved a complex system of rituals, oath-taking, vows of secrecy, and promises of allegiance to the recruiter. The ritual was performed such that the recruited and their families believed that breaking the oath of allegiance to the recruiter had physical as well as spiritual consequences.
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Joseph Pronechen Blogs
November 11, 2022
The story of Conventual Franciscan Father Ignatius Maternowski, the only American chaplain killed in the initial days of the invasion of Normandy 78 years ago, continues to gain momentum, especially in three ways:
First, this June, he received more honors when a new stained-glass window commemorating him and his courageous action was dedicated in a small chapel in Normandy close to the place where he died. Already, the French had erected a memorial to him there.
Second, when the window was first blessed, new details bolstering his heroism on June 6,1944, came from an actual eyewitness to the events.
Third, his order, the Maryland-based Our Lady of the Angels Province of the Franciscan Friars Conventual is now in the early fact-finding stage that will hopefully lead to opening his cause for canonization.
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Novenber 20th 2022; Listowel County Kerry
PRESENTATION OF BENEMERENTI MEDAL TO SR CONSOLATA
Our Parish Pastoral Council are delighted to welcome Bishop Ray as celebrant our 11.30 a.m. mass this Sunday when he will present the Benemerenti Medal to our own Sr. Consolata as we celebrate Presentation Day at our 11.30 a.m. Mass. This is in recognition of her unreal dedicated lifelong service to music ministry in our Parish since she made her final profession in Listowel in August 1965. The Benemerenti Medal is one of the highest honours awarded by Pope Francis to members of the clergy, religious and laity for service to the Catholic Church. The word ‘bene merenti’ comes from the Latin ‘for acquitting oneself well’. No other person is more deserving than Sr. Consolata. As we celebrate Presentation Day - the Presentation Secondary School pupils will host the Mass and will be joined by our Choir led by Sr. Consolata. The presentation will take place immediately after the final blessing and all are welcome.
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November 2022;
BOOK: FORGING THE DANCE’ is the name of a new book written by Fr. Pat Ahern to be launched on Friday next, November 18th, in Siamsa Tíre at 5pm. It is the story of Fr. Pat’s life and achievements as a priest of the Diocese and includes the story of the founding of Siamsa Tíre and the building of the new theatre. The book is on sale at the Parish Centre, Tralee.
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Nov 2022;
SR CONSOLATA, Listowel Parish Pastoral Council are delighted to arrange the presentation of the Benemerenti Medal to Sr. Consolata as we celebrate Presentation Day at 11.30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, 20th November. This is in recognition of her dedicated lifelong service to music ministry in Listowel Parish since she made her profession in Listowel in August 1965.
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Advocate SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 1922
https://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
New York NY Irish American Advocate 1922-1924 - 0245.pdf
Miss Florence Walshe, who was professed, as Sister M. Evangelist at the Convent of Mercy, St. Mary's of the Isle. Cork, is the youngest daughter of the late Jos. Walshe, Churchfield House, Foynes
The profession took place at St Maria's of the Isle, Cork, of Miss Florence Walshe, daughter of Mrs. R. Walshe, Foynes.
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3 Nov 2022
The Late Canon Denis O'Mahony, Retired PP Castleisland
The death has occurred of Rev. Canon Denis O'Mahony, Killeagh, Farranfore, Co. Kerry, retired PP of Castleisland Parish.
Sadly missed by his brother Tony, sister Kathleen O'Donoghue, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, sisters in law, Bishop Ray Browne and the Priests of the Dioceses.
Rest in Peace.
AN ABSOLUTE GENTLEMAN
Canon O'Mahony (88) was described this morning as 'an absolute gentleman who had great time for people and a fantastic way with children.'
The description was provided by Nora Fealey who worked for most of a decade as a housekeeper with 'The Canon' and she credited him with many of the changes for the good during his time as parish priest in Castleisland.
LOCAL BOY WHO BECAME A PRIEST
Canon Denis O'Mahony took over the role from Canon Michael O'Herlihy when he retired in July 1990. At the same time Fr. Kieran O'Shea left Castleisland to become PP in Knocknagoshel.
“Canon O'Mahony was always the local boy who became a priest and he held a lifelong love of his local place in Farranfore.” said Nora.
“He will be remembered too as the first parish priest here to encourage female altar servers and he had a great and genuine interest in the welfare of people.
A MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS EVE
“A certain generation will never forget an incident from at least one Christmas of their childhood. During the 7pm Christmas Eve mass, Canon O'Mahony's phone rang on the altar beside him and he answered it.
“It was Santa and he wanted all the children of the parish to know he was on his way and that they should be in bed early.
VIVIDLY REMEMBERED
“There are now grown-ups in the area who vividly remember that and who talk about it still and the impact it had on them. He was a lovely man,” said Nora.
May God be good to him.
TOUGH COUPLE OF WEEKS
“It's a tough couple of weeks on the parish here at the moment. Fr. Willie Stack died just a couple of weeks ago, now Canon O'Mahony and Fr. Dan is retiring,” said Nora before turning her thoughts to Wednesday and embracing the change and welcoming the new PP, Fr. Maurice 'Mossie' Brick to Castleisland.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Reposing at Tangney's Funeral Home, Castleisland, on Sunday from 3.30pm to 7.30pm with removal at 7.30 to Castleisland Parish Church.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday with burial immediately afterwards in the church grounds.
No flowers, by request. Donations, if desired, to The Sick and Retired Priests Fund.
Enquiries to Sheehan's Undertakers, Farranfore:
Tel. 066 97 64252 / Mob. 087 28 61 961
Date Published: Friday 12th July 2019. Date of Death: Friday 12th July 2019
PHOTO CAPTIONS:
Canon Denis O'Mahony pictured outside the Church of Saints Stephen and John after his final mass there as parish priest of Castleisland in July 2008.
©Photograph: John Reidy 11-7-2008
Castleisland PP, Canon Denis O'Mahony gets a surprise as Donal Nelligan presents him with a portrait of himself by Knocknagoshel artist and film-maker, Karl O'Connor at a function at the River Island Hotel to mark the 50th anniversary of his ordination.
©Photograph: John Reidy 23-6-2007
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Fr Dan Ahern Moyvane ordained Jan 1961 of Moyvane.
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Writing a version of the story in his book A Letter to a Protestant Friend on the Holy Scriptures, Fr. Gallitzin recounted what happened next. At his wits’ end, Livingston sought divine aid:
The good old man reading in his Bible that Christ had given to his ministers power over evil spirits…with tears in his eyes, related to his minister the history of his distress, losses, and sufferings, [and] begged him to come to his house, and to exercise in his favor the power he had received from Jesus Christ. The parson candidly confessed that he had no such power. The good old man insisted that he must have that power, for he found it in his Bible. The parson replied that that power existed only in old times but was done away now.
Undeterred, Livingston searched for someone who did have such power. After many ministers failed to relieve him, he even turned to conjurors and those who claimed power over the devil. All failed. In despair, he determined that “Christ had no longer any true ministers on earth and those who pretended to be such were a set of imposters.”
It was then that Livingston received a dream. In it, he found himself toiling up a steep mountain. At the top, there was a magnificent church, and, standing in front of it, was a minister in strange robes. A voice spoke to him: “This is the man who will relieve you.”
An Italian neighbor, upon hearing the dream, told Livingston that only priests wore such robes. Livingston thus presented himself at Fr. Denis Cahill’s Mass, held in a nearby farmhouse. As the priest approached the altar, Livingston broke down weeping, recognizing the man from his dream. But when he begged the priest to come and exorcise the spirit from his home, Fr. Cahill laughed and said that it must be a neighbor playing tricks on him. However, he finally agreed to come and sprinkle Holy Water around the farmhouse.
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Prayer
Alyssa Murphy Culture of Life October 28, 2022
As pro-life videos are being censored or flagged as disinformation on social-media platforms and YouTube — one of the largest search engines in the world — the “Love Life” video series is a vital lifeline for those who need to hear the truth.
Since the fall of Roe, secular media has been weaving all sorts of lies and fallacies about common-sense abortion bans, igniting fear and hysteria in many. Even politicians discussing a heartbeat “as a manufactured sound” have gone unchallenged in a post-Roe world.
Enter the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. The college-campus missionary organization has created a video series to dispel some of these claims.
The first video features Ryan Anderson, president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and John Bishop, director of FOCUS formation, on “Unborn People Are People.” Bishop points out how even abortionists like Dr. Bernard Nathanson, who "presided over 60,000 abortions," had a change of heart. Nathanson became pro-life when he was presented with facts about life in the womb.
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DEATH of Fr. John Lucid, Parish Priest Kilcummin, Killarney, and native of Meanus, Castleisland, suddenly, on Easter Sunday, April 16th 2017. Survived by his brothers Richard (Ashbourne) and Bill (Castleisland), sister-in-law Joan, nephews, nieces, relatives, many friends, along with Bishop Ray Browne, fellow priests of the Diocese, parishioners of Kilcummin and the other parishes in which he previously ministered. Fr. John R.I.P. Reposed in the Kilcummin Parish Centre on Wednesday evening from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, followed by removal to the adjoining Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am. Burial afterwards in the church grounds. Over 50 priests and hundreds of friends and relations attended the Requiem Mass. Fr. Lucid was 12 years in the parish of Moyvane and Knockanure, he baptised 255, was at funerals of 238 parishioners and celebrated 142 weddings. Canon O’Connor complemented him for his help in the Listowel pastoral Area. When Fr. John arrived here, he cycled all over the parish to meet the people and was always helpful to the Board of Management at the schools. He studied at the Irish College in Rome, served in Milltown, Firies, Westminister, Annascaul, Kenya, Wales, Caherciveen, Caherdaniel, Moyvane and Kilcummin.
A new St Louis Centenarian
by Maud Murphy SSL
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Thursday, June 18- 2015 was a very special day in the life of the
English Mission, as Teresa Walsh SSL celebrated her 100th birthday.
Teresa liked to remind the sisters that she was born in June 1915,
before the birth of the Irish Free State. She grew up in
Ballylongford, Co Kerry, and after her secondary school years in
Monaghan, she entered religious life there. Sr Brenda, as she was
known as then, was missioned to Yarmouth in 1939 just as World War II
was breaking out. The following year, she accompanied the school
children to Retford where they were sheltered during the war years.
Soon after that, she went to Notre Dame College in Glasgow where she
did her teacher training. She spent short periods in Newcastle, Co
Down, and also in Bury St Edmund’s, but Great Yarmouth was her home
for most of her teaching life. She is fondly remembered there by
parents and past pupils, and many keep in touch with her right up to
the present day.
Teresa has lived a very full life. She loved to write and travel and
see the world and she visited places as far away as Alaska, the Holy
Land and Oberammergau. She was always very close to her family of
origin and they treasure her and love her dearly. Her early retirement
days were spent in Yarmouth, but in 2006 she moved to Newmarket
Convent as she needed extra care. Just a few months ago, she moved
into Kentford Manor Nursing Home, a few miles outside Newmarket, and
it was there she celebrated her big day.
The Staff of the Nursing Home pulled out all the stops and welcomed
the guests with open arms. There were 40 of us at the celebration,
including St Louis Sisters, the Walsh family and staff from Newmarket
Convent who had cared for Teresa until recently. Teresa looked radiant
- Roisín Hannaway SSL made sure of that - and while she seemed a bit
mystified at times, she smiled and seemed at peace with all the fuss.
Some of the more touching moments included: Fr Simon kneeling down at
her side during Mass and speaking to her tenderly for the homily;
opening the very colourful birthday card from the Queen; and the
letter and Centenarian Bounty (£1800 sterling) from the President of
Ireland. We Irish were so proud! The staff served up dinner, Teresa
blew out her candles, and we had birthday cake washed down with
champagne.
Soon it was time for us to go. But we have so many happy memories of a
very special person on an extra special day. Let us thank God for
Teresa and may her remaining time on this earth be happy and peaceful.
DEATH of Sr. Mary Kirby CP, (Sisters of the Cross and Passion, Marino, Dublin, and Derrindaffe, Duagh, Co. Kerry) in her 96th year, on October 13th 2022. Deeply regretted by her sister-in-law Philomena, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and her Cross an Passion Community in Ireland and the UK. Predeceased by her sisters Eileen, Joan and Frances, brothers Michael and William. Requiem Mass at the Church of St Vincent de Paul, Marino on Saturday, October 15th 2022, at 11.30 am followed by Burial in Dardistown Cemetery.
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JUBILEE: Four Sisters of Mercy, originally from Ballyduff, celebrated Jubilees in Auburn, California on September 17th, 2022. Sisters were celebrating 240 combined years of profession. They are - Sr. Maureen Costelloe & Sr. Grace O’Flaherty each celebrating 70 years, Sr. Sheila Browne & Sr. Clare Marie Dalton each celebrating 50 years.
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By CNA Staff
Denver Newsroom, Oct 13, 2022 / 15:00 pm
Bishop Hugo Torres Marín of Apartadó said Oct. 11 that there is a humanitarian crisis near the border with Panama as there are thousands of people risking their lives to cross the Darién jungle on their way to the United States.
For several days, thousands of migrants, many of them Venezuelans, have been arriving in the area of Colombia that lies across the Gulf of Urabá from Panama and are waiting in the town of Necoclí on the Colombian coast for the opportunity to cross by boat to Capurganá in Panama, and from there cross the Darien Gap on their way north to the U.S., a journey of more than 3,000 miles.
However, along the route they are exposed to theft, human trafficking, and death.
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By Madeleine Teahan
CNA Newsroom, Oct 13, 2022 / 09:07 am
A British Catholic mother of five, who was arrested at her family home while making roasted chicken, said that she believes Catholics are a “soft target” for the police.
It was approaching dinnertime on Monday, Oct. 3, and Catholic commentator Caroline Farrow was roasting chicken and putting the laundry away when suddenly the police knocked on the door of her home in Guildford, West Surrey, and arrested her for malicious communications and harassment in relation to a long-running online debate she had regarding transgender issues, she said.
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The Autumn General Meeting of the of the Irish Episcopal Conference concluded in Maynooth yesterday, 5 October. During their meeting, bishops warmly acknowledged the deep commitment to the faith and the hard work of the Legion of Mary, in this its centenary year.
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Joseph of Cupertino (1603 – 1663) – Feast Day 18th September
Joseph was born in Cupertino in the south-east of Italy on 17th June 1603. His father sadly passed away before he was born and he was brought up by his mother in poor circumstances. As a teenager he was apprenticed to a shoemaker but soon felt drawn to the Franciscan way of life. However because of his lack of education and the fact that he was not very bright he was not accepted by the order to become a priest. However around the age of 20 he was accepted by the Capuchin Franciscans as a lay brother at their monastery near Cupertino and he worked there in the stables. He so impressed the friars there that in 1625 he was accepted as a candidate for the priesthood. He struggled with his studies but got through his exams and was ordained a priest on 28th March 1628. Joseph spent time in different Capuchin monasteries in Italy including Gravina in Puglia, Assisi, Fossombrone and finally in Osimo where he passed away on 18th September 1663 at the age of 60. He was a very holy man who was sometimes so caught up in prayer that he levitated or floated up into the air in ecstasy! As a result he is the Patron Saint of Air Pilots and Air Passengers! He is also well known as the Patron Saint of Students doing Exams because of how he himself struggled with his studies at exams prior to his ordination. He was beatified on 24th February 1753 by Pope Benedict XIV and canonised on 16th July 1767 by Pope Clement XIII.
Saint Joseph of Cupertino, please pray for us.
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Q: You are 80 years old, but you are still active in the field of information, at La Civiltà Cattolica, and also in the Vatican as president of the Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Foundation. Even as an elderly person, one can give so much, as Pope Francis pointed out in his recent catechesis on the so-called “third age” …
As long as we are able, as long as we have the strength, of course it is good that we should carry out the service that is asked of us.
Sometimes, it is a service that changes a little in style, in nature and also in its consequences: an older person perhaps feels less inclined be ahead on the latest news but rather prefers reflection; for the meaning of things, on values, and on the future, because we must not retreat into ourselves: a future in which the essential things continue to be the guide.
Indeed, a bit traditionally perhaps, I consider that the true, the good, and the beautiful continue to be the reference points of our life and of our perspective of hope.
ENDS
Source: Vatican News article by Alessandro Gisotti
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By Francesca Pollio Fenton
Denver Newsroom, Sep 4, 2022
Jessica Hanna, a mother of four, was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer when she was 14 weeks pregnant. Several doctors advised her to have an abortion but she declined, choosing life instead.
In an interview with EWTN Pro-Life Weekly on Sept. 1, she described how this pregnancy was very different than her previous three saying, “This was God calling me to something so big.”
Before getting pregnant, Hanna had noticed a dent in her breast. Doctors misdiagnosed it saying it was benign. Two weeks later she found out she was pregnant. At her first OB-GYN appointment she had doctors look at it again. It then became evident she had breast cancer. Initially, doctors thought it was a small, stage 1 tumour. However, after undergoing surgery, she was told the tumour was 13 centimetres, and stage 4 — meaning the cancer likely was terminal.
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1941 Enthronement In Skibbereen of Most Rev. Denis Dr. Moynihan (1995-1975) as Bishop of Ross.
Durrushistory Aug 15 2022
1941 Enthronement In Skibbereen of Most Rev. Denis Dr. Moynihan (1995-1975) as Bishop of Ross.
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The Presbytery, Abbeydorney (066 7135146; 087 6807197)
abbeydorney@dioceseofkery.ie
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 14th August 2022.
Dear Parishioner,
Last Sunday afternoon, I travelled on the train to Heuston
Station and then got a bus to Maynooth College. There I would meet a
number of priests – some known to me and others that I might have met
but did not remember their names. We were all there to attend the
annual August gathering of Intercession for Priests. My first attendance
was in August 1981. The movement had started a few years earlier, when
a small number of priests met in All Hallows College. The gathering was
not a typical retreat for priests, but not altogether different from that kind
of gathering. Those who started the movement believed that priests in
Ireland, as well as well as elsewhere, sometimes felt alone and, sometimes,
unappreciated. In the 1970s in Ireland, the number of priests leaving the
priesthood was beginning to cause concern to many people. The founding
group of ‘Intercession for Priests’ were of the view that it would be good if
priests could come together and pray for their colleagues (intercede) who
were going through difficult times.
Because I went to Kenya in September of
that year and only came home for a holiday in the summer of 1984, I
missed the gatherings of 1982 & 1983. During the past week, when I saw
the book that had been used from the start of the Intercession on a table
near the entrance to the Refectory (Dining Room), in Maynooth, I checked
to see was my name in the book in August 1984 and it was. At that time,
the gathering went on the four weeks of August and I calculated that more
than 100 priests came over the course of the month – some for a few days,
some for at least one full week and some, who might have come for a day
or two each week. The venue was changed from All Hallows College to
Maynooth, when the former college premises became part of Dublin City
University.
Is Intercession for Priests somewhat like
a monastic community, spending a lot of time together reciting the Divine
Office and praying quietly for long periods? I don’t think I would make that
comparison but more time is given to reciting the Divine Office, morning
and evening, than I would devote to it, when reciting it on my own. I
should say that prayer-time is not devoted only to needs of priests but
takes in young and old in our communities at home and abroad. (Fr. Denis
O’Mahony
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Breaking The Cycle Of Violence
If I can dream of a better land.
Where all my brothers walk hand in hand.
Tell me why, oh why, oh why can’t my dream come true...
The documentary ‘Young Plato’, an abridged version of which aired on RTÉ
recently, opens with headmaster Kevin McArevey driving to school through
the streets of Ardoyne in north Belfast. As he passes rows upon rows of
terraced redbrick houses, ‘IRA’ signs tacked to lampposts and murals
depicting paramilitaries with guns, he sings along to ‘If I Can Dream’ by
Elvis Presley. It’s an appropriately dreamy and hope-filled song for the
subject matter of the film. Mr McArevey, we discover, is determined to
change the fortunes of this inner-city Belfast community, plagued by urban
decay, drugs, and the vestiges of sectarian aggression. The charismatic
headmaster of Holy Cross Boys Primary School is a philosophy enthusiast
and engages its methods to encourage his students to think for themselves,
solve problems, listen to other perspectives, and look at things in a
different light.
“I want a school full of children who are thinking about thinking,” he says.
“What I’m trying to do is bring philosophy from this hall, kicking through
those doors, through those big blue gates and booting your front door
down, going into your living room.”
Addressing the boys in one scene, he explains, “Philosophy is all about
different thinking, and listening to others’ different thinking, and that could
change your thinking. So, don’t think ‘I’m always right.’ ... Remember, it’s
a caring philosophy. Everyone’s opinion matters.” Crucially, the theory is
put into practice to help the students to solve problems. Boys who are
caught fighting, for example, are encouraged to discuss what has happened
and to reflect in writing on a whiteboard featuring prompts such as “What
is a friend?”; “What is respect?”; “How can we control anger?”; “Should you
ever take your anger out on someone else?”
The lessons are particularly meaningful in a neighbourhood that has seen
its fair share of unrest and violence over the years. The opening shots of
small boys running and skipping through the rainbow-painted gates of Holy
Cross School are interspersed with footage from the Troubles – armoured
vehicles, police in riot gear, gangs throwing rocks. In one heart-wrenching
scene, a group of pupils watch footage from 2001 when crowds
attempted to block
the route to Holy Cross Girls Primary School in Ardoyne. Petrified parents
and children are seen battling their way to school through the throngs as
missiles are thrown at them. The boys are visibly shocked but aware of
the trauma. One says, “My Mummy has really bad anxiety. She says she
was scared to go to school, but she had to.” It’s hard to believe these
scenes took place just 21 years ago, barely a generation away. In
particular, Mr McArevey encourages the children to discuss and reflect on
the history of their part of Belfast, and on its present and future. Their
responses are articulate and thoughtful. “It’s ridiculous that people are
still fighting over Protestants and Catholics. Why don’t they just make
peace, they’re all part of one family,” says one boy. “I don’t agree,”
interjects another. “[The fighting] still does go on, but it’s not as bad as
years ago.” There are wise words from another child: “We all bleed red
after all.”
The introduction of philosophical concepts is part of a monumental effort
in the school to break cycles of conflict and violence, and to equip the
children with the skills to navigate life in Ardoyne, Belfast and Northern
Ireland. The mutual respect between teachers and pupils is evident. Mr
McArevey even offers them tools to explore these new ideas with their
parents: “It’s time to think for yourself,” he tells his rapt young audience.
“Challenge statements that you hear. Everything all of your families went
through, they don’t want to go through it again. Violence breeds
violence. It never stops. You boys have the power to stop it.”
The film ends with a shot of a newly painted mural beside the school,
depicting a pupil in the pose of Rodin’s ‘The Thinker’ under the words “To
find yourself, think for yourself.” This uplifting documentary provided
welcome relief after a sickening incident came to light just days before the
TV screening. A video emerged of a group of young men in an Orange hall
singing a song mocking Tyrone woman, Michaela McAreavey, who was
murdered in her hotel room in Mauritius in 2001 while on honeymoon.
The scene was a sad reminder of the bigotry that still exists in some
quarters but, with people like Kevin McArevey working hard to break the
cycle of violence, a new generation empowered to solve problems
peacefully, and young people like those involved in cross-community work
in Clonard (Belfast) the future is bright. Tríona O’Doherty, in Reality
Magazine, July/August 2022.
Children must be taught how to think, not what to think. (Margaret Mead)
Points to Ponder Intercom July/August 2022
What are you passionate about? The environment, politics, your football
team... Jesus was passionate about his mission. He knew it would mean his
death, but this seems to have made him show an even greater sense of
urgency. Am I a lukewarm follower of Jesus or do I somehow share his
passion in spreading the Kingdom according to my possibilities? Jesus
cannot wait for the final reality of his mission to come alive – the fire of
justice and right living. He is under stress in awaiting his own suffering and
crucifixion and, though his message is peace, it is such a hard won peace
that it is more like division because he is fighting off the corruption of the
world. He knows that the radical purity of his message will cause people to
waiver and doubt and oppose his message. He is like the prophet Micah,
whom Luke quotes here, who, while seeing the divisions in families, puts
his trust in God alone (Micah 7:6). The Gospel is a call to conversion, to
becoming ‘a new creation’ (2 Corinthians 5:17). It means shedding the skin
of a former way of living. Does my Christian faith make a real difference to
the kind of person I am and to the kind of life I lead?
The Irish Jesuits www.sacredspace.ie
Seeing Your Life Through The Lens of The Gospel John Byrne OSA
1. The commitment of Jesus to his mission is shown in his desire to
undergo the baptism that awaits him. Have there been times when
there was something you greatly hoped for, even though you knew
there would be a baptism of fire along the way? What was it like
for you to undergo such a baptism of fire and then arrive at what
you desired?
2. Jesus recognised that the message he proclaimed would meet with
a mixed reception. This did not hold him back from proclaiming the
Reign of God. When have you seen this kind of courage in yourself,
or in others?
3. Jesus challenged those listening to him to commit themselves to
discipleship, despite opposition from those close to them, even
family members. When have you found that being true to yourself
and to your beliefs required such courage? What was it like for you
when you were able to follow that courageous road?
Intercom July/August 2022.
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I present I am in my favourite place of pilgrimage, Medjugorje. You’re all very
much in my prayers.
Here are 7 reasons why one should go on pilgrimage.
REASON 1: Discover the places God has revealed himself in a unique way. No
matter where you go on pilgrimage, be it going to the Vatican in Rome, walking the
Camino or any of the many Marian pilgrimage sites in the world we are reminded
there that God has so often broken into time and space and revealed himself to
ordinary people like ourselves. Being there present in those places strengthens
our faith and reminds us of the nearness of God.
REASON 2: Be inspired through the stories and people from history. The lives of
these people many who later were declared saints should inspire us to become
saints ourselves. Their testimonies are truly inspirational stories of how the
power of Gods spirit can transform the most unlikely people to do amazing things
for God and to create a better world for everyone.
REASON 3: Re-evaluate and reset your life. To get away from the normal
humdrum of everyday life is very important. To have time and space on your own
to re-evaluate your life and to have the time to be honest with yourself and ask
am I truly living the life God has created me to live?
REASON 4: Seek transformation in your faith. A pilgrimage is the time to ask
yourself has my prayer life improved over the last 12 months? Have I learnt
better ways to pray and have I seriously studied the catechism to deepen my
faith and have a better understanding of God?
REASON 5: Slow down, take a breath, and contemplate. Life at times can be a rat
race. Being on a treadmill isn’t the best place to make a decision or to get clarity
on a situation. A pilgrimage is ideal for allowing space in our hearts to allow the
light of the Holy Spirit to shed light on all the difficulties in our lives and help us
to choose wisely.
REASON 6: Meet new people and deepen your relationship with those you know.
From my own experience I’ve made lifelong friendships on pilgrimage. Couples and
families have all told me that when they unite in prayer they unite in heart. Many
relationships have been healed on pilgrimage and indeed many weddings I’ve
officiated at began on pilgrimage!!
REASON 7: You simply want to go on an adventure. From my experience the most
unlikely people go on pilgrimage because they just want to go on adventure to
discover that ‘something’ missing in their lives. God never wants us to become
comfortably numb. Throughout the centuries he often took the great heroes of
the faith out of their comfort zones and into a great adventure to discover a
better world. Maybe He’s calling you now to step out in faith to really find Him in
your life.
Fr. Jim Lenihan, P.P.
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Today in Papal History – August 2 – marks the date that three of the 264 men to sit in the Chair of St. Peter went on to their eternal reward.
These are the popes: Pope St. Stephen I (d. 257 AD); Pope Severinus (d. 640 AD); Pope John V (d. 686 AD)
(Technically Pope Cyril VI of Alexandria also died today – in 1902 – but he was the Coptic Orthodox Patriarch. Same title, different job.)
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The Presbytery, Abbeydorney. (066 7135146; 087 6807197)
abbeydorney@dioceseofkerry.
24th July 2022, 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Dear Parishioner,
I think many older people in our parish, and in other
parishes around our diocese, will remember a time when at Sunday Mass,
the Parish Priest made some mention of money. Usually, his topic was that
the money being contributed in the ‘Offertory Collection’ was not as much
as he felt it should. There might be a mention of the ‘Dues for the priest
(s)’ as well and, of course, if there was any renovation work being done on
a church or that needed to be done, there was a tone of urgency in what
the priest said. During my time in Sneem Parish (1972-1976) a man in the
parish, who liked to be a little provocative, said to me, ‘Father, the people
are talking about ye!’ He did not indicate immediately what they were
saying but, after a nudge, he said, ‘They’re saying, ‘Ye are not asking for
any money.’ He was referring to the fact that the new P.P., unlike the
man he had replaced made no mention of money for at least six months
after being appointed and, naturally people were a bit puzzled and,
possibly, expecting that, one day, there might be mention of the need for
increased payments.
Even though you may not be able to recall who Fr. Brendan Hoban is, you
may recall seeing his name in ‘Dear Parishioner’. He is a priest in the
diocese of Killala, in the west of Ireland, ordained the year after me. He is,
probably, the best known ‘Writing Priest’ in the country – a writer of
magazine articles and books on religious topics, as well as being the author
of at least three fairly lengthy volumes of history about his diocese and
famous church personalities. His weekly article in the ‘Western People’
newspaper sometimes gets a mention in the national newspapers. The
heading of an article a few weeks ago was ‘Many parishes face dire
financial emergency.’ You can read the article inside. Parishioners will
know, from the annual parish financial reports, that the financial situation
of our Parish is not a cause for concern (The same is true for Priest
Income!) Describing a situation of many parishes, Fr. Hoban says, ‘Now,
we are in a different space – less income, same need. Quite suddenly, a
much smaller cohort of parishioners are being left to bear the brunt of the
cost of sustaining parish services and the evidence is that they are
becoming less tolerant of effectively subsidising their shameless neighbours
– who expect all the services but contribute nothing to paying for them.’
(Fr. Denis O’Mahony)
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parishes face dire financial emergency
(Fr. Brendan Hoban - Western People 11.6.2022)
Some years ago, a Catholic prelate proclaimed, ‘The Church can’t be run on
Hail Marys’. It was a frustrated response to the idealism – or as he saw it,
the naivety – of his colleagues in regard to money. While I never had much
time for the individual involved – a toxic mix of American brashness and
Vatican arrogance – I have to admit the man had a point. Suddenly, it
would seem, the wisdom of his words mark the dawn of a new and
startling awareness, almost a new epiphany. Many of the parishes of the
Catholic world are now in danger of running out of money. The problem, in
simple terms, is this. As parishes get their money from collections, and
dioceses get their money from parishes, and the worldwide church is
funded by dioceses, the knock-on upward effect is that dwindling
congregations and their resultant dwindling contributions are beginning
to have an impact. So far, generally among the list of the problems the
Catholic Church is facing are the following: the abuse scandals and the fall-
out from them; the virtual disappearance of vocations to the priesthood
and the religious life in the developed world; the resistance to the reforms
of the Second Vatican Council; the disconnect between significant Catholic
teachings and their ‘reception’ by the people; the ever-declining
congregations, with women now leaving in greater numbers; and some
obvious others, but so far, no one has mentioned the elephant in the
living room – money!
Part of the problem is that it seems almost profane, possibly even
blasphemous if not downright embarrassing, to bring up this subject when
we have other more credible issues to worry about, or maybe, it’s that if
we could sort out some of the other issues, the money issue might sort
itself. Be that as it may, sooner or later, we’ve got to give some attention
to this awkward elephant sitting in the corner of the living room for a few
years now. While congregations (and collections) have been declining for
some years, this particular crisis was ushered in by the COVID outbreak and
its legacy. The pandemic necessitated the closure of churches for long
periods with an accompanying lack of collections. Some parishioners went
out of their way to continue contributing (and some very generously) but
on the basis of ‘out of sight, out of mind’ most others let their subscriptions
lapse. The legacy of the pandemic is that many of the elderly, often the
most generous of parishioners, no longer attend church and more
generally a significant cohort of pre-COVID attendees no longer come. The
cumulative effect is that for the last few years only a percentage of the
usual contributions arrived in parish accounts. Some parishes, in the
middle of expensive projects (like major church refurbishments), are left
with huge debts and very little incoming finance to meet them. In a
strange way, while parishes depend completely on the goodwill and
generosity of parishioners, and while a significant percentage of
parishioners – of both attendees and non-attendees at church – generally
contributed little or nothing to the upkeep of parishes, enough
parishioners contributed enough to keep most parishes in reasonably
robust health, to such a degree that, up to now, there was no real worry
about parishes not ‘making ends meet’.
Now we are in a different space – less income, same need. Quite
suddenly, a much smaller cohort of parishioners are being left to bear the
brunt of the cost of sustaining parish services and the evidence is that they
are becoming less and less tolerant of effectively subsidising their
shameless neighbours – who expect all the services but contribute nothing
to paying for them. So what do we do? Clearly, the finance committees of
Parish Councils will need to have a root and branch investigation of
income and expenditure to estimate the annual parish budget, where it
might be trimmed and crucially by how much it’s missing the target and
what can be done about it. Usually, parishes are run on a shoe-string
budget and there are not many areas that allow for cut-backs. Parish
buildings have to be maintained, insured and heated, salaries of parish
personnel have to be met – usually in rural parishes, this means just the
priest or priests and in some instances a parish secretary. While generally
the income of lay parish employees has remained at pre-COVID levels,
incomes of priests have been cut by anything up to 25%, but, while cut-
backs in most parishes won’t be easy to come by, trying to increase the
annual income will be an even trickier business. Among the challenges will
be trying to get those who no longer come to church to make a
contribution. This will be difficult with the only comeback introducing an
enhanced set of parish charges for funerals, weddings, baptisms, etc. on
the basis that those who don’t contribute to the provision of services can
hardly expect those who do to pay for them. While this strategy makes
sense, it creates a two-tier division of parish membership: those who
return their envelopes (or paid up members of the parish) and those who
don’t. Among the latter category are those who simply refuse to pay and
those, not able to pay, so the challenge is to be able to distinguish between
the two. Whatever emerges to sort out the dire financial emergency that
now faces many parishes, it will not be easy.
Points to Ponder Intercom July/August 2022
World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly
Sometimes we miss what is hidden in plain sight. Today’s Gospel is not just
about prayer, it amounts to a call to arms. It begins with the disciples asking
Jesus how to pray. Immediately Jesus pivots them to a radical message by
praying not to ‘My’ or ‘Your’ Father but to ‘Our’ Father. In this way the
centrality of the community in the Christian life is powerfully highlighted. Later
on, Jesus escalates the social message by asking us to make God’s Kingdom
come ‘on earth as it is in heaven’. This is an important correction to the those
who believe in a ‘suck up your suffering’ philosophy. Of course, there are
certain sufferings like illness or bereavement that we may not be able to
avoid. However, there is also unnecessary suffering that we could and should
avoid, like dehumanising poverty. Jesus understood that the Kingdom of God
which he was inaugurating was coming into this world. It was not a spiritual or
other-worldly kingdom. It was in this world, but not of this world –The
kingdoms of this world were kingdoms of greed, inequality, where abuse of
power was the norm, kingdoms which came into existence through violence,
and were maintained by violence. The Kingdom of God was a Kingdom of non-
violence, equality, caring and sharing, reaching out to the unwanted, where
power was given to serve, not oppress. This new Community was a Kingdom
over which God, in the person of Jesus, reigns. The Kingdom of God was to be
in this world, a light for all to see, a community which lives together in
solidarity and equality. (John Scally)
Seeing Your Life Through The Lens of The Gospel. John Byrne OSA
1.In the prayer Jesus gave us as a model, the focus is not on getting God to do
what we want, but on trying to be open to what God wants: ‘Your kingdom
come’. That openness implies a trust that what God wants for us is our good.
When have you found that it was good for you to take life as it comes, trusting
that the Spirit was with you no matter what happened?
2.It can be helpful at times to pray the Lord’s Prayer with one eye on what you
see lies ahead for you in the day. Spend a moment thinking of what you have
to do and then take each phrase of the Lord’s Prayer and see how that
speaks to your agenda.
3.One of the points in the parable of the friend knocking at the door, is that in
the case of true friendship it will not be necessary to browbeat the friend into
giving what you seek. Recall times when you had a friend who gave willingly.
What was it like to have such a generous and willing response?
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DEATH of Fr PAT MURPHY, Fuhir, Castletownbere, Co. Cork, 22nd March 1937 to 19th July 2022, 85 years, peacefully in the care of the staff of Our Lady Of Fatima Home in Tralee, Fr. Pat, son of the late John and Margaret Murphy, Fuhir. Deeply regretted by his brother John (Kilcullen, Co.Kildare), sister in law Alma, nieces, nephews , cousins, relatives and friends. Also bishop and priests of the diocese. Predeceased by his siblings, Donal, Margaret, Betty (Kelligher), Joan (Lovage), Sheila, Kitty (McCarthy) and Michael. Pat was stationed in Trujillo, Peru as well as Sneem, Kenmare, Castletownbere and Bere Island.
Reposing in Harrington’s Funeral Home, Castletownbere on Thursday (21st) from 5-7pm followed by removal to The Church Of The Sacred Heart, Castletownbere. Requiem mass will take place at 12 midday on Friday (22nd) followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Droum. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the attached link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-sacred-heart-1
Tribute; Sad to hear of Fr. Pat’s death. RIP. Sympathy to all his family. Remembered lovingly be me and especially by those of us who were part of his life in Peru. So many send sympathy from Trujillo, remembering especially his great love for the children with special needs.
Sr Maura Mercy Cork
Deepest sympathy to all the Murphy family on the death of Fr. Paddy.I had the privilege of working with Fr. Paddy in Peru and remember him as a very dedicated and zealous Priest. He also had a wonderful sense of humour . He is remembered by the people of Peru with affection and gratitude and they will be very sad when they hear of his death.. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Sr Lily O'Byrne,Clonakilty
Sincere sympathies to the family of Fr Pat. RIP I've been privileged to have known Fr Pat for the past 10+years. He was a lovely humble and caring gentleman and said Mass at Fatima Home for staff and residents over the years where he was greatly loved and appreciated May his gentle soul rest in peace
Mary Curtin Our Lady of Fatima Home
So sorry to hear of Fr Paddy’s death may he rest in peace. I was in Peru during his time there and remember his dedicated and untiring work and the difference he made to the lives of so many. All there will be very sad to hear of his passing. Deepest sympathy to all the Murphy family in your great loss. Remembering you all in prayer.
Sr Theresa Mc Guane
Sincere condolences to the Murphy family on the death of Fr. Paddy, a wonderful priest, genuine, sincere, dedicated and Christ like, I was privileged to work with him in Peru. May he rest in peace and may you his family be comforted and consoled in your loss. Regrettably I am unable to attend the funeral
Fr Robert Young, Kinsale
Sincere condolences to the Murphy family on the death of Fr. Paddy. It was an honour and a privilege to know and work with him in Trujillo, Peru. Que descanses en paz, padrecito!
Ted Hallahan
My sincere sympathy to Fr. Pat’s family, and extended family. Fr Pat was a pleasure to work in Trujillo, Peru. He was a jolly, kind and considerate human being. He was a humble and true Kerryman. It was an honour to know and work with him. Fr. Pat will hear the Lord saying, “ well done, good and faithful servant”. R.I.P.
Fr john Collins, Rossmore, Clonakilty, Co Cork
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Kennelly Search
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Sister Josephine Kennelly (86) entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at The Village at Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas. Sister was born in County Kerry, Ireland to James and Josephine (Foley) Kennelly. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word on November 21, 1945. She professed her first vows on August 15, 1948 and her perpetual vows on August 15, 1953. In religious life she was known as Sister Urban for many years before returning to her baptismal name. Sister Josephine received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiology from Incarnate Word College (now the University of the Incarnate Word) in 1953 and was a licensed Radiology Technologist. She served in hospitals of the Congregation from 1953 - 1978 including Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio (now CHRISTUS Santa Rosa) and St. Joseph's Hospital in Ft. Worth. She received a Master's Degree in Education from Incarnate Word College in 1968 and from 1978 -1982 was an Instructor at Incarnate Word College in radio technology. Sister Josephine worked with the Patrician Movement in San Antonio for a year before becoming Archivist for the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, a position she held for ten years. After serving two years as a patient representative at Santa Rosa Hospital, she retired to Incarnate Word Retirement Community (now The Village at Incarnate Word) in 1996. Sister Josephine loved history and politics. She was very interested in current events and frequently engaged in conversations regarding national and global issues. Sister Josephine is survived and dearly missed by Ellen Orman of San Antonio, who was a dear friend and companion as well as her sister. Also surviving in Ireland are two sisters, Sr. Imelda, SCJM and Sr. James, SCJM and in New Jersey her brother, James, as well as nieces and nephews in the United States and Ireland. She will also be missed by her Sisters in the Congregation. Funeral arrangements include recitation of the rosary at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 12 and Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday December 13 at 11:00 a.m., both in St. Joseph's Chapel in The Village at Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway . Interment will follow the Mass in the Sisters' Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, 4503 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209. Arrangements by:
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Published in San Antonio Express-News on Dec. 12, 2008.
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Reverend Stephen Kennelly, 75, died on March 10, 2017, after a brief hospitalization in County Kerry, Ireland. A native of Ireland, he was born in Ballylongford, County Kerry, on January 9, 1942. He was the third of five children born to Stephen and Bridget Kennelly. He attended the Ballylongford Boys National School and then high school at St. Joseph College in County Kilkenny, Ireland, after which he attended University College in Dublin. He entered the seminary at St. Patrick's College, Carlow, Ireland and was ordained on June 7, 1969 in the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, Ireland. Shortly after his ordination, Father Kennelly entered the Diocese of San Angelo on September 13, 1969. During his years of priestly ministry with the Diocese of San Angelo, he served the communities of St. Joseph, Rowena; St. Boniface, Olfen; Sacred Heart, Abilene; St. Joseph, Odessa; Our Lady of San Juan (now San Miguel Arcángel), Midland; Sacred Heart, McCamey; and Good Shep-herd, Crane. After receiving permission to join the missionaries of the Society of St. James the Apostle, he also served the people of Peru and Ecuador for many years. After his medical retirement in February 2002, he returned to his homeland in Ireland where he lived with his sister and brother-in-law, Mae and Pat Dowling. His funeral Mass and interment took place in Ballylongford, Ireland.
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Published in Midland Reporter-Telegram on Mar. 25, 2017.
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2022; CONGRATULATIONS TO FR. TOM RELIHAN ON HIS DIAMOND JUBILEE: Fr. Tom sends his greetings to the people of the Parish of Duagh as his celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood in Sacramento, California having served there for 75 years. He is yet another one of our great Duagh Parishioners who has given his / her life serving God in the Missions. Fr Tom was born and raised right here in Duagh (Kilcara and Foildarrig) and was ordained for the Diocese of Sacramento, California USA on the 22nd of June 1947 at All Hallows College, Dublin.
The Diocese of Sacramento was established in 1886 and has had only 9 Bishops to date. Father Tom has worked with 6 of those and is planning to outlast the sixth. Fr Tom left Duagh in mid-September 1947 and has lived in California since – He has visited Duagh annually up until 2020. Aged 99 years since last May, Fr. Tom still enjoys good health and would request that you might remember him in your prayers. May God continue to bless him.
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To date, the database (www.clericus.ie) contains approximately 18,000 individual biographical entries, including the student records of Ireland’s oldest and largest seminary, St. Patrick’s College Maynooth (SPCM). Collaboration with SPCM has also permitted the project to enrich thousands of biographical entries through the inclusion of unique college class pieces (class portraits) dating up to 1945. These combined resources provide an important snapshot into the early formation of the island’s clerical population during the period 1795 to 1945. Added to this are the student records of the Irish College Paris, a parallel seminary college linked to Maynooth, which provided over 2,000 additional entries to the database for the period c.1839 to 1940.
https://www.limerickdiocese.com/news/clericus-research-programme1/
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Saint Colmcille (Columba) – Feast Day: 9th June. Saint Colmcille also known as Saint
Columba was born in Garton, Co. Donegal, on 7th December 521 and was of royal
lineage. He studied under Saint Finnian of Moville and Saint Finnian of Clonard. He
founded monasteries in Derry, Durrow and possibly Kells in Ireland before leaving
Ireland. He left Ireland in 563, either for penance or to be a pilgrim for Christ and
settled on Iona off the west coast of Scotland. There he founded a monastery which
has become world famous! From that monastery, missionaries undertook the
conversion of Northumbria in England. Saint Colmcille (Columba) is noted for his
love for people and for all living creatures. He died on 9th June 597.
Saint Colmcille (Columba) is to be distinguished from Saint Columbanus (543 – 615),
another great Irish missionary, who spread the Gospel on mainland Europe around
the same time in France, Germany and Austria before founding his greatest
monastery at Bobbio in the north of Italy. His Feast Day is 23rd November.
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FEAST of Ss. Peter & Paul the Apostles is celebrated on Wed. 29th June.
SAINT Oliver Plunkett – Feast Day: 1st July, Saint Oliver Plunkett is believed to have been born on 1st November 1625 in Lough Crew, Co Meath. His family was from Irish nobility and supported King Charles 1 of England. He went to Rome to study for the priesthood at the Irish College and was ordained a priest there on 1st January 1654. He became a Professor of Theology in Rome from 1654 until 1669. He was appointed Archbishop of Armagh in 1669 and returned to Ireland the following year. He was forced to conduct a covert ministry during the suppression of priests at that time in the seventeenth century. He was arrested and tried at Dundalk in 1679 for conspiring against the state. It was seen that Oliver would never be convicted in Ireland so he was moved to Newgate Prison in London. Saint Oliver Plunkett was found guilty of high treason for “promoting the Catholic faith” and was condemned to a gruesome death. He was martyred on 1st July 1681 at Tyburn by hanging, disembowelling, quartering and beheading. He was the last Catholic to die for his faith at Tyburn and the first of the Irish martyrs to be beatified. His body was initially buried in two tin boxes next to five Jesuits who had died before him; his head is in St. Peter’s Church in Drogheda, Co Louth, most of his body is at Down Abbey, England and some relics are elsewhere in Ireland. His beatification took place on 23rd May 1920 and he was canonised on 12th October 1975.
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DEATH has occurred of Sr Nora Foley - Cockhill, Kilcummin, Killarney, Kerry
The death has occurred of Sr Nora Foley OP, Dominican Sister of Hope, Gloucester, New Jersey and late of Cockhill, Kilcummin. Peacefully, on the 9th of April 2022, in the care of Brandywine Senior Living, Wall, New Jersey.
Predeceased by her brothers, Denis, Robert and Donie, and sisters Mary and Breda. Sadly missed by her sister-in-law Joan, brother-in-law John and her many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends in Ireland and Gloucester City, New Jersey.
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The death has occurred of Reverend Father Charlie O'Neill. Retired priest of Castletown, Ballyagran & Colmanswell and late of Drombanna, Co. Limerick. May 29th 2022. Peacefully at Beech Lodge Nursing Home, Bruree. Predeceased by his sisters Sr. Angela and Sr. Rita and Maura Howard. Very deeply regretted by his loving brothers Pat and Tony. Sister Gertie Garvey, brother in law Brendan Howard, sister in law Moyra, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces
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The death has occurred of Fr. Gerard (Gerry) Frawley
late of Wyandotte, Michigan., Knockaderry, Limerick / Thurles, Tipperary
Late of Knockaderry, Co. Limerick and St. Vincent Pallotti Parish, Wyandotte, Michigan. Fr. Gerry passed away unexpectedly on May 23rd In Wyandotte. Son of the late Thomas and Kathleen, brother of Mary and Rena and the late Tom R.I.P. Deeply regretted by his sisters, sister-in-law, nieces and partners, grand nieces, grand nephews, his Pallottine community, former parishioners, neighbours, relations and friends.
There will be a Funeral Mass in St. Vincent Pallotti Parish, Wyandotte at 1pm local time on Friday, June 3rd. This Mass will be streamed live at 6pm Irish time. The Link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOTaWspZYDw
Fr. Gerry will repose in the Pallottine College, Thurles, on Monday, June 6th, from 3 to 7pm. He will then be received into the Pallottine Chapel in the college at 7pm. There will be a concelebrated Mass in the Pallottine College, Thurles, on Tuesday, June 7th, at 12 noon followed by interment in the Community Cemetery, St. Mary's, Cabra, Thurles
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Bishop Terence Brain remembers Fr Pat Keane
Staff Reporter
July 22, 2010
On Friday June 25, Bishop Terence Brain of Salford celebrated a diocesan Requiem Mass for Fr Pat Keane at St Bernard’s church, Burnage, in Manchester.
Priests and people of the diocese and members of the Keane family attended. Fr Keane was first ordained a priest in 1960. His first parish was St Edmund’s Little Hulton and he joined the Catholic Missionary Society.
On his return to the Salford diocese Fr Keane was made a curate at St Edmund’s at Miles Platting, Manchester, before becoming a parish priest at St John’s, Burnley. Finally he joined St Bernard’s in Burnage in 1989.
Fr Keane retired home to County Kerry in Ireland in 2008, died on April 24 and was buried from St John’s church in his home village of Ballybunion. Close to 2,000 people attended his funeral of this dearly loved priest in Ireland and a further 1,000 of his parishioners in Burnage attended an identical service on the same day.
Fr Steven Parkinson, St Bernard’s new parish priest, paid tribute to Fr Keane, saying that the priest was “devoted to his parish and loved by his parishioners”.
https://catholicherald.co.uk/bishop-terence-brain-remembers-fr%e2%80%88pat-keane/
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DEATH of Sr. Frances Brosnan of (Stella Maria, Rosary Lane, Taylor’s Hill, Galway)-28th May 2022; late of Mercy Convents Ennistymon, Lisdoonvarna, Gort, Ballaghaderreen and An Spidéal and formerly of Knockbrack, Knocknagoshel, Tralee, Co. Kerry; (peacefully) in the loving care of Sisters and Staff in St. Mary’s Residential Home, Shantalla Rd., Galway. Predeceased by her parents Cornelius & Julia (nee Mc Auliffe), her brothers Patrick and Laurence (Knocknagoshel), Michael and Richard (London). Deeply regretted by her sister Sr. Mary, her sisters-in-law Margaret and Barbara, her nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and Sisters of Mercy Western Province.
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DEATH of Fr. Joe McCarthy, Sacramento, California and formerly of Racecourse Road, Tralee, in California on 23rd May 2022. Predeceased by his father Eugene (2001) and his sister Anne (1964).Survived by his mother Patricia, his brother Thomas (Seattle), sisters Margaret and Claire (Ballymacelligott, Tralee), Margaret's partner Patrick Moriarty, nephews Dan and Eoin (Portland, USA) his many relatives and friends in California and Ireland.
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DEATH of Consie O’Gorman, The Cottages, Tournafulla, Co. Limerick who passed away peacefully at St. Catherine’s Nursing Home, Newcastle West, on Thursday, May 26th 2022. Consie, son of the late Margaret and Con, brother of the late Patsy, is very sadly missed by his sisters Sr. Mary Annette and Mary Anne O’Sullivan, brother-in-law Jerry, sister-in-law Mary, nephews Liam and Patrick, niece Mairéad, relatives and friends.
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Barraduff Church Anniversary End May 2022; Fr. Paddy, Fr. Tim & Sr. Anne Marie Brosnan.
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Ballybunion; Sunday 29th May: 11:30 a.m.: Bridget, Paddy and Sr. Theresa Stack Gullane
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Martin, Francis Xavier (1922–2000), historian, was born 2 October 1922 in Ballylongford, Co. Kerry, youngest son among five sons and five daughters of Conor Martin, medical practitioner, and Katherine Martin (née Fitzmaurice). Three of his four brothers also became priests,…...
https://www.dib.ie/biography/martin-francis-xavier-a5474
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CENTENARY MASS: The Legion of Mary are celebrating their 100th Birthday all this year. The Legion was founded by Frank Duff, a native son, born in Dublin in 1921. The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Ray Browne on Saturday 21st at 3 p.m. in St. Mary's Cathedral, Killarney. We invite all the Public to attend and send a special invite to our Spiritual Directors, members, active and praying, both present and past. All family members and in a special way we would love to invite the many students from the local schools. We have visited the elderly in local care facilities with many students over the past years and it would be lovely to have their presence with us. Maybe you have photos, memorabilia or stories to share? We will have tea and cutting of the cake after Mass in St. Brendan's College and we would love to chat with you all.
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http://www.catholicdirectory.com.au/deceasedclergy/list/name
Rev Patrick Michael Moore Melbourne diocese born 1834, ordained 1863 died 1880 son of Patrick Moore and Alice Dunne, brother of Bishop James Moore.
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Rev Thomas Austin Moore Ballarat, etc, Victoria. Born 1842, son of Michael Moore and Mary Naughton, gave his position to Fr Moore in Summer of 1877 and left Ballarat.
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26 Jun 1904 Bishop James Moore Melbourne, Keilor, Ballarat, Vic
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Fr. Patrick M Moore born 1840, brother of Fr. Thomas Austin , registered Melbourne 1863, died Ballarat c 1880.
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Fr. Tom Moore ordained 1932 for Adelaide Diocese. , born 1907, retired 1986.
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http://www.catholicdirectory.com.au/deceasedclergy/list/name#24031
22 Apr 1880 Rev Patrick Dunne Moore Warrnambool, Ballarat, Carisbrook, Linton, Smythesdale, Vic
22 May 1880 Rev Patrick N Moore Ballarat dioc, Vic; Adelaide dioc
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01314b.htm
All Hallows has sent about fifteen hundred priests to minister to the Irish "of the dispersion" in different parts of the New World. It is worthy of note that this supply of missionaries
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James Moore (bishop)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Moore. Photograph by Thomas Foster Chuck (c. 1888–89).
James Moore (29 June 1834 – 26 June 1904) was a Bishop of Ballarat, Victoria (Australia).[1]
Early life
Moore was born in Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. After a preliminary training at the Collegiate School in Tralee and a six-years' course at All Hallows Missionary College, Dublin, he was ordained to the priesthood, and left immediately for Australia.[2]
Career in Australia
Moore arrived in Melbourne in January 1859.[2] He was soon appointed to the important pastorate of St. Francis' Church, Lonsdale Street, in that city, but, owing to failing health, took charge of the less onerous parish of Keilor. There he remained until 1865, when Archdeacon Laurence Sheil having been appointed Bishop of Adelaide, Dr. Moore succeeded him as head of the Ballarat Mission in Victoria, being appointed dean, and accompanying Archbishop James Alipius Goold to Rome in 1873, when Pope Pius IX made him Doctor of Divinity.[2] On the erection of Ballarat into a separate diocese he was appointed Vicar-General, and on the death of Bishop O'Connor, in 1883, the Pope, who had made him one of his domestic prelates and a monsignor in 1881, first named him administrator of the diocese, and then nominated him to the succession. He was consecrated on 27 April 1884.[2]
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Egan, James; Born in Killarney, Ireland, on December 16, 1792
Ordained priest for diocese of Kerry in September 1816 Took the habit in Grace Dieu on January 24, 1849. Oblation in Maryvale, on January 25, 1850 (No. 273).Died in Stillorgan, Ireland, on March 26, 1869
https://www.omiworld.org/lemma/egan-james/
https://www.omiworld.org/?s=born+county+kerry
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An invitation to establish a Presentation Convent in Athenry by Canon Canton was initiated in early 1900’s. On 18th June 1907 he wrote his first letter to the Presentation Sister to come to the town. In his letter to the Reverend Mother he earnestly requested a few sisters, ‘I don’t know whether you can spear any sisters, but I heard some time ago you have some novices and postulants, if, unfortunately, you cannot entertain the project, I shall seek elsewhere….my most earnest desire after my salvation is that you may be able to commence work here, in Athenry in the next year of 1908.’ He also enlisted the support of Archbishop Healy to persuade the sisters to come to the town in a letter dated 4th October 1907. (King Rev. Fr. Athenry Parish) [v]
https://www.ouririshheritage.org/content/archive/people/101_mayo_people/religion/canon-joseph-canton
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Father Raymond J. de Souza Commentaries
January 19, 2022
The Winter Olympics in China are about to open, a welcome propaganda exercise for an authoritarian regime.
Eight years ago at Sochi 2014, Vladimir Putin took a vainglorious turn on the world stage, promising a return to imperial glory for the hungry Russian bear. As soon as the Olympic torch was extinguished, Putin invaded Ukraine and annexed Crimea.
Russia has been making trouble — armed and otherwise — ever since in Ukraine’s eastern territories. This winter, 100,000 Russian troops are massed on the Ukraine border and NATO is sounding the alarm about a possible invasion.
Meanwhile across the globe in China, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been flexing its muscles for the last several years, particularly in eliminating religious freedom and civil liberties.
Ominously, it was recently reported that several bishops and other officials from the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association — the CCP-approved “church” controlled by the regime — met with Catholic leaders to Hong Kong to instruct them on the CCP “Sinicization” agenda.
Sinicization is the policy of Chinese president Xi Jinping and has been described by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom as “a far-reaching strategy to control, govern, and manipulate all aspects of faith into a socialist mold infused with ‘Chinese characteristics.’”
What lessons might be learned from Russia-Ukraine that would apply to the Catholic situation in China today?
Comments last year from Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kjiv, one of the most insightful and courageous Catholic prelates anywhere, are illuminating. The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), the largest of the Eastern Catholic Churches, was speaking on the 75th anniversary of a painful chapter in his Church’s history, the 1946 Lviv sobor.
A sobor in the East is analogous to a “synod” of bishops in the West, though a sobor has actual governing, not only advisory, authority.
In 1946, with Stalin consolidating his World War II gains in Eastern Europe, he ordered the liquidation of the UGCC. Soviet officials then convened, by force, a sobor of the UGCC in the western city of Lviv. Ukrainian Catholics refer to it as a “pseudo-sobor” as it did not include all the legitimate bishops and was convened improperly.
The Lviv pseudo-sobor renounced the 1596 “Union of Brest” by which the UGCC returned to full communion with Rome. The pseudo-sobor, under duress, declared their Church to be in communion with the Russian Orthodox Patriarch of Moscow.
What followed was a fierce persecution for those who rejected the decisions of the fake sobor. The UGCC became the largest underground religious group in the world. For 44 years, Ukrainian Catholics only had religious freedom outside of Ukraine. The liquidation of the UGCC gave rise to a remarkable story of fidelity, martyrdom and eventually restoration.
Patriarch Shevchuk, on the 75th anniversary last year, spoke of the effect on the Orthodox, the supposed beneficiary of Stalin’s policy. In 1942, Stalin had revived the Russian Orthodox Church in order to build up national solidarity in the fight against Hitler; it became akin to a branch of the state.
“The Lviv pseudo-sobor, in my opinion, was a great humiliation of the Russian Orthodox Church,” Patriarch Shevchuk said. “I don’t think the Russian Orthodox Church needed such a ‘gift’ from Stalin.”
Being co-opted by a corrupt regime is worse than being controlled by it.
That’s the lesson relevant to China today. The Christian Church, which was illegal for nearly three centuries under the Roman Empire, knows how to live under persecution. Indeed, the blood of the martyrs has been recognized as the seed of new Christian witness since those early centuries.
A West Limerick Man in New York who helped me - By Fr. Brendan Duggan
(Timmy Ahern never forgot his roots. He was a gentleman, very kind and generous and he died on July 29th 2015)
This is the complete article. We posted some last week.
Timmy Ahern from Rooska, Athea/Carrigkerry emigrated as an 18 year old to Wookside, NYC in the late 1950s. He set up a small paint shop in two blocks away from St. Mary’s Church, Winfield, whose Pastor Monsignor Peter Fox helped Timmy to start a business as a painting contractor. Timmy was deeply involved in the parish, which began in 1854 as a German enclave in Queens. Woodside became very Irish in the early 50’s. At it’s peak St. Mary’s had a school with 1200 children. Monsignor Fox was a great priest with many influential friends and I believe he encouraged Timmy in his career. In 1964 Timmy Set up Ahern Painting Company and it got bigger as he began to be contracted to paint the bridges of New York– Brooklyn Bridge 4½ miles long, costing $165 million over 3 years, Manhattan Bridge, Tribora Bridge etc. Timmy was on a roll and his turnover became over $300 million/year. He also, with his two sons and daughter Ann’s husband ran a construction Company building public Schools for New York City and State. Timmy never forgot Monsignor Fox and the encouragement he gave him. Timmy’s company was in 49th Ave, two blocks away from St. Mary’s Church which I worked in as a priest from 2007 – 2014, before I returned to Ireland.
I arrived in Winfield in 2007 as Curate (Associate Pastor). I also was a Missions Fundraiser. We had a yearly Dance in the Fall which brought in around $50 thousand. I had a journal which used to take in over $30,000 in Ads for $500, $200 and $100. I got to know Timmy, he knew I was an East Limerick man which was a help as he was from Rooskagh. I had no idea where Rooskagh was, I thought it was near Newcastle West, but I was surprised to find it near Athea, in a beautiful but rather remote hilly area. I wouldn’t like to travel it at night as there are many roads to “God knows where”. Timmy had two sons, Tommy Jnr. and Kieran and a daughter Ann who married Liam Hareney whom I got to know well as they all lived in Manhasset, Long Island, a rather posh area.
At one of our dances I had Kieran Ahern as our guest of honour and we raised $60,000 Dollars. Timmy had his bank manager give me $2,000 for an ad and some of his friends and suppliers shelled out $500 page ads (green coloured) . So Timmy was a good friend and a great supporter. Now I am coming to the interesting part. Our parish was poor. We had a lot of Irish families that came to us since we were Irish Priests. I was chaplain to the Irish illegal immigrants in Brooklyn and Queens so we had many Irish emigrants who came to our church in times of need. I dealt with suicides, county Associations, was a regular at the Irish Consulate in the City where I met what I call the Irish Aristocracy. These were the successful Irish in New York and I also met some of our important politician etc., so it was interesting at times.
Anyway our parish was rundown and a few jobs needed to be done, we had a nice gymnasium in the former school with a nice tin roof which some former foolish person painted over with lead paint. Now you all know lead paint is poisonous and it began to flake off. I was afraid some child would pick up some and be poisoned. We had the school and gym rented to a Jewish group running a special needs school for the city of New York and a yearly rent of $350,000 which kept the parish financially viable. It was urgent to repair the gym ceiling asap. I asked Timmy for a job estimate and after three attempts it would cost about $15000. Then he said he would do it for nothing if we could get it for a week, the gym closed. I asked two more Irish painters for an estimate and one guy wanted $30,000 and the next guy $35,000. It was up it was going. Timmy had a new cherry picker and his two men did a fast 48 hour job on cleaning the ceiling and finished the job on the Friday of the Independence Day (July 4th) week. They painted the ceiling with a beautiful white paint supplied free by one of Timmy’s paint suppliers and costing a few thousand dollars. Val, my maintenance man, got a very long brush over 20 feet long with a small brush on top with which he dabbed extra paint on the parts of the tin ceiling which continued to shed some small pieces of lead paint down. This lasted for a couple of weeks as the painters had not completely cleaned the tin roof of lead. After about a month the job was perfect and beautiful. I reckoned it saved the parish about $60,000 as we had no cost for cherry picker or paint or workers who got at least $40 to 50 dollars an hour and insurance. A regular painter would have taken several weeks. Our bridge in Athea took 6 weeks. Timmy’s men were pro’s however, painting bridges.
Job no 2 involved the repair and rewiring of our Church’s wiring system. Our Church had 24 large chandeliers, each with 4 bulbs using an average of 500 watts or more. I immediately replaced the bulbs on each chandelier with 4 23W Leds. This lowered the electricity bill four fold. I found the Led bulbs were blowing due to the wiring being too old and also dangerous. I brought in a local Italian electrician to change the wiring. His two men changed the wiring in two of the chandeliers costing $1,500 per day. I went to Timmy for advice and he gave me his own electrician, a Filipino, to do the job. The Filipino electrician began at 9am after Mass and together with Val my young man, Don Houshech, the organist and myself, we worked all day until 10.30 and re-changed all the chandelier wiring and charged me $1,200. He even wanted to do it cheaper as he was Timmy’s man who was so good to him. The Church wiring job saved me at least $40-50 thousand. The other guys would have knocked about a month out of it and made plenty of dough.
In 2013 we were planning to leave the Parish of St. Mary’s and to return to Ireland. We wanted to leave the parish property and school in good nick.
The Church was in good shape but the school exterior would remind you of the South Bronx or Spanish Harlem. You could take your pick.
We heard Timmy had a large industrial cherry picker with a 45 foot extension with cabin on top to stand in and he gave it to us free and gratis for as long as we needed it. It was old but in perfect order and he also offered to supply us with diesel fuel free of charge. Last week I asked a contractor what it would cost per week to hire such a machine, I actually saw one a few days ago when I went to my doctor in Monaleen, Limerick. I was told hiring one would cost €1,000 per week. We had Jimmy’s for at least three months for nothing. We also had no insurance to pay or other health and safety costs etc.
Anyway my man painted the school, the paint was not expensive as it was like a coloured water based paint which Timmy was also involved with. I reckon it would have cost us $100,000, perhaps to complete the job. Painters do not come cheap especially in New York where a union guy gets up to $50 an hour or more.
So taking all into account I reckon Timmy Ahern saved our parish around $200,000 for those three services. It is great to have such a generous man. Timmy never forgot his roots. He was a gentleman, very kind and generous and he died rather suddenly on July 29th 2015, one year after I returned to Ireland.
Timmy was also a Trustee of the New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade. He had his own Ahern seat in St. Patrick’s Cathedral for the 17th March Mass. He used to give me 6 tickets for the Mass in the centre of the Church which I would give to Irish guests from say Mayo or Limerick or Donegal. Politicians or County Councillors who would come to NYC for 17th March.
May Timmy Rest in Peace
(Timmy Ahern never forgot his roots, he died on July 29th 2015)
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You have just met Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, after receiving the Ratzinger Prize at the Vatican. Can you tell us what your discussions were about?
These were moments of great humanism and scholarship. We, four laureates, introduced our work to the pope emeritus, and he commented on our four topics in a low voice, but clear and prudent and sympathetic.
As a leading professor of the Pope Benedict XVI Philosophical-Theological Hochschule, how would you describe his greatest contribution to the philosophical world of his time?
I would say that his understanding of Logos shows explicitly the contribution of Greek reason to Christian dogmatics and teaching; and he interpreted the wonderful tension and complement of Greek and Hebrew wisdom as the two sources of Christianity.
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Weekly Newsletter
Feast of Christ the King
31st October 2021
Dear Friends of Sacred Heart Church, Limerick
Canon Lebocq
Prior of Sacred Heart Church
Today we celebrate the feast of Christ the King. We know that Jesus is King because He said: ‘My kingdom is not of this world’ (John: 18). He came into this world to save us from the powers of darkness and bring us, through the blood of His cross to His Kingdom in Heaven.
As this feast denotes the spirit and foundation of our community and the symbol in which our priestly vocation is embedded, we have chosen this day to request your support for our seminarians. Our second collection today represents the bi annual collection we make for this intention. As you are aware, there are four Irish vocations in our seminary and two additional young men in their discernment year. This is a grace-filled duty, which is returned to us a hundred fold by good and holy priests.
November is upon us once again. Scripture tells us that ’It is a holy and a wholesome thing to pray for the dead’ (2 Maccabees 12:46). There are three elements to the Family of God: The Saints in Heaven: The Church Militant on earth: and The Souls in Purgatory. The church dedicates this month to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. We are encouraged to pray throughout this month in particular for those we know who have died and for those who are suffering in purgatory and may have no one to pray for them. We may also pray for particular groups of people, for example, priests or those who were unprepared for death, or who were murdered.
To this end, we have prepared the November List for the Dead that you will find on the table at the back of the church. Please fill out these lists according to your own choice of people who have died and whom you wish to pray for and place your list in the box marked: NOVEMBER HOLY SOULS LIST. These lists will be placed close to the altar and will be prayed for at each Mass during the month. (You may make a donation here)
The Shrine of Our Lady at the back of the Church will be dedicated to our Holy Souls this month. Here, you can light a candle for your loved ones who have died and those you wish to remember. Our Lady comforts the Holy Souls whilst they are being purified in purgatory and being prepared to enter Heaven where they will spend Eternity praising the Lord with the angels and saints.
Throughout the year we celebrate the feast days of various well-known saints. But the 1st. November is the Feast of All Saints. This day is dedicated to all those unknown saints who have no public recognition in the Liturgy but who have merited heaven by their quiet holy lives. You may know some of these saints?
Requiem Masses are offered at various times throughout this month but particularly on 2nd November: All Souls Day. We pray for our dead and all the holy souls in purgatory that they may be released from their suffering. This includes our friends, relatives, benefactors and others as well as our enemies!
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Peter Jesserer Smith Arts & Entertainment
October 29, 2021
As he approaches the icon in his Vancouver, British Columbia, studio, Andre Prevost places his hand on the unfinished work and prays.
“You need to guide me on this. How do you want your icon to be seen?”
With each stroke of the brush deftly laying down another layer of archival acrylic paint, the Canadian Catholic iconographer is almost more a sculptor than a painter, freeing the image of the holy men and women to emerge on the icon’s carefully prepared wood.
Then, in a moment, another layer is applied, and everything changes — and the artist says he feels the holy presence of the depicted holy man or holy woman in the room.
“And then I can pray directly with the icon,” Prevost tells the Register.
What makes Prevost’s work distinctive is that he paints Catholic icons according to the specific cultures of the nations and tribes indigenous to North America, the living roots of the Catholic Church in Canada and the U.S.
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By Agnes Aineah
Nairobi, 28 October, 2021 / 8:00 pm (ACI Africa).
Kenya’s admirable position in world athletics has been curved by the likes of David Rudisha, Rose Cheruiyot, Lydia Cheromei and other top athletes. But the man who has, for years, shaped these athletes into the crème of the crop that they are today has mostly worked in silence.
On Tuesday, October 26, Br. Colm O'Connell was awarded a Presidential Distinguished Service Award for his role in mentoring young people in Kenya’s Iten town where most world champions in track races trace their roots.
The award was bestowed on the Patrician Brother alongside 10 other Irish men and women who were feted for their “continued service to Ireland’s reputation across the globe.”
The Ambassador of Ireland in Kenya, Fionnuala Quinlan, remarked that she was “delighted that the immeasurable contribution of Br Colm O'Connell to Kenya, to the world's top athletes, to his community in Iten and his work to bring Kenya and Ireland ever closer has been recognized by the President of Ireland.”
In an interview with the BBC following the award, Br. O'Connell said it was a “tremendous honor” to receive an award from the Irish government for his work coaching athletes in Kenya.
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Saint Teresa of Avila’s Story
Teresa lived in an age of exploration as well as political, social, and religious upheaval. It was the 16th century, a time of turmoil and reform. She was born before the Protestant Reformation and died almost 20 years after the closing of the Council of Trent.
The gift of God to Teresa in and through which she became holy and left her mark on the Church and the world is threefold: She was a woman; she was a contemplative; she was an active reformer.
As a woman, Teresa stood on her own two feet, even in the man’s world of her time. She was “her own woman,” entering the Carmelites despite strong opposition from her father. She is a person wrapped not so much in silence as in mystery. Beautiful, talented, outgoing, adaptable, affectionate, courageous, enthusiastic, she was totally human. Like Jesus, she was a mystery of paradoxes: wise, yet practical; intelligent, yet much in tune with her experience; a mystic, yet an energetic reformer; a holy woman, a womanly woman.
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By CNA Staff
London, England, Sep 3, 2021 / 11:00 am
A Church of England bishop said on Friday that he was stepping down to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church.
The Rt. Rev. Jonathan Goodall, the Anglican bishop of Ebbsfleet, explained that he had taken the decision “after a long period of prayer.”
“I have arrived at the decision to step down as Bishop of Ebbsfleet, in order to be received into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church, only after a long period of prayer, which has been among the most testing periods of my life,” he said in a statement on Sept. 3, the feast of St. Gregory the Great, the sixth-century pope who launched a mission to convert England to Christianity.
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I believe this was Thomas Mulvihill of Kilpadogue, Tarbert. Son of Matthew Mulvihill and Ellen Finucane. Baptised 23 April 1868.
DEATH OF FATHER MULVIHILL. Universal regret was expressed this morning at the news that the Rev. Father Mulvihill had passed away last night. Flags were half-masted, and the greatest sorrow was felt by the community at the loss of one revered and loved by all who knew him. Of a bright and cheery disposition, the Rev. gentleman was a general favorite, and it was marvellous how he managed to preserve his evenness of disposition and vigorous interest in Church work in the face of his almost constant ill-health. For the kindly-spirited father suffered much, and at one time a few years ago his life was despaired of, but with indomitable courage he pulled through. After a furlough for the benefit of his health he returned to Gisborne, and, being granted assistance in his Church work, he continued in charge of Gisborne parish till his final sickness. For some weeks it has been felt that he could not recover, so severe was his prostration, and the end came at midnight, the Rev. Father passing away quietly, and keeping in full possession of his faculties till the last. His place in the community will be hard to fill. Although of a gentle and unassuming nature, he was a ripe scholar and gifted preacher, and an influence for good among all classes. His memory will be kept evergreen in the hearts of his congregation.
Born in County Kerry in 1868, the Rev. T. Mulvihill was educated at Maynooth and Killarney Colleges, and was ordained at Maynooth in 1892, by the Arch-Bishop of Dublin, the Right Rev. Dr. Walsh. After his ordination he ministered for four years in Edinburgh, officiating at St. Patrick's Church till the close of 1895. Coming to New Zealand for the sake of his health, he undertook diocesan work at Auckland Cathedral, and in 1898 received the appointment to the care of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Gisborne. In this, his last sphere of work, he labored unremittingly and successfully for eight years, making friends on all sides by big warmheartedness and geniality. Of the Rev. Father it can truly be said that none knew him but to love him, and with the affection he inspired was joined in deep respect and regard for his high character and virtue. By the wish of the deceased Father there will be no flowers in connection with the obsequies. The funeral takes place on Mondajy afternoon at 2.30. At 9 a.m. a requiem mass will be held at St. Mary's for the repose of his soul.
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From: Sean Sheehy
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2021, 14:58
Subject: Feast of the Assumption
Celebrating Mary’s Assumption into Heaven: It’s Implications
Jesus’ Church, from her earliest times, believed that upon the end of the Virgin Mary’s life on earth her body wasn’t buried but rather was assumed in its entirety by God into Heaven. The word ‘assume’ comes from the Latin and means to ‘accept, or ‘to take up.” In the Bible, Mary isn’t the first person to be taken into Heaven. In Second Kings we read: “And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into Heaven by a whirlwind …” (2 Kgs 2:2) As the Angel Gabriel said to Mary concerning Elizabeth’s pregnancy even though she was sterile, “for nothing is impossible with God.” (Lk 1:37) Jesus Himself said to His disciples concerning who can be saved that, “For man it is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” (Mt 19:16) To show God’s power flowing through Him, Jesus healed the sick, raised the dead, cleansed the lepers, changed water into wine, walked on water, and changed bread and wine into His body and blood thereby enabling believers to “live in me as I do in you … I am the vine, you are the branches.” (Jn 15:4-5)
Mary’s assumption symbolizes the completion of Jesus’ redemption of mankind. In Mary’s assumption, the Old Testament record of David and the Ark has a number of parallels. The early Church writers described Mary as the “Ark of the New Covenant.” Just as the Ark in the Old Testament was a golden box that held the two tablets on which were written the Ten Commandments signifying God’s Covenant with Moses, so Mary was seen as the Ark of the New Covenant because she carried the God’s Word-made-flesh in her womb. The Assumption put Mary in Heaven as the “Queen Mother” “arrayed in gold.” “The queen takes her place at Your right hand in gold of Ophir.” (Ps 45:10) Just as the Ark of the Old Covenant was made of incorruptible acacia wood so Mary’s body, the Ark of the New Covenant, was incorruptible demonstrated by her Assumption.
In his inspired visions, John, records, “A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was with child and wailed aloud in pain as she laboured to give birth.” (Rev 12:1-2) The “woman” here is, of course, Mary experiencing the pain of childbirth which was the result of Adam and Eve’s sin, but “the woman” also symbolizes Jesus’ Church bringing Jesus to the world. The twelve stars represent the Twelve Apostles. Following this John saw the conflict between good and evil with “a huge red dragon that … stood before the woman about to give birth, to devour the child when she gave birth” (vs 3-4) symbolizing Satan. In a clear reference to Mary, John records, “She gave birth to a son – a boy destined to shepherd all the nations with an iron rod.” (v 5) The “iron rod” symbolized Jesus’ power to break the power of evil and restore justice in the world. “Her child was caught up to God and to His throne” meaning that evil failed as indicated by Jesus’ resurrection and ascension into Heaven. It was revealed to John that, “The woman (Mary and the Church, of which she is the Mother designated by Jesus from His Cross) fled into the desert (symbolizing a place of rest, consecration, and protection), where a special place had been prepared for her by God.” (v 6) That special place for Mary was Heaven into which she was assumed.
Mary is a pattern of Jesus’s Church in all kinds of ways. The mission of both was and is to bring Jesus into the world as its Saviour and Redeemer so He could bring us to His Father to adopt us as His children through the power of the Holy Spirit. Mary suffered deeply seeing Jesus’ passion and death just as the Church suffers deeply through persecution by the agents of Satan. Like Mary, consecrated from the moment of her conception, Jesus Church is consecrated by the Holy Spirit who gives her rest, continues to consecrate and protect her from her enemies. Like Mary, who withstood evil through the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus’ Church has withstood evil both from within and from outside during the last two thousand years. Mary is also the pattern of fidelity to Jesus for every believer. She is that woman of great faith who expressed it simply to the Angel Gabriel, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.” (Lk 1:38) Listening to God in prayer and worship, Mary’s words should be our consistent response.
Why should we make Mary our exemplar as Christians? Elizabeth tells us why when she was inspired by the Holy Spirit to exclaim when Mary visited her: “Blessed is she who trusted that the Lord’s words to her would be fulfilled.” (Lk 1:45) What does it mean to have Mary as the pattern of our life in Christ, living as intentional disciples of Jesus? She spell it out in her Magnificat (Lk 1:46-55) First of all, our being, our life, our existence should “proclaim the greatness of the Lord” so that our “light must shine before men so that they may see the goodness in (y)our acts and give praise to (y)our Heavenly Father.” (Mt 5:16) Secondly, our spirit should find “joy in God (our) Saviour” for He has looked upon us to serve Him in our unworthiness. Thirdly, we must realize that “God who is mighty has done great things” for us. So we must be grateful. His Name is holy and He is merciful in all generations. So we must respect His Name and be merciful. God is omnipotent and brought down those who were powerful. So we must be humble and not attempt to dominate others. He raises the humble above the powerful. So we mustn’t seek power for its own sake but to serve others. We must realize that God gives food to the hungry, especially those whose souls hunger for Him. The rich who think they don’t need God will go hungry forever. So we must receive Jesus as the food for our souls and not spend all our resources in pampering our body. Following in Mary’s footsteps we become faithful, grateful, moral, humble, merciful, Eucharistic, generous and trusting servants of God who is always faithful to His promises. In Mary’s company we can pray that at our death, while our bodies will become ashes, Jesus will assume our soul into Heaven where God is the Father, Jesus is our Redeemer, the Holy Spirit is our Sanctifier, and Mary the Queen Mother. (frsos)
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From Athea News
https://www.athea.ie/category/news/
From Tom Aherne Athea News
DANIEL O’BRIEN: The very popular Dean Daniel O’Brien, retired parish priest of Newcastle West, died on Monday July 15, 1985. He was about to board a bus to go on holiday when he died suddenly. He had a great interest in the spiritual and cultural life of the town. Though in his 81st year he was his usual alert self. Dean O’Brien was dogged in his later years by failing eyesight but he stoically endured this infirmity and never let it limit his horizons. He was born in William Street Limerick in 1904, and educated in Saint Munchin’s College and Maynooth where he was ordained in 1928. He commenced teaching in Saint Munchin’s in 1929, and remained there for thirty years, ten of which he spent as President. He was an outstanding linguist- Greek, Latin and Irish being his forte and was a fine classical scholar. He was appointed to Ardagh/Carrigkerry parish in 1959, and Newcastle West in 1964, on the death of the dearly loved Monsignor Hannon.
Coming to a rural parish in Ardagh/Carrigkerry was a great challenge for a priest with his city background. Yet he rose to the challenge in typical manner. He made a whirlwind tour of the parish visiting every home and listened to the people’s problems with great patience. He quickly got to know he was in charge of a parish with a conflicting way of life. In Ardagh a well to do Agricultural Community containing some of the best land in the county and the tail end of the Golden Vale. In Carrigkerry district, completely opposite, a hillside community of small farmers similar to the problem areas in the West of Ireland. In Carrigkerry Dean O’Brien quickly made an impact. His first priority was to get the people organised. He was ably assisted by Rev Michael O’Connor, a native of Ballyguiltenane Glin, who was the curate in the parish at the time. A Parochial Committee was formed in Carrigkerry. For the first time in its history, a second Mass was celebrated each Sunday at Saint Mary’ s Church in Carrigkerry.
Building and woodwork classes commenced under Mick Kennelly Shanagolden, and lasted for two years. A Group Water Scheme got under way and a milk collection was organised. Surveys were carried out amongst the small farming community and an Open House Meeting was held in Carrigkerry and all political parties attended. All rural organisations were represented, and as a result the electoral division in West Limerick qualified for social welfare. In later years, the same divisions became a disadvantaged area. All this and more as a result of Dean O’Brien’s dynamic approach to the problems of his parishioners. The list of his achievements at both ends of the parish are too numerous to mention here, yet, he was only P.P. in the parish for five years, before being transferred to Newcastle West in 1964. He retired in September 1979, and his fifteen years of ministry were marked by some outstanding achievements. His passing is deeply regretted in the Ardagh/ Carrigkerry parish.
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A lovely celebratory mass was said here in Athea on Saturday evening last by Fr. Duggan, to remember Fr. Michael Moroney who was ordained 50 years to the priesthood and is now in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for many years. There are some lovely photos in front of the altar depicting various aspects of his life. Mike Hayes a near neighbour gave an insight into his life as did his sister Siobhán. He hopes to make the journey home in July. We congratulate him on his GOLDEN JUBILEE and send good wishes from his home parish.
Athea Notes 15 6 2021
https://www.athea.ie/category/con-colbert-community-hall/
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WINDSOR TERRACE — Although she couldn’t read or write English, Mother Frances Cabrini kept up an ongoing relationship with Brooklyn Bishop Charles McDonnell, who was the second Bishop of Brooklyn from 1892 to 1921.
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June 2021;
2021; Golden Jubilee of is ordination. Fr John O’Shea was ordained on the 12th of June 1971. During his fifty years in the ministry, Fr John has served in a variety of pastoral settings including chaplaincy to NIHE (UL), director of Limerick Social Service Centre, Chaplain to the Defence Forces, as well as parish priest of Corpus Christi, Moyross, Limerick City and Abbeyfeale. We wish him continued blessing in his ministry. An interview with Fr John with Bishop Brendan Leahy is now on the diocesan website at www.limerickdiocese.org. or google Bishop Brendan Leahy in conversation with Canon John O’Shea.
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Sr. Kathleen O'Sullivan, Good Shepherd Sisters, London and formerly of Currans, Farranfore, Co. Kerry. Peacefully in her 94th year, on June 8th 2021, in the presence and care of her loving Community. Predeceased by her late sisters Eileen, Sr. Christina, Sheila, Mary and her late brothers Pat and Fr. Hugh. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her brother John (Currans), sisters-in-law Betty and Jinny, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, many friends and most especially, her fellow Sisters of the Good Shepherd Community.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Sr. Kathleen's Funeral Mass will take place in London on Friday June 18th 2021 with burial in the nearby Cemetery.
https://rip.ie/cb.php?dn=461444
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Brother Seamus Campion C.Ss.R. (Redemptorists, Mount St Alphonsus, Limerick) on June 15th in University Hospital, Limerick.
Predeceased by his brothers Frs Pat and Con (Columban Fathers) and Michael; and his sisters Sheila (Bree), Sr Eileen M.M.M. and Mary Paul (Clancy).
Mourned by his Redemptorist Community, his sisters, Breda and Sr. Angela, O.P., nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and a large circle of friends.
Brother Seamus’ remains will be brought back to Mount St Alphonsus on Wednesday evening. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 18th, at 12 noon, followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery. Attendance at the funeral is restricted to Redemptorists and members of Brother Seamus’s immediate family. The Funeral Mass will be streamed on www.novena.ie/webcam
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But ultimately inadequate arguments being made by his friends as to how that suffering can exist if God is almighty.
If a human being had written it alone, the part where God finally speaks might have paled in comparison to what came before. But in the Holy Spirit’s hands, it becomes the high point of the book.
First of all, God speaks from the thunder and lightning, which is often a “theophany” of God. At the flood, at the Red Sea, and at Mount Sinai, pillars of cloud and fire brings God’s voice. And in each case, God’s voice brings calm.
But then, God challenges Job, essentially telling him that in order for him to question God he has to know as much as God does. Since Job knows nothing, he has to accept God instead.
God asks who shut up the sea at its origin. Who said “here shall your proud waves be stilled”? The answer is obvious: God did, and Job had nothing to do with it. The Psalm reinforces that point, calling God the one who “hushed the storm to a gentle breeze, and the billows of the sea were stilled.”
https://www.thegregorian.org/2021/this-sunday-stop-seeking-storms
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Rick Becker Blogs
June 17, 2021
“I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and will give you a heart of flesh.” —Ezekiel 36:26
Trust, by definition, is a risky venture. It’s an abandonment to something or someone else, a loss of control over process or outcomes, and it naturally gives rise to a certain amount of anxiety — even when it’s trust well placed.
Sometimes, however, we don’t really have much say in whom we trust — like any time we make use of transportation that we ourselves aren’t operating. When you were a kid, and your parents (or older siblings) drove you here and there, you didn’t even think about trusting their driving abilities — but, in effect, you had to. Then there’s all those bus drivers and train conductors and pilots — don’t we trust them to know what they’re doing as they cart us around? Don’t we implicitly trust them to get us where we’re going?
Baptism is like that for most of us. The vast majority of Catholics (and, really, Christians in general) are infants when they’re baptized. That means, among other things, that our parents did the original religious driving for us — wanting what’s best for us, they chose to have us baptized, a second birth — and we went along for the ride. In a sense, our moms and dads were taking big spiritual risks on our behalf, and they took on the sobering responsibility of guiding us in our initial journey toward our ultimate destination — heaven!
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June 2021; When Sister Margherita Marchione died recently, at the age of 99, the New York Times, to its credit, published a lengthy and sympathetic obituary. Less to its credit was the clumsy anti-Catholic mistake in the obituary. A mistake the newspaper then, surprisingly, corrected.
Best known for her works defending Pope Pius XII, Sr Margherita was also a gifted teacher, lecturer, literary scholar and dedicated member of her order, the Religious Teachers Filippini, which she’d entered in 1935. Her autobiography, The Fighting Nun, is a wonderful read.
https://catholicherald.co.uk/the-new-york-times-admits-it-was-wrong-about-pius-xii/
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Anthony of Padua –Feast Day: 13th June. Saint Anthony was born into a wealthy noble family in Lisbon, Portugal, on 15thAugust 1195. He was christened Fernando Martins de Bulhom. He received a good education in his native city before joining the Regular Canons of Saint Augustine there at the age of 15. Soon afterwards, he was transferred to their monastery in Coimbra which was then the capital of Portugal, where he devoted himself to prayer and to the study of theology and Latin. He also developed there a great knowledge of the Bible. When the relics of Franciscans who had been martyred were brought to Coimbra in 1220 this had a profound effect on Fernando who requested permission to become a Franciscan. Granted that permission he took the name Anthony as he joined in 1221that new order which had been founded by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1209. Anthony wished to go as a friar to Morocco in North Africa to preach Christianity and to die there as a martyr. However illness forced him to return home immediately after his arrival in Morocco. On his way home a storm forced his ship off course and he ended up in Sicily and he was to spend the last 9 or 10 years of his life in Italy. He travelled all over that country preaching the Gospel. He was a great teacher and a very eloquent preacher and many miracles were attributed to him during his lifetime. He settled in Padua in the north-east of Italy in 1226 and that’s where he passed away on 13thJune 1231 at the relatively young age of 35. Less than a year later he was canonised on 30thMay 1232 by Pope Gregory IX. He was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1946. Apparently lilies were placed on his tomb in Padua shortly after his death. Mysteriously these did not wither for a considerable period of time and so the tradition arose of the Franciscans blessing lilies in his honour on his Feast Day. Many graces have been received by people through these blessed lilies and cures have been reported through them. People also invoke St Anthony’s intercession to help them to find things that are lost.
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Ultimately, we are caught up in the mission of God through Jesus, who continues to reach out to all, inviting them to share the divine life and blessings. We believe we are being constantly drawn into the community of love between Father, Son and Holy Spirit and asked to live as loving people in our daily lives. We hope we can do that faithfully and help others to respond to God’s ongoing outreach and invitation to them.
https://columbans.ie/spirituality/
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Presentation of lifetime award to Fr Kevin O`Rourke
https://columbans.ie/category/videos/
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Turas Columbanus/The Columban Way
https://columbans.ie/mission-outreach/turas-columbanus/
Turas Columbanus, also known as the Columban Way, traces the journey of Saint Columbanus, an Irish monk of the late 6th and early 7th century through Ireland, England, France, Switzerland,
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Many years later, Pope John Paul II wrote:
You know that I was born in 1920, in May, when the Bolsheviks marched toward Warsaw. And that’s why since my birth I have carried the great debt toward those who died fighting against the aggressor and who won, giving their lives for their country …
Then ... communism appeared as very strong and dangerous. It seemed that the communists would conquer Poland and would march to Western Europe, that they would conquer the world.
But it did not happen.
The Miracle on the Vistula — the victory of Marshal Piłsudski in the battle against the Red Army — stopped the Soviets.
Keywords: miracle on vistula- blessed virgin mary
K.V. Turley K.V. Turley is the Register’s U.K. correspondent. He writes from London.
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May 2021; There was a very good interview recently, which I saw on the Limerick Diocese Facebook page, between Bishop Leahy and Fr Seamus Enright, whose father came from Clounleharde. It seems Fr Seamus was Rector in Clonard during the troubled times and was called upon and influential as a go-between between the IRA and the politicians for a while. His stories were entertaining and informative. Of course, Fr Seamus is Rector of the Redemptorists in Limerick for a long time now. A very pleasant and chatty man.
By Peg Prendeville
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The Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, Ireland
by Harry Stevens
How the Light of the Gospel is Returning to Limerick
by Donna Sue Berry
Canon Wulfran Lebocq, choirmaster of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (ICKSP), spoke with Regina Magazine about the ongoing restoration of Sacred Heart, one of the most beautiful churches in Limerick, which was falling into ruins when the Institute bought it in 2012.
The Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest is a Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right whose goal is “the honor of God and the sanctification of priests in the service of the Church and souls.” Its specific aim is to spread the reign of our Lord Jesus Christ in all spheres of human life, under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception, to Whom the Institute is consecrated.
In 1990, Monsignor Gilles Wach and Father Philippe Mora founded the Institute in Gabon, on the west coast of central Africa, where they still have missions. Today, the motherhouse and international seminary of the Institute is located in Gricigliano, in the Archdiocese of Florence, Italy.
History of Sacred Heart Church in Limerick The Jesuit Order began building Sacred Heart Church in Limerick in 1865 and completed in 1868. Sacred Heart is the first church in Ireland to be dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, and features exquisite the mosaics and shrines, as well as a large choir loft and a superb organ installed by Telford organ builders of Dublin in 1924. Although the bulk of his organ building was in Ireland, Telford was known and respected in England and abroad. He was a close personal friend of the famous French organ builder, Aristide Cavaillé-Coll.
The mechanism of the Telford organ was so well constructed that the Institute was able make the organ playable again, with minor repairs, thanks to the restoration work of Padraig O’Donovan, a young organ builder from Cork.
Q. I understand the church was purchased in 2012; how did that purchase come about? To answer this question fully, I must recount to you the details of this beautiful story written by hand of Divine Providence.
The Institute of Christ the King has had the joy to serve Ireland since early 2006. At the request of certain faithful, I began coming, monthly, then bi-monthly, to offer the Extraordinary Form of the Mass on the Emerald Isle. The process of acquiring Sacred Heart Church began then when I first learned that the Jesuits were selling it. You can imagine what the sight of the closure of this magnificent church would do to a Catholic priest coming to Ireland for the first time.
If Sacred Heart Church is physically in the heart of Limerick, even more so was it in the very heart of the good people of Limerick. The initial step to the process was prayer: We began praying, then our religious sisters began praying, and then even the members of our lay branch, the Society of the Sacred Heart, began praying. We all confided our intention to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Many devout locals who had attended every-Friday devotions to the Sacred Heart were orphaned by the closure, but continued their devotions privately.
Q. In what condition did you find the complex at that time? When the Jesuit Fathers sold the buildings, they sold everything in it: All the furniture and liturgical items, even the altar and tabernacle, the Stations of the Cross, and the pews. Most distressing was the removal of the statue of the Sacred Heart overlooking the main doors of the church. This feature of the church façade always had been illuminated at night, and cherished by the people of Limerick for many decades.
In 2006, a developer purchased the church, planning to turn the property into a swimming pool and spa. Thanks be to God this project failed because the financial difficulties in Ireland at the time caused the developer to declare bankruptcy.
Several years passed, and the property fell more and more into decrepitude, under the assault of Ireland’s often-unforgiving climate. Divine Providence, though, is not without irony and had special plans for this once-venerated edifice. Thanks to many local benefactors and important loans from the United States as well as Germany, the Institute of Christ the King was able to purchase the property (a rare feat for our relatively new and small Institute). This allowed for the first Church in Ireland ever dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus to be reopened for His greater glory and honor.
The church and the adjoining residence had been totally abandoned since 2006. The condition of the property was appalling. Once a building ceases to be heated, it immediately begins to fall into disrepair. Dampness penetrates every facet of the structure: First, the paint chips, and then the plaster falls. For Sacred Heart Church, the heating system itself became non-functional after six years of neglect and disuse. The roof of the attached residence had major leaks, which affected two stories of the building, and the broken gutters to broken windows. A tree was growing in one of the confessionals.
How has the renovation progressed? Our first step was to replace the statue of the Sacred Heart above the entrance. We then had the water turned on again and tried to clean up a bit. Next, we repaired the major leaks of the roofs and the gutters, for stopping any further damage was crucial to our restoration plans.
As soon as we began offering Holy Mass in the Church, we obtained temporary pews for the faithful. We also had to procure everything else necessary for Divine Worship. Before the original sacristy could be rendered even marginally suitable, it was necessary to use one of the rare dry rooms of the residence as a makeshift sacristy. Again, both the church and residence were without a functioning heating system, so during most of the first year we attempted to find a solution to this fundamental problem, but to no practical avail. Finally, by the fall of 2013 the old radiators in the church were reconnected with a new temporary boiler, providing much welcomed warmth for the liturgies and visits to Sacred Heart this past winter. Now we have also completely restored the sacristy, fabricated a laundry room in the residence, replaced several copper gutters, and redone the pointing on the brick exterior.
Are there any projects that are currently underway? Currently, our project is to install two marble adoring angels on each side of the high altar as well as a beautiful marble pulpit, saved from another closed church. In the end, we are not here simply to fix windows and boilers, but to integrally restore this church to its former nobility, beginning with the liturgy and ending in contemplation of Our Lord.
Q. Would you tell us about the response you have received from the local Irish community? The closure of the church was profoundly discouraging to the local community. It seemed to them that the light of the Gospel was being overcome by the darkness of the world.
Today, church’s resurrection has become a source of great hope and renewal for the faith of the local community, so sorely tried by the increasing antagonism of the modern culture and materialism.
After we had opened daily, we solemnly prayed the rosary before the Blessed Sacrament exposed for the month of October. The people were impressed by the reverence and beauty of the ceremonies, even if the condition of the church was dilapidated.
Many visitors who step into the church for the first time after several years are moved to tears to see such a young and vibrant community totally dedicated to the service of souls and the Church. For some, it is like a passage to a bygone era from their youth. People often share stories and happy memories with us about their receiving the sacraments or attending Mass as students, singing in choir, or listening to the organ play. To witness some of this again is a true source of inspiration for them, and their subsequent charity has been a grand consolation and motivation for us.
Q. Have you taken residence at Sacred Heart? In the winter of 2013, we decided to move permanently into the church residence, despite its condition. On January 29, 2013, the feast of St. Francis de Sales, the community moved into the residence. As the first act in our new home, we sang the vespers of our patron and doctor of charity. The building was without heat and the conditions rough. It would be more accurate to say we camped in the building for several months before it could be considered habitable. Even today, we still live with very basic bathrooms, the entire living quarters lack heat, and what we call a kitchen more nearly resembles a campsite, with a sink and propane gas stove.
Q. What is daily life like at the Priory? We work and pray, gently and without haste, transforming the residence and church. Personal sacrifices are necessary in reviving a dead building, and making the church truly suitable for Divine Worship.
Despite the ever-present cold and damp of the residence and church, we keep and maintain as much as possible the order of our daily community life. Our days are rooted in the Sacred Liturgy: Lauds, Meditation, Holy Mass, Studies, Sext, work in the church or residence, Vespers, Adoration, and Devotions to the Sacred Heart on Friday. Likewise, we have Mass not only here in Limerick, but also in Galway city every Sunday and occasionally masses elsewhere in Ireland – sometimes as far as Belfast.
Q. As vocations to the priesthood and religious life are flourishing among those orders that celebrate the traditional form of the Mass, has there been interest amongst the faithful who may be discerning a vocation to the priesthood or religious life? Have you received any pre-seminary candidates? We have received possible vocations that have come to Limerick in discernment. Two of these may go to the United States in September as part of the pre-formation program for our seminary. The Institute is blessed with an Irish religious sister who has been with us for four years. She received the habit from Cardinal Canizares, and now is preparing for her final vows.
Considering the much larger spectrum of Irish heritage, the picture is more interesting. The Institute has a number of canons, seminarians, oblates and sisters of Irish ancestry. Ireland, in former times a “model nation” sent out priests and missionaries across the world. Now, many members of the Institute have are thrilled to be able to give back to a country that has given the world so much.
Q. As choirmaster for the Institute, what can you tell us about the Sacred Music program at the Irish apostolate? In spite of the many urgent and pressing restoration needs, one of the very first things we did last year was to restore the organ, considered by experts as one of the finest in Ireland.
As the choirmaster for the Institute, I understand very personally the importance of music in the liturgy. For many years now I have had the joy to train our seminarians and priests in the subtle art of Gregorian chant. As much as possible, I have tried to bring this rich treasure to our liturgy here: We sing the Divine Office together, which is open to the public. This is definitely our most important and efficacious apostolate. A Gregorian Schola has been established to train anyone interested in the theory of chant, especially according the beautiful classic method of Solesmes, in which I was trained and that the Institute encourages as much as possible. We also have a choral ensemble, Cor Jesu Singers, who specialize in the polyphony of the Renaissance.
A highlight of this was our first Sacred Music Week held last year, each evening a concert of various forms of sacred music: chant, organ, sacred polyphony, and vocal solo music. Thus the treasure as you say of the Church’s heritage is offered to all as a means of reaching God. All our work here is directed to this end: to bring souls to God by means of the Sacred Liturgy, in all its beauty, consolations, and encouragement to keep us moving towards our true home in heaven.
(Editor’s Note: To support the restoration of Sacred Heart Church go to their website to make a donation or download the “Trifolium Romanum” their monthly newsletter. You can also follow the Institute in Ireland on Facebook and Twitter!)
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Poe had never before heard of the traditional prayer, but the Jesuit’s explanation inspired him to write the following poem:
“Hymn”
At morn — at noon — at twilight dim —
Maria! thou hast heard my hymn!
In joy and woe — in good and ill —
Mother of God, be with me still!
When the Hours flew brightly by,
And not a cloud obscured the sky,
My soul, lest it should truant be,
Thy grace did guide to thine and thee
Now, when storms of Fate o’ercast
Darkly my Present and my Past,
Let my future radiant shine
With sweet hopes of thee and thine.
Poe’s “Hymn” was first included as part of “Morella,” a short story in the Gothic horror genre, which was published in April 1835 in Southern Literary Messenger. In that story, “Hymn” is sung by the title character. Later, it was published by its longer title, “A Catholic Hymn,” in the Aug. 16, 1845 issue of Broadway Journal.
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Sincere sympathy to the Hickey family on the sad passing of Fr Tom. A wonderful priest who we dearly remember for his love of community, drama, music and culture. Many memories of fun and laughter, we had during our drama competitions during his years in Ballinskelligs community. A true gentleman. RIP Fr Hickey.
Mary O' Sullivan Emlaghlea, Ballinskelligs
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Heartfelt sympathy to his sister Maire ,brother Ben and the Hickey family on the unexpected passing of An tAthair Tomas. When he was assigned to Balloonagh as Chaplin we have good reason to be very grateful for it. He introduced us to a whole new world of the arts and drama which broadened our horizons. He was an accomplished actor and mime artist . He was held in the highest esteem as a director by professionals at home and abroad. He was very generous with his talents and had an unerring ability to identify them in other people.
Through the medium of Educational Drama his goal was to help individuals fulfill their potential. In keeping with his vocation he had a particular devotion to Religious Drama. His presentations were Stunning and Uplifting. Through this medium he reached out to people of other Faiths and none. For many years his tutorials and classes were appreciated and enjoyed by the Radius community in Great Britain.
Whether he was directing a solo silent performance a school Panto or one of his many epic productions he dedicated all of his expertise to it. The results were awesome and magic. Often the ticket sales helped with the renovation of the Parish Church, local charities and Emigrant services received a financial boost thanks to the involvement of whole communities.
Fr. Tom Go raibh mile mile maith agat . Slan agus Beannacht.
Anne Liz and Tom Gallivan
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It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Fr.Tom. He baptized me in Brosna church and was a great family friend throughout my childhood. He was immensely talented and brought much enjoyment to the Brosna community with his many drama productions. He introduced us to local playwrights and created a lifelong love of drama in us. I have fond memories of peeping in the keyhole as they practiced at my house.
Suimhneas siorai d'anam.
Josephine Sheehan Brosna New Orleans
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Sincere sympathy to the Hickey family on the death of Fr Tom He was a lovely Priest and we were blessed to have him officiate at our wedding Many happy memories of Fr Tom and of all plays and our visit to the Abby Theatre Rest in peace Fr Tom
Maurice & Ita O’Connell Moyvane
(16 Iúil, 1924 – 12 Aibreán, 2021)
Fuair an tAthair Tomás Ó hIceadha bás ar an Luan, 12 Aibreán, 2021. Bhí sé mar shagart paróiste anseo ó 1989 – 2005 agus bhí sé gníomhach sa pharóiste go dtí gur cailleadh é. Bhí sé ag comhcheiliúradh ag Aifreann Dhomhnach Cásca ar an 4 Aibreán i mbliana. Ghlac sé páirt i searmanais na Cásca leis. Is féidir le daoine féachaint ar na searmanais seo agus aifreann na sochraide ar www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-vincents.
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DEATH has taken place of the Very Reverend Tom Hickey, retired P.P. Baile an Fheirtéaraigh and formerly of Dingle on the 12th of April 2021. Survived by his sister Maura O' Connor (Limerick), his brother Ben (USA), sister in law Margaret, nieces, nephews, grandnephews, Bishop Ray Browne and the Priests of the Diocese of Kerry, parishioners and the communities in which he ministered.
Minister Foley says Father Hickey was a gifted man, who shared his time and talent so generously with the communities he served and those with whom he worked. She says he spent a lifetime organising and teaching drama throughout the county, winning numerous awards in a variety of drama competitions and Kerry was blessed to experience his giftedness and his genius.
Fr. Tom was born in 1924 and was ordained in 1950. He started his priesthood in Motherwell Diocese in Scotland, returned to the diocese of Kerry to serve in Tuosist, Brosna, Duagh, Moyvane, Tralee, Killeentierna, Irremore, Kenmare, Ballinskelligs and finally Ballyferriter. He retired as parish priest in Ballyferrriter in 2005 and became Assistant priest from then till the present day.
More at https://moyvane.com/the-old-marian-hall-and-wonderful-variety-shows/
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Taken from Abbeydorney Mass leaflet March 2021
Fr. Tony Mulvey CSsR
Having The Distinction Of Being The Oldest Redemptorist In Ireland,
Fr. Anthony Mulvey Was Born The Same Year As The Irish State.
A Native Of Co Leitrim, He Has Spent His Life And Priestly Service In Several European Countries.
Not far off his centenary, Fr. Tony Mulvey CSsR has the distinction of being the oldest member of the Irish Redemptorists. A native of Ballinaglera, Co Leitrim, which means ‘the town of the clerics’, Fr. Mulvey is currently a member of the Esker (Co. Galway) community. He took his first vows as a Redemptorist in September 1943. Since then, he has lived a fascinating life, with his ministry taking him all over Europe.
Beginnings Fr. Tony’s journey with the Redemptorists started some 84 years ago, when as a teenager he was impressed by a visiting mission to his home parish. “I joined the Redemptorists in 1937, in the sense that I went to the college in Limerick, which was the juvenate, or preparatory college for boys wanting to join the congregation,” he recalls. “I was originally going to join the diocesan seminary; I was from the Diocese of Kilmore so it would have been St. Patrick’s in Cavan but there was a Redemptorist mission in my parish and I was on the altar, and to make a long story short, they put before me the possibility of becoming a Redemptorist. So, I made the decision not to go to Cavan but to go to Limerick and thank God I never regretted that decision. “I got a great education in Limerick in art and music. I went twice to the Prado, a famous art gallery of Madrid, and that’s something I wouldn’t have dreamt of doing were it not for the training I got in Limerick. I can spend hours now listening to good music; we had Beethoven’s 5th Symphony nearly off by heart from hearing it.”
Exploring Europe Having completed his secondary education in the Redemptorist College in Limerick (now St Clement’s), Tony entered the novitiate in Dundalk in 1942. He then moved on to study in Cluain Mhuire in Galway and was delighted to be given the opportunity to travel to Belgium as part of his studies. It was shortly after the war, and conditions were tough. “There was a very old tradition between our two provinces, Belgium and Ireland, they used to come here to learn English. It had fallen through for some years, but we had a provincial, Fr. Tracey, who thought we should keep our contact with the Continent,” says Fr. Tony. “So, three of us students were appointed and we went to place called Beauplateau.
It was way out in the wilds; you could say Esker here is metropolitan compared to what Beauplateau was like! We used to call it Boue-plateau
– boue is the French for mud – you couldn’t walk around the garden without getting mud everywhere.” Fr. Tony spent a year in Belgium studying theology and traveling to some of the congregation’s other houses of study throughout Europe. “It was the best decision I ever made. It was good for me because I learned how different Europe is. I had a foothold in the Continent and as a result I visited many places all around Europe that I would never have seen if I was a secular priest and that is a very pleasant memory,” he says. Fr. Tony returned to Galway to complete his studies and he was ordained a priest in August 1951. He recalls that the effects of the Second World War were felt in Ireland during his student years: “It was tough, we were often hungry as students. We hadn’t money to buy food but we had a farm, with some cows, so we had our own milk, and potatoes and vegetables as well.” Later, in the 1960s, he had the opportunity to cross Berlin’s ‘Checkpoint Charlie’ and visit East Germany: “It was very rare at that time. To get across Checkpoint Charlie you had to hand in your passport and then there was a bus provided to do a tour of East Berlin. It was very austere, but I remember I thought it was more Christian than West Berlin.”
Teaching and Learning: After ordination, Fr. Tony returned to Limerick to teach in the Redemptorist College. “In the beginning I found it difficult,” he recalls, “but in the end I found it very pleasant, because I was learning myself. Any good teacher learns from their students. I was teaching French particularly and I had some very brilliant students. “I was also very keen on Irish and we used to go to places where Irish was spoken. I went down to Kerry, near Dunquin, and to the Aran Islands and out towards Spiddal. Two of us took charge of a parish out in Carraroe, all in Irish. I am still very keen on the Irish language and I love to get a chance to speak it.” He went on to spend a year in the National Catechetical Centre at Mount Oliver near Dundalk. He regards it as a pivotal time in his spiritual journey. “The Vatican Council took place 1962-5. Since we were busy teachers, we really had no chance of studying the documents. I felt I needed to do a revised course of theology. It was the best year of my life. I was turned inside out in Mount Oliver, and I regard that year as one of the most important in my spiritual and theological life,” he says. …(to be continued next week)
(Triona Doherty Reality February 2021)
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BOOKLET: Copies of the 2021 Lenten edition of “Walk With Me” are available. The reflections are inspired by Pope Francis’ latest encyclical or letter “Fratelli tutti” and his new book “Let Us Dream”, both of which were published late last year and written as a response to the global Covid-19 pandemic.
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POPE; “To experience Lent with love means caring for those who suffer or feel abandoned and fearful because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In these days of deep uncertainty about the future, let us keep in mind the Lord’s word to his Servant, ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you’ (Isaiah 43:1). In our charity, may we speak words of reassurance and help others to realize that God loves them as sons and daughters,” Pope Francis wrote in the message published Feb. 12.
The pope emphasized that even a small amount of almsgiving when offered with “joy and simplicity” can multiply, as did “the loaves blessed, broken and given by Jesus to the disciples to distribute to the crowd.”
“Love is a gift that gives meaning to our lives. It enables us to view those in need as members of our own family, as friends, brothers or sisters. A small amount, if given with love, never ends, but becomes a source of life and happiness,” he said.
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The essay’s atmosphere is full of familiar tropes of the Left. A shady, extreme, well-funded conspiracy is out to impose theocracy on America through the courts: “a 50-year saga of Catholic intellectual and theological penetration of the halls of power.” Naturally, “William F. Buckley, the devout and mystically inclined Catholic” is implicated as part of this “doorway to the medieval past.” Predictably, the Koch brothers are referenced, despite their conspicuously libertarian social views. The chief villains are “the three Leos — nineteenth-century Pope Leo XIII, twentieth-century German-American philosopher Leo Strauss, and twenty-first-century Federalist Society impresario Leonard Leo.” Schwartz uses the language of viral infection to describe the influence of Catholic thought:
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Doon Church, Ballybunion, was built by Father John Buckley around 1830-1834, shortly after Catholic Emancipation in 1829. Local people say it was the first post-Emancipation church built in Munster.
The ruins are halfway between the River Cashen to the south and Beal Point to the north, at a point where roads met from the north, south and east. Because of this key location, some people speculate that it may have been a Mass site in the Penal days.
The church was built of stone and mortar, without internal lighting or hearting, on a site owned by Mr William Gunn. But in its time it was a ‘state-of-the-art’ church building.
The church was a ‘barn-style’ church, cruciform in shape, with three galleries, one in each transept and a third gallery at the back of the church. The doorway was arch-shaped and the walls were pierced with two-light windows.
It is said a local landlord, George Hewson, built a gate at the Cliff Road side of the new Catholic church to screen it from the view of its local Protestant neighbours.
When Father Mortimer O’Connor was appointed parish priest of Ballybunion in 1866, one of his first actions was to remove the Cliff Road gate. His action made it easier for people in Ballybunion to get to the church, and Hewson never replaced the gate.
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Fr Henry (Harry) Houlihan O.F.M., Franciscan Friary, Multyfarnham, Co. Westmeath and late of Dingle, Co Kerry and retired Missionary in South Africa - January 22, 2021 (suddenly) at The Friary. Deeply regretted by his brother Val, sister-in-law Julie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, his Franciscan Community and friends.
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The death has taken place of Maura Collins, nee Crowe, Kilscannell House, Ardagh and formerly of Towerhill, Cappamore, on Saturday, January 2 2021. Predeceased by her brothers John and Rev Father Richard (Dick). A family Requiem Mass took place in Saint Molua’s Church, Ardagh on Tuesday, January 5, followed by burial in Kilscannell Cemetery.
Fr Tom Hickey ordained Maynooth 1950
'Táim ar an 'straight', mar a thugann na 'jockeys' air!'
Tá aois mhór slánaithe ag an Athair Tomás Ó hIceadha i mBaile an Fheirtéaraigh a bhuíochas don Tai Chi, a chinntíonn nach bhfuil sé díomhaoin le linn an choraintín!
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Notable Quotables: A Selection of the Register’s ‘Quote of the Week’ for 2020
From the Editors: Most print editions of the Register feature words of wisdom extracted from a story in that edition. Below we present the quotes as they appeared in print in 2020.
Looking back at the year that was via Register quotes.
Looking back at the year that was via Register quotes. (photo: Shutterstock)
The Editors Commentaries
January 1, 2021
“We need to pray for our country.”
— Bishop Thomas Tobin of the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, amid the presidential impeachment
The “personal love that God has for each human being ... is the inspiration for my own fight for life.”
— Lila Rose of Live Action
“You can’t have a richer life than a life active in the Church.”
— Francis Maier, longtime assistant to Archbishop Charles Chaput
“We’re here for a very simple reason: to defend the right of every child, born and unborn, to fulfill their God-given potential.”
— President Donald Trump to March for Life 2020 attendees
“The Church’s urgent concern is expressed continuously that even in remote areas the Catholic faithful have more frequent and deeper access to the Eucharist.”
— Cardinal Gerhard Müller, commentary on Querida Amazonia
“First and foremost, ‘keep calm and carry on’ is super important, because we all have work to do ... unless we have a respiratory infection, in which case we should stay home until that passes.”
— Dr. Timothy Flanigan on living life amid coronavirus fears, in March 2020
“The Immaculate Conception is the one who was protected by God, and Mary is the one who protects us.”
— Msgr. Olivier Ribadeau Dumas, rector of Lourdes Shrine
“We have an anchor: By his cross we have been saved. We have a rudder: By his cross we have been redeemed. We have a hope: By his cross we have been healed and embraced.”
— Pope Francis’ homily on March 27 during the blessing of the world
“Jesus gives us the strength to face every trial with faith, with hope and with love.”
— Pope Francis
“Accepting reasonable safety measures, and making proper distinctions, we must preach the Gospel.”
— Msgr. Charles Pope on living the faith amid the coronavirus pandemic
“If the liquor store is open, the church has to be allowed to open.”
— Robert George, the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University and former chairman of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, on reopening churches amid pandemic
“We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life.”
— Pope Francis
“We must not surrender our religious liberty to the voices that seek the destruction of our public presence.”
— Bishop Donald Hying of Madison, Wisconsin, guest editorial
“This is a moment to celebrate that the Supreme Court’s two decisions have drawn a very clear line in defense of religious freedom and the First Amendment.”
— Register Publisher Michael Warsaw on recent high-court cases
“We believe that Mass is essential and that it can be done safely.”
— Dr. Thomas McGovern, a former clinical research physician for the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases and one of the authors of the Thomistic Institute’s guidelines for safely celebrating Mass.
“Beirut is now in a miserable state.”
— Michel Constantin, regional director for the Beirut-based office of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, following the chemical explosion in the Lebanese port
“For Catholics, faith and works are both important measures of one’s Catholicity.”
— Register Publisher Michael Warsaw on Catholic politicians
“We are called to take care of the most vulnerable, and you can’t get more vulnerable than the unborn.”
— Sister Deirdre “Dede” Byrne, a retired colonel in the U.S. Army Medical Corps and a missionary surgeon
“We should rightly look at abortion as the government-sanctioned atrocity of our time.”
— Register Publisher Michael Warsaw on the Election 2020 news cycle
“A judge must apply the law as written.”
— Then-Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett during her confirmation process
“It would be in a position to block legislation hostile to religious freedom or the pro-life cause.”
— Professor Robert George on how GOP control of the Senate would be a crucial check on harmful bills
“The [U.S.] bishops themselves must ... demonstrate their own commitment to transparency and renewal as well as a willingness to continue to ask how McCarrick’s deceitful ways continue to influence the Church in the U.S.”
— Register Publisher Michael Warsaw on the McCarrick Report
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Death 18 Dec 2020 ; Limerick and formerly of Emily, Co. Limerick.
Sr. Frances died peacefully at the Park Nursing Home, Castletroy.
Pre-deceased by her parents Brigid and John, her sisters Margaret, Breid, Mary (Sr. Madeleine RGS), Sally and her brothers John, James, and Michael OSA. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, her Good Shepherd Community, her past-pupils and her many friends.
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Out and About in the Irish Region
by Úna Agnew SSL, coordinator
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DEATH took place on 13th December 2020 of Sr. Scholasticia Scanlon of Presentation Convent, Killarney. Formerly of Dromroe, Ballagh, West Limerick. Daughter of the late Ned and Mai and sister of the late Maura, and sadly missed by her sisters Gretta (Ryan) and Ita, brothers Eamonn and Patrick, sisters-in-law Mary and Ann, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, relatives, and her Presentation Community.
THOUGHT: When you welcome someone you’re saying “Yes” to the person’s entry into your life. You can’t let someone enter your life without being open to change. Think about the people to whom you’ve said “Yes” thus far in your life. What difference did they make in your outlook? Did your “Yes” make you richer or poorer? Christmas is the time when God calls us to say “yes” to His only begotten Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, born of a virgin in a stable in Bethlehem. If you’ve already say “Yes” to Jesus’ entry into your life, this is the time to renew your welcome. Christmas is about the greatest present of all, namely the gift of Jesus Christ as our Saviour. From (Frsos)
POPE: No peace without a culture of care – Pope Francis stresses in his World Day of Peace Message for 2021
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“Just twelve deaths”
Posted on August 30, 2015
One evening while I was still in Narus. I went walking with Fr. Emmanuel and Fr. Tommy Gilooley. We walked further from the village than I had been before and I was surprised to learn that about 30 minutes walk from St. Bakhita Girls Primary School, there was another school that I had not heard of before. It was in a place called Nachepo.
I knew that people lived in that direction. I often met the women dressed in the traditional dress with charcoal or wood on their heads walking towards Narus to trade in the market there. They carried jerry cans full of milk on their return the jerrycans were full of aragi.
We came to a school seemingly in the middle of no where. The fences were broken down, the roof was damaged, there was no one to be seen and it looked as though there hadn’t been anyone here for a long time. The cement floors of the classrooms had cracked and in places turned to dust. There were very few benches and the unlocked classrooms were occupied only by hornets and termites.
It felt as though nature was claiming that piece of land back for itself.
I asked if children still came here. The answer came….”they come when there is food”.
This wasn’t an unusual response. I know that food is a large part of the reason parents send their children to school here. The rations provided by the school, sometimes with the help of the World Food Programme, are a huge part of the reason that children are sent to school here. It is not unusual that the only food a child will eat is the food provided in the school.
But what I can’t say is why on that day and in that place, I was so struck and so upset by the answer. The people here are hungry. I will say that the suffering here is nothing when compared to what is happening further north in the areas worst hit by the war.
The Sudan Tribune reported yesterday that there had been a sort of mini-famine in a town a short distance from here. Just twelve deaths were attributed to hunger.
“Just twelve deaths”…lets just let that sink in for a second.
If twelve people died of hunger in my home town of Abbeyfeale in Co. Limerick or in even in London where I live, what would happen? People would care, right? There would be public outcry and an investigation into how our society could have let this happen.
So why is it that here, in a country that has been ravaged by war for decades, there is no outcry? And not just here, but in so many other places across the globe.
Have we too become sensitised to hardship and suffering? We watch the news every evening and we hear about refugees drowning in the Mediterranean, civilians being executed for practising their faiths, war breaking out here, violent clashes there. I’ve grown up through the 80s and 90s with talk of the famines in Kenya, Darfur and Ethopia. Band Aid made us all aware. We were outraged. Where is the outrage now?
During this trip, I have been deeply troubled by the fact that there are children in this world who wake up in the morning and will not eat that day. There are places in this world that we live in where hunger is normal, where the people almost accept the lack of food as a fact of life.
This is the same world where we as Europeans have experienced beef and milk mountains, where supermarkets and restaurants disgard huge amounts of food every day, where we are overweight, where we carry mobile phones which cost almost an entire year of wages for a trained school teacher in somewhere like South Sudan.
I’m sorry that this turned into a loathsome rant. It wasn’t intended. I’ve been trying to write this post for weeks now. I haven’t quite been able to get my feelings out in any intelligable sense. I haven’t been able to make sense of my unexpected outrage or the fact that I’m so troubled by it now more than ever before.
https://soloinsouthsudan.com/2015/08/30/just-twelve-deaths/
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Rev.Fr. Eugene O’Connor born on the 3rd May 1877 at Bishopcourt to John W O’Connor Gortnaminsh and Catherine McCarthy. He attended Maynooth College and was ordained in June 1902. He was a pioneer of the Gaelic League and a fluent Irish speaker. He administered for 9 years in Scotland. On his return to Ireland he served in Tralee, Millstreet, Kenmare, Caherciveen, Castlegregory,Ballymacelligott , Boherbue and finally as PP in Allihies. He is interred in the church grounds of St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Ballyduff.
Edwin Dela Pena
December 17, 2018 ·
Photo ops with Fr. Jim, the parish priest and some of his Filipino parishioners on the Solemnity of Christ the King in London.
Thanking Fr Jim McGillicuddy, parish priest of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Sutton, Surrey, London: and all the parishioners of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Sutton.
My deepest thanks for the kindness you showed me at the weekend. We will remember you all in our prayers here. Please pray for those displaced in Marawi prelature because of the violence last year – 75 Catholic families, 75 other Christian families and the many thousands of Muslim families – all now living in tents with temperatures reaching up to 40 Celsius here in this country. Bless you all. I came as an unexpected guest to your church and I was treated like a member of your family. “I was a stranger and you made me welcome [Matthew 25:35]’. God bless from the Philippines to all the family of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Sutton. See Less
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ORDAINED in Rome on 20th Dec. 1941 Fr. Placid Murray of Glenstal is now 102 years old, because of the German advance, he moved to Spain and was able to fly to Foynes in 1942. (Dec 2020)
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The death has taken place of Rev. Fr Brendan Murphy, retired parish priest and formerly of Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Fr. Brendan passed away peacefully, in the loving care of Milford Care Centre on October 10th 2020 after a short illness. Deeply regretted by his nieces and nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, in-laws, other relatives and a wide circle of friends. He will be sadly missed too by Bishop Brendan Leahy, the priests and all the religious of the Diocese of Limerick and his colleagues in the Society of African Missions as well as the parishioners of the parishes in which Fr Brendan served.
His remains will arrive at 11.30am to Feenagh Church, from Riedy's Funeral Home, Newcastle West, for his funeral Mass at 12 noon on Tuesday, October 13th, with burial afterwards in the church grounds. In accordance with government guidelines and HSE directives relating to public gatherings, Fr Brendan's funeral Mass will be private. A memorial Mass will be held in Newcastle West Church whenever the regulations permit larger gatherings.
DEATH on 26th September 2020 of Sr. Columba (Kathleen) O'Carroll, Mercy Convent, Military Road, Waterford City. Sr. Columba was born in Ballylongford. ------------------------------------------
May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort .May Sr. Columba rest in peace.
Srs of Mercy,South Knock,New Ross
Deepest sympathy to the O Carroll families and the Mercy sisters on the sad passing of Sr. Columba . May she rest in peace.
John & Aileen Wren Ballymackessy Ballylongford
Sincere sympathy to Sr. Columba's nephew John, the O'Carroll family and to all the sisters in the Mercy Convent on the loss of Sr. Columba. I am very aware of how much you loved your aunt Sr Columba and how much you delighted in visiting her in Waterford always remarking on the generous hospitality received from the sisters and your reflections on her ability to recall past times in great detail while showing acute interest in the present happenings in the family and affairs in general. May she rest in peace now that her work is done and may she enjoy the unspeakable joys of heaven.
Gerard Quinn, Headley, Sandyford Rd, Dublin 16
My Sincere Sympathy to Sr Columbas Family and her Mercy Sisters May she Rest In Peace
Eileen Kent
My deep sympathy toSr Columbas family and Mercy sisters .i had the privilage of working with her in Fatima maternity unit
Deepest sympathies to the Sisters of Mercy community and to Sr. Columba’s family. We have known Sr. Columba for over 40 years and have remained friends all those years. We said our goodbyes on Tuesday the 22nd inst. it was such a pleasure to know Sr. Columba all those years. We always found her to be kind, gentle and caring lady and a very diligent worker. May she rest in peace with the good Lord in heaven.
Rosemarie and Noel Lynam
Sister Columba You will be sadly missed in the mercy Convent. What a beautiful soul you were.. you're funny joke and beautiful unforgettable smile.Was a pleasure to meet you and been able to care for you. may you rest in peace and my deepest condolences to all the mercy sisters and sister Columba's family.
Arasee Tubbritt
Sincere Sympathy to her Family and friends may she rest in peace
Alice Forristal Reid
Sincere sympathies to the Sr. Columba’s family and the Sisters of Mercy Waterford.
Sr Columba will be sadly missed as she was a living saint and a kind gentle soul.
May the gentle lady rest in peace.
Louise Lynam
Sincere condolences to Liz and the O'Carroll family on the passing of Sr. Columba. May she Rest in Peace..
Jimmy & Maureen Murphy, The Kerries, Tralee
My sympathy to Sr Columba’s family and friends a fantastic nurse and a beautiful person
Anne comerford
Sincere sympathy to Sr. Columba's family on her passing. Will never forget her kindness to me and my late wife Angel. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Louis Dunne, Carrolls Cross, Kilmacthomas
Sincere condolences to the Mercy sisters and the O' Carroll family on the passing of Sr. Columba. Sr. Columba always had a smile and a few kind words to share, she will be missed.
May she rest in peace.
Michael Burke and Staff, Burke's Pharmacy, Waterford
Deepest sympathy to all her family and community, she helped with the safe delivery of my son 47years ago may her gentle soul rest in peace
Betty Tutty
Betty Tutty
Deepest sympathy to the O Carroll family on the death of Sr.Columba. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Eamon and Anne Mulvihill and family Asdee
Deepest sympathy to her community family , relatives and many friends.
Rest in Peace
Clare Walsh
Deepest sympathy to Sr. Columba’s family and the Mercy Sisters. R.I.P.
Mary O Connor, The Hook
Sr. Columba, may the Lord reward you for your faithfulness to Him, your community and all you cared for in Our Lady of Fatima unit.
May the Lord have mercy on your soul and grant you eternal rest.
Joan and Joe Bolger
Sincere sympathy to Sr Columba's family and Sisters of Mercy .I will never forget her kindness to me 33 years ago on the birth of my daughter. She was a lovely lady and a wonderful nurse .May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Maura Gough Kenny
PatriciaO Brien
ROME — On April 16, 2016, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador, killing at least 676 people, including a young religious sister called Sr. Clare Crockett.
Two years after her death, her order released a film about her remarkable life in both English and Spanish. “All or Nothing: Sr. Clare Crockett” now has more than 3.5 million views on YouTube.
Sr. Clare Crockett.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0LKZm2BqZo
The forces of the Kingdom of Italy led by the House of Savoy – seized control of Rome on September 20, 1870, and Pope Pius IX retired behind the Leonine Wall as the “prisoner of the Vatican.”
https://denvercatholic.org/the-providential-demise-of-the-papal-states/
Muslim extremists armed with “armed with guns, machetes, swords and spears” have sought out Christians, according to an aid group’s report.
A total of 24 Columban missionaries lost their lives while spreading the Gospel in various mission countries around the world (China, Korea, Myanmar, Philippines and Peru). They believed in something more than self and gave their lives in the same fashion. They are:
https://columbans.ie/about-us/columban-martyrs/
Like abortion today, slavery in the 16th century was rationalized by many Catholics. But Bartolomé de las Casas knew better...
http://blog.newadvent.org/2020/09/like-abortion-today-slavery-in-16th.html
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A tremendous life as a Sister of St. Joseph. May she rest in peace with the God she served for so long and found in the poor and struggling in our world.
"She professed her first vows in 1949 and took her final vows as a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, on Long Island, in 1952. She spent the 1950s and ’60s as a parochial school teacher and principal in Brooklyn and Queens. But her strongest calling was to work with poor people, which led inevitably to the prisons, said Sister Mary Ross, who worked with her at one of the first Providence Houses."
Sisters of St. Joseph Events
The death has occurred of Sr. Mary O'Carroll of Glasnevin, Dublin / Tarbert, Kerry
(Holy Faith Sisters, Glasnevin, Dublin). Sr. Mary Calasanctius (Cally), (also Mona), died in Marian House, Glasnevin on the 27th July, 2020. Survived by her sisters- in-law, Tess and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, her community in Marian House, Holy Faith Sisters, former colleagues and friends. Predeceased by her brothers, Jack, Mossie and Patrick, her sisters Kathleen and Josephine.
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Literary priest makes cover of Ireland’s Own with tale of Listowel Writers’ Week
https://www.catholicireland.net/literary-priest-makes-cover-of-irelands-own-with-tale-of-listowel-writers-week/
By Cian Molloy - 16 July, 2020
“Hopefully, we will be able to hold the festival as normal, next May, in what will be Writers’ Week’s 51st year,” says Fr Gaughan.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Listowel Writers’ Week and, in honour of the anniversary, Ireland’s Own magazine has published a history of the event written by one of the festival’s founders, Fr J. Anthony Gaughan.
Not only was Fr Tony a member of the founding committee of what has become Ireland’s premier literary festival, he also served as festival chairman for twenty-four years. He himself has had thirty-six of his own books published, most of which are histories, some dealing with Dublin diocesan ecclesiastical history, others with local history in North Kerry and others still with individual historic figures. His body of work also includes a series on the life of The O’Rahilly, who founded the Irish Volunteers and died during the 1916 Rising.
The 88-year-old retired parish priest of Newtownpark, in Co. Dublin, credits Séamus Wilmot, who was registrar of the National University of Ireland and a director of the Abbey Theatre, and Tim Danaher, an RTE radio play producer, with first mooting the idea of a literary festival. Others on the founding committee were: John B Keane, Bryan McMahon, Luaí Ó Murchú, Michael O’Connor and Nora Relihan.
In its early years the festival struggled, but it has thrived thanks to sponsorship from the Kerry Group, says Fr Tony. “An interesting thing is that the Writer’s Week and the Kerry Group were founded in the same month 50 years ago, with the Kerry Group’s first building being constructed in the Canon’s Field, a small bit of land that was owned by the parish priest of Listowel!
“Thanks to their sponsorship, we have a €35,000 prize fund for awards including the Kerry Group Novel of the Year award, which is worth €15,000. Their sponsorship means that we can also bring big international names to Listowel.”
Separately, there is also a €12,000 poetry prize sponsored by Listowel-native, Mark Pigott, who is executive chairman of the truck manufacturing conglomorate PACCAR Inc.
Regrettably, because of the coronavirus pandemic, Listowel Writers Week could not take place as scheduled in May this year, but an online prize-giving ceremony took place on Wednesday 27 May, with Edna O’Brien winning the Irish Novel of the Year award for Girl and Miriam Gamble winning the poetry prise for her collection What Planet.
“Hopefully, we will be able to hold the festival as normal, next May, in what will be Writers’ Week’s 51st year,” said Fr Gaughan.
Personally, the clerical author has got much out of Writers’ Week over the years, getting advice from well-known authors and sharing his experience with those attempting to get their work published. At present, Writers’ Week is running a competition, in conjunction with the An Post Irish Book Awards to find ‘Poem of the Year’. Entries are open until Friday 4 September and can be made here.
Saint Camillus de Lellis
Saint of the Day for July 18
(1550 – July 14, 1614)
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Saint Camillus de Lellis’ Story
Humanly speaking, Camillus was not a likely candidate for sainthood. His mother died when he was a child, his father neglected him, and he grew up with an excessive love for gambling. At 17, he was afflicted with a disease of his leg that remained with him for life. In Rome he entered the San Giacomo Hospital for Incurables as both patient and servant, but was dismissed for quarrelsomeness after nine months. He served in the Venetian army for three years.
Then in the winter of 1574, when he was 24, Camillus gambled away everything he had—savings, weapons, literally down to his shirt. He accepted work at the Capuchin friary at Manfredonia, and was one day so moved by a sermon of the superior that he began a conversion that changed his life. He entered the Capuchin novitiate, but was dismissed because of the apparently incurable sore on his leg. After another stint of service at San Giacomo, he came back to the Capuchins, only to be dismissed again, for the same reason.
Again, back at San Giacomo, his dedication was rewarded by his being made superintendent. Camillus devoted the rest of his life to the care of the sick. Along with Saint John of God he has been named patron of hospitals, nurses, and the sick. With the advice of his friend Saint Philip Neri, he studied for the priesthood and was ordained at the age of 34. Contrary to the advice of his friend, Camillus left San Giacomo and founded a congregation of his own. As superior, he devoted much of his own time to the care of the sick.
Charity was his first concern, but the physical aspects of the hospital also received his diligent attention. Camillus insisted on cleanliness and the technical competence of those who served the sick. The members of his community bound themselves to serve prisoners and persons infected by the plague as well as those dying in private homes. Some of his men were with troops fighting in Hungary and Croatia in 1595, forming the first recorded military field ambulance. In Naples, he and his men went onto the galleys that had plague and were not allowed to land. He discovered that there were people being buried alive, and ordered his brothers to continue the prayers for the dying 15 minutes after apparent death.
Camillus himself suffered the disease of his leg through his life. In his last illness, he left his own bed to see if other patients in the hospital needed help.
Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions
Saint of the Day for July 9
(d. 1648 – 1930)
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CHINA: Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions’ Story
Christianity arrived in China by way of Syria in the 600s. Depending on China’s relations with the outside world, Christianity over the centuries was free to grow or was forced to operate secretly.
The 120 martyrs in this group died between 1648 and 1930. Eighty-seven of them were born in China, and were children, parents, catechists, or laborers, ranging in age from nine years to 72. This group includes four Chinese diocesan priests. The 33 foreign-born martyrs were mostly priests or women religious, especially from the Order of Preachers, the Paris Foreign Mission Society, the Friars Minor, Society of Jesus, Society of St. Francis de Sales (Salesians), and Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.
Augustine Zhao Rong was a Chinese soldier who accompanied Bishop John Gabriel Taurin Dufresse of the Paris Foreign Mission Society to his martyrdom in Beijing. Not long after his baptism, Augustine was ordained as a diocesan priest. He was martyred in 1815.
Beatified in groups at various times, these 120 martyrs were canonized together in Rome on October 1, 2000.
Here's a prayer I wrote over the last couple days....
Litany of Gifts
God gave the poor the gift of the rich so the poor can experience God’s generosity.
God gave the rich the gift of the poor, so the rich may feel God’s presence working in them.
God gave the meek the gift of the bold so, like the partially lit crescent moon, gentleness would still be appear as the brightest body in the sky.
God gave the bold the gift of the meek, so the bold could experience how
God gave those who mourn, the comforters so the mourning can experience that Jesus cries for them, too, and helps them carry their cross.
God gave the comforters those that mourn, so the comforters can be reminded that just as they comfort, so, too, will they be comforted.
God gave the sick the gift of those who care so the sick can experience the healing hands of Christ.
God gave the caring the gift of the sick so the caring can be the loving eyes and hands of Christ for their brothers and sisters.
God gave the lonely the gift of those who visit, so the lonely can know that God never forgets them.
God gave those who visit the gift of the lonely, so those that visit can understand why Jesus sent His apostles to go out and announce the Gospel of the Lord.
Amen.
Covid-19 Guidelines: for Lixnaw, County Kerry
There are a number of guidelines in relation to beginning Masses again. A social distancing of 2 metres is required. Having examined our three churches, the capacity for each is Rathea 35; Irremore 50 Lixnaw 50.
• Sanitizers are in place at the entrance of each door.
• There will be no kneeling, it is sitting and standing.
• One is encouraged to wear a face mask at Mass.
• No person to enter Sacristy until further notice.
• No Missalettes at Mass.
• Notices in the porch after Mass.
• Boxes are available at the back of Churches for your envelopes and contributions.
• Sit in a seat marked with an X only, as social distance must be maintained.
• Receiving Holy Communion will only be in the hand. A table will be placed between the person receiving Holy Communion and the Priest or Minister of the Eucharist.
• The Priest will do the Liturgy of the Word or Readings for now.
• No standing in the back of the Church.
• No group or gatherings of move than 5 people to form on the Church yard.
• No groups to form inside the Church after Masses.
• The Dispensation from attending Mass on Sundays or Holy Days of obligation remain in place until further notice.
• People are encouraged to attend Mass on any day during the week. In this way, it is hoped that parishioners, who would have normally attended Mass on a Saturday night or Sunday morning pre Covid-19, can be accommodated at the Masses throughout the week, taking into account the reduced capacity of the Church.
• If one has an underlying medical condition or feels overly anxious about the present situation, it may be advisable not to come for now.
• There will be ushers present at the three Churches, who will guide proceedings. Please co-operate with them.
June 2020
Hope in Christ as we return to Mass Message from Bishop Ray -It is a source of great joy that from Monday 29th June we can have congregations again in our churches. Praying together as a community, gathering for Sunday Mass is basic to our lives as Christians. Rejoice that the day has come when we can gather around the altar in our communities, to hear God speak to us in the Gospel, to offer our lives in union with Christ’s offering of his, to receive Holy Communion, food for life’s journey, to pray together in worship and thanksgiving and to pray with the bereaved for the deceased. We all need to be calm, careful, and patient as we begin to gather again around the altar. Limited congregations due to the demands of social distancing could mean that not all will be able to enter the church for a particular Mass. The following are practical points:-Because the Sunday Mass obligation will continue to be dispensed for some time yet, why not join in a weekday Mass rather than Sunday? -Some people may decide to wait until things settle down before coming out to Mass.-Volunteers will be working to ensure matters work smoothly and in safety. Give a smile and full cooperation. For safety from the virus, most important of all is that each of us takes personal responsibility for: -hand-washing on leaving home and returning -hand-sanitizing on entry to church and exit -in church social distancing at all times in church-wearing a face mask. The coronavirus has given us a new appreciation of our interdependence, as family, neighbours, community and an entire country. It has been brought home to us that our communities have an abundance of selfless, generous, joy-filled, capable people. It gives fresh meaning to our realizing that we are one family under God Our Father. With Covid-19 we are all on a difficult journey. We do not journey alone, God journeys with us. If the journey has been difficult, it also has been at times uplifting, so much goodness all around us. After three months of restrictions what strikes you about your faith in God? Where do you turn to when you feel down or in great difficulty? Where do you find strength and comfort? Do you find it in Jesus, Jesus Christ, your “Good Shepherd”? He is with us always, Christ asks us to trust in him. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. You are there with your crook and your staff; with these you give me comfort.
May 2020
FR FLEMING.
Fr. Michael Fleming, parish priest, of Killorglin and formerly of Scartaglen died last Friday, the 8th of May 2020.
Fr. Michael is deeply regretted by his brothers and sisters: Mai Fleming, Killarney; Eileen Carew, Tipperary; Patrick, New Jersey; Sr De Lourdes, Mercy Sisters, Tralee and Sr. Angela, Mercy Sisters, Clonakilty. Fr. Michael will be sadly missed by all of his extended family, friends and the many communities he was part of including the diocesan community.
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/2020/05/rest-in-peace-fr-michael-fleming/
Michael Fleming was born in Scartaglin in 1946. He attended St. Brendan’s, Killarney and then St. Patrick’s College Maynooth. On ordination, in 1971, he spent one year in Dingle followed by another in Waterville as curate. In 1973 he went to London as an Irish Emigrant Chaplain in Westminster diocese. He returned to Glenflesk as curate in 1977 and then in 1983 he went to Tralee, Our Lady and St. Brendan’s parish. From 1986 to 2001 he was Killarney based, as Diocesan Secretary, as Director of CMAC and Director of Family Ministry in the diocese . He moved to Moyvane as parish priest in 2001. His final parish was Killorglin 2003 to 2020.
Bishop Ray Browne on Fr Michael:
He was a big man in every way, big in stature, big of heart. He loved life, he had a good sense of fun and a commanding presence. He was truly a man of God and a man of the people. He loved the pastoral ministry and he had a great sense of the diocese.
Jesus, Risen Lord, filled with gratitude for his life among us, we pray
In Your Mercy share with him your victory over death.
Reflections from Margaret Naughton on Fr. Michael
On Friday 8th May, the people of Killorglin woke to the news that their beloved parish priest, Canon Michael Fleming had passed away during the night. Fr Michael had been our parish priest for seventeen years, walking alongside us in good days and bad. A larger than life figure, he was full of kindness and compassion for those who were pained by the struggles of life. He accompanied so many of us during our times of sorrow in a silent and unassuming way, with no desire for recognition or reward. He was consistently loyal to his parishioners keeping a keen eye on us, ready to befriend when we needed his support. He was a servant leader, who broke bread humbly with those he had been called to serve.
He was a no-frills type of priest – what you saw is what you got – he had a congruity like no one else I have known. Yes meant yes and equally no meant no when issues were debated or discussed around the meeting table. A man of few words, when he spoke there was wisdom and depth in what he shared. His devious sense of humour defused many a heated exchange.
Fr Michael was a man of deep faith, prayerful and reflective. He gave his life to God and to the service of others. He was an Emmaus Christ figure for those he served, taking many a step on the journey of life with those who needed a companion, a kind word, an offer of reassurance that in time all would be well again. He gave without measure, with a selflessness and graciousness that one could not help but notice.
But above all, I think Fr Michael was a man of the people, with a deep and generous heart and a caring spirit. He was a pair of steady hands and he steered our parish with strength and conviction for seventeen years. He was our priest, our leader and our friend. We are all the poorer for his loss.
Rest in peace Fr Michael, you have fought the good fight and you have finished the race.
410: Are Tracking Implants the Mark of the Beast? [Podcast]
By Dr. Taylor Marshall
The Covid-19 Controversy has people asking: Are Tracking Implants the Mark of the Beast? There have been allegations that governments and elites want to implant tracking devices into the populace to track and control them. Last week on Reddit, Bill Gates suggested a means of “digital tracking certificates”, which caused many people to think that we could be close to this imposed technology. Dr. Marshall looks at the controversy and whether this could be the “Mark” that is described in Apocalypse 13:18.
PRAY:
We want to pray for and with our families, neighbours, friends as they mourn. When we cannot tune into the Funeral Mass online, we might like to join them in spirit by praying at home. Light a candle As you prepare to pray, take a moment to light a candle –you might like to place a picture of the deceased person beside it. Pray Begin your prayer In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Say a prayer you love for the person who has died. Remember them-Think about what you loved about this person Lord Jesus, we thank you for the gift of ________ in our lives. We remember the kindness and love, (add other qualities)she /he showed to family, friends and neighbours. We give thanks for the many ways in which she/he lived a Christian life. We ask your forgiveness for her/him for any wrongs she/he may have done, and pray that she/he may now find eternal happiness with you. Amen. Pray for those who mourn Lord Jesus, we remember all who mourn ________May you comfort and console them at this difficult time. May our grief be a sign of love for the one we have lost. May they be consoled by the Lord who wept at the death of his friend Lazarus. Amen. Ask God’s blessing on the deceased person May the Lord bless you and keep you, ___________.May he let his face shine on you and be gracious to you, _________.May the Lord show his face and bring you peace, ___________.(Numbers 6:23)Conclude with a decade of the rosary.
Remember- Sean Lovett, Kilmoyley, Rev. Fr. Xavier Lovett, Seattle and Kilmoyley. Sr. Attracta Lovett, Kilmoyley, Ballybunion and Tralee.
VERY REVEREND FR LIAM COMER RIP 24 January 1948 – 18 April 2020
Sean Jones on Fr Liam Comer
The Faith Community of Ardfert and Kilmoyley was privileged to have Fr. Liam Comer as a Curate and Parish Priest of our Parish. He ministered first in Kilmoyley as a Curate from 1992 to 1998, returning again in 2016 as Parish Priest and Vicar Forane of our Pastoral Area, Naomh Bréanainn.
Fr. Liam exuded warmth and friendliness wherever he served in our Diocese.
The abundant “Get Well” cards, good wishes, prayers and masses he received since his diagnosis and surgery were a testament to his compassion and popularity as a chaplain in the RTC Tralee from 1974 to 1978 and his subsequent ministries in Allihies and Dromtariffe.
He loved his role as a priest and it was his ministry he missed most during his illness, which he bore with fortitude and bravery.
He had a great rapport with young and old alike – his monthly First Friday calls were a highlight for both the housebound and himself.
His first posting after ordination in 1974 was to Salford Diocese, Manchester – hence his great Grá for Manchester United. He was an avid sports enthusiast and displayed great skill on the hurling field – he played minor hurling for Cork in 1966 – a high achievement – won a Munster Minor Hurling medal that year and played with Cork in the final in Croke Park, but lost to Wexford.
But most of all we will remember Fr. Liam as a committed Priest – a great leader with a vision for lay participation and involvement in Parish to create a welcoming, compassionate Faith Community.
He will be truly missed by us, his parishioners, and fellow clergy.
Fr. Liam was humbled by the unparalleled care he received from doctors, nurses, carers, parishioners and friends.
To quote Fr. Dan O`Riordan`s condolence message on the RIP.ie website:
Fr. Liam – “A true Gentleman, a proud Corkman and a caring Priest”.
Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dó – An Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Rome, Saint John Lateran, 25 April 2020
Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist
FRANCIS
First Prayer
O Mary,
You shine continuously on our journey
as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,
who, at the foot of the cross,
were united with Jesus’ suffering,
and persevered in your faith.
“Protectress of the Roman people”,
you know our needs,
and we know that you will provide,
so that, as at Cana in Galilee,
joy and celebration may return
after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the will of the Father
and to do what Jesus tells us.
For he took upon himself our suffering,
and burdened himself with our sorrows
to bring us, through the cross,
to the joy of the Resurrection.
Amen.
We fly to your protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
Do not despise our petitions
in our necessities,
but deliver us always
from every danger,
O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.
Second Prayer
“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”.
In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.
Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.
Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.
Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health.
Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral concern and fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and support everyone.
Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective solutions to overcome this virus.
Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solicitude and generosity they may come to the aid of those lacking the basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity.
Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling arms will instead be spent on promoting effective research on how to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
Beloved Mother, help us realize that we are all members of one great family and to recognize the bond that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith, persevering in service, constant in prayer.
Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.
To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.
Pope Francis Invites Faithful to Recite the Rosary To Help Overcome This Time of Trial
In letter to the faithful, the Holy Father urges praying the Rosary and two other prayers at home during this pandemic and the Marian month of May in order to “make us more united as a spiritual family.”
April 2020.
Message from Bishop Ray- Due to the continued closure of the schools and the major restrictions on people gathering together in one place, all Confirmation and First Communion ceremonies are postponed. When the government announces details of these situations being reversed there will be consultations between the school community, the parents and each parish with a view to setting new dates for these ceremonies. Every Easter blessing on all the children and their families. Over the past 5 weeks the focus has been on our hospitals and health services, on so many other public and essential services, and the situation of the over70’s being shielded in their homes. What of the family homes where there are children and teenagers? Tensions arise from being confined to home for so long; not being able to meet friends; not having their usual activities and hobbies, sporting, musical and cultural, available; to finding solutions to accommodate parents going to work or working from home. Besides contact with children of my nieces and nephews, my glimpse of family life is through the Sacrament of Confirmation. When the schools closed, one third of the Confirmations ceremonies had already taken place. At each Confirmation I see so many beautiful moments: twins or cousins being confirmed; the warmth and closeness between a candidate and a baby sister, or an older brother already in third level; a granny so proud of her grandchild. Such beautiful family relationships! What wonderful moments are happening in homes these weeks as children and parents spend so much time together? What fun, what growing as individuals, and at times what rows! It may not be easy, it still is very special. So much that will be recalled fondly in years to come.
The pandemic impacts on all homes hugely and I am going to highlight three particular situations. It is no exaggeration to say that the Leaving Cert is the most intense exam you ever do. Think of the pressure and stress from before Easter right through to the last exam in mid-June. All the more pressure and stress this year when, because of the Covid-19 virus the exam is put off until an indefinite date in July / August. All our hearts go out to the Leaving Cert class of 2020. God bless you all. God help you keep calm. It is vital is that you take care of each other, keep in touch with each other (without actually meeting), journey together and be there for each other. At different times each will have their bad day or week, or their moment of panic. Together you can cope with the journey ahead. The students know that their teachers will guide them through the three months ahead. The day will come in October or November when the vast majority will happily start a third level course, just as the class of 2019 did last Autumn. The other two groups are the Confirmation and First Communion classes. For those in sixth class, Confirmation is part of final term in Primary School, and in a way a marking of the end of childhood. The candidates are so full of life and so positive about the future. Confirmation proclaims the unique God-given goodness of each of them and the unique path in life ahead of each. They all would have so enjoyed every day of the final term just beginning. First Communion is different. The children are full of innocence and fun, fond of their teacher and delighting in their families. They are full of wonder at creation. They are full of love of family, school and everybody, and of God who is Creator and Lord of all. The image of the white First Communion dress captures it perfectly. First Communion tells them that God is love, that love is the secret of happiness, and that love is what really matters. Communion and Confirmation are highpoints for children, their families and extended families, and for their schools and communities. Dates were set back in September. New dates will be set, plans will be made, and in due course all will enjoy these wonderful occasions .Meanwhile may children enjoy the wonder of extended home life. Being unable to meet their friends, may they appreciate how friends really matter to us all. And remember what Pope Francis said is the secret to a happy home: “The ability to say please, thank you and . . . I am sorry ”. St Joseph, Protector of the Holy Family, watch over all families everywhere. Our Lady, help of the sick, pray for us.
Bishop Ray Browne Diocese of Kerry 21st April 2020.
A PRAYER FOR SUSTAINABILITY As we breathe the very air which sustains us, We remember your love, God which compels us. Fill us with the spirit to seek understanding. Empty us of apathy, selfishness and fear. Fill us with compassion and generosity. Empty us of all pessimism and hesitation. Breathe into us solidarity with all who suffer beneath the crossroads of pollution and poverty. Breathe us into action building your sustainable kingdom
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Anniversary of Venerable Nano Nagle(1718-1784), on 26th April. Foundress of the Presentation Sisters.
April 2020
ABBEYFEALE: The late Canon Neville who was interviewed while he was in Flurry’s in Abbeyfeale for a haircut on the recent programme on RTE – he died two days later. The diocese contacted the film makers and they have agreed to make the full interview available to the diocesan website.
St. John’s Catholic Church, Tralee.
A couple of my readers have requested a background or history of St. John’s Catholic Parish church in Tralee. I am quoting directly here from the 2005 publication The Diocese of Kerry formerly Ardfert: Working in the Fields of God, edited by Fr. Kieran O’Shea but I would also recommend a new publication here where you can also see some of the magnificent stained glass windows in the Church
‘Recent archaeological discoveries in the Lee valley and on the Dingle Peninsula suggest that the Christian tradition in the area predates St. Brendan the Navigator.
The Altraighe, who settled in the Tralee bay area, accepted Christianity with enthusiasm. Churches were built at Annagh and Clogherbrien, ruins of which still survive, Shanakill, Sunday’s Well and Killeen in the Oakpark, area, and Rathass on the eastern outskirts of the present parish. Following the Synod of Kells (1152), when parishes were canonically established, Rahass, (Rath Mhuig Deiscirt) became for a short period the main church in Kerry. Soon afterwards, however, the episcopal seat was transferred to Ardfert.
Tralee town dates from the Anglo-Norman conquest and Geraldine overlordship. It grew up around the great Castle of Tralee (c.1215) and the Dominican Abbey of Holy Cross, founded in 1243. The medieval town had both a parish church dedicated to St. John the Baptist and the Dominican Abbey. The site of the medieval parish church was St. John’s Lane, off what is now Ashe Street, and occupied by the present St. John’s Church if Ireland Church.
The Dominican Abbey of Holy Cross located in what is now the Abbey Street car park, continued in existence up to the Cromwellian conquest. During penal times a secluded Mass-house in Chapel Lane became for a short while a temple of the Eucharist. With the easing of the Penal Laws, a site for a chapel was acquired of Castle Street. St John’s Chapel was completed in 1870. The elegant sixty metre high spire dominates the landscape of Tralee from all approaches.
Internally, the great sanctuary window executed by Michael O’Connor in 1861, ranks among the finest of its style in western Europe. The church was enlarged and extensively renovated between 1950 and 1960. The 1990s have witnessed the floodlighting of the spire, the rearrangement of the sanctuary and the construction of a new parish centre to cater to the pastoral needs of the parish.’
Kieran O’Shea, The Diocese of Kerry formerly Ardfert: Working in the Fields of God, (Strasbourg, 2005), p.126-128.
https://mykerryancestors.com/st-johns-catholic-church-tralee/
Emigrant Ships from the Port of Tralee 1828-1867
Updated 22 December 2017. Update kindly supplied by Helen O’Carroll, Curator/Manager, Kerry County Museum. (Also Blennerville; Gateway to Tralee’s Past)
Name of Ship Destination No. on Board
https://mykerryancestors.com/kerry-links-and-resources/emigrant-ships-port-tralee/
Journal Article
WORK OF THE SISTERS DURING THE EPIDEMIC OF INFLUENZA, OCTOBER, 1918
Sisters of St Joseph Oct 1918
https://www.jstor.org/stable/44208512?mag=surviving-a-pandemic-in-1918&seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents
Remembering a St. Louis Pastor with a Listowel Connection
Dear Mary ,
As you were looking for Archival material for the Listowel Connection I am sending you an article on the Rev Patrick J O'Connor who was a first cousin of my Grandfather Dr Michael O'Connor. late of The Square Listowel.
Rev P. J. O'Connor, Pastor of St. James Church, born at Coolkera Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland in the parish of Ballybunion January 1, 1883 was the , son of Cornelius O'Connor and Mary nee Corridan. Baptized at the Chapel Ballydonoghue January 3, 1883, confirmed there July 1895, attended the National School, at Coolard and later Tullamore, entered St. Michael's College, Listowel, August 23, 1897. the ecclesiastical college, Carlow College Sept. 3, 1901, ordained a priest June 9, 1907, said his first mass at the Poor House Chapel Listowel June 11 for the inmates in the presence of a few relatives and Sisters of Mercy.
Coming to the United States in the year of his ordination he was appointed to St. Edward’s parish in St. Louis as an assistant pastor. After five years he was transferred to the St. James parish where he spent the remainder of his life, the years from his appointment until 1918 an assistant pastor, and from 1918 until 1929 as administrator of the parish. He was appointed pastor on Nov. 14, 1929.
Besides building the magnificent 11th century type stone church which was erected in 1927 and consecrated in 1941. Father O’Connor was the builder of a large school, a convent for the Dominican Sisters who teach in the school, and a parish rectory. The rectory which was completed less than a year before Father took sick, serves also as a meeting place for parish social funtions. Father O’Connor was survived by his three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Slattery and Miss Lil, and Miss Joan O’Connor. and Dr Michael O'Connor his first cousin of The Square Listowel. He was also survived by a number of nieces and nephews who lived in New York and who came to St. Louis for the funeral..
Enclosed find a photo of Fr P J O'Connor, his Obituary card and Grave stones in Listowel Cemetery and St James Church St Louis Mo.
With kind regards,
Mary Geraldine O'Sullivan.
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Listowel Connection
Presentation Convent Listowel
by the late Tim Griffin 2007
Below is just a snippet of a long article by Tim Griffin R.I.P which he wrote following the closure of the local convent which was so dear to him.
As with all big houses of the 18th and 19th centuries, Listowel Convent had a well in the yard. Up to quite recently, an electric pump was pumping water from that well. It also had a Laundry and a Drying Yard for the clothes lines. There was a big garden and a bountiful orchard. There was a cow-stall and cows, which had to be fed and hand-milked. Extra feed, such as hay, straw, turnips, mangels and potatoes, often had to be bought for them in the Market Yard.
A number of Domestic Staff were also employed, e.g., carers, cooks, cleaners, nurses, and maids. Richard Mackessy from Glounaphuca would have been one of the first gardeners and farmhands there and his son, Richard (Dick), took over from him and was there until the late 1980s. As the schools got bigger, the cattle had to be sold off. Timmie Walsh worked at the Convent, as a gardener and maintenance person, up to the mid-1990s.
The Convent Sisters used to do visitations to the local hospitals and they recited the Rosary in the nearby funeral home at removals.
Visitors were always made welcome and were provided with refreshments. There was one group of visitors that always called to the Convent – they were, of course, the “Knights of the Road” or more commonly referred to as tramps. Some of them were decent people who had fallen on hard times. One of them I knew was from Wexford, a real gentleman, who told me he would “start his rounds” in early March and finish again in late October. Convents were always in his itinerary as well as B&Bs where he would have been known over the years. A pot of tea and a plate of sandwiches were always forthcoming at the Convent and were graciously received. He told me that the allocation of the Free Travel Pass had made life much easier for him. I have not seen him in the last few years but then don’t we forget the ceaseless toll of time.
The Presentation Convent has ceased to exist in Listowel but Presentation Sisters will still be working in Listowel, continuing the work initiated by their Foundress many years earlier. After being in Listowel for 163 years, it is very sad to see the Convent go. Over that period of time, the Presentation Sisters have made a wonderful contribution to Listowel and its hinterland. The people of North Kerry owe them an enormous debt of gratitude.
14 3 2020
SYMPATHY to Josie Clancy, Knockanure on the death of her sister Sr. Cyprian Dalton formally of Athea who died in Selly Park Convent, Birmingham.
DEATH on Friday 13th March 2020 of Sr. Dympna (Eileen) Stack, Mountbellew, Galway. Sisters of the Christian Retreat, Mountbellew, Co. Galway, and late of Moyvane South, Co Kerry. First principal of Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew, in her 92nd year. Deeply regretted by her sisters in community, her brother Tom (Ennis), sisters-in-law Sheila and Joan, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great grandnieces, great grandnephews, cousins and extended family, retired and current staff of Holy Rosary College, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Her parents were Jim Stack who came from Glin and Molly Cunningham who was born at Kilbaha. Her siblings were Mai, John, Dick, Bridie, and Tom the sole survivor.
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The feast of Epiphany is special to us astronomers. Of all the visitors who came to see the newborn Savior, only shepherds and astronomers are specifically mentioned by St. Matthew. Of course, this fame comes with a cost. Epiphany is also the season when we astronomers are besieged with requests to “explain” the Star of Bethlehem.
https://www.vofoundation.org/blog/the-quest-and-questions-of-the-magi/
Agnes McCauley
Agnes McCauley 1888-1925Born in Enniskillen on 9 November 1888, Agnes McCauley moved to Belfast in 1903 to work as a pupil teacher at the city orphanage, later as a manageress at the Belfast Shipyard and, after a period caring for her invalid mother, finally at the office of the Franklin Laundry. In her private life, Agnes McCauley foreshadowed the two-pronged objectives of Apostolic Work, in offering both spiritual and material assistance to others, especially those on the Missions. Her devotion to the Mass was extraordinary, as evidenced by the fact that she attended three Masses at the Redemptorist Monastery in Clonard before going to work every morning, and all Masses celebrated there on Sundays. She observed a strict fast on Wednesdays and Saturdays and bought flowers every week for the Marian altar. With the encouragement of Father Toal, her confessor, Agnes undertook the promotion of the sale of the magazines The Far East and African Missions, as well as other forms of fund-raising for the Missions.
https://www.apostolicwork.ie/about/history/
We are delighted to share with you extracts from the 32nd interview in the "Telling Our Story" series, in which Mary Moran SSL was interviewed by Margaret Healy SSL on August 7, 2019. In this interview Sr Mary talks about Education and Pastoral Ministries in the English Mission and Irish Region.
Mary Moran SSL is the eldest of four girls from Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. She was born on November 17, 1939. In 1952, she received a County Council scholarship to attend St Louis Secondary Boarding School, Kiltimagh. In 1958, she entered the St Louis Sisters in Monaghan.
Improvements are being carried out at the Roman Catholic Church, Listowel, from designs by Messrs. Pugin and Ashlin. The church has been extended towards the square, and a new gabled front, built with tower and spire at eastern angle. The principal entrance is a handsome doorway in front gable, which has an interior porch, over which is the organ gallery; over front doorway is a niche, springing from carved corbel and shaft of polished limestone, at each side of which is a two-light window, and overhead in centre of gable circular window 6 feet diameter. The entrance to organ gallery is by a deeply recessed doorway in front of tower, which has a stone stairs and balustrade to level of gallery; the lower part of tower is to be used as a baptistry, and the bell-stage has a large bell, by Murphy, of Dublin. The dressings to doors, windows, weatherings,bands, &c, are of Kanturk white limestone and local dark limestone for walling; the columns to principal doorway are of polished Aberdeen granite; the spire is of white limestone, with bands of dark stone, and the height of tower and spire is 115 feet. Mr. James Scanlan, Builder.’
Dublin Builder, 15th Oct. 1865
http://listowelparish.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/In-writing-the-story-of-St-Marys-Church.pdf
LISTOWEL: Parish Priests of Listowel: Very Rev. James O’Connor – deposed on 1478(Canon) William Fitzmaurice, - Took over from James O’Connor in 1478 Gerald Stack, 1493 Macarias Falvey, c 1634 Patrick Kennelly, c. 1704 James Walsh, 1802-10 (Murher united with Listowel in 1803)Michael O’Sullivan, 1810-29 (Murher separated from Listowel 1829)Jeremiah (Darby) O’Mahony, 1826-1856 – remains buried in St Marys(Canon) Michael J McDonnell, 1856-1877 – remains buried in St Marys Arthur Moynihan, 1878-82 (Canon) Thomas Davis, 1882-1911 - remains buried in St Marys(Canon) Denis J O’Riordan, 1911-18(Canon) Denis O’Connor, 1918-28 – remains buried in Listowel cemetery(Canon) Patrick White, 1928-35 - remains buried in Listowel cemetery(Canon) Patrick J Fitzgerald, 1935-40 - remains buried in Listowel cemetery(Canon) John S Dillon, 1940-43- remains buried in Listowel cemetery(Canon) Patrick J Brennan, 1943-54- remains buried in Listowel cemetery(Msgr) Peter O’Sullivan, 1954-73 (Msgr) James Sheahan, 1973- 85 (Msgr) Michael Leahy, 1986-96 (Canon) James Linnane, 1996-2010 (Canon) Declan O’Connor, 2010-Present
Kerry People 1902-1928, Saturday, February 03, 1906; Page: 5
FIRE IN ST. JOHN'S CHURCH TRALEE
Considerable excitement was occasioned in Tralee on Monday night when an alarm of fire in St. John's! Parish Church was raised at 11 o'clock. The fire originated in the handsome new pitchpine Confessional erected, at a cost of £40. . The parish clerk locked the church at half-past nine, leaving everything apparently all right. When the fire was discovered the Rev. T. D. O'Sullivan, he rushed to the residence of the parish clerk, got the keys, and-entered the church, accompanied by several volunteers.
The burning Confessional was torn down; but the flames had already caught the Stations of the Cross and the pitchpine roof.There was a feeling of dismay when the town fire appliances arrived, owing to the insufficiency of hose length. The military fire brigade arrived within half an hour, just as the fire threatened to spread to the convent adjoining.
A good deal of confusion prevailed, but ultimately the fire was completely extinguished after one o'clock. Two valuable stained glass windows were badly damaged, and the roof of the eastern transept was destroyed, besides the Confessional and two Stations of the Cross. The damage is estimated at five hundred pounds.
Kerry People 1902-1928, Saturday, August 15, 1908; Page: 5
DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR M O'CONNOR. COILBEE-- Our Listowel Correspondent writes: —
The demise of Mr. Ml. O'Connor has moved from our midst one of the oldest and most respected members of the parish of Listowel. The deceased gentleman was big farmer, and both he and his family were amongst the most kindly and generous people in his native district. With his highly respected family and particularly with his son, the Rev. James O'Connor, Castletownbere, the deepest sympathy is felt.
After Requiem High Mass on Monday morning the funeral procession proceeded from Listowel to Killihenny, the family burial ground,
Irish Press 1931-1995, Wednesday, March 15, 1933; Page: 7
AGED NUN'S DEATH- There was a large attendance at the Office and Solemn Requiem Mass for Sister Mary Catherine Barrett, aged seventy-two, whose death took place after a long illness at the Convent of Mercy, Abbeyfeale.
Very Rev. Canon J. Murphy, P.P., V.F., presided and Rev. J. Houlihan, C.C., was celebrant; Rev. Fr. McCarthy, C.C., deacon; Rev. Fr. Kennedy, C.C., sub-deacon; Rev. P. Ruddle, C.C., master of ceremonies. In the choir Rev. J. J. O'Kelly, P.P.; Rev. P. Hartigan, P.P.; Rev. J. Rea, P.P.; Rev. J. O'Connor, P.P. and Rev. T. Murphy, P.P.
Relatives present were:—Dr. J. Barrett, M.O., Glin, and Tim Barrett, Temple; Ben, Tom, Edward and John Barrett, Athea (nephews); Misses M. and J. Barrett, Athea, and Mrs. J. Leahy, Clondrochid.
The late sister who belonged to a well-known Athea family, joined the Order fifty years ago. She taught for many years in the convent. (See Kerryman 18th March 1933 for longer list of relatives and those attending funeral)
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, February 03, 1962; Page: 22
Death of Nun who taught in Lixnaw and Rathmore
ThE death occurred on Monday last in the Bon Secours Home, Tralee, of Sister M. Giovanni Dooley, of the Presentation Convent, Lixnaw. A native of Ballyine, Newcastle west, the late Sister M. Giovanni, had spent, twenty years of her religions life teaching in Lixnaw and five In the Presentation Convent School, Rathmore. The remains were removed from the Bon Secours Home to the Parish. Church, Lixnaw on Tuesday evening. Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated on Wednesday morning after which, the interment took place in the Convent Cemetery. The celebrant of the Mass was Very Rev. A. J. Molyneaux, P.P., with Rev. B, Fitzgerald, CC, deacon; and Rev. S. Hickey, CC, sub-deacon.
(Long list of clergy at Mass, see paper)
The chief mourners were:— Maurice Dooley, Ballyine (father); Mrs. Dan. Doody (sister); Dan Doody (brother-in-law); Philomena Doody (niece); Maurice and, Jeremiah Doody (nephews); Patrick and David Dooley, Newcastlewest (uncles); Mrs. John Magnier, Rathkeale; Mrs. Margaret Dore, Newcastlewest; Miss Nora, Dooley. do; Mrs,. Mary Barrett, Athea (aunts); The Dooley families, Newcastlewest; The Dore family, do; The-0’Gorman family; The Barrett family, Athea; The Magnier family, Rathkeale: and Miss Mary Doyle, do. (cousins),
beatification
Tuesday, May 15th, 2018
Catholic News Agency
May 13, 2018
CHICAGO, Illinois – The first African American priest in the U.S. could become the country’s first African American saint as his cause took another step forward this week.
A document summarizing the life, virtue, and alleged miracles of Servant of God Father Augustus Tolton, known as the positio, was unanimously approved as historically correct by a committee of six Vatican officials this week, clearing the way for the priest’s cause for canonization to continue moving forward.
Bishop Joseph N. Perry, auxiliary bishop of Chicago and diocesan postulator for the Tolton cause, called the approval a “very positive sign going forward” and noted its significance for the African American Catholic Community.
“Father Tolton lived during a particularly tumultuous time in American history especially for race relations,” Perry said in a statement.
“He was a pioneer of his era for inclusiveness drawing both blacks and whites to his parish in Quincy. However, due to his race, he suffered discrimination and condemnation. The beatification and canonization of Father Tolton will signal a significant milestone in the history of black Catholicism in the United States.”
Born in Missouri on April 1, 1854, John Augustine Tolton fled slavery with his mother and two siblings in 1862 by crossing the Mississippi River into Illinois.
“John, boy, you’re free. Never forget the goodness of the Lord,” Tolton’s mother told him after the crossing, according to the website of St. Elizabeth’s Church in Chicago.
The young Tolton entered St. Peter’s Catholic School with the help of the school’s pastor, Father Peter McGirr. McGirr would later baptize him and instruct him for his first Holy Communion. Tolton was serving as an altar boy by the next summer.
The priest asked Tolton if he would like to become a priest, saying it would take 12 years of hard study. The excited boy then said they should go to church and pray for his success.
After graduating from high school and Quincy College, he began his ecclesiastical studies in Rome, because no American seminary would accept him on account of his race.
On April 24, 1886 he was ordained in Rome by Cardinal Lucido Maria Parocchi, who was then the vicar general of Rome. Newspapers throughout the U.S. carried the story.
Tolton was ordained for the southern Illinois Diocese of Quincy. Upon his return in July 1886, he was greeted at the train station “like a conquering hero,” the website of St. Elizabeth’s Parish says.
DEATH of Fr. Vincent O’Connell, CSSp a Holy Ghost Missionary born Duagh died 26th May 2019, aged 86, Philip O’Connell and Mary nee Tobin of Moynsha. He spent 40 years on the Missions. He has a sister Sr. Angela RSM at Charleville.
Parish Priests of Listowel: Very Rev. James O’Connor – deposed on 1478(Canon) William Fitzmaurice, - Took over from James O’Connor in 1478 Gerald Stack, 1493 Macarias Falvey, c 1634 Patrick Kennelly, c. 1704 James Walsh, 1802-10 (Murher united with Listowel in 1803)Michael O’Sullivan, 1810-29 (Murher separated from Listowel 1829)Jeremiah (Darby) O’Mahony, 1826-1856 – remains buried in St Marys(Canon) Michael J McDonnell, 1856-1877 – remains buried in St Marys, Arthur Moynihan, 1878-82 (Canon) Thomas Davis, 1882-1911 - remains buried in St Marys(Canon) Denis J O’Riordan, 1911-18(Canon) Denis O’Connor, 1918-28 – remains buried in Listowel cemetery(Canon) Patrick White, 1928-35 - remains buried in Listowel cemetery(Canon) Patrick J Fitzgerald, 1935-40 - remains buried in Listowel cemetery(Canon) John S Dillon, 1940-43- remains buried in Listowel cemetery(Canon) Patrick J Brennan, 1943-54- remains buried in Listowel cemetery(Msgr) Peter O’Sullivan, 1954-73 (Msgr) James Sheahan, 1973- 85 (Msr) Michael Leahy, 1986-96 (Canon) James Linnane, 1996-2010 (Canon) Declan O’Connor, 2010-Present
The Presentation & Mercy Sisters In 1841 building began on the convent and the presentation nuns were invited to Listowel. Work completed on the convent two years later and it was officially opened on 7th May 1844 by Bishop Cornelius Egan. Four nuns arrived to Listowel from Miltown, they were Mother Mary Teresa Kelly, Mother Mary F Xavier Brennan, Sr Mary Francis McCarthy and Sr Mary Augustine Stack, and the latter was a native of Listowel. The 8th May was deemed the foundation day. The Presentation nuns opened a school later in the month of May; over 300 children were registered on the first day, the numbers quickly increased to 500. They were later joined by the first postulant (admitted to religious orders, but prepares for life as a professed nun) in Listowel convent and other nuns. During the Famine, the nuns were given donations by both family and from Rome and food to distribute to the children. The food mainly came from the Society of Friends. Through the influence of Rev Mahony, Captain Sparks charged with the distribution of the relief funds for the area, ordered the supply of rye bread to feed 400 daily. Fever and Consumption took four lives of the nuns in the convent between 1848 and 1850. The Mercy Sister arrived in Listowel in 1883, where the Presentation nuns worked for education and during the famine fed the children that arrived daily, the Mercy Sisters worked in the health sector. The sanitary conditions in the Fever hospital were appalling before their arrival. As well as working in the Fever hospital they also worked in the general wards. A chapel was erected I the upper dining hall. The Southern Heath Board reconstructed this chapel in 1977-8 aided by local contributions.
“HAD I KNOWN”
Often we never know exactly who it is we are meeting in the person of our neighbour. Way back in the year 1880 in Paris a rather poorly dressed Priest showed up at a Presbytery looking for a night’s lodgings. He had come from Turin and was trying to raise funds to build a Church. The visitors name was John Bosco. The resident Priest put him in the attic. Many years later when John Bosco was canonised the Priest said “Had I known who he was, I would not have put him in the attic. I would have given him the best room in the house”.
Farewell Fr. Padraig Kennelly July 2019
Today we bid farewell to Fr. Padraig.
We praise and thank God that he was our priest,
counsellor, guide, shepherd and friend.
We thank him for his great work
here in Tarbert over the last five years.
We pray that his mission in Firies
will bring many souls to Christ.
May the Lord be a sure path beneath his feet,
a bright light before him,
a kindly shepherd behind him,
this day, this night and always.
BEST WISHES to Canon Tony Mullins, Abbeyfeale parish moderator who celebrated the 36th anniversary of his ordination on Wednesday, June 12. He was ordained to the priesthood by his Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Newman, Bishop of Limerick at St Molua’s Church, Ardagh on Sunday, June 12, 1983. A native of Glenville, Ardagh.
Golden Jubilee Celebration – Rev. Fr. Tom Crawford – Glin Parish.
Posted on 23/06/2019 by Glinnews
Golden Jubilee Celebration- Rev. Fr. Tom Crawford – Glin Parish.
Sunday the 23rd June 2019 will remain a memorable day for the parish of Glin for years to come.
Glin Parish Pastoral Council hosted a wonderful celebration for the Jubilee starting with mass at 1 pm and then an evening of food, music and song in the community hall, Ceol Corbrai. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Tom Crawford , Canon O’Keeffe, Fr. Tim Curtin, Fr Austin McNamara, and Fr. Sean O’Longaigh, in the presence of his brothers John, Andrew, Pat, & Liam & his sisters Catherine, Maura (Meade) Cork, Lena (Fox) Mitchelstown, and their extended families. Wonderful uplifting music was provided by our local Comhaltas group, and the Glin choir accompanied by organist, Anne Horan. The choir were joined by the children from both Glin and Ballyguiltenane National Schools, and the wonderful angelic voice of local girl, Amelia Costello. The church looked beautiful with the magnificent flower displays, by Mary Horan Flowers, and twinkling lighted candles.
After mass the congregation moved up to Ceol Corbrai to continue the celebrations
Reflection
Blessed are the faithful,
they are like safe anchors in a world of broken moorings.
Blessed are the just,
they are to society what leaven is to bread.
Blessed are the generous,
they keep alive our faith in the essential goodness of people.
Blessed are the caring,
they shine like beacons in a world darkened by indifference.
Blessed are the genuine,
they glow like gems in a world of falseness.
And blessed are those who, having put their hand to the plough,
refuse to look back, they will be found worthy of the kingdom.
Blessing
May we go on growing in the knowledge and love of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
May the Lord, who is faithful, strengthen and guard us from the evil one.
May we be good witnesses for the Gospel by the love and joy we radiate.
A Prayer to the Sacred Heart
O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing,
I adore you, I love you and will a lively sorrow for my sins.
I offer you this poor heart of mine.
Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient to your will.
Grant, good Jesus, that I may live in you and for you.
Protect me in the midst of danger; comfort me in my afflictions;
give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs,
your blessings on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death.
Within your heart I place my every care.
In every need let me come to you with humble trust saying,
Heart of Jesus, help me.
Amen.
June 2019;
DEATH recently of Fr. Willie Stack, St. Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Doon, Tralee, Calabar (Nigeria), Galway, Castleisland, Grenada (West Indies) and Cork.
PRAYER
Outside the Church the noisy traffic flows past.
But I have left that world behind
and I am here before you, Lord.
I close my mind and open my heart.
Here I experience my true worth,
which consists, not in my possessions or achievements,
but knowing that I am loved by you.
BLESSING
May the celebration of the Eucharist
bind us together in a community of love.
May our love for Christ in the Eucharist
express itself in a sincere and practical love for others.
May the food of the Eucharist
sustain us on our journey to the promised land of eternal life.
Prayer:
“Come Holy Spirit
Make our ears to hear
Make our eyes to see
Make our mouths to speak
Make our hearts to seek
Make our hands to reach out
And touch the world with your love. AMEN.”
GOLDEN Jubilee Celebration: Fr. Tom Crawford will celebrate his Golden Jubilee in June 2019. Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin on Sunday 23rd June at 1pm
Sr. Mary Ita O Sullivan
She is gone, that gentle Sister,
Kindly,gracious, blest,
Gone to the Heart of Jesus,
Sweet home of peace and rest.
Like him in far off Nazareth.
The hidden life she led,
She walked the lowly ways of earth
But angels knew her tread.
Like him was pain her portion,
Like him she bore the cross
Even to Calvary’s summit,
There learned the gain of loss.
At length the roseate tinted clouds
Athwart the Eastern way
Proclaimed the glad approach of dawn,
The dawn of the Perfect Day.
And now in spheres celestial
Her soul by love possessed
Will know the deep, ecstatic joy
Of Mary and the Blest.
A Lenten Morning Prayer:
Lord Jesus, you lived and died for me.
Help me to keep that thought before me today so that whatever life brings, whether it be success or failure, satisfaction or disappointment, happiness or sorrow, I may offer it to you.
Through me, may everyone I meet this day see You Lord, see Your presence and experience Your love. Lord I offer You today.
May I serve You by serving others in Your name making all that I do a gift of love and thanksgiving for all You have done for me. Amen
2019;
Through these 8 years, I have marveled at the love, admiration and gratitude of the comments that you have all written about Fr. McKenna. As his family, we knew he was special, but that took on new meaning when you all confirmed what we already knew.
I continue to be amazed at the memories you have shared. These stories were sparks of hope and life for Fr. McKenna. You might not realize this, but this little blog and YOUR response, YOUR acceptance, YOUR love and most importantly, YOUR COMMENTS kept him going these last 8 years. We all need to be loved and appreciated. Without this beautiful gift, our lives would be lonely, despondent and bleak. Uncle George’s existence was supported and nurtured by the outpouring of love you showed each and every week through your comments.
This Thursday and Friday we will be saying our earthly good byes to our Uncle, Friend, Priest, Confessor, Teacher and Spiritual Guide. Thank you, to each of you for giving us these extra 8 years to live and love this remarkable man. You made a difference in his life, more than you know.
Joe Tucker
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DEATH of Fr. Con (Neily) Horan, Malahide Road, Artane, Dublin and formerly of Knockognoe, Brosna, and the diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.Fr. Neily passed away on Monday February 25th. 2019 and is predeceased by his brothers Jimmy, Tom, DC, Rory and Danny. He is survived by his sister Mary (Sr. Peter, Killarney), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass for Fr. Horan at St. Carthage’s Church, Brosna, on Wednesday at 11.00 a.m. Burial afterwards in the church grounds.
DEATH has occurred of Sr. Catherine Houlihan of Bealduvroga, Rathkeale, and the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Paul, Selly Park, Birmingham UK. Peacefully in her 95th year in the care of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Paul. Predeceased by her brother Tom Houlihan and sister Bridie Sullivan. Deeply regretted by her Sisters in religion, sisters Peg Hannon and Mai Mason. Remembered with love by sister-in-law Bernie, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and many friends. Date of death 23rd February 2019.
DEATH of Fr. Jack Rodgers, SPS, (St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Cappamore, Co. Limerick, Kitui Diocese (Kenya), Archdiocese of São Paulo (Brazil) and Ballymorris, Portarlington, Co Laois) February 24, 2019, at his home in Ballymorris (suddenly).Very sadly missed by his sisters Mary Collins (Killaloe) and Kathleen (Dublin), by his brother Joseph (Wickford, UK), by his sister-in-law Mary, by his brother-in-law Sean Collins, by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, his relatives and friends and by his Society family.
DEATH of Fr. Patrick Walsh, C.Ss.R (Redemptorist Monastery, Mt St Alphonsus, South Circular Road, Limerick, formerly of Ballindangan, Mitchelstown, on February 23rd 2019, survived by his sister Sr. Cecilia (Loretto Sisters, Fermoy), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great grandnephew, his Redemptorist Community, relatives and friends.
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Title: Thea Bowman: In My Own Words
By: Maurice J. Nutt, C.Ss.R.
Sister Thea Bowman spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ as only an African American born in 1937 in Yazoo City, Mississippi, could. Throughout her adult life, she embraced Catholicism and religious life and never abandoned the beautiful gift of her “blackness.” It was her life’s mission to share her rich cultural heritage and spirituality in song, prayer, teaching, and preaching.
As a child, Thea Bowman converted to Catholicism, and as an adult chose a life as a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration. As a black religious sister in a predominantly white world, Sister Thea was able to cross cultural boundaries and share her cultural and spiritual gifts while learning and uplifting the cultural gifts of others.
This book joyfully expounds the thoughts, memories, and reflections of this devoted Franciscan woman, a proud maiden of Mississippi, a prophetic preacher, and a tenacious teacher. Fourteen chapters include her insightful reflections on The Wisdom of the “Old Folks,” The Giftedness of Children, On Being Black and Catholic, and The Power of Prayer. Join Sister Bowman as she shares her rich cultural heritage and spirituality In Her Own Words.
Liberation of Dachau concentration camp
The death has occurred of Sr. M. Ita O'CONNOR
Convent of Mercy, Castletownbere, Cork / Duagh, Kerry
O'Connor (Sr. M. Ita) Convent of Mercy, Castletownbere, Co. Cork and formerly of Duagh, Co. Kerry. Peacefully on the 9th November 2018 in the loving care of the sisters and staff of Catherine McAuley Nursing Home, Beaumont Dublin. Predeceased by her sister Catherine (Ryan), brothers Dan, Tom and Denis. Sadly missed by her loving family, brother Johnny (USA), The Mercy Sisters, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brother-in-law Michael, sister-in-law Eileen, former colleagues and students in Scoil Phobail Bhéara, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Beaumont Convent Chapel on Saturday, November 10th, from 2pm with evening prayers at 3.30pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 12th, at 12 noon in St. Brigid's Church, Duagh followed by burial in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.
Priest Holiday Kerryman
Wexford People 1857-1888, Saturday, December 17, 1864; Page: 7
The Negro Opera Troupo will visit the town during the Christmas Holidays ; they give their first performance on Monday, 26th inst.
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Bert Scully; On Saturday an Inquest was held on the body by Mr. Ryan, Coroner. Dr. Boyd having been examined, the jury found that the deceased died from excessive drinking of ardent spirits. He was aged about I8, and lived at Ballyrue.
Wexford People 1857-1888, Saturday, January 17, 1874; Page: 4
HOLIDAYS, FAST DAYS, AND DAYS OF SPECIAL DEVOTION.
January
Sunday 18th.—Second Sunday after Epiphany. Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus: Saturday 31st.—Feast of St. Aidan, Patron of the Diocese of Ferns.
February
Monday 2nd.—Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Tuesday 3rd.—Feast of St: Bridget, Patroness of Ireland. Wednesday 18th.—Ash Wednesday. Wednesday 25th.—Wednesday in Ember Week. Day of Fast. Friday 27th.—Friday in Ember week. Day of Fast. Saturday 28th.—Saturday in Ember week. Day of Fast.
MARCH: Tuesday 17th.—Feast of St. Patrick, Apostle of Ireland. Holyday of strict obligation. Thursday 19th.—Feast of St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church. Sunday 22nd,—Passion Sunday. Anniversary of the Consecration of Ireland to the Sacred Heart, 1873. Wednesday 25th.—Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Holyday of strict obligation. Sunday 29th.—Palm Sunday.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, June 21, 1941; Page: 4
THE KERRYMAN
Tralee, Saturday, June 21, 1941
BALLYHOOLY: HIS FIRST MASS. Assisted by Fr. D.F. Duggan, C C, Fr. John Barry, Ballroe, celebrated his first Mass at St. Patrick’s on Friday last. Father Barry, who is son of Mr. John and the late Mrs. Barry, Ballyroe, was ordained the previous day, the Feast of Corpus Christi, at the Cathedral, Waterford, by His Lordship, Most Rev Dr. Kinane, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore.
There was a large number of relations present at Mass, including Mrs J. Howard, Glanworth, and Misses Mary and Ellen Barry (sisters); Mr. Richard Barry (Brother), and a number of students from St. Johns, College, Waterford. After Mass, the newly ordained priest imparted his blessing.
Father Barry had his initial teaching at the C B S. Fermoy, and St. Colmans, the Diocesan College, after which he went to Mount Melleray Seminary and St. John's College, Waterford, to complete his studies. Father Barry , who was ordained for the Diocese of Maitland, Australia, and who will take up temporary duty at Clipton,? comes of a religious ,and devout family, one of whom. Rev. Father William, having been called to his eternal reward after being but a few years in the service of the Master, while another brother, James, is at present completing his studies for the priesthood at Maynooth.
I wish to join with his friends in wishing Fr. Barry many many years in the vineyard of the Lord.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, December 12, 1942; Page: 2
LATE FATHER ML. O’FLANAGAN
" Sceilg's" Reply to Brian O'Higgins.
To the Editor. A Chara,
I should have left entirely to the judgment of your readers the letter you have just published from Brian O hUiginn only that my oration at the graveside of Fr. Michael O'Flanagan four months ago is made the basis of strangely belated strictures on the memory of the patriot to whom Cathal Brugha referred from the chair at the Inauguration of Dail Eireann as the most loyal and the most earnest priest that ever lived in Ireland,—the suspended priest, he might have added as was indeed implied, who won the General Election of 1918 and so made possible the constitutional ratification of the Proclamation of Easter Week. My graveside oration, delivered at twenty-four hours' notice, was in your office next morning, published by you that week, and reprinted by you without alteration except the admitted addition of a necessary footnote, Brian thinks it appropriate to refer to It as "the pamphlet on the late Fr. O'Flanagan written by my friend Sceilg, and reviewed in your issue of November 28"—although the review, if such there were, has escaped my notice. Were Sceilg to write a "pamphlet" on Fr. O'Flanagan it would be a pamphlet showing at some thing like his full stature the gifted priest to whom the Pope presented a special gold medal in recognition of his brilliant Lenten and Advent sermons in Rome in 1912 and 1914; to Whom, while he and I were England's prisoners in Melbourne, the venerable Archbishop there sent vestments and a chalice to enable him to say Mass even in his captivity; to whose death-bedside the Papal Nuncio and other dignitaries of the Church paid daily visits, at whose obsequies we had such striking evidence of the place he had won in the people's hearts. In seeking out the passage which Jed Brian O hUiginn to state that I said "objections to Fr. O'Flanagan's anti-papal outbursts were made only by the 'envious' or by persons of 'defective understanding,' " I find I said, not that he indulged In anti-papal outbursts, which I neither believe nor admit, but that his eloquence on his second visit to the United States a whole generation ago aroused envy in high places, which I personally knew to be true. Later, the envy manifested itself nearer home, and was aggravated by the malice of a whispering gallery, as I and hundreds of others knew also to be only too true. Of course, it never entered my mind that Brian O hUiginn could regard the cap as fitting himself. How could I or anybody else even dream that Brian na Banban envied Fr. Michael O'Flanagan, I happened to have been a patient at St. Ann's Hydro, Blarney, when Brian O hUiginn and Fr. O'Flanagan came into conflict at the Sinn Fein Ard-Fheis a decade ago, and have no wish to contest Brian's claim to the distinction of being "the first to challenge openly in a Republican assembly Fr. O'Flanagan's harmful attacks": he is assured of the entire credit for his simultaneous protection of the Papacy and the Public Mind. That, I think, was about the time of Father O'Flanagan's first occupancy of the Presidency of Sinn Fein, of which he had been responsible and efficient Vice-President for many years. And he was re-elected twelve months later in spite of certain elements of opposition on the veiled plea that he had taken an official appointment. Subsequently, he and I were invited to participate in a Radio production of the inauguration of Dail Eireann. He Consented, and rendered himself liable to expulsion from the organisation, somewhat as has happened to notable personalities in kindred bodies. I declined. Had I agreed, and been expelled in consequence, I should not regard myself as the less a Republican on that account. Neither did Fr. O'Flanagan. He and I, although no longer active in Sinn Fein, attended important conferences of that body a short time before his death, and everyone knows how active and welcome he was some time previously on Dublin platforms demanding the release of Republican prisoners then fasting to the point of death. I must say it seems to me utterly unworthy of Brian O hUiginn to refer to the departed patriot as the "poor priest estranged for years from his priestly duties, wandering to and fro between Ireland and the United States like a lost soul, and attacking most wantonly on American platforms such faithful colleagues as Mary McSwiney and Austin Stack." As Austin and I returned from New York in 1922, Austin told me that Fr. O'Flanagan and he had a pretty sharp clash there while I was away to the Coast. Subsequently Miss McSwiney told me that she and Fr. O'Flanagan disagreed In New York also. I was publicly and politically associated with him for a full quarter of a century,—more intimately during our world tour—and I never once found occasion to clash with him: on the contrary, I always found him conciliatory and tractable, earnest withal, simple and Joyous almost as a happy child. After the launching of Fianna Fail when rumours were rife that some of our people commendably exerted themselves to minimise the effect of the split thus created, it was said he did refer in America to Miss Mc-Swiney as fairy godmother of the new departure, and I know she indignantly resented the suggestion. I do not believe that the wanton attacks from American platforms to which Brian O h-Uiginn refers ever went beyond that, and my sources of information there have at no time been negligible, while I am, I hope, As solicitous as anybody else for the good name of our departed comrades. Such rumours are invariably magnified in the carrying; and I know well how hostile propaganda represented Father O'Flanagan and myself as pro-Communist in Australia, even at home. What actual proof has Brian O hUiginn that Fr. O'Flanagan wantonly attacked his colleagues when he was in America as Sinn Fein envoy after the launching of Fianna Fall? for that was the only occasion on which it could have happened. Fr. O'Flanagan spent two subsequent holidays in the United States while "estranged from his priestly duties," as has been said, but not in the character of "a lost soul." Meanwhile he had celebrated Requiem Mass at his father's obsequies in his native parish. Reaching San Francisco on the eve of a Church festival, he was asked by his host. Mgr. Rogers, who fully knew his position in Ireland, to celebrate High Mass in his pariah. Mgr. Rogers accompanied him back to Ireland; and as I happened to be amongst the first to meet them on their reaching Dublin, the distinguished Monsignor, Whose unfailing practice was 'to get all requisites for his Church and hospitable presbytery from Ireland, told me with joy how delighted he and his flock were to have Fr. O'Flanagan as celebrant of that High Mass. I need not labour that aspect of the matter. He soon spent a second, and last, holiday in the United States mainly, I think, in connection with the deepsea goggles he had invented and a device to mitigate sea-sickness in which also he was long interested. With him on the second holiday was a Basque priest who previously had endeared himself to numbers of people here on the occasion of the Eucharistic Congress, and was, in fact, specially entertained at Sinn Fein headquarters. Before setting out on their voyage, Fr. O'Flanagan, I think, took him to Maynooth. The visitor still shared the Basque eagerness to shake off the Spanish yoke, as we have been eager to regard England's difficulty as Ireland's opportunity. On account of the Communist complexion of the new Republican Government in Spain —though its inauguration was loudly welcomed by leaders of the Free State Government here—the whispering gallery In America branded the two visiting priests as Communists, whereas the real Communists were fighting or intriguing against General Franco. Fr. O'Flanagan had the courage to spend a further holiday in Spain—probably on the invitation of the Basque priest-—to see things there with his own eyes. How anxious he was to study the Catholic position there, on account of what we were told by priests no well-informed as Dr Peter Magennis and Fr. John Condon, I know personally since our own casual visit there twenty years ago. I must not let myself be tempted into a discussion of the political relations between the Papacy and Ireland. From the lapse into heresy of Henry VIII until the practical usurpation of the English throne by King William—practically a period of a century and a half—successive Popes exhorted and armed-Ireland to wage war for the Faith against England. Outside of that, the Papal policy has another aspect: from the exploitation of the Bull of Pope Adrian IV down to the Papal attitude towards the Plan of Campaign in the days of Archbishop Croke and Archbishop Walsh and the well-known fate of Mgr. Persico. From my knowledge of Papal history, I am only too conscious that it is not a subject for newspaper controversy by the uninformed or the half-Informed, and from my long intimacy with Father O'Flanagan, I feel fully satisfied —regardless of prejudiced statements to the contrary—that, on the whole, he endeavoured when dealing with the subject to handle it with becoming restraint, although his feelings cannot have been sweetened by the treatment of Dr. Michael O'Hickey whom he met a good deal in Rome, or the reported attitude of Dr. Cattaneo, Papal Representative, towards our mission in Australia.
As my estimate of the lovable priest whom it is such a lasting happiness to have had as friend remains Unaltered, may I repeat,—for the information of those who may not have the opportunity to read the oration here under discussion—the passage enshrining the ties which will keep his memory among my mind's choicest treasures:
I have shared his cabin in the great oceans of the world, and shared his ward and served his Mass in Britain's dungeons at Botany Bay and Melbourne. No one living has heard him speak so often in the great cities of America and Australia and elsewhere; and I can solemnly say here at his open grave that I never heard one word fall from his lips that was not worthy of an Irish patriot priest.
Brian O hUiginn I feel sure will be among the first to realise that it is due to the memory of him whose lips are sealed forever to state
1. Why he was first censured instead of being upheld as the young priests of Limerick were?
2. Why he was first suspended, and why the suspension was removed?
3. Why he was again suspended; and when, why, and by whom the suspension was removed? Candid answers to these questions will remove whatever prejudice may yet remain against the outstanding priest who, with good warrant, held his head high while he freely gave his all for Mother Ireland and human liberty. Whether answered or not. I believe his constancy will bear fruit, and that it will be long again before an Irish priest, young or old, is so inconsiderately treated.
J. J. O'KELLY.
A CORRECTION. To THE EDITOR.
Sir,—An error in my letter in last week’s Kerryman, while obvious to some, must have mystified many of your readers “ few who were present understood the motive," should have read “ few who were present misunderstood the motive"—a totally different thing
Your kindness in publishing this correction will be appreciated. Brian O hUiginn
Sceilig's Graveside Oration. This moving oration has just been published in pamphlet form at two pence (postage 1d. extra), all profits arising from its sale to go to the funds of the National Aid Auxiliary Committee, 74, Dame Street, Dublin, The pamphlet makes a very appropriate Christmas Souvenir to send friends. Copies may be obtained from above or from The Kerryman, Ltd., Tralee.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, April 20, 1946; Page: 12
Listowel Army Chaplain Home On Holidays
HOME on holidays and staying with his parents "Half-way House," Glenoe, Listowel, is the Rev. Patrick J. Walsh, who spent thirty four months in the Pacific War Area as Army chaplain. Before joining the U.S.A. Army Chaplain Corps., in which he has the rank of Captain, Fr. Walsh was pastor at Mondamin, U.S.A. He was also assistant pastor for five years at St. Anthony's Church, Des Moines. Father Walsh was educated at St. Michael’s College, Listowel, Copsewood College, Pallaskenry, and at Wexford College. He completed his ecclesiastical studies in the U.S. A, where he was ordained Two of his sisters, Sister M. Tarcisius and Sister M. Julia, are members of the Community of the Sisters of Charity of The, Incarnate Word, Houston, USA. In the U.S.A, Army since 1942, Father Walsh was last stationed in an Army Hospital in New Caledonia, where many, units were briefed for invasion of the surrounding islands.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, August 10, 1946; Page: 5
Newcastle West News: ORDAINED IN LONDON.
Rev. Thomas Rrouder, Knockbyheen, Ardagh, was amongst the young priests ordained recently at St. Joseph's College, Mill Hill, London, by Most Kev Dr. Myres. He celebrated his first Mass in his home parish church at Kilcoleman, where he was assisted bv Rev. Fr. O’Connell, C C. Subsequent to the Mass the newly ordained imparted his blessing to the large congregation present. Fr. Brouder, who was a former student of St. Joseph's College, Freshford. Co. Kilkenny, is youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brouder, Knockbyheen, Ardagh. He is a cousin of the late Most Rev. Dr Thomas Broderick. Bishop of Nigeria,
FINAL PROFESSION. Among the thirteen nuns who received their final profession at the Holy Faith. Glasnevin, Dublin, on July 31, was Sister M. Benigna (Brenda Roche). Sister Benigna, who comes from a highly esteemed and widely respected family, is fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs Thomas Roche, The Square House, Newcastle West She is also sister of Dr William Roche, Loughlinstown, Dublin, and of Mr. John Roche, Churchtown. New castle West Following her final entry into the religious life, Sister Benigna was the recipient of numerous messages of goodwill and felicitation from a very wide circle of relatives and friends.
LATE MRS. HANNON.
Newcastle West has lost one of its oldest and most esteemed residents by the death of Mrs, Mary Hannon, Maiden Street, which occurred on August 1 at an advanced age. Deceased, who came from one of the oldest families in the town, was mother of the late Mr Jas. Hannon, Newmarket, Co Cork. There was a very large and representative attendance at the funeral which took place to Churchtown cemetery on Friday last. The officiating clergy were- Rt Rev. Mgr. Hannon, PP.. V.G. Newcastle West; Rev. M. Bowler. PP . Newmarket; Rev M. O'Grady. C.C. Newcastle West; Rev Fr. Kirby. CC, Croom. (Break)
DIED SUDDENLY.
Almost immediately after visiting friends at Bishop Street late on Thursday evening of last week, Mr. John Joe Griffin, of North Quay, Newcastle West, collapsed and died after receiving spiritual and medical assistance. Aged about 62 years. (Break)
Kerryman 1904-current, 07.12.1946, page 16
Remember the storm that swept South Kerry on Monday evening last, she was seated by the fire when at the height of the storm about 5.30 pm, the far gable of the house was struck by lightning, part of roof collapsed and gable completely shattered, adjoining rooms were turned into a shambles, but Mrs Lynch emerged from the wreckage unscratched. A workman who had a sledge in his hand was wrenched from him. Every article in a room near the gable, which used to be occupied by Mrs Lynch’s son- now a well-known member of a famous teaching order, was smashed to atoms, with the exception of a glass canopied statue of the Blessed Virgin, which remained intact on its pedestal.
See paper for more on the many writers and stories in their Christmas edition.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, August 02, 1947; Page: 14
Priest Dies On Holiday From U.S. Mission
AGED 8I, and a native of Duagh, North Kerry, Rev. Fr. John Brosnan. Pastor, St. Thomas Aquinas, The Bronx, New York, died, at the Bon Secour- Nursing Home, Tralee, on Tuesday. Deceased, who was a brother of the late Very Rev. Canon Brosnan, P.P, Milstreet, and the late Very Rev D Brosnan, President, St Brendan's Seminary, Killarney and of Mr. Brosnan, Kilflynn , was educated at St Michaels College, Listowel, St Brendan’s Seminary, Killarney and at the Irish College, Paris. He was ordained in Killarney in 1890 and went to the New York Diocese, where he ministered until he returned on a holiday to this country in June of this year.
(Break) Very Rev D Canon Brosnan, P.P.V.F., Rathmore: Rev T Galvin San Francisco, and Fr ? Galvin, Ballyferriter.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, August 23, 1947; Page: 6
HOLIDAY HOLOCAUST, Once again the newspapers are carrying their yearly accounts of drowning incidents. With the rising temperatures comes the rush to seaside or river-bank, and the perennial crop of fatal or near-fatal accidents.
Extra Ration for Harvesters: Workers must apply themselves. In the circumstances, many could falsely represent themselves as being engaged in harvesting and so get the extra ration; human nature is weak, but we hope that in this instance public spirit will prove stronger.
KILLARNEY NUN'S
SISTER M. Alacoque, of the Presentation Convent. Killarney, died in the 66th year of her religious life at the age of 90 years. Deceased was a sister of the late Mr. J. K. O'Connor, Castleisland, and is survived by many nieces and nephews, including Fr. Florence O'Connor, U.S.A. She spent all her life on the teaching staff of the Convent.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, May 08, 1948; Page: 15
DINGLE C.B.S. CENTENARY CEREMONIES
Most Rev. Dr. O'Brien, Bishop of Kerry, will preside at Solemn High Mass in honour of the Dingle Christian Brothers' Centenary at Dingle Parish Church at 10 a.m , old time, on May 13.
Rev. Fr. M. McDonnell, P.P., Ardfert, will be celebrant; Rev. Fr. J. Kennedy, P.P., Valentia, deacon; Rev. J. G. Curran, CC, Caherciveen, sub-deacon; Rev. Fr. D. Long, St. Brendan's .Seminary , Killarney, master of ceremonies.
THE SERMON. Rev. Fr. J. McKenna, C. C, Ballyferriter, will preach the centenary sermon. Rev. Bro. J. L Rice, Rep. Prov. of the CBS, will attend. It will be a general holiday in Dingle and after the centenary ceremonies His Lordship will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to Dingle school children it is expected that the houses will be decorated for the occasion. All the officiating clergy are natives of the Dingle Parish and received their early education at the Dingle Christian Brothers' schools.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, June 18, 1949; Page: 10
Tournafulla Has New Curate
THE Rev. Fr. Daniel Murphy. CC. who has been recalled from the English Mission, and who is brother of the Rev. Fr. Murphy, CC. on holidays from Australia, has been appointed by His Lordship, Dr. O'Neill, Bishop of Limerick, to the Curacy of Tournafulla. Both priests are natives of Abbeyfeale, and are brothers of Mr. Nelius Murphy, the well-known Gaelic footballer.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, August 06, 1949; Page: 15
Kerry's Busy August Bank Holiday
Despite the ruin which fill heavily in most districts on Monday. Kerry tourist resorts enjoyed one of the busiest August Weekend holidays for many years.
(Break see paper for details)
Past week were two large parties of Americans, One party of 80, was accompanied by Most Rev. Dr. Newell, Bishop of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Most Rev. Dr. Condon, Bishop of Great Falls, Montana, and Most Rev Dr. Gorman, Bishop of Reno, Nevada.
Kerryman 1904-current, 03.12.1949, page 6
Novena for intentions of those who help in rebuilding of Church and school destroyed in air raids at Saltley, Fr John power, P P, Our Lady of the Rosary and St Theresa of Lisieux, Saltley, Birmingham.
Convent of the Sisters of St Joseph of Annecy, Killorglin, Kerry, receive girls from age 15 to train them, according to their ability.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, June 10, 1950; Page: 2
NEWS FROM THE COUNTY, Ballybunion
PRIEST VISITOR. AT present on holiday from Sacramento is Rev. Father Jim O'Shea, brother of Mr. John O’Shea, well-known local electrician.
Ballybunion have new Parish Council, see paper for long list of names.
OTHER NEWS: On Holiday Monsignor Lynch at present visiting home at Reask, Ballyferriter, he ministers in Minnesota, USA.
Iveragh Notes give details of play called Message of Fatima, gives many names including Rev J Canon Lane, P.P. V.F.
Kerryman 1904-current, 21.10.1950, page 2
Lyre Notes: Profession, Sr. Mary Philomena, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tim Curran of Carrigcannon, made her first profession in the convent of the Sisters of Charity at Ghent, Belgium.
Ballybunion Notes; Pilgrims at present in Rome, include Mr James Murphy, District Court Clerk and Mrs Nash. Bryan McMahon and Ballybunion Boy Scouts pipe band at Beale Fair.
Castleisland Notes; Death of John Galvin, farmer, shopkeeper of Ardriville, Scartaglin, aged 80 was father of Rev Denis Galvin, C.C. Milltown.
Listowel Notes; Rev M J Browne P.P. St Anthony’s Church, San Bernardino, California with his sister Josephine Browne of Church Street Listowel had audience with Pope, Fr. Browne is son of Mrs Catherine J Browne and the late Mr J Browne. Nora O’Donnell of Knockane left for NY last weekend.
Castlemaine Notes: Holy Stone, people are worried that steam rolling of the Castlemaine -Kiltallagh road may result in damage to last link with St. Carthage, or Mochuda, stone in shape of baptismal font, and still venerated since 564.
Kerryman 1904-current, 21.07.1951, page 6
Glin Items; Local branch of ICA held an outing to Killarney.
On Holiday Fr Michael Culhane C C , Liverpool to visit his father Mr Michael Culhane, Turraree, Glin.
Also on holiday is Dr. Conor Barrett son of Dr John Barrett and Mrs Barrett of Shannon Lawn, Glin.
Glin retreat closed on Sunday night, Fr Duffy, R.O. Limerick preached, the Rosary was recited by Fr. Ryan, P.P.
Kerryman 1904-current, 18.08.1951, page 2
GLIN Notes: Dr. Larchet and his wife are visiting kinsman Patrick Conway.
Returned to USA, James Mangan, was home on holiday after forty years, son of the late John Mangan merchant Glin. On holiday Most Rev. Dr. Edmund Fitzmaurice spending summer with his sister Mrs M Wall, he celebrated his 70th birthday recently.
Fr. Philip King O.F.M. Cap was on a visit to his brother Mr Michael king, Principal of the local Boys National School.
Kerryman 1904-current, 25.07.1953, page 8
Glin Items: James Young on visit to his aunts after absence of thirty five years. Dan Costelloe visiting his uncle Patrick Costelloe. Miss Phence McGrath Glasgow visiting her parents. On Pilgrimage to Knock, Fr. Connors C C. Glin, Philomena McNamara, N.T.; Kathleen Stack and Miss Kathleen Brandon N.T. Professed, Sr. Mary Alphonsus Taylor, Limerick, her mother is from Glin, Bridget Thompson. Sr. Mary went to Convent of the Servants of Mary Erps, Cortenberg, Belgium. Glin friends of Joseph Mulqueen, sub-editor Limerick Leader, wish his son John recently ordained in Dublin long years in the service of his Divine Master.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, August 29, 1953; Page: 2
Kenmare, Tostal meeting; Ven. Archdeacon Slattery, P.P.. V G., said Commdt Walshe had spoken very convincingly on the advisability of holding An Tostal in April. He was confident that Kenmare would, do its part to make, the programme for next year a further success. He proposed a vote of thanks to Commdt. Walshe for attending the meeting, and taking such, an interest in the points raised. Mr, S. Lacey seconded.
MILLTOWN Notes; JESUIT VISITOR; Rev. Fr. Joseph O’Connell, S.J., returning to Boston, U.S.A., from Bagdad, paid a flying visit to Milltown on Tuesday to look up relatives of the late Mrs, Nellie Fletcher, who died recently in America. Fr. O'Connell, who was a near relative of the O'Sullivan family, formerly of Kilburn, was shown around by Mr. Thomas P. Slattery and Mr John Hurley, with whom he was intimately acquainted in New York.
VALENTIA: On holiday from Chicago, Fr. John ring at Cable Terrace.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, September 05, 1953; Section: Front page, Page: 1
Cardinal Griffin in Waterville.
HIS Eminence, Cardinal Griffin, Archbishop of Westminster, is at present on holiday at the Butler Arms Hotel, Waterville. This is his Eminence's second visit to Waterville. He was also there on holiday last year. He is accompanied by his secretary, Right Rev. Monsignor Worlock. Also on holiday at the Butler Arms Hotel are: His Grace the the Archbishop of Birmingham Most. Rev. Dr. Masterson - His Lordship the Bishop of Shrewsbury, the Right Rev. Dr. Murphy; Very Rev. Fr. Carpenter O.P., Provincial of the English Province, and the Very Rev. Wykeham- George, O.P. Prior.
Perpetual vows.
On the Feast of the Assumption of Our Blessed Lady, Sr. Imelda (Theresa O’Regan) youngest daughter of Mrs M O’Regan and of the late Michael O’Regan, Billeragh Listowel, made her perpetual Vows at La Sainte Union Convent, Highgate Rd., London, N.W.5. Deo gratias.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, September 05, 1953; Page: 2
RATHMORE
Home on holidays from the U.SA. Rev. D. Brendan O Connor, of Pomeroy Washington, having spent a holiday with his brother and sister at Gneeveguilla, has returned to America.
The death also occurred recently of Mr. Timothy P. Moynihan Rathmore. Interment at Rathmore cemetery. Deceased was father of Mother Canasius, Loreto Convent Entally India, and brother of Rev. Bro. D, C. Moynihan, Cork and the late Brothers Polycarp and Alexis, Montreal,
CASTLEISLAND
DISTINGUISHED VISITOR, Fr. Gabriel O.F.M is on holiday with relatives in Castleisland, his father was Maurice V Reidy, noted scholar and author. Fr. Gabriel is attached to London Mission.
DINGLE Notes; Fr. Pat O’Shea at home at present in Moorestown, Ballydavid, from Missouri, USA.
Kerryman 1904-current, 19.09.1953, page 2
Castleisland Notes; Death Mrs Catherine Rice nee O’Donoghue, wife of George Rice Killarney Road, funeral to Kenmare. Death of Patrick Fleming of Tobbermaing, survived by two sons and a daughter, who is in the religious life. Death of James Bastable aged 75, he was uncle of Rev. Dr. J Bastable and Rev Dr. P Bastable.
Ballybunion Notes; Beale sports will be held on the strand on Sat. and Sunday next. Many listed going to USA.
Killorglin Notes after 57 years absence, back again, Julia Doona of Glounagillagh.
Dingle waterworks, people had to resort to chain buckets to control fire.
Kerryman 1904-current, 10.07.1954, page 10 Extracts from Glin Notes.
Eighty people from Glin travelled to Knock led by Fr. Connors, C C. Fr. Ryan P. P. is on holiday.
Fr. Patrick Ruddle recently ordained in Canada home on holiday with his family at Tullyleague.
Fr. Burns, C. C. Shanagolden celebrated 11.30 mass in Glin Church.
Kerryman 1904-current, 17.07.1954, page 8
Ballymacelligott Notes; R. M Philomena Fitzgerald daughter of the late Robert Fitzgerald of Ballyfinogue, has returned to Louisiana after spending 6 weeks in Kerry, she is in the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and has spent 26 years nursing with the order. Mother Antonio Diggins and Sister M Gerard Dillon, Presentation Convent Maynooth are holidaying in their native parish.
Ordained at Clonliffe College on Sunday last was Fr. Vincent Sugrue, O Carm. He is brother of Fr Declan Sugrue O. Carm, they are sons of Mr and Mrs Denis Sugrue, Farmer’s Bridge, Tralee.
Rathmore Notes: Fr Solomus O Leary O.F.M. who was ordained at Rome last year, will take up duty in Limerick after holiday with family at Gortnaprocess, Rathmore. Also on holiday are two sisters, Sister Eucharista Murphy from texas, and Agnes Philomena Murphy from Essex, both are staying with family at Coom, Gneeveguilla. From NY is Sr. Rose Patricia O’Leary on holiday with parents at Leam. Also from NY Mrs Hannah Hickey nee Murphy and Miss Una O’Connor.
David Gleeson left for Perth to go to his brother Jerry.
BALLYDUFF Notes; Marriage at Causeway Miss Mary B Counihan of Dromartin, Ballyduff and Mr T Kenneally of Lyre, Lisselton.
Castleisland Notes; Fr Charles O’Mahony, Diocesan Consulter to the Bishop of Nisalia, California, was honoured by the Pope. He is brother of Fr. James O’Mahony Studio City, Cal and of Mother Bernard, who is Provincial of the Brigidine nuns in Australia, family is from Camp, Castleisland.
GLIN Items: Among visitors were Bishop Fitzmaurice and Sr. Rita O’Reilly of Dominican Order NY, her father was Parish Clerk in Glin.
LYRE Notes; Fr P O’Donoghue of Toureenard, is accompanied by his uncle and first cousin on holiday from USA.
Kerryman 1904-current, 21.08.1954, page 5
Glin items; Festival of the Assumption celebrated in Parish, mass celebrated by Fr Ruddle, C C Canada (home on holidays with his father, Mr James Ruddle, Tullyleague, Glin. Fr O Connor, C C, Glin, celebrated the 11.30 mass. Music by Miss McNamara, N.T. and Mr M Meade. Flowers by Mrs Normile.
Kerryman 1904-current, 04.09.1954, page 5
Cardinal’s Niece visits relatives at Ballyheigue. Miss Rita Stritch, Librarian, De Paul University, Chicago, niece of cardinal Stritch and Mrs Gownt staff member at the same university, visited ancestral home of the Cardinal at Fermount House.
Other News. Mass at St John’s Church, celebrants include Fr. E Stack .P.P. Fr. R Murphy Adm, Killarney; Fr. E Prendergast. Fr. T Maher, C.C. and Fr. W Higgins.
Another list of priests; Fr. Keenan O.P; Fr. McDonnell P.P. Ardfert; Fr. E Stack, P.P. Bonane; Fr. C O’Leary, P.P. Milltown; Fr. Browne, P.P. Lixnaw; Fr. Beasley, C.C. causeway; Fr. Quane, C.C.; Fr. O’Keeffe C.C.; Fr. Galvin, C.C.; Fr. Curran, C.C.; Fathers Leen, Costelloe and Keane (USA)
Kerryman 1904-current, 02.10.1954, page 12
Kerry Priest returns to U.S. after holidays; Fr. Dan O Hanlon, Drumnacurra; Fr. Casey Castleshannon, and Fr. O’Connor of Lissduff, Causeway. Mrs Con Brosnan of 20 Genest Avenue, Lowell, Mass, left her native Dingle for USA.
Death of Frederick S Myerscough of Dundrum and England, died aged 75. He was father in law of Dr Mortimer Slattery of Day place Tralee. His elder brother Rev S Myerscough died five weeks ago was superior of the Jesuit Church at St. Francis Xavier, Liverpool.
Kerryman 1904-current, 20.11.1954, page 8
Athea Notes; Old fair held on Monday last, cows made £42 to £50; Bonhams £3 to £5-10.
Christmas Tree Illumination Fund Dance at the Enterprise Hall Athea, Fr. O’Connor, C.C. thanked all who contributed.
Kerryman 1904-current, 12.02.1955, page 21
Glin Items: Fr. Michael Culhane was on holiday at home with his father Michael Culhane, Killeaney, he recently returned to Liverpool.
Kerryman 1904-current, 13.08.1955, page 8
Castlemaine Notes; Sr. Rosemary O’Shea Convent of Holy Family, Figeac, France is at present holidaying at her native Gurthadean, Castlemaine.
Kerryman 1904-current, 20.08.1955, page 6
Sisters Professed at Novitiate Tralee; Dr Moynihan, Bishop of Kerry officiated at presentation Oakpark Tralee. Sr. M Olivia (Miss Sylvia Healy) Limerick; Sr. M Albert ( Miss Teresa McAuliffe) Knocknagoshel; Sr. M Attracta (Miss Ann Carmody) Listowel; Sr. M Kyran (Miss Kathleen Prendeville) Castleisland; Sr. M Regina (Miss Kathleen O Connell) Lixnaw.
The following were received: Sr. M Dolorosa (Miss Mary Fleming) Tralee; Sr. M Inviolata (Miss Winifred Harnett) Duagh; Sr. M Mercedes (Miss Marie Behan) Lixnaw.
Kerryman 1904-current, 20.08.1955, page 6
Castleisland Notes: Death of Mary Lyne, nee O’Connor, Ballybrack, Farranfore. She was mother of Sr. M Genevieve, Rathmore, Sr. Joseph and Sr. Baptist, Liverpool and Fidelma, Milltown.
On Holiday Fr Con Reidy, P. P. Cardiff, he is a well-known friend of Irish Emigrants in South Wales. Fr Michael Walsh P.P. has left his native Currans for his Mission in California.
Sr. Kyran Prendeville recently professed in Tralee is cousin of Archbishop of Perth and cousin of Fr. Tom Prendeville, Perth.
Lyreacrompane Notes; Recent visitors included, Sister Martha of The Order of Immaculate Conception, was with her parents Mr and Mrs Denis Lyons of Dromadamore. Rev Brother Jeremiah Breen of the Salesian order, was on holiday before departure for Australia.
Tarbert Notes; Returned after holiday at Lower Doonard, Sr. B Foley, of the Presentation Order, Sioux City, also Fr. paddy Holly, M.A, Blackrock College, Dublin. Paying visit to his aunt, Mrs M Walsh, Riverview House, Tarbert, is Rev Dr. Conor Martin, UCD. Fr. Martin is son of late Dr. Conor Martin, formally M.O. Tarbert and Moyvane Dispensary District.
Note talk of Drought in Dingle notes. Severe thunderstorms mentioned in notes.
Kerryman 1904-current, 17.09.1955, page 9
Kilcummin Born Fr. Dl. O’Donoghue returned to San Diego California, after two months holiday at home, he is going to paper his sitting room with scenes from Killarney. Fr. O Donoghue is Pastor of Church St Mary Magdalen, he was here to secure a teaching order for a new school in San Diego.
Kerryman 1904-current, 01.10.1955, page 13
Fr. Pat O Rourke of Firies home from Sydney after 19 years, he took colour movie pictures of the drawn and replay games between Kerry and Cavan and Sundays between Kerry and Dublin.
First time Kerry team in training got opportunity of studying a semi-final in action.
Kerryman 1904-current, 23.06.1956, page 5
LISTOWEL: Fr. Patrick Sheehy is spending three months with his brother, Mr John Sheehy, Main Street, Listowel, was ordained in Carlow in 1931. He ministered in Eureka, California for eleven years, before his appointment as pastor of St Joseph’s Church, Auburn, California. On June 14th he celebrated the Silver jubilee of his ordination.
Kerryman 1904-current, 15.09.1956, page 10
Causeway Notes; Fr. Maurice J Woulfe, St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Baltimore, USA, his father’s people from Abbeyfeale district, his mother Hannah Hanlon emigrated to America some forty years ago, his grandfather Michael Hanlon, lived on the outskirts of the village .
Kerryman 1904-current, 29.09.1956, page 10
Knocknagoshel Notes; Most Rev. J Heffernan, D.D.. C.S.Sp. spent a holiday in his native Knocknagoshel. Sr. Agnes (Eileen O’Connor) was received into the Order of the Holy Infant Jesus at Drishane. She is daughter of Mr. and Mrs B. D. O’Connor of Beheenagh. Several others also on holiday.
Kerryman 1904-current, 06.10.1956, page 14
Ballylongford Notes; Congratulations to Fr. Tom Walsh, C.S.S.P of Bridge Street on winning the captain’s prize in a recent golf tournament, played at Portmarnock, Dublin, Fr Walsh is home on holiday from South Africa.
Kerryman 1904-current, 10.11.1956, page 7
Rathmore Notes; Fr. Eoin Casey of Sacred heart Missionary Order, has spent four years in West Africa is staying with his parents at Toornonough. Also home is Fr. Hugh Cronin of the White Fathers who is residing with his mother at New Quarter.
Kerryman 1904-current, 27.04.1957, page 7 Extracts from article on Fr. Walsh.
Fr. Richard Walsh, Education Secretary General in Tanganyika, East Africa. He is a native of Kenmare and was educated at White Father’s College, Southampton, and was ordained in 1937 at Carthage, Tunisia. His headquarters are at Salaam Capital of Tanganyika, which is twelve times the size of Ireland. The population is 8 million. The Catholics have 1,000 primary schools, ten secondary schools, Twelve training colleges and four technical schools all state aided and caters for 150,000 pupils.
Bush schools cater for 100,000 children.
Fr. Richard Walsh will holiday at White fathers House Blacklion, Co Cavan, he goes to Rome for the General chapter of the Order in July.
Kerryman 1904-current, 18.05.1957, page 7
Castlemaine; Recent fine weather may compensate for late sowing.
On holiday is Fr. Thomas Ashe, P.P. St. Mary’s Presbytery, Grimshaw St., Greensborough, Victoria, Australia. He is native of Aughills, Castlemaine, he resided with his brother Patrick Ashe.
Death of Denis griffin Cloughlea, Castlemaine, of a respected Kiltallagh family, he is father of Sister Ambrose Columbian Sisters, the Philippines.
Kerryman 1904-current, 08.06.1957, page 13
Abbeyfeale Priest on holiday, Fr. Denis O Brien of the Holy Ghost order stayed with his uncles, John and Tim O’Brien, of Purt and with his cousins, the O’Connor Family of Kilconlea. He travelled from Kenya by Rome and met the Pope. He left Shannon for Texas where he to do missionary work. He is nephew of Monsignor T. D. O’Brien and Rev Monsignor B O’Brien Texas.
Ordained Moyvane Student; Fr. Patrick Larkin ordained at Kilkenny on Sunday last id son of Mr. and Mrs John Larkin, Knockanure, Moyvane and nephew of Rev Monsignor P. J. Larkin of Kansas, USA.
Pilgrimage to Knock from Tralee on 16th June is limited this year to 192.
Kerryman 1904-current, 13.07.1957, page 6
Castlemaine Notes: Fr. William Daly, ordained at All Hallows Recently is third son of Mrs Mary Daly and the late Michael Daly of Droumrague, Firies and third son to be ordained.
On holiday from Florida is Fr. J Linehan of Castledrum, Castlemaine.
Kerryman 1904-current, 08.06.1957, page 7
Rathmore Notes; Grotto Erected at Scrahanaville and was blessed by Fr Keane, C C. Children of Mary Attended and Gneeveguilla school choir sang.
On holiday from Convent of Sisters of St Joseph of Newark, New Jersey, is sister Sebastian staying with her parents Timothy and Mrs Collins of Toureen amult. Also on holiday from St paul’s Convent, Selly Park, Birmingham is Sister Teresa Philomena, staying with her parents Timothy and Mrs Spillane, of Coom.
Kerryman 1904-current, 20.07.1957, page 7
Kenmare Notes: Fr Patrick O’Sullivan who was on holiday with his parents Lawrence and Mrs O’Sullivan, in Sneem, has returned to USA, he was ordained at Joilet, Illinois on June 1.
Kerryman 1904-current, 14.09.1957, page 12
Dingle Pattern day was celebrated on Sunday last. High Mass was celebrated by Fr. D. McSweeney, C.C. Dingle; Fr. T McMahon, C.C. do; Fr. J McKenna, Chaplain Colaiste Ide; Fr. T J Canon Lyne, P.P..,V.F.,. Mass was sung by St Marys parish Choir. Prior to Mass Dingle Christian Brothers school band paraded the town.
Kerryman 1904-current, 14.09.1957, page 13
Causeway Notes; Fr. Tom Egan who is at present holidaying with his aunt Mrs Julia Keane, Tillaughna, he is son of Mrs Annie and the late Eugene Egan, N.T. Caherslee, Tralee, ordained in Rome in early summer for Kerry Diocese, he is returning there in the near future to continue his studies. Fr. Pat O’Carroll, of Ballinclemesig, is on holiday from London.
Florence Cantillon of causeway opened business in Kanturk.
Lawn seep was sown on church grounds. Nora Mai Cantillon and Patrick Leen married.
Kerryman 1904-current, 04.01.1958, page 9
Off to Tasmania; Rev John Griffin P P of Devonport, Tasmania, left his native place Killarney after six months holiday, he resided with his mother and his sister Mrs Joseph Murphy and visited the parents of Irish Priests and Nuns working in Tasmania.
Death of Daniel Anglim Tarmons, priests at his funeral, Fr Supple, Tarbert, P.P., Rev J Galvin, C.C. Moyvane, Rev A Stack, Tarbert, Rev T Buckley Tarbert, Rev D Buckley Moyvane.
Moyvane Notes; Church building fund, proceeds for draw for car, £2,800, profit on sale of work and dances for that week £500; Carol singers £55.
Kerryman 1904-current, 01.02.1958, page 11
Castlemaine Notes; Death in USA of Fr. Cronin who was Pastor of Fair Oaks, Diocese of Sacramento, he was native of Ballygamboon, Castlemaine where he holidayed in 1932 having attended the Eucharistic Congress. He was brother of Mrs Ellen Flynn, Croughmore, Ballyfinane and of the late Mr John Cronin, Ballygamboon.
Kerryman 1904-current, 26.07.1958, page 16
Moyvane Notes;
Visitors; Miss Catherine Culhane, S.R.N., S.C.M Assistant Matron of New Cross General hospital.
Mr Carr with his wife and sister-in-law from Melbourne are visiting cousins Mrs Michael McGrath.
Listowel Notes; Death of Mrs Nora Kissane widow of Richard Kissane, Kilgarvan. She was mother of Fr. Richard Kissane, C.S.Sp. Mauritius. Sr. M Holy Innocents, Indiana, Srs. M Gertrude and Petronilla, Bristol, and Sr. M Louise, Johannesburg, Mrs John O’Connor, Upper Church Street, Listowel and Mrs Louis Murphy Courthouse Road, do.
Mrs Margaret Long, born in Middle West, gives her impressions of Ireland.
Kerryman 1904-current, 02.08.1958, page 7 Extracts from Kerryman Notes;
On holiday Rev Richard O’Connell, who comes from Miles, California, is a native of Ballyhennessy and is brother of Mother M Ignatius and Sr. M Eymaid of Presentation Convent Castleisland and Messrs, Michael, Maurice and Jeremiah O’Connell of Ballyhennessy, Clandouglas and Banemore respectively .
MOYVANE: Parish had visit to Knock Shrine, Nurse Ann Kearney arranger everything.
Among the visitors are; Sr. Mary Borgia (Mulvihill) of the incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament Order, Houston, Texas, she is staying with her brother Mr. N Mulvihill, Barrougeen.
Miss Bernie Walsh, Leitrim Hill, on holiday from London General hospital, Whitechapel.
Marriage at Causeway Church of Mr. W J Fitzmaurice son of the late Mr. and Mrs W Fitzmaurice, of Muckenaugh, Lixnaw. To Miss bridie Hayes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Martin Hayes of Tillaughna, Causeway, ceremony performed by Fr B Hayes , cousin of the Bride.
Tarbert; Carnival the highlight of life there. Church Funds draw, non stop in aid of Church.
Called to Bar, the first priest to be called to Irish Bar. Rev. Dr. Jerome Curtin, of Holycross College, Clonliffe, he is a native of Tournafulla, is a brother of Rev. D F. Curtin C.S.S.p, Owerri, Nigeria; Rev m Curtin Holy Ghost College, Kimmage; Mrs M Keane, Shannon View House, Tarbert and Mrs M J Duggan, Warrenscourt, Lissarda, Cork.
Kerryman 1904-current, 23.08.1958, page 6
Ballynoe Notes; Five priests on holiday from Britain celebrated their masses at the Church in Tallow 16th August. Rev Denis McDonald, Rev John McCarthy, Rev C Condon, Rev John Beecher Rev Delaney.
I am one of a family of 12 all converts to the catholic faith said a bearded English Priest who came to fish on the River Bride at tallow with Robert Baylor, solicitor, Fermoy, other fishing visitors included a Jewish ex-captain of the Austrian Army.
Kerryman 1904-current, 20.09.1958, page 6
Brosna Notes; Kathleen Stack daughter of Jim Stack of Brosna visited.
Leaving; Fr. Daniel Casey, Deriha, who was ordained in All Hollows last June, left Cobh for USA on Sunday. He will minister in Sacramento. He is nephew of the late Fr. Paddy Casey also of that diocese. Fr. Barrett has returned to Nigeria after holiday in the district.
Sr. Margaret Mary Morrissey, Convent of Mercy Abbeyfeale paid a visit to her home last week, she is the youngest daughter of the late Con Morrissey and Mrs Eily Morrissey, N.T. Brosna, she was accompanied by Sr. Mary Paul Curtin of Knocknagoshel. It was Sister Marys first visit since she entered religion in 1930?.
Kerryman 1904-current, 03.01.1959, page 7
After twelve month holiday at his home in Knockeenduff, Killarney, Rev Stephen White, M.S.C. left on New Year’s Day to return to the Mission fields in New Guinea, he has already spent eleven years.
Kerryman 1904-current, 30.05.1959, page 16
Killorglin Notes; I.C.A. report, School excursion to Dublin Gaiety Theatre. CYMS Affairs, Bro J Mangan secretary, suggested that a CYMS Basketball Championship be organised for the whole of Ireland. Fr M Stack, C.C. spoke against a campaign at present in progress in the district, endeavouring to promote a pseudo religious teaching, he recommended a C.T.S booklet on the subject.
Kerryman 1904-current, 25.07.1959, page 10
Castlemaine Notes: American born Fr. Timothy O’Sullivan of the Archdiocese of Detroit, Michigan at home of his cousins, O’Sullivan Family of Ballinamona, Castlemaine, his father the late Mr Michael O’Sullivan emigrated from here 35 years ago, Fr. O Sullivan’s mother hails from Farranfore and accompanied him. He delighted in hearing boyhood stories of his father’s.
Kerryman 1904-current, 08.08.1959, page 10
Ballyduff holiday season in full swing, visitors from U.S.A. and Britain are very much in evidence.
Salmon fishing finished on Friday, on the whole was poor, but ended in a fairly good run of “peal” fish. Open air mass at shrine in Tarbert, celebrated by Fr T Supple , P P, assisted by Fr. A Stack. The shrine always kept in excellent state. Mrs Reynolds deserves special mention for her flower arranging, what the need is a light at night. Tarbert Carnival a success and a long list of competitors listed. Also mentioned brilliant pupil, Johnny Coolahan son of Mr and Mrs Wm. of Barrack Street got honoured in seven subjects and pass in one in his leaving cert.
Kerryman 1904-current, 05.09.1959, page 12
Ballyheigue Notes Visitors; Fr. Pat Casey of Ballyheigue; Fr. Pat O’Halloran of Castleshannon; Fr. James Godley of Dromatour, all from USA. Fr. Donal Stritch of Fernmount, from Leeds and Fr. Harrington from France.
Kerryman 1904-current, 10.10.1959, page 4
Rev James Mannix, M.S.C. eldest son of Mr and Mrs James Mannix, New Street Killarney, was ordained at Moyne park, Co Galway on 27th September by Most Rev. Dr. Grent, M.S.C. Bishop of Amboina, New Guinea. Fr. Mannix said his first mass the Mercy Convent, Killarney on the following morning.
Kerryman 1904-current, 30.01.1960, page 17
Pupils of Killury National School Causeway had the longest ever Christmas holidays which will end on Monday morning when the new school will be opened, it cost £8,500. The old school which was built in 1834 at a cost of £450, first National School built in the diocese.
Mass was celebrated by Fr. Timothy Courtney P.P. Causeway and Fr. John G Curran, C.C. Causeway.
There are seven more School in the parish and needs to be replaced.
Building contractor was James Casey, Causeway, who is a descendant of the builder of the old school.
Rev Dr. Neelan, left £1,000 to erect the old school and the residue was invested to repair the building.
First Principal was John Church and his salary was £12. The first girls teacher was Hanoria Loonie and was paid £9 a year. (See paper for more details)
Kerryman 1904-current, 11.06.1960, page 18
Home from Australia is Fr. Maurice Roche, his first visit from Australia since 1949, he is from Knockclare.
Bridie Gallagher was in Castlemaine.
Moving Story of Kevin Barry, will be presented by Brosna Players on Sunday night.
New School Brosna, second largest school after Tralee.
Kerryman 1904-current, 09.07.1960, page 8
Castleisland Notes; Rev. Hugh O’Sullivan son of John and Mrs O’Sullivan, Currans, Farranfore was ordained at the International Theologate, Romsey, Harts England. Fr O’Sullivan has two sisters in religion.
Sister Mary Benedict Presentation Convent, Straten Island, NY is daughter of Mrs Catherine and the late C. J Browne, Main Street. Three Tuomey sisters and an O’Connor lady from Dromulton are in the same convent.
Kerryman 1904-current, 16.07.1960, page 13
Millstreet Notes; Died John Hickey, Pound Hill, Millstreet in his 70s, priest at grave side, Fr. Galvin, C.C. Fr. B Fitzgerald, C.C. Fr. J Corcoran, England and Fr. D. J. Manley, England.
Kerryman 1904-current, 30.07.1960, page 10
Ballymacelligott Notes; Rev. Herbert Seignoret, C.S.Sp., a native of Trinidad who was ordained at Clonliffe College, celebrated mass at St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher on Sunday last, he was on a visit to Fr. Michael Brosnan, C.S.Sp., at Fr. Brosnan’s uncle residence at Ballinfeedora, Rathanny.
Moyvane Notes; Congratulations to Miss Ann Kearney on her greyhound New York Boy on clear win in 18 dog sweepstake at Tralee. Patrick Mackessy making table lamps.
Visitors; Sister rose Patricia and Sister Mary Demphia are home from Florida to meet their mother Mrs Jn Mahony aged 84, they have been away from Lenamore for 33 years. Both sisters entered Dominican order.
Miss Breda Hanrahan from NY to Kilbaha to meet parents Mr and Mrs J.J. Hanrahan.
Also home in Kilbaha after 10 years in NY, Patrick Kennelly, and is staying at Mr and Mrs Jas Kennelly and is a brother of Rev Michael J Kennelly, S.J. and Rev. Wm. Kennelly, Pastor, both now at Houston Texas. After ten years in South Carolina, Sister Mary Elena of the Franciscan Order is home with parents Mr and Mrs Ml Goulding Knockanure. Death of John Hudson of Kilbaha.
LYRE Notes; Death of Mr Timothy Dillon, Pilgrim Hill, Kilmorna, he was uncle of Rev. M Dillon C.S.Sp., Kimmage. On holiday with relatives at Dromadda, is Rev Brother Christopher O’Connor, he leaves shortly for South Africa.
Castleisland Notes; Death of John J O’Connor, Summerhill House, Scartaglin, one daughter and only sister are in religion, he was a brother of Rev O’Connor P.P. Brisbane, Fr. Eugene O’Connor, P.P., Auckland and the late Fr. Ned O’Connor C.C. Diocese Kerry. (Check details print damaged)
Nuns home; Sisters M Aiden and Sr. M Clou? Daughters of the lateDavid and Mrs Cahill, N.T. Currow, are visiting their sisters Mrs Foran and Mrs Egan ex-NT. Two brother’s, fathers David and Kevin are also on the American Mission.
Causeway Notes; Visitors, Rev Michael O’Connor, head of catholic Enquiry in Hampstead, visited his parents. Fr. James O’Connor Dean of Northern Deanery, Baker, Oregon, holidaying at Lisduff. Fr. Jeremiah Leen, Meenagahane is also home from USA. Fr. Pat Carroll is home from London. Sr. Stanislaus Hussey has returned to Tullamore after visiting home at farran.
Kerryman 1904-current, 30.07.1960, page 9
Glin Items; Sister M Dominick Lynch and Sister M Oliver McPhartland left Shannon after spending seven weeks in Ireland. Sr. Dominick is a native of Athea and was a buyer for St John’s Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. Sr. Oliver is a native of County Down. Sr. Dominick celebrated her golden Jubilee two years ago, when she took sixteen postulants, including Sr. M Baptista Wallace, of Tullyleague, Glin and Sr. M Dolorine, Tarbert.
Kerryman 1904-current, 10.09.1960, page 9
Ballyheigue visitors included; Fr. James Godley, Fr. Pat Kirby, Fr. James O’Connor,
Our most notable exile Tess Kenny the Rose of Tralee.
Death of of Mrs Thomas O’Connor of Dromatour, she was mother of Sr. M Finbarr, Convent of Mercy, Newry and Miss Maureen O’Connor, receptionist at Benner’s hotel, Tralee.
Lixnaw Creamery sympathy to Trant Family.
January 2019;. Sympathy also to Bishop Bill Murphy & his brother Fr. Michael on the death of their sister Sr. Therese (Sheila) Murphy, Carmelite Monastery, Malahide.
Two martyrs are mentioned in connection with Listowel. Thaddeus Clancy of Co. Limerick was arrested, speared and beheaded on September 15 1584, on refusing to renounce his religion. His head was taken to Listowel and exposed to the mockery of the heretics.
In 1691 Fr. Gerald Fitzgibbon, OP, superior of Kilmallock was captured by Williamite forces near Listowel and summarily executed.
Source: The late Fr. Kieran O'Shea.
Deaths December 2018
Sr. Imelda Moriarty, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, late of Rosmore, Firies and
Kenningtons, Upper Oakpark, Tralee, who died in San Antonio, Texas. Sr. Imelda has
been laid to rest in Texas .
Sr. Laurence O'Brien, Balloonagh Convent, and late of Milltown.
Founded in 1917 as a mission of St. Patrick Parish in Elkhorn, the parish’s first pastor, Father David Neligan, celebrated St. John’s first Mass on Christmas in its original church – a former Baptist church, purchased and moved to the parish site by an early parishioner, John Zeis Sr.
The parish has grown from 11 original families to about 600. It built the current church and parish center in 1966, and became an independent parish in 1979.
From Listowel Connection Source: The Catholic Voice
St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Omaha celebrated 100 years in 2017. Marie Neligan alerted me to the connection with her Listowel family.
"Founded in 1917 as a mission of St. Patrick Parish in Elkhorn, the parish’s first pastor, Father David Neligan, celebrated St. John’s first Mass on Christmas in its original church – a former Baptist church, purchased and moved to the parish site by an early parishioner, John Zeis Sr."
The first pastor at this church Fr, David Neligan, born and raised in Listowel said the first mass at this church when it opened on Christmas Day 1917. David was my uncle and was ordained at All Hallows’ on June 23rd 1912 and assigned to Omaha, Nebraska. He was buried there at the tender age of 33.
Joanne Connolly SSL was born and grew up in Balbriggan, County Dublin, Ireland. She attended St Louis High School, Monaghan, entered the convent in 1957, and made her First Vows in August, 1960, and her Final Profession in August, 1963.
CRIME: Franciscan friary in Detroit: St. Moses the Black. Since October 2017, it’s been home to Friar Alex and fellow St. John the Baptist Friars Louie Zant and Maynard Tetreault.
A few blocks away is another sign, this one marking the boundary of Highland Park. It not only has the highest crime rate in the city—46 crimes per 1,000 residents—but one of the highest in America. If poverty has a ground zero, this is the place.
When Rev. Patrick J O'Donoghue was born on August 4, 1885, in Listowel, Kerry, Ireland, his father, Daniel, was 42 and his mother, Margaret, was 39. He had four brothers and three sisters. He died on October 9, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 59, and was buried there.
Rev. Patrick O'Donoghue. One of the most recently established parishes of the Catholic church in Los Angeles is the Church of Our Lady of Loretto, of which Father O'Donoghue is the second and present pastor.
This parish was established by the late Bishop Conaty in June, 1915. In absence of a regular church edifice the first mass was said at the Temple Street Car Barn at the corner of Edgeware and Temple streets. The present church occupies ground at the corner of Union and Court streets. The cornerstone of the edifice was laid June 17, 1916, and the church was dedicated in November, 1917, by Bishop Conaty. A rectory was also built in the spring of 1917, and a parish hall and parish school complete the group of buildings and the services of the parish. The growth of the parish has been slow but steady, beginning with twenty families, and there are now three hundred and fifty families constituting the parish. Father George Donahoe was pastor from the establishment of the church until March, 1918, when he was transferred to the Church of Sacred Heart.
Rev. Patrick O'Donoghue, the present pastor, was born in County Kerry, Ireland, August 4, 1885, a son of Daniel and Margaret (Kennelly) O'Donoghue. His early education was acquired in the National schools of Ireland until fourteen, and then being destined for the priesthood he studied at St. Michael's College at Listowel in County Kerry, graduating in 1902, and took his theological work in St. Patrick's College at Carlow. He was ordained priest June 14, 1908, by Bishop Foley.
Practically all his active career of ten years has been spent in the Los Angeles Diocese. For several years he was assistant pastor of St. Patrick's church at Los Angeles, and in 1915 was appointed pastor of St. Joseph's church at Bakersfield, California, St. Mary's church at Taft, and St. Brendan's church at Maricopa. He was burdened with the responsibilities of these three missions until February, 1918, when he was inducted into his present duties.
For 17 years Father Patrick O’Donoghue from County Kerry, Ireland, shepherded the parish, the first in the diocese to hold nocturnal adoration one night each week. During Father O’Donoghue’s pastorate, the Diocese of Los Angeles became an archdiocese in 1936. He died in 1944 after a long illness and over 200 priests were present at the requiem Mass.
Rev. Patrick O'Donoghue 1944, Los Angeles, CA. St. Ignatius of Loyola Church 322 North Avenue 61 Los Angeles San Fernando Region.
DEATH took place of Sean (John) O'Connor, Inchamore, Listowel, on the 1st December 2018, son of the late John. Survived by his mother Margaret, sister Mary, brothers B.J. and Gerard, nephews John, Jamie and Connor, niece Lisa, sister-in-law Bridget, brother-in-law Sean, aunts Sr. Augustine, Sr. Cornelius (Sacremento, USA) Bridie (Loughill), Mary (Glin) and Catherine (Ballybunion).
Pilot, Volume 36, Number 18, 3 May 1873
Rev. Patrick: O’Sullivan. Bridgewater, Mass., April 17, 1873. To the Editor of The Pilot.
Dear Sir : —lt is our painful duty to announce the death of a young, amiable and pious clergyman, Rev. Patrick O’Sullivan, of Natick, in this diocese. Father O’Sullivan has been suffering from that fell disease—consumption—ever since his ordination, or, perhaps, from an earlier date, his long sufferings he bore with Christian fortitude and resignation. No murmur ever escaped his lips; on the contrary, he was ever cheerful and fully resigned to his sad affliction. His sufferings were long and unabated. Father O’Sullivan was born in the townland of Derry, parish of Listowel, county Kerry, Ireland, on the 17th of March 1844, and died, therefore, in the 29th year of his age. Father O'Sullivan made his preparatory studies in his native town, and on his arrival in America entered the Seminary of Niagara, where he remained until the destruction of that institution by fire. From Niagara he went to the Seminary of Troy N. Y., and was ordained priest in December, 1868 ?. In his classes he held a high and honourable position. Alter his ordination he was appointed to a Mission in Florence diocese of Albany, from which his declining health compelled him to retire in a few months.
Being no longer able to perform missionary duties, he was compelled to retire from his onerous charge in a few months. He proceeded to the residence of Rev. John Walsh of Natick, Mass., where he remained up to the time of his death. There he was tenderly cared for. Everything was done to alleviate his long and painful sufferings, he was to Father John Welsh and his kind sister a stranger, and yet, during his long suffering, a brother or a mother could not have more tenderly laboured to render him every comfort possible. Father O’Sullivan breathed his last on Easter Sunday. He was buried in the cemetery at Natick, on Tuesday. April 15. A Solemn High Mass, at which the church was crowded, was sung for the repose of his soul by his fellow students. Rev. Michael Walsh, of North Brookfleld, diocese of Springfield, Rev, Frs. M. Green, Watertown, Lawrence Morris, and Robert Stack were respectively Deacon, Sub deacon’s Master of Ceremonies. Among the clergymen we noticed in the sanctuary were Rev. Frs, Welsh, the pastor; Pastor Cuddihy; Flood Of Waltham; Ryan and Cullen of Hopkinton; Quinlan, Holliston; Conlon of Bridgewater; Rogers of Brighton, and ; Rossi, of Saxonville. Mr John 0 Sullivan of New York was present at the deathbed of his Rev brother, and attended the sad ceremonies of conducting his remains to the grave The entire congregation sympathize with him on his sad and trying affliction. May his soul rest in peace. Robert Roe.
Other news.
DEATH has occurred of Sr. M. Ita O'Connor (Sr. M. Ita) Convent of Mercy, Castletownbere, Co. Cork and formerly of Duagh, Co. Kerry, on the 9th November 2018, in the loving care of the sisters and staff of Catherine McAuley Nursing Home, Beaumont Dublin. Predeceased by her sister Catherine (Ryan), brothers Dan, Tom and Denis. Sadly missed by her loving family, brother Johnny (USA), The Mercy Sisters, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brother-in-law Michael, sister-in-law Eileen, former colleagues and students in Scoil Phobail Bhéara, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass on Monday, November 12th, at 12 noon in St. Brigid's Church, Duagh followed by burial in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.
PADRE PIO – HOME FOR THE CARE OF THE SICK AND SUFFERING.
Padre Pio was anxious to leave behind a dedicated service for the care of the sick. On the 16th of May 1947 the first stone in the construction was laid. On that occasion the saint took from his pocket a merango of precious gold donated by 10 spiritual brothers as a beginning. He said “I wish to make this my first offering. A seed has been sown and this creature with your help will be created into something special”. Today this project is known all over the world as the Hospital of Padre Pio. It is a religious hospital classified as being highly specialised, one of the biggest hospitals in Europe. This facility is capable of satisfying every diagnostic need and treatment. It is guided by a team of highly motivated and trained professionals. It is home to 1500 patients and 2,500 staff members. It is a monument to Padre Pio. Millions upon millions of dollars and aid were directed towards San Giovanni so that St. Pio would leave behind a fitting care home to replicate the physical and spiritual Healing He brought to so many people while He lived.
Sr. Aidan Quinlan, A Martyr with a Listowel Connection
The extraordinary story of this exceptional lady was told to me by Mrs. Ella Corridan, née Quinlan. Mrs Corridan was a first cousin of Sr. Aidan and she is justifiably proud of her cousin’s achievements.
Sr. Aidan was born Elsie Quinlan, in Cork. She studied at UCC and obtained a Science degree. She entered the Dominican convent and, after further study, qualified as a medical doctor. She served in the Dominican mission in South Africa until her death.
Mrs. Corridan will never forget hearing of the death of her cousin. She remembers her mother’s awful distress on reading the account in the paper.
It was a death that shocked the world.
Sr. Aidan was 37 and had been in South Africa for 14 years. She loved the people and they loved her in return. These were the days of the very repressive apartheid regime, when black people lived in horrendous conditions of poverty and disease and they had no rights. Sr. Aidan lived among them and ministered to them. There are lots of stories of her kindness and her medical interventions which saved many lives. On the day of her death, her car was filled with food and clothes that she was taking to the poor people of her mission.
On November 10 1952, a mob had gathered in Duncan Village , a township in South Africa, to protest against the repressive regime. The ANC was organizing a campaign of defiance and these riots were happening frequently all over South Africa. Sr. Aidan had no reason to fear for her safety because she was on the side of the rioters. But when her car drove into the view of the rioters they saw only a white woman and not their friend. They attacked her car with stones and, while she was still inside, clutching her rosary beads, they set her car on fire. Then came the worst part of her vicious death. They took knives and cannibalised her body. This act shocked South African people and they were thoroughly ashamed of it, apologizing for years afterwards to the family and community of Sr. Aidan.
The police killed many black people in that Duncan Village riot. The killers of Sr. Aidan were subsequently prosecuted, tried and executed. Luckily all of her fellow sisters escaped before the rioters attacked and burned the convent.
Sr. Aidan is not forgotten in South Africa. A community centre in her name has been set up in the township where she worked. She is also remembered by her Irish family and especially by her Listowel first cousin, in whose home a framed picture of this brave lady has pride of place.
Sr. Aidan Memorial Centre in Duncan Village, South Africa
Saint Oscar Romero
“Carry on, always seeking truth, justice, peace, and freedom. Christ will give us strength so that we won’t lose heart along the way.” —Saint Oscar Romero
Saint Oscar Romero: Pastor, Prophet, Martyr, a new biography by Kerry Walters, offers an inspiring look at Oscar’s life, starting in childhood and then tracing his evolution from a conscientious but unremarkable (and at times curmudgeonly) priest to a heroic prophet and—finally—a martyr who was gunned down in 1980 while celebrating Mass.
The “revolution of Christ’s love” that so moved Saint Oscar is as relevant to our own lives as it was to an El Salvador torn by civil unrest: motivated by the power of love instead of arms; seeking not the overthrow but the conversion of society; and asserting that all people are equally beloved by God and equally deserving of the world’s resources.
Only God could have foreseen that a timid, introverted, and very traditional Salvadoran priest—one with an unsavory reputation as the lackey of rightwing politicians and wealthy landowners—would go on to become the hero of liberation theology.
And yet many people are familiar with the extraordinary journey of Oscar Romero. The priest, prophet, and martyr to be canonized by Pope Francis in October 2018 has become a symbol for our time: a Christian hero who dared all, risked all, and sacrificed all for the sake of love.
POPE: What Pope Francis said in Croke Park From Abbeyfeale Parish Newsletter 2nd Sept. 2018
Last weekend thousands of people were in Dublin for the visit of Pope Francis, including 65 parishioners from our Pastoral Area Ide Naofa. Our Pastoral Area includes the parishes of Athea, Tournafulla/ Mountcollins, Templeglantine and Abbeyfeale. Those who made the journey to Dublin attended the Festival of Families in Croke Park. Limerick people present, some for the second weekend in a row were congratulated by people from all over Ireland and beyond on winning the All Ireland Hurling final the previous weekend. Those who were privileged to be present in Croke Park will always remember the moment Pope Francis entered the arena and we will treasure the short time spent with him last Saturday evening. While the pageantry and entertainment was tremendous, Pope Francis spoke persuasively and realistically on the challenges facing families in 2018. Here is some of what Pope Francis had to say.
“Today in Dublin we are gathered for a family celebration of thanksgiving to God for who we are: one family in Christ, spread throughout the world. The Church is the family of God’s children. A family in which we rejoice with those who are rejoicing, and weep with those who grieve or feel knocked down by life. A family in which we care for everyone, for God our Father has made all of us his children in Baptism. That is one reason why I keep encouraging parents to baptize their children as soon as possible, so that they can become part of this great family of God. We need to invite everyone to the party!
What does this mean? It means that we, who have encountered God’s saving love, try, with or without words, to express it in little acts of kindness in our daily routine and in the most hidden moments of our day. That is what holiness is all about. I like to speak of the saints “next door”, all those ordinary people who reflect God’s presence in the life and history of our world. The vocation to love and to holiness is not something reserved for a privileged few. Even now, if we have eyes to see, we can see it being lived out all around us. It is silently present in the heart of all those families that offer love, forgiveness and mercy when they see the need, and do so quietly, without great fanfare. Christian marriage and family life are only seen in all their beauty and attractiveness if they are anchored in the love of God, who created us in his own image. Fathers and mothers, grandfathers and grandmothers, children and grandchildren: all of us are called to find, in the family, our fulfilment in love. God’s grace helps us daily to live as one in mind and heart. Even daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law! No one said this would be easy.
It is like making tea: it is easy to bring the water to a boil, but a good cup of tea takes time and patience; it needs to brew! So it is that each day Jesus warms us with his love and lets it penetrate our whole being. From the treasury of his Sacred Heart, he offers us the grace we need to heal our infirmities and to open our minds and hearts to hear, understand and forgive one another”.
In the coming days let us ponder on these words of Pope Francis.
DEATH occurred on 1st September 2018 of John Carroll of Loyola, Ballybunion. Predeceased by his sisters. Eileen, Maureen and Bridie. Sadly missed by his brothers, Fr. Jerry, Jimmy and Thomas, sisters, Sr. Teresa, (Salesian Limerick) Sr. Catherine, (RSN UK) Ann Marie Leen (Causeway) sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews.
DEATH has taken place of Rev. Fr. Gerard O Connell, Clandouglas, Lixnaw and formerly of Irremore, Duagh and Derrinagree Parishes. Following Requiem Mass at St. Michael’s Church, Lixnaw on Wednesday 5th September 2018. Fr. Gerard was laid to rest in Kilfeighney Cemetery, Lixnaw.
Fr. Gerard was Parish Priest of Duagh / Lyre July 1997 to July 2004. He preceded Fr. Pat Moore. (R.I.P). He also served as Assistant Priest in Irremore / Lixnaw right up unto March 2014 when he
went into Fatima Nursing Home, he was a dedicated priest who worked in Kerry Diocese for almost 25 years.
DEATH took place on 11th August 2018 of Sr. Ita Rochford of Our Lady of Fatima Home, Oakpark, Tralee, and Ballyduff, County Kerry, sister of Michael and the late Sean, Patsy and Anton. Sadly missed by her loving family, the Mercy Sisters, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews and greatgrandnieces, brother-in-law John, sisters-in-law Brenda, relatives and friends.
Novena Ceremonies from Knock Shrine can be viewed on www.knockshrine.ie
Knock Shrine August 2018
1. Clinton ignores the loss of human beings from the labour force because of Roe v. Wade.
Clinton’s economic assertions ignore the fact that the work force contributions of 60 million aborted children have been entirely snuffed out since 1973. The lack of necessary contributions by the younger generations is one of the reasons Social Security is in dire straits today. Of course, members of a generation cannot contribute if they are dead.
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FROM NEWSPAPERS: Irish Examiner 1841-1989, Tuesday, 16 June, 1959; Page: 4
KERRY PRIEST ORDAINED
Rev. Xavier Lovett who was ordained in Kilkenny is son of Mr and Mrs Garrett Lovett. Kilmoyley, Co. Kerry, and brother of Mr. Sean Lovott, N.T.. Principal of Tiershanahan National School.
The brothers are prominent members of the G.A.A. in Kerry, both having played with the county hurling team.
Irish Examiner 1841-1989, Tuesday, 09 June, 1959; Page: 10
KERRY PRIEST ORDAINED
Recently ordained to the priesthood was Rev Michael Hanrahan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hanrahan of Kilbaha, Moyvane, Co Kerry.
A prominent member of the local G.A.A. club. Fr Michael will minister in Florida.
He is brother of Mr T. Hanrahan at present in the Garda Depot. Dublin, and of Mr. Liam Hanrahan, St. Patrick's Training College. Dublin.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, 23 December, 1961; Page: 10
Kerry "students Ordained at Navan
TWO students from, Kerry were among the seventeen who were ordained to the priesthood, at St. Columban's College, Navan, on Wednesday. The newly ordained are Rev. Patrick Blanchfield, Ballydowney House, Killarney, and Rev. Sean Quinn . Ballinacolla, Ballyferriter. Rev. Patrick Blanchfield attended the Presentation Monastery. Killarney, and St. Brendan's College. He went, to St. Columban's in 1955. His brother, Father Sean, was ordained at St. Columban's in 1946 and is at present Parish Priest in Kumamoto, Japan. Rev. Sean Quinn attended Ballyferriter N.S, St., Columcille's N.S., Dublin, St. Brendan's, Killarney. He went to St. Columban's in 1955. The ordaining; prelate was Most Rev. Dr. Patrick Cleary, Bishop of Nancheng, China, who was expelled from his diocese by the communists in 1952. This year is the golden jubilee of his ordination.
Irish Press 1931-1995, Thursday, 12 September, 1963; Page: 4
OBITUARY V. REV. T. SUPPLE, P.P.
Very Rev. Thomas Supple, who has died, was Parish Priest of Tarbert, Co. Kerry. Ordained at Maynooth in 1917, he was for a time a professor at St. Brendan's College, Killarney. He was successively parish priest of Prior and Tarbert. At Tarbert, where he spent 22 years, he renovated the church and presbytery.
MOTHER MARY A.FITZMAURICE
Mother Mary Alban Fitzmaurice; Franciscan Convent, Broughton Hall, Eccleshall, Stafford, who has died, aged 81, was a native of Manchester. She entered the Congregation of the Franciscan Missionaries of St. Joseph in 1903 and was professed in 1906. Before taking up missionary work in Borneo in 1907, Mother Alban served in Blackburn and in Farranferris, Cork. Almost 40 years were spent in Borneo. From 1929 until her return to Europe in 1946, she was Regional Superior in the North Borneo Mission. She spent some years in a Japanese internment comp. Ill health necessitated a cessation of her missionary activities. Her last years were spent at the mother house in Staffordshire.
Irish Examiner 1841-1989, Saturday, 22 August, 1964; Page: 6
KERRY MAN ORDAINED IN KENT
Rev Cornelius Cahill who was ordained recently by the Right Rev. Cyril Cowderoy. Bishop of Southwark at the Carmelite Priory, Aylesford, Kent, is son of the late Patrick Cahill, Customs and Excise Officer, of Corran Headford, Co. Kerry, and the late Catherine Cahill (nee Brosnan) of Castleisland. A Benedictine of St. Augustine's Abbey. Ramsgate in religion his name is Dom Columban. He entered the Benedictine Order in 1958, some years after the death of his wife, and he was professed in 1962 . He completed his theological studies at Prinknash Abbey, Gloucestershire The servers at his first Mass, which was celebrated at St Bede's. Clapham Park, London, were his brothers, Denis and Patrick Cahill. Many of Dom Columban's relatives from Ireland were present at his ordination, and a cousin. Very Rev. D. Murphy. P.P.. V.G. of the Columban Fathers, who is on holiday from the Philippine Islands, was assistant to the Bishop at the Ordination Ceremony.
It’s an honour! July 2018
by Dorothy Abuah SSL
It is often said that a nation that does not honour its citizens is not worth dying for. The city of Claremont in California, USA, is exemplary in honouring its citizens for their achievements and contributions to society, in its annual parade to mark American Independence Day on July 4. This year marks the Diamond Jubilee of this long-standing tradition, and the theme for the celebration was “Claremont Cheers to 70 Years.”
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Stars gather in Croke Park for launch of WMOF Festival of Families programme
The World Meeting of Families has today released details of the programme and some of the acts and artists who will join Pope Francis at the Festival of Families in Croke Park on Saturday 25 August. The World Meeting of Families is now only 33 days away, opening nationally on Tuesday 21 August.
The Festival of Families will be one of the highlights of the WMOF2018 and is choreographed as a celebration of family life. Families from 116 countries are set to be entertained at the WMOF2018 Festival of Families event in the presence of Pope Francis.
During the Festival Pope Francis will deliver an address to the families in the stadium and will hear five family testimonies. The testimonies will be shared by families from Ireland, Canada, India, Iraq and Africa. The themes of the family testimonies will focus on: forgiveness in family; strength in family; hope in family life; the intergenerational nature of families today and the impact of technology on family life. Pope Francis will meet each of these families and hear their stories.
The line-up announced today includes a cast of thousands and features community-based artists as well as some well-known local and international artists including Nathan Carter, The Riverdance Troupe, Dana Masters, Daniel O’Donnell, The Begley Family, The Priests, The Holy Family Deaf Choir and Deaftones, Celine Byrne, Paddy Moloney, Bridgie and Missy Collins and Moya Brennan.
As well as these artists the cast for the Festival of Families will include an orchestra in excess of 50 musicians; over 700 Irish, Sean Nós and contemporary dancers, including 500 from Irish dance schools across the country; a 1,000 strong choir; 100 community groups, and 300 flag bearers. More acts will be announced closer to the event.
Speaking at today’s launch in Croke Park, the President and Host of WMOF2018, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said, “One of the great attractions of Pope Francis is how he himself shows how the role of Pope can be unique in bringing the Christian message into our complex world. He shows us that he can live in a world where faith seems marginal and yet manages to touch hearts. He finds ways in which he can win hearts for what the teaching of Jesus involves, not through imposing and judging, but through winning and attracting. That is his real talent.”
The selection of themes and artists featured in the event reflect many of the priorities in the ministry of Pope Francis including homelessness and those on the margins; migrants and refugees; care for our common home and the importance of the family. Also unveiled today at the launch was the stage design for the event which will include a circle of encounter space where families will sit with Pope Francis to watch some of the presentations on stage.
Pope Francis will visit Ireland to take part in the ninth World Meeting of Families, which takes place in Dublin from 21–26 August on the theme, ‘The Gospel of the Family: Joy for the World’. The full schedule for the World Meeting of Families and the itinerary for Pope Francis’ visit, as well as information regarding transport and for those with accessibility requirements can be found on www.worldmeeting2018.ie.
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Death of Mrs Jeremiah Buckley Kerry Sentinel 23 Aug 1913 p4.
Mother of Fr Francis Buckley Auckland NZ and late Rev John Buckley B.A. Sydney and sister to Rev Edmond O'Flaherty Crawfordsville, Indiana. Mourned by her husband Jeremiah and daughters Nora and Madge Buckley.
R.I.P. Fr. William (Bill) Buckley of Port Elizabeth (South Africa) and Munich (Germany) and Listowel who died on Thursday morning. Fr. Bill spent most of his life in South Africa and on his return made a considerable contribution at ‘European level’ in Munich. Fr. Bill was a great priest and God gifted him with great intellectual power. Deepest sympathy to his sister, Peggy O’Connell and family who reside in the parish. July 2018
Irish Independent 1905-current, Monday, August 21, 1939; Page: 11
DEATH OF U.S. PRIEST ON HOLIDAY PROPHETIC FAREWELL
Strangely prophetic words of farewell were spoken at Mass in Doon, Co Kerry, on Sunday last week by Rev. P J. Dalton. C.S.C., Indiana, U.S.A., who died suddenly at Ballybunion on Saturday. Father Dalton, in a farewell address to the congregation, which included many of his old schoolmates, said that would probably be his last Mass in Doon Church, of which he was so fond, because he would shortly return to America. Father Dalton left Ballybunion on Saturday by bus for Listowel and when about two miles from Ballybunion felt ill and left the bus with a friend. A car going in the direction of Ballybunion picked them up. A few minutes after arriving there he collapsed and died. Father Dalton. who was home on holidays, was 68 ? and was ordained 4o years ago at Holy Cross College. Notre Dame, Indiana He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Dalton, Rahavannig, Ballybunion, and brother of Mrs. Kissane and Mrs. Stack, Ballyconny, Co. Kerry. At an inquest at Ballybunion held by Dr . J. Maguire a verdict of death from heart, failure was returned.
MASS for Fr Joseph Mallin of Hong Kong, China and Dublin, was celebrated on April 21, 2018 in St Francis Xavier Church, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin 1, son of Commandant Michael Mallin (executed in 1916 Rising) and Agnes Mallin (née Hickey). Fr. Joseph was only two years old when his father was executed.
THE STORY
To characterize Father Augustus Tolton’s life as remarkable is an understatement, to say the least. He was born a slave on a Missouri farm in 1854, and his mother risked everything to reach freedom in Illinois with her three small children, escaping across the Mississippi River by night in a boat that she rowed herself. After settling in the town of Quincy, Illinois, the family continued to experience hardships and persecution. Young Gus, as he was called, was even sent away from the local Catholic school because of the color of his skin.
In spite of all this, he persevered in his deep desire to become a Catholic priest, even when every seminary in the United States rejected him. “We’re not ready for a colored priest,” they protested. But Augustus did not give up. He was finally ordained in Rome, and upon his return to Illinois, he worked tirelessly to serve people of all races, especially the former slaves who flocked to Chicago.
Fr. Tolton saw the Catholic Church as the answer to the discrimination and rejection that he experienced in his own life. “It was
Fr. Augustus Tolton, the priests of the Church who taught me to pray and to forgive my persecutors," he said. “We should welcome all people into the Church, not send them away.”
At the young age of 43, Fr. Tolton collapsed from heat exhaustion on the streets of Chicago and died a few hours later. Now his cause for sainthood is moving forward, as more and more people are beginning to recognize the humble perseverance, determination and compassion of this extraordinary man.
GLIN PARISH HOUSE 2018
“Hamilton Villa” ….Parochial House . situated at the West end of Hamilton Terrace . Glin
The Parochial House was built around 1820 and has been the home of the Parish Priest of Glin until Fr. Madigan retired in 2005. He remained living there until 2016. A survey by Punch Consulting Engineers in 2015 concluded that it was too large for one person and would need a substantial investment to bring it up to modern standards. It is a Protected Structure and would need special planning permission for any development. In consultation with Bishop Brendan Leahy and in the light of the Diocesan Synod it is clear that it will not be required as a Parochial house and while it is a valuable asset it is a liability while lying vacant. For the past three years the building has depreciated considerably and a decision has to be made.
The Parish Finance Committee has discussed this matter over a couple of meetings and we have concluded that we have three options
1. Leave it as it is and incur significant annual maintenance costs, i.e. Insurance, Heating & Security etc.
2. Renovate it at a substantial cost to the Parish, bearing in mind that it will not be needed as a Parish House and is surplus to requirements.
3. Prepare to put it on the market for sale.
I have discussed the possible sale with the Bishop and the relevant Diocesan Authority including the Diocesan Finance Committee and in a letter dated Nov. 2017 – they have recommended the sale of the property subject to five conditions. Four of these relate to the proper procedures i.e.
(a) Appointment of Auctioneers,
(b) A Solicitor,
(c) The approval of Trustees and Cathedral Chapter of the Diocese.
(d) The most important condition is that the proceeds of sale will be “ring-fenced” for future use by the Parish and not used for operational expenditure.
On behalf of the members of the Parish Finance Committee.
Yours Sincerely.
Fr. Tom Crawford
Resources From The Irish Bishops on the upcoming referendum can be found on www.chooselife2018.ie with a weekly online newsletter and features (available in porch). From the Irish Bishops “Our Common Humanity” “We believe that human life is sacred from conception until natural death and that Article 40.3.3 (8th Amendment) reflects the appropriate balance of rights. We ask God’s blessing and guidance on each member of our society in responding to the significant responsibility that we have to defend this right for the present generation and for the generations to come”. Let us support the dignity due to every unborn child, and support every woman, couple, and family in a crisis pregnancy.
Biography
Rev. James Martin, SJ, is a Jesuit priest, editor at large of America magazine, consultor to the Vatican's Secretariat for Communications, and author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestsellers "Jesus: A Pilgrimage" and "The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything." Among his other books, "My Life with the Saints" and "Between Heaven and Mirth" were named by Publishers Weekly as "Best Books" of the year, and three of his books have received Christopher Awards. Father Martin is a frequent commentator in the national and international media, having appeared on all the major networks, and in such diverse outlets as The Colbert Report, Fresh Air, On Being, Fox & Friends, PBS's NewsHour, the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Boston Globe, as well as on the History Channel, BBC, and Vatican Radio. Before entering the Jesuits in 1988, he graduated from the Wharton School of Business.
Kerryman North Edition, Wednesday, August 25, 2010; Section: Front Page; Clounmacon
OBITUARIES: The death took place recently of Sister Barbara (Kit) Murphy, of Moore Abbey, Monastervin and late of Clounmacon, Listowel. Sister Barbara had always been a regular visitor to Clounmacon where her nephew Tom lives. Sincere sympathy of the Community is extended to her Community, the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary, Monastervin, her nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Death on 15th Jan 2018 of Tom O’Carroll in Dublin, eldest of 15 children born at Cahirdown Listowel to James and Mary Ellen (nee Maloney). Among his siblings were; Sr. Regina and Sr. Mary Acquin, both dead and survived by Fr. Joe in England, and Sr. Dymphna Tralee.
Feb. 2018;
Death has occurred of Sr. Baptist Kirby, at Our Lady of Fatima Nursing Home, Oakpark and formerly of Duagh. (Pre-deceased by her sister Kathleen).Survived by her congregation of The Sisters of Mercy, her brother Bill Joe, her sisters Marie and Lilian, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews. Sister was former matron of Castletownbere District Hospital.
INTERESTING STATISTICS FROM LISTOWEL PARISH
FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS
Year 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Baptisms 69 72 70 69 64
Confirmation 88 64 81 75 86
Marriages 14 10 17 16 22
Funerals 71 64 71 48 57
PRESENTATION Nov. 2017
Diocesan News › Bishop Ray marks Castleisland’s Presentation Secondary School’s 90th
Bishop Ray marks Castleisland’s Presentation Secondary School’s 90th
Bishop Ray Browne’s Homily at the School Prayer Service to mark the 90th anniversary of the Presentation Secondary School, Castleisland, on Friday 24th November 2017
Briefly let us recall the detail of Nano Nagle’s life. In 2018 it will be 300 years since her birth. She was from a wealthy merchant family in Cork. After a childhood and youth where she had the best of everything, in her thirties, in the late 1740’s, she gradually became convinced she could use her wealth to help the poor: she saw so many poor families with nothing, – maybe not that different from families in some crowded refugee camps today.
She could give them education. She gathered helpers, she paid the teachers from her own money, she worked with the priests, and she ended up with seven schools in the city. For ten or fifteen years she did all this as a single person. Then, because she could see no other way to ensure the work would continue, she founded an Order of Religious Sisters, what we know of as the Presentation Sisters. This was in the 1770’s. She died in 1784 aged 66.The new Order struggled; at the time of her death it had maybe just five or six Sisters.
But seeds sown yielded a rich and enduring harvest. Today, 233 years later, there are over 1200 Sisters worldwide. The Sisters came to Killarney from Cork in 1793, and to Castleisland from Limerick in 1946. In recent years a sister in Australia, Noela Fox, wrote a novel, “A Dream Unfolds”, based on Nano Nagle’s life. It wonderfully captures her life and times. Maybe for her tri-centenary many of us could read it. It is a powerful account of history, of the reality of poverty, of courage, of love, and of faith in God.
NINE decades dedicated to educating girls through their teenage years were celebrated at two special events to mark the 90th anniversary of Presentation Secondary School, Castleisland last Friday.
The school was founded by the Presentation Sisters in 1927 to allow pupils to continue their education in the same school after they finished sixth class.
90 years on, the current pupils and staff welcomed guests for an Open Day during which they participated in a prayer service, followed by an account of the history of the school. Following inputs from the Bishop of Kerry, Dr Ray Browne, Dr Marie Griffin (CEO of CEIST) and Sr. Sheila Kelliher (Provincial of Presentation Sisters) the guests received a tour of the school and were invited for refreshments in the school canteen.
Later in the evening, around 200 people attended a special Mass in the Parish church, Castleisland to celebrate the landmark occasion and to remember past pupils, staff and Presentation Sisters who played a key role in the development of the school overs the years.
COUGHLIN: Dominic Lombardo Robin Warchol • 2 days ago Oct 2017
It wasn't Cardinal John Dearden who ordered Father Coughlin off the air, as he was at that time a priest and seminary professor in the Diocese of Cleveland. When the controversy over Father Coughlin's stances began, his bishop, Most Rev. Michael Gallagher, supported him. But Bishop Gallagher died in 1937, and his successor, Archbishop Edward Mooney, was the one who leaned on Father Coughlin to cease his broadcasts in 1942. Father Coughlin's anti-Jewish polemics were, indeed, a big part of the problem, but the major push to get him off the air in the early 1940s was because of his strong anti-President Roosevelt stance in his broadcasts.
(John Dearden was named Archbishop of Detroit in mid-December of 1958, succeeding Archbishop Mooney. He had been Bishop of Pittsburgh for 10 3/4 years before that.)
The W.A. Record (Perth, WA : 1888 - 1922) Sat 20 Aug 1910 Page 15
DALY: The death is announced of the Rev father Patrick Daly, - of Manchester. By his demise the Salford Diocese is so much the poorer, for deceased was one of its most devoted priests and for a period of 23 years' was Rector of St Joseph's, Longsight, and Chaplain of the Boys' Industrial
School. Father Daly was born at Duagh, Co. Kerry, some 53 years ago, and at an early date - entered
the Diocesan Seminary (St. Brendan's), Killarney.
Smith's Weekly (Sydney, NSW : 1919 - 1950) Sat 16 Aug 1930 Page 13
PAPAL CONGRATULATIONS CABLED congratulations . from the Pope, sheaves of telegrams, and personal good wishes from Archbishop Mannix down, were received by Father J. J. Gallivan, of-Northcote (Vic.) when he -celebrated the golden jubilee of his ordination recently. Born in County Kerry, he arrived in Melbourne in November, 1880.: Forty-three of the "fifty years- have been passed in the Kllmore district. Three nephews are P.P.s in N.S.W.
DEATH: Ellen Orman nee Kennelly of Caheranne Village, Tralee, Co. Kerry and formerly San Antonio, Texas and Finuge, Lixnaw, (peacefully on 23rd October 2017 in the loving care of the Incarnate Word Sisters, nurses & staff at Carrigoran House, Newmarket-on-Fergus), beloved wife of the late Warren and dear sister of Sr. Imelda (Moore Abbey, Monasterevin) & Jim (Bayonne, New Jersey). Sadly missed by her loving family, her stepson Stan, stepdaughter Kaye, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at The Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee on Thursday from 7 to 8 pm. Removal at 8 pm to Irremore Church, Listowel, arriving at 8.30 pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11.30 am. Interment afterwards in Kilfeighney Cemetery, Lixnaw.
Kerryman of 26 August 1972 reports Sr. Ann Mercy Order Brisbane home on visit to her brother Pat Horan in Moyvane. With same order also home Sr. Patricia on a visit to her brother Mce. Walsh of Tarmons.
Kerryman of Sept. 2 1972 p34 in Moyvane Notes tells us that Sr. Brendan of Sisters of Charity, Westmeath and Sr. Rose of presentation, Cork was on holiday in Knockanure with their niece Mary O’Carroll N.T.
SR. MARTINA RELIHAN, Presentation Convent, Milltown and formerly of William Street, Listowel. Oct. 13th 2017. Survived by her Presentation Community, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and many friends. Reposing on Saturday (Oct. 14th) at the Convent from 3.00pm to 7.00pm. Requiem Mass on October 17th for Sr. Martina in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Listry. Burial afterwards in Milltown Cemetery.
LYONS: Archdeacon Patrick Lyons was born in Kilmallock on 16 March 1893 to Jeremiah Lyons, a farmer, and Bridget O’Keeffe. In 1911 he was a boarding student in St Munchin’s College, which was on Henry Street at the time. He was ordained as a priest nine years later. He has served as the parish priest to Ballingarry for 42 years. Patrick passed away on 1 January 1999, aged 105 years and 291 days.
No relation Jer, but he was in Ballingarry when I came here in 1989. He was saying mass and driving his car up to a couple of years before his death. His father died at a young age and the Canon stayed at home farming for a while . He served in Glin and played football with them and I think he had a few encounters with Jack Walsh of Asdee. Two tough men on the sportsfield.
He was big into greyhounds and trained them himself and took them to the tracks
FATHER P J. O'CONNOR IS BURIED AFTER ST. JAMES' RITE
St. Louis Register "The Official Catholic Newspaper of the archdiocese of St. Louis"
Vol. XII. No. 32, Friday, August 8, 1952
Father O'Connor was born in Ballybunion, Kerry County, Ireland, Jan. 1, 1883. He studied for the priesthood in St. Patrick's college, Carlow, Ireland, and was ordained there June 9, 1907. Coming to the United States in the year of his ordination he was appointed to St. Edward's parish in St. Louis as an assistant pastor. After five years he was transferred to the St. James parish where he spent the remainder of his life, the years from his appointment until 1918 an assistant pastor, and from 1918 until 1929 as administrator of the parish. He was appointed pastor on Nov. 14, 1929.
Besides building the magnificent 11th century type stone church which was erected in 1927 and consecrated in 1941. Father O'Connor was the builder of a large school, a convent for the Dominican Sisters who teach in the school, and a parish rectory. The rectory which was completed less than a year before Father took sick, serves also as a meeting place for parish social functions.
Surviving Father O'Connor are a brother and three sisters living in Ireland. They are Michael O'Connor, Mrs. Margaret Slat??? and Miss Lil, and Miss Joan O'Connor. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews who live in New York and who came to St. Louis for the funeral.
The Irish standard 1904 01 16
Isabella County Enterprise 1880 12 22
The Rev. Daniel Foley, parish priest of Tarbert, county Kerry, has been “Boycotted” by his parishioners for three weeks. He can get no smith in Tarbert to shoe his horse, and had to send it to Limerick. It appears that the smith was even warmed at his peril not to do the like a second time. The people of the parish long since refused to give the usual halfpenny or penny on Sundays for seats in the chapel, and it is thought that he will not be paid his dues at Christmas. Father Foley has frequently denounced the league and persistently refused to join it.
LAWLOR
Kate Lawlor was born on the 3rd of January, 1882 in Ballymacquin, County Kerry, Ireland. The godparents at her baptism were her uncle Maurice Lawlor and aunt Nora Lawlor of Kilahan.[1]
She grew up on the farm in Ballymacquin and completed secondary school, passing the matriculation or entrance exam of the Royal University of Ireland which would be equivalent to the Leaving Certificate of today.[2]
Kate joined the Presentation Sisters in Tralee where her two aunts, Mother Berchmans O'Sullivan and Sister Columba O'Sullvan were formidable members of the community. After some time in the convent Kate felt that she didn't really have a vocation and wished to leave. However in those days there was something of a stigma attached to people who left the convent or priesthood. It was especially difficult for Kate, having two aunts in the community watching over her.
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WexfordPeople.ie News
Sr. Marie Therese will be fondly remembered
February 27 2008 12:11 AM
Many people in Wexford were saddened to hear of the death of Sr. Marie Therese Breen, a St. John of God nun who taught in the Faythe school for many years. Sr. Marie Therese died in the loving care of her congregation at the St. John of God Convent in Newtown Road on Friday, February 22. She had been ill for a few weeks.
Many people in Wexford were saddened to hear of the death of Sr. Marie Therese Breen, a St. John of God nun who taught in the Faythe school for many years.
Sr. Marie Therese died in the loving care of her congregation at the St. John of God Convent in Newtown Road on Friday, February 22. She had been ill for a few weeks.
Aged 89, Sr. Marie Therese was a native of Abbeydorney, County Kerry, who joined the John of God Sisters in Wexford in 1936.
She qualified as a primary school teacher from Carysfort Teacher Training College and worked in various schools, including Owning, Piltown, County Kilkenny, Edenderry, County Offaly and Kilkenny city.
She taught in the Faythe school from 1965 until her retirement in 1983 and was well-known to many families in the surrounding area. There was a big community turn-out at her funeral Mass in Rowe Street Church on Sunday.
Aug 2017
THE WORLD OF EDWARD THOMAS O'DWYER OF LIMERICK (1886-1917)
On 13 October 2017, Limerick Diocesan Archives & the Department of History, Mary Immaculate College, will host a one-day conference to assess the legacy of Bishop Edward Thomas O’Dwyer of Limerick, on the centenary of his death.
Bishop O’Dwyer is best remembered for his celebrated clash with Sir John Maxwell in the wake of the 1916 Rising. Overnight his reputation was transformed from ‘Castle’ bishop to hero of nationalist Ireland and he died in a blaze of glory in August 1917. For the previous thirty years, however, he walked astride the national stage, courting controversy for his contrarian positions on everything from the Plan of Campaign, to university education and the fall of Parnell. In the context of the First World War, and perhaps less well known, are his anti-war writings which had a significant international impact. At a local level, feared if not actively disliked by many of his priests, he promoted temperance and worked to improve social conditions in Limerick, expanding educational and health facilities. On the centenary of his death, this conference, ‘The World of Edward Thomas O’Dwyer of Limerick (1886-1917)’ is a timely opportunity to revisit the legacy of ‘our difficult bishop’, as he was described by Kate O’Brien.
July 2017
Former Manchester United footballer enjoying life as a priest
By Sean Ryan -16 July, 2017
A former Manchester United footballer turned priest has spoken
for the first time about how being a €600,000 a year footballer left
him feeling unfulfilled. Belfast-born Fr Philip Mulryne OP was recently ordained a Dominican priest. He celebrated his first Mass in Belfast on 10 July and will take up a position as chaplain at
Newbridge College in Co. Kildare in August. Speaking to RTÉ’s Sean O’Rourke about his decision to become a priest, Fr Philip (39) said that while he enjoyed his 13 years as a professional footballer which saw him play for Manchester United, Norwich and Northern Ireland, he eventually fell out of love with a “footballer lifestyle”.He added: “There’s no running away from that. I obviously lived
the life of a footballer and it’s well documented. Things were given to young men very quickly.”
Speaking about the lifestyle he said, “I had a Ferrari 360 Modena. I always said to myself, if I get to the Premier League with Norwich I’ll buy one of these. This was my dream car as a child. I had it for three months, then I sold it. I got bored of it.”He continued: “At the age of 20 I had to stop and think, why is thi stuff not satisfying me? I’m bored, it’s not enough, nothing’s ever
enough.”Fr Philip explained that he hit a low point after a World Cup Qualifier to England in 2005. He was sent home for breaking a curfew and going drinking. He said, “It was a turning point, it
made me reflect more. “As a footballer you’re caught up in the whole way of life. You never stop to take stock and think, this isn’t going to last forever. What am I going to do after?’’
He took a year out of football in 2009 to return to Belfast, and later decided not to return to the game. He added, “I have to say I found it tremendously liberating and freeing. To be caught up in
that rat race of always accumulating and the pressure it brings, it was making me restless. The notion of living very simply from a faith perspective was very attractive to me
NOTE from Tom Aherne; A memorial plaque to commemorate the Sheehy brothers erected at the Broadford Community Enterprise Centre was unveiled on Sunday July 16 at 2pm. The unveiling performed by their relative Dr. Micheline Sheehy Skeffington. This July is the 100th anniversary of the death of Fr. Eugene Sheehy, the Broadford born priest who became known the length and breadth of the country and further afield as the Land League Priest and Champion of the Tenant Farmer and Agriculture Labourers. Fr. Eugene served as Curate in Kilmallock from 1876 to 1884 and he was appointed Administrator and afterwards Parish Priest of Rockhill/Bruree from 1884 to 1909. David Sheehy who was married to Elizabeth (Bessie) McCoy of Curramore House Ballyhahill, was the Irish Parliamentary Party M.P. for South Galway from 1885 to 1900 and M.P. for South Meath from 1903 to 1918
Irish Examiner 1841-current, Saturday, 27 January, 1894; Page: 8
A KERRY Missionary. Among those selected by the Holy Father to go forth during the present year to preach the Gospel in foreign parts, is the Rev Thomas Griffin, a young Kerryman, who comes of a family which have given many faithful and zealous servants to the Church. Father Griffin, who is a son of Mr Jeremiah Griffin, formerly of Listowel, and late of Queenstown, was educated at the College of the Pious Society of Missions (to which Order he belongs) at Rome, where be was ordained last autumn, and had a most successful collegiate career, acquiring in addition to the indispensable classical and theological curriculum, a thorough knowledge of French, Italian, Spanish and Garman, which he speaks with fluency and ease. In addition to his linguistic accomplishments, he is also a skilful musician, The rev gentleman, whose family on the maternal side hail from Finuge, Listowel, sails from Genoa next week for Monte Video, South America, and will be absent from home five years. Lately while on a visit to his parents in London, he did duty at the Italian Church, Hatton Garden, to the congregation of which be endeared himself during his short stay amongst them by his humility and gentleness.
By Tom Aherne
Congratulations to Sr. Joan Geoghegan, Glensharrold Carrigkerry who celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a nun with the Sacred Heart’s order in Dublin on June 16. She celebrated the joyful occasion with family and friends at their special mass and dinner. Her parents were Margaret and Tom from Glensharrold Cross, and she attended Carrigkerry National School. Joan went to boarding school in Youghal Co Cork and she did her Leaving Certificate in the Loretto Convent there. She studied for her third level education in Ireland England and in California USA. and she worked with the street people at St. Anthony’s Foundation in San Francisco, California.
Joan joined the Sacred Heart Sisters in Weymouth, Dorset England in 1967 and she was Professed in 1972. She has taught in a Sacred Heart’s Secondary School in Epsom, Surrey England and with the Oblate Fathers in Belcamp College, Malahide Road, Dublin and at the Donahies Community School in Donaghmede, Dublin. She is a regular visitor to her home area, to see family and friends, and to keep in touch with events. We wish her continued good health and happiness in her profession.
MAY 5TH 6TH 2017 , From Duagh Parish Newsletter.
Slán go fóill to our parish priest of 12 years, the Priest who helped so many, many people. Duagh was given the Blessing that was Fr. Pat. The resounding laughter – remember – The Pimple, The wart, The Magic Horses of Cill Stuithín and of course his final book “Weathering the Storm”.
The storyteller, who would always have a relevant Gospel message, but would turn comic to send us home with a good joke and a smile on our face.Fr Pat is the eternal optimist who was accessible to each and every one of us, evidenced by the doors he opened and the gates he didn’t close.
The death has occurred of Rev. Fr. Pat Moore, Littor Road, Asdee, Listowel. Former parish priest of Duagh and many other parishes. Died on May 1st 2017 in the tender loving care of the Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee. Beloved son of the late Mick and Peg. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Diarmuid and Michael, sisters in law Jacintha and Geraldine, nephews Shane, Michael, Gearoid and Conor, niece Cliona, relatives, neighbours and many friends including Bishop Ray Browne, fellow priests and many parishioners of his former diocese.
Reposing at Lyons' Funeral Home, Derry, Listowel on Wednesday May 3rd from 4pm to 8pm with removal afterwards to St Mary's Church, Asdee. Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday, May 4th at 11am with burial afterwards in Aghavallen Cemetery, Ballylongford.
DEATH of Fr. John Lucid, Parish Priest Kilcummin, Killarney, and native of Meanus, Castleisland, suddenly, on Easter Sunday, April 16th 2017. Survived by his brothers Richard (Ashbourne) and Bill (Castleisland), sister-in-law Joan, nephews, nieces, relatives, many friends, along with Bishop Ray Browne, fellow priests of the Diocese, parishioners of Kilcummin and the other parishes in which he previously ministered. Fr. John R.I.P. Reposed in the Kilcummin Parish Centre on Wednesday evening from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, followed by removal to the adjoining Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am. Burial afterwards in the church grounds. Over 50 priests and hundreds of friends and relations attended the Requiem Mass. Fr. Lucid was 12 years in the parish of Moyvane and Knockanure, he baptised 255, was at funerals of 238 parishioners and celebrated 142 weddings. Canon O’Connor complemented him for his help in the Listowel pastoral Area. When Fr. John arrived here, he cycled all over the parish to meet the people and was always helpful to the Board of Management at the schools. He studied at the Irish College in Rome, served in Milltown, Firies, Westminister, Annascaul, Kenya, Wales, Caherciveen, Caherdaniel, Moyvane and Kilcummin.
Taken from Moyvane Newsletter of 23rd April 2017
PLANTED TWO TREES –WENT HOME –AND THEN TO HIS ETERNAL HOME
Fr. John’s funeral Mass in Kilcummin on Thursday was a wonderful celebration of Fr. John’s life as a priest of 45 years. When I came here almost two years ago to replace Fr. John as your P.P. many asked me if I had a chain saw and would I be cutting trees and wood like Fr. John did? Last Sunday after Mass in Kilcummin, Fr. John actually planted two trees; little did he think that he would not see them again or indeed celebrate another Mass in Kilcummin Church. We are all saddened and shocked at Fr. John’s sudden death. He died peacefully at home in Castleisland on Easter Sunday. His good friend Fr. Tadgh Fitzgerald, Administrator at St. John’s Tralee spoke so lovingly and movingly about Fr. John’s priesthood –one of dedicated and generous service. Reminding all of us present that Fr. John was gifted with his hands and was brilliant at repairing so many things. Having worked with Fr. John in the Kerry Mission to Kenya, Fr. John was so loved and appreciated by all in the Missions -Priests, Nuns and people for his priesthood but also for his great ability to mend and
repair so many things. His funeral Mass was a very fitting tribute and acknowledgement of a very good and kind Priest. Fr. John loved Moyvane Parish, and the Parish loved him and that was borne out by the large number of parishioners who travelled to Kilcummin both to the removal and the funeral Mass. He told me when I was coming here“ Kevin, I fell on my feet when I was appointed to Moyvane Parish. I loved it and I thought it would -be my last Parish”. You made him happy here and well done to all who contributed to that happiness. There are books of condolences in both Churches. You may wish to sign and if you wish you can leave a message or comment which will be a help to his family in the months ahead. In a few weeks we will celebrate a special Mass here for the happy repose of his gentle soul. I am at a distinct disadvantage of not really knowing Fr.
John so that is why I asked Gabriel to write words of appreciation and please God Fr. Pat McCarthy who was in Kenya with Fr. John will preach at his special Mass. Rest in Peace Fr. John.
‘IF YOU DON’T STAND FOR SOMETHING, YOU’LL FALL FOR ANYTHING’
By Gabriel Fitzmaurice Fr. John Lucid came to serve as Parish Priest of Moyvane-Knockanure in the
summer of 2003. His shock of grey hair hid the youthful temperament of a 54 year-old-man full of vim and vigour, a man whose personal motto could well have been “laborare est orare”,
“to work is to pray”, such was the delight he took in getting his hands dirty doing what his
beloved Church used to describe in the old catechism as “servile work”, work that other priests would leave to tradesmen, labourers and gardeners. He was a popular priest; shy yet comfortable with his parishioners both young and old. He believed when he was appointed to the Parish of Moyvane-Knockanure that he would be the last Parish Priest we would have. He performed his priestly duties ar luas lasrach –at lightning speed. Indeed, he seemed to have two speeds only,
fast and faster! And yet he was devout, and his devotion was apparent in his respect for God and God’s creation. His homilies were invariably short and to the point. One of his most touching sermons, which he repeated from time to time, was about the little girl who wondered who the people depicted in the stained glass windows in her local church were; on being informed that they were saints she was perplexed as the word “saint” was new to her. She was puzzled for a while and then, in a moment of revelation, she exclaimed, “Mammy, I know who the saints are –they are the ones who let the light through”. Beautiful!
Fr John led his parish through joyful times and sorrowful times. He presided over the celebrations of the golden jubilees of the Church of the Assumption in Moyvane in 2006 and Corpus Christi Church in Knockanure in 2014. It fell to him to officiate at the funerals of Michael Hanrahan and his son Denis, double murder victims, in 2008. He was interested in his parishioners, their sports and pastimes, he was a fair and effective chairperson of the parish school boards, he set up the first parish liturgy group to mention just a few of his many achievements during his tenure as Parish Priest here. When he was transferred to be Parish Priest of Kilcummin in 2015 he left with
the goodwill and affection of the people of Moyvane and Knockanure. He died on the day of Christ’s
Resurrection having officiated at the Holy Week and Easter ceremonies in Kilcummin. One of his favourite phrases, one he repeated frequently from the altar, was “if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything”. Fr John stood for the good, the true, the beautiful. He let the light through.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.
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BEST Wishes to Sr. Rosarii O’Sullivan of Dirreen who celebrated her 97th birthday on Tuesday 28th March 2017.
Celebrating her Platinum Jubilee, Sr. Rosarii O’Sullivan, a native of Upper Dirreen, Athea is a sister of the late Mary Dalton and Dr. Liam O’Sullivan. Having qualified with a National Teacher Certificate and Diploma from Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, she entered Our Lady of Apostles, Ardfoyle in 1944.
Sr. Rosarii made her religious profession seventy years ago. On entering O.L.A. she completed a BA in UCC. On the 21st November 1951 she went to join her sister Liam, also an O.L.A. sister in Nigeria. She lived and worked in Northern Nigeria for fifteen years, teaching and teacher training in Kaduna, Agbor, Akwanga and Shendam until she came back to Ireland in 1968 to assume leadership as Provincial Superior. She returned to Nigeria in 1973 and spent another twenty years between Kaduna, Jos, Asaba, Barakin-Ladi and Zawan, teaching as well as working in religious formation and in religious education. After one year working in the archives in Rome, she returned to Ardfoyle in 1994 and offered various services both in the province and in the community.
DEATH took place of Fr. Stephen (Steve) Kennelly (Lislaughtin, Ballylongford, on Friday 10th of March 2017. Survived by sister Mai, brothers David, Pat and Eddie and sister-in-laws Mary and Noreen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and neighbours. Requiem Mass at Ballylongford Church for Fr. Stephen Kennelly on Tuesday morning, March 14th, at 11am and burial afterwards in the church grounds.
DEATH has taken place of Most Rev. Eamonn Casey, Galway on 13th March 2017.
Bishop Emeritus of Galway and Kilmacduagh. Survived by his son Peter, his brother, Fr. Michael (Perth), sister, Ita (Furlong), sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and their extended families, Most Rev. Martin Drennan, Bishop Emeritus of Galway and Kilmacduagh, Canon Michael McLoughlin, Diocesan Administrator and the clergy, religious and faithful people of the Dioceses of Limerick, Kerry, Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora. Eamonn Casey was born 1927, son of John Casey and Helena Shanahan, Ordained 1951, Curate in Limerick, Chaplain in Slough, Founder of Catholic housing Agency, Retreat Master, Trustee of Shelter, Founder of Marian Employment Agency . In Oct. ’72 he chaired discussion on mental health in Killarney, Buchanan Report in April ’73, he made a wide ranging statement on it. Also in ’73 he made a Peace Pilgrimage to Mount Brandon. At Comhaltas dinner in Feb. ‘74 he commended them for the handling of the Fleadh in Listowel. In April 1976 he was utterly disappointed at Irish government refusal to give assistance to newly arrived emigrants to England. His involvement with Trocaire and clash with American government
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Rev. Patrick O'Donoghue. One of the most recently established parishes of the Catholic church in Los Angeles is the Church of Our Lady of Loretto, of which Father O'Donoghue is the second and present pastor.
This parish was established by the late Bishop Conaty in June, 1915. In absence of a regular church edifice the first mass was said at the Temple Street Car Barn at the corner of Edgeware and Temple streets. The present church occupies ground at the corner of Union and Court streets. The cornerstone of the edifice was laid June 17, 1916, and the church was dedicated in November, 1917, by Bishop Conaty. A rectory was also built in the spring of 1917, and a parish hall and parish school complete the group of buildings and the services of the parish. The
growth of the parish has been slow but steady, beginning with twenty families, and there are now three hundred and fifty families constituting the parish. Father George Donahoe was pastor from the establishment of the church until March, 1918, when he was transferred to the Church of Sacred Heart.
Rev. Patrick O'Donoghue, the present pastor, was born in County Kerry, Ireland, August 4, 1885, a son of Daniel and Margaret (Kennelly) O'Donoghue. His early education was acquired in the National schools of Ireland until fourteen, and then being destined for the priesthood he studied at St. Michael's College at Listowel in County Kerry, graduating in 1902, and took his theological work in St. Patrick's College at Carlow. He was ordained priest June 14, 1908, by Bishop Foley.
Practically all his active career of ten years has been spent in the Los Angeles Diocese. For several years he was assistant pastor of St. Patrick's church at Los Angeles, and in 1915 was appointed pastor of St. Joseph's church at Bakersfield, California, St. Mary's church at Taft, and St. Brendan's church at Maricopa. He was burdened with the responsibilities of these three missions until February, 1918, when he was inducted into his present duties.
The German Experience from Athea notes
By Fr. Brendan Duggan
We will leave Poland for a time as I would like to tell you a little about my three years working in East Germany from 1992-95, after working as a science and religion teacher in Rockwell College, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. I thought it time for a change of air and of country. I volunteered in 1991 to go as part of a German/Irish team to open a new mission in Rostock which is part of the State of Mecklenburg and Western Pomerania. You have to remember that until 1989 East Germany was a communist state with a puppet Soviet influenced Government under a guy called Walther Ulbricht. Mecklenburg/Pomerania was the Northern State bordering the Baltic Sea and Poland. We opened a parish in Rostock in Summer 1993 called St. Joseph’s Parish. It had about 300 parishioners in total, many of them refugees from the Sudetenland (i.e. Bohemia and Moravia in the Czech Republic) who came after the war in 1946/48. They were Germans who had settled there and who also had produced famous Pilsner Beers. The community in Rostock were nice people, supportive of me and great Catholics.
When I arrived in Germany I began to study German at a good language school in Koln (Cologne). Our tutor was a Graduate in English and German who was excellent. After six months I had a working knowledge of my brand new language but I still was not very confident so I went to a further language school in Stuttgart for about eight weeks. I went up to Rostock and I was appointed as the Pfarrer (Parish Priest). I now was virtually alone as the other two Germans with me spoke no English so in preparing homilies and doing marriages and baptisms I had to struggle. When I went to Germany I was 45 and after a year I realised I was about 10/12 years too old at learning a new language and having to make a total cultural adaptation was very difficult when you reach your mid forties. I used to find teaching the confirmation program to 15/16 year old German teenagers rather problematic. These teens, though very nice, could easily take advantage of my faulty German. However I found it a great but somewhat humbling experience. My parish in Rostock was one of three and the two main parishes in a city of 500,000 were both Monsignors.
Let me tell you a little about Church economics in Rostock. Being a religious priest my salary of 5,800 Marks per month (about 3,000 Dollars) was paid to my Order directly by bank transfer. This was 1992 and a priest’s salary in New York was about 40% of it. I had a free house etc, so priests in Germany are very well paid. No wonder so many Polish priests who often speak German go to work there, as German priests are scarce and Lutherans also have to pay an extra tax of 9% in addition to their normal tax, which is collected by the State for a charge of 2% in order to be a member of the parish. Normally German priests give Christian services only to paid up members. This salary agreement goes back to the September 1933 Concordat made between the Vatican and the German Government guaranteeing the rights of the Catholic Church in Germany. Pope Pius X11, then Papal Legate to Germany, negotiated the Concordat. I remember once talking with our Bishop in Mecklenburg where he was complaining that he was receiving only 45 million Marks a year to run his diocese which had about 22 parishes (Bishop Brendan would be envious!). So for us money was not an issue in Germany.
East Germany, formerly called the DDR (German Democratic Republic), became part of a United Germany in November 1989. on that same day land prices in East Germany jumped by a factor of 800%. Our parish building and land in Rostock comprised 3,000 square metres, bought for 3,000 West German Marks in 1966 was now worth 3,000 x 80 = 240,000 Marks and I am sure much, much more. So many residents and householders in East Germany became instant millionaires. However taxes also came into play.
DEATH: Sr. Joan Curtin, Gort na Sidhe, Mounthawk, Tralee and formerly of Brosna & Coláiste Íde, Dingle, died on 3rd February 2017
INTERESTING STATISTICS FROM LISTOWEL PARISH. FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS
Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Baptisms 84 69 72 70 69
Confirmation 83 88 64 81 75
Marriages 19 14 10 17 16
Funerals 52 71 64 71 48
But the Archbishop of Dublin had a warning, from the words of Jesus, for those who ruin the lives of the young: “If anyone causes one of these little ones to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.”
He told those present at the service that “Those who trade in death bring that condemnation on themselves rendering themselves despicable.”
He continued: “We gather to speak words of hope. We remember those who have died. They went through hard times but their loved ones remember them for the goodness that always remained there hidden within their troubled lives.
“We speak words of hope and support to the young people of this community who are our hope and we commit ourselves to carry them in our hearts and our helping hands that they can realise their hopes and go through life with those smiles of hope.”
The Annual Service of Commemoration of Hope was organised by the National Family Support Network in Dublin’s North Inner City. This self-help organisation supports family support groups and and raises awareness of the difficulties faced by families in coping with drug use while recognising their important role in supporting the recovery of the drug-using family member. It was established in 2000 following the first Service of Commemoration and Hope.
Its membership consists of representatives of family support groups, individual family members and those working directly with families of drug users across the island of Ireland.
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POPE FRANCIS INVITES US TO CELEBRATE ST. VALENTINE’S DAY! In his document on The Joy of Love (Amoris Laetitia), Pope Francis refers directly to Saint Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to make the most of traditional religious practices, invite couples to grow in love and help their children to prepare for their future married life. This is why, as part of the preparations for World Meeting of Families in Ireland in August 2018, we invite you to mark this St. Valentine’s Day in a special way. You are also invited to subscribe to the WMOF2018 newsletter to receive the latest updates on preparations for World Meeting of Families 2018 by email http://www.worldmeeting2018.ie/contact and follow us on: Facebook www.facebook.com/wmof2018 and Twitter www.twitter.com/wmof2018.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL WEEK
As we celebrate our tradition of Presentation Catholic education in Listowel, we take inspiration from the lives of the Four Presentation Sisters who began catholic education in Listowel in 1844. On the 7th of May 1844, Sr. Mary Augustine Stack- a native of Listowel and three sisters from Milltown, Sr. Mary Teresa Kelly, Sr. Mary Francis McCarthy and Sr. Mary Francis Brennan founded a convent and school in Listowel.
During the Famine of 1845-48, the sisters had to close their school. They opened soup kitchens to feed the starving people. It resulted in the deaths of many families and of some of the young sisters. Sharing their meagre resources with the poor, over the course of twelve months, the sisters supplied 31,000 breakfasts to the starving children. The Convent Annuals read of the Sisters baking bread to feed so many, eventually being reduced to rye and black bread. The Sisters also initiated groups to make garments for the women and shirts for the men in the workhouse closeby – so that people could earn wages.
A significant event in the life of the early Listowel Presentation community was the ‘Battle of the Cross’ in 1857. The Sisters were ordered to take down the Cross from the gable end of their school by the Education Board. In spite of dire threats, the sisters refused to do so, and defied the Board. Eventually the Board yielded.
In 2007 the sisters closed their convent, after 163 years of service in Listowel. The tradition of Presentation Catholic education is still alive in Listowel. Our school is now under the trusteeship of CEIST which is committed to continuing the great tradition of Presentation Catholic education in Listowel into the future.
Opinion The Boston Pilot.com
Where pills can’t reach: Checking out a local miracle
http://www.thebostonpilot.com/articleprint.asp?id=10651
By Dwight G. Duncan
Posted: 7/24/2009
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Deacon John “Jack” Sullivan, 70, is Acting Clerk Magistrate of Plymouth District Court, generally not the kind of place where one expects to encounter miracles. In any case, Deacon Jack is a happily married husband, father, and soon-to-be grandfather who lives in Marshfield. He went to Suffolk Law School in Boston in the 60s, but since 2002 he has also been a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Boston, currently serving at St. Thecla’s parish in Pembroke. Describing himself as “very ordinary” though “somewhat good looking -- at least my wife thought I was,” he considers himself, “very lucky both professionally” and family-wise.
In 2000 and again in 2001, however, some extraordinary things happened to him, which make him even more fortunate. Pope Benedict XVI on July 3 decreed that he had been cured of his crippling back pain through the intercession of the Venerable Cardinal John Henry Newman and that the cure had no medical or scientific explanation. The cure therefore qualifies as a miracle, which means that Cardinal Newman, the great 19th-century English convert and Catholic theologian whom many consider the Father of Vatican II, will be beatified next year. Miracles happen -- even to Boston lawyers.
Deacon Sullivan spoke last Saturday, July 18, at Arnold Hall Conference Center in Pembroke to a gathering of diocesan priests from around the country affiliated with Opus Dei’s Priestly Society of the Holy Cross. He was invited by Father C. John McCloskey, a Newman scholar who in 2000 hosted a series of programs for EWTN on Cardinal Newman. At the end of one of his programs interviewing Father Ian Ker, the renowned Newman biographer from Oxford, Father McCloskey put a message on the television screen: if you receive any favors from Cardinal Newman, please contact the Birmingham Oratory in England. (This is where Newman had lived and died and where the postulator of his cause of beatification, Father Paul Chavasse, resides.) Deacon Sullivan happened to be watching this program, which he found interesting. He said that if there had been no notice at the program’s end, he probably would not have prayed to Cardinal Newman, whom he previously knew very little about.
The program came at a crucial time for Deacon Jack, who was eager to be ordained a permanent deacon even though the way forward then seemed impossible. Deacon Jack had just finished his second year of a four-year course of studies for the diaconate, when he woke up on June 6, 2000 with such a tremendous pain in the back of his legs that he could hardly walk. At Jordan Hospital in Plymouth a CAT scan showed five vertebrae squeezing his spinal cord and creating a bulge, which meant that he could lose his lower body function at any time and be paralyzed. He could only walk doubled over. Referred to a specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, he was told it was the worst back problem the doctor had seen in 17 years.
Surgery was indicated, which would take at least six months to recuperate from. He was told to forget about resuming his studies for the diaconate. He prayed, “Please, Cardinal Newman, intercede with God so that I might go back to classes and be ordained.” He stresses that he did not pray for a miracle, just that he could resume his studies. The following morning, he felt no pain, had full mobility, and could walk without difficulty, with strength in his legs. He then met with another specialist, this time at New England Baptist Hospital, who told him that it was no longer necessary to undergo surgery and that he could resume his classes.
Deacon Jack finished his third year without difficulty, but the day after his last class in 2001 the debilitating pain resumed, so that he was effectively confined to a wheelchair. Surgery was performed in August of 2001. Complications ensued, as the surgeon discovered that the protective membrane surrounding his spine had ruptured, and the fluids had leaked out. The prognosis was not good, and recovery was expected to last eight months to a year. He needed to be carried back to his bed in the hospital.
Five days after the surgery, he prayed again to Cardinal Newman to be able to walk and resume his studies. He then felt great heat and a tingling sensation all over accompanied by a tremendous sense of peace. Though he had no sensation of time, the nurse told him this lasted for about 10 minutes. He stood up straight, was able to walk without a walker or cane, without any difficulty or pain. When he was discharged from the hospital, they gave him a huge jar of Percocet, a potent pain-killer. He didn’t take the drug because he didn’t need it. Where pills couldn’t reach, prayer did.
He called his doctor, Robert J. Banco of New England Baptist Hospital, who said he could resume his studies. It was only in October of 2001 after his post-operative meeting with Dr. Banco that he contacted Father C. John McCloskey in order to get in touch with the Birmingham Oratory. His doctor had told Deacon Jack that he had no medical or scientific explanation for his recovery: “If you want answers, ask God.”
It was the following year, on Sept. 14, 2002, that he was ordained a permanent deacon along with his classmates. The rest, as they say, is history. He walks a mile and a half every day and does heavy lifting in caring for his large home garden. He has not had any relapse or recurrence since the August 2001 cure. A tribunal in Boston gathered the evidence, and took testimony from 10 witnesses, which was then approved by panels of medical experts and theologians in Rome before being approved by the Vatican’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints, and finally by Pope Benedict XVI himself.
One might well ask, “Why Jack Sullivan?” Father George Rutler, a well-known Anglican convert himself, uncovered an interesting coincidence from the memoirs of Herbert Vaughan, future Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, which took place in 1889, the year before Cardinal Newman died: ‘‘I slept at the Oratory and the Cardinal came in to see me for twenty minutes. I hardly knew him again: doubled up like a shrimp and walking with a stick longer than his body. But a few days before his death the next year, the Cardinal surprised his caregiver, Father Neville, by returning to his rooms ‘unbent, erect to the full height of his best days in the fifties; he was without support of any kind.’” All of which means that Cardinal Newman had an affliction like Deacon Jack’s, and that he too had been cured of it. Maybe he heard Deacon Jack’s plea for intercession because he knew from personal experience how debilitating a back injury can be. Been there, done that.
Another possible connection, also speculative, is that Cardinal Newman, the “Father of Vatican II,” thought Deacon Jack’s a good cause. Perhaps the venerable Cardinal wanted to signal approval of Deacon Jack’s studies for the permanent diaconate, a feature of Newman’s beloved Church of the Fathers. The permanent diaconate had disappeared in the West during the Middle Ages, but it was restored to the Latin rite of the Roman Catholic Church by the Second Vatican Council. It was to get back on track with his studies for the diaconate that Deacon Jack had prayed to Cardinal Newman. And he was heard.
Deacon Jack’s response? “God doesn’t raise up the mighty. He lifts up the lowly.” Humble recognition of God’s favors worked through the saints and abiding gratitude to soon-to-be Blessed John Henry Newman.
Dwight G. Duncan is a professor at Southern New England School of Law. He holds degrees in both civil and canon law.
DEAR FR JOHN O SHEA.
Mary Prendeville Murphy wrote the following to Fr. John O’Shea after she completed an hour of Eucharistic Adoration as a spiritual farewell gift to him in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel August 2016.
I met a ‘Friend’ of ours today, we spent an hour together,
We spoke of no one else but you, and hence I write this letter.
I told Jesus we were sad to see you moving from our town
But by the time I went on home I felt no longer down.
Jesus told me ‘He’ had chosen you from first you saw the light,
And o’er the years ‘He’s’ kept you firmly in his sight.
The work you do it in ‘His’ name, you do so well and willing,
With a team of friends around you, you work like you are singing.
From the day you first arrived in the Church in Abbeyfeale with a voice so clear
And gentle ways, you made our Mass so real.
“Down to Earth’ the people said, the youth were also keen,
But how the years have flown so fast – they say it’s now fourteen!
God’s work comes first – of that we know, we won’t create a ‘fuss’ –
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you – we hope you’ll think of us.
God bless you Fr. John, wherever you may be,
At the mention of your name I know we’ll all agree
That you’ve left your mark on Abbeyfeale, our loss we must endure,
We never will forget you – of that you can be sure.
As a priest we know your worth was really hard to measure,
As a friend we know the likes of you are simply just a treasure.
THOUGHT: Sometimes, when the soul least thinks of it, and when it least desires it, God touches it divinely causing certain recollections of Himself. John of the Cross.
DEATH: Sr. Gabriel O’Brien, July 20, 2016 Cork, Kerry
SR. GABRIEL, North Presentation Convent, Gerald Griffin St., Cork, daughter of the late Timothy and Janette O’Brien and sister of Timothy and the late Mary and Jane. Survived by her brother, sister-in-law Peggy, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, her North Presentation Community, the Presentation Congregation, relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Friday 22 July 2016. Funeral afterwards to St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Kilcully.
DEATH: Sr. Regis Hanrahan, died August 15, 2016 Cork, Kerry
(North Presentation Convent, Gerald Griffin Street, Cork City, Cork & Lisselton, Co. Kerry daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Hanrahan and sister of Padraig and the late Michael, Tom, Sr de Pazzi (Nancy), Willie, Teresa and Sean.
Survived by her brother, sister-in-law Kay, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, North Presentation Community, the Presentation Congregation, relatives and friends and all in Darraglynn Nursing Home. Requiem Mass on Wednesday 17th August at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St Catherine’s Cemetery, Kilcully.
Thomas William Hanrahan (93) died peacefully at home on July 23, 2016 with his devoted wife of 62 years at his side. Tom, son of Michael and Gretta (nee Dillane) Hanrahan was born in Inch, Lisselton, Co. Kerry, Ireland on April 24, 1923. In addition to his wife Kay (nee Clohessy) he is survived by his eight children; Peg, Eileen, Mike (Susan), Maureen (Joe), Patrick (Toni), Tom Jr., Terri and Jack (Deb); his fourteen grandchildren; Tom, Maureen, Colin, Kyle, Kelly, Andrew, Adam, Kellan, Marek, Brendan, Kathleen, Jacquie, Lyndon and Maddie; his brother Pat and his sister, Sr. M. Regis, PBVM of North Presentation Convent, Cork City, Ireland; many nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his brothers; Michael, Willie and Sean and his sisters Teresa and Nancy (Sr. M. de Pazzi, MSHR). Blessed in this life with great faith and deep love Tom now rests in the arms of God. "Ar dheis De go raibh a anam" (may his soul be at God's right hand). Visitation Tuesday, 3-9pm. Funeral Wednesday 9:15am from Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home 10727 S. Pulaski Road to Queen of Martyrs Church, Mass 10am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication from July 25 to July 26, 2016
DEATH took place August 2016 of Sr. Rose Flynn, Coolaneelig and Liverpool.
DEATH of Sr. Dymphna O Driscoll, who died in England, late of Dirha. July 2916.
FRENCH Bishop; From Krakow, I have learned about the killings this morning in the Church of Saint-Etienne du Rouvray. There were three victims: the priest (84 yrs old) Fr Jacques Hamel and the two authors of the assassination. Three other people were injured – one of them very seriously. I call out to God, with all people of good will. I dare to invite non-believers to unite in this call! With the youth of the World Youth Days, we pray in the same manner as we prayed around the tomb of Father Popiełuszko in Warsaw – assassinated under the communist regime ... The only weapons which the Catholic Church can take up are prayer and fraternity among peoples. I return home leaving hundreds of young people who are the future of humanity, the truth. I ask them not to give up in the face of violence but to become apostles of the civilization of love.
+ Dominque Lebrun, Archbishop of Rouen. 26 July 2016
Extracts from Bishop Ray’s letter
Sunday 3rd July, 2016.
AN EXTRACT FROM BISHOP RAY’S LETTER ISSUED ON JULY 1ST
In the past nine months five priests of our diocese have died, may they Rest in Peace. All were retired and of a good age and had given long years of great faith-filled service. Last year three priests of our diocese retired having passed the age of 75. This year one priest retires on this ground. At the moment three of our priests are coping with long-term serious ill-health.
Within the next year, God willing, Sean Jones will be ordained a priest for the diocese. It will be exactly ten years since our last priestly ordination. Just one priest of our diocese is under forty.....
……Balloonagh Convent closed after 160 years. Our support, sympathy and gratitude to all the Mercy communities throughout the diocese……
….. I have tried to keep the number of new appointments to a minimum this year, mindful that there were a large number last year. Each movement has a significant effect on priests and people throughout the whole local Pastoral Area.
The appointments involve two more parishes without a resident priest. I realise that this in particular will cause upset and be unsettling for both priests and people. The total number of parishes without a resident priest is now five. The challenge is that these parishes and all our parishes have the fullness of Church life in a time of less and less priests. If in a Pastoral Area there are four parishes and just three priests, then no priest is full-time in his own parish. A quarter of each priest’s time is dedicated to the fourth parish that is without a resident priest.
The fullness of parish life in each parish is only possible because of the faith, generosity and commitment to their parish of so many individuals and families. Thank God for the voluntary service people of all ages give to their own parishes…..
……Many volunteers in our parishes are resourced for their work by participation in Pastoral Ministries Courses, Youth Ministry Courses or other programmes provided by the team at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre. I express my appreciation and gratitude for all who have contributed to the life of all our parishes over the past year.
“May your love be upon us O Lord, as we place all our hope in you.” Ps32:22
Bishop Ray Browne. 1 July 2016
AUSTRAILA
The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947) Sat 5 Apr 1941 Page 4
DEATH OF PIONEER IRISH PRIEST .
The death of Rev. Father Michael Joseph Barry occurred in Brisbane this morning at the age of 82 years. One of the pioneer Irish priests to come to Australia, he arrived in Brisbane in 1884. He was a native of County Kerry. He worked in several parts of the archdiocese and latterly at Blackall
and Ipswich. He had lived in retirement for many years. A Solemn Requiem Mass will he celebrated at St. Stephen's Cathedral at 10 a.m. on Monday, at which Archbishop Duhig will preside. After Mass
the funeral will move to Nudgee cemetery.
The W.A. Record (Perth, WA : 1888 - 1922) Sat 27 Nov 1915 Page 15
An Old Irish Pioneer Dead! Another old resident in the person of Mr. Luke Murphy, senior passed
to his reward - on the 3rd Inst, at the residence of his son; Dr. Thomas Murphy, Crimea street, St. Kilda, at the age of 82 years. He was one of the oldest and most respected residents
of Gippsland. He arrived in Victoria over 60 years ago. The deceased gentleman belonged to an old and well-known Irish family in the County Carlow, one of his antecedents being Father Murphy, who fell at Vinegar Hill in the insurrection of '98. A family of eight sons and one daughter
survive him, viz., Dr. Thomas Murphy,. M.A., M.S., MD., F.R.C.S., of Collins street, Melbourne; Mr. Luke Murphy, barrister and solicitor, and formerly Mayor of Bendigo ; Dr.John Murphy, M.D., F.R.C.S;, specialist for diseases of the throat, nose and ear, St. Vincent's. Hospital, Melbourne, and Military Base Hospital,St. Kilda road, and member of Medical Board, of Victoria; Mr. Lawrence
Murphy, barrister and solicitor, of Bendigo; Mr. Frank' Murphy,: barrister and solicitor, of Melbourne, and now a member of the Expeditionary Forces; Mr. Joseph Murphy, dentist,
of Sydney; Mr. Edward Murphy, grazier, Mallee; Mr. P. Murphy, merchant, Melbourne; and Miss M. Murphy. Mr. Luke Murphy's wife died about eight years ago.
The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1942)
Thu 21 Feb 1935 Page 36 Father Arthur O'Leary.
PIONEER LONDON-IRISH PRIEST.
There was no more brilliant controversialist associated with, the demand for catholic rights in the years immediately preceding the Union than Father Arthur O'Leary. He was born at Dunmanway but went, as a young man, to Brittany, where he joined the Capuchin Order at the Monastery of St. Malo. After ten years residence in France he returned to Cork, where his sermons and writings soon made him famous. When the Volunteer Movement was started he gave it his support and be
came chaplain to one of its brigades. But his position was an equivocal one, for he was known to cherish loyalist sentiments, and there can be no doubt that he was in receipt of a government pension. Historians have differed widely in their explanation of his seemingly contradictory actions; Froude, venomous as always, docs not hesitate to call him a paid spy; Lecky blames him for taking money to perform for the Government an ignominious office; but it would appear that he trusted Pitt to keep his word and bring about Catholic Emancipation after the passing of the Union. Whatever may have been the inducement, the acceptance of a secret pension from the Government in such times is not easy to justify. Father O'Leary spent the closing years of his life at St. Patrick's Chapel, Soho Square, London, where his brilliant sermons drew vast congregations. He died
on January 10, 1802, and was buried in old St. Pancras churchyard.
Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954) Wed 24 Sep 1947 Page 24
Irish Priest Pioneer of Boys' Town Idea on a visit to Ireland is Very Rev. Mgr. John J. Corrigan,
Executive Director of the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin for homeless and destitute
children, the largest child-caring institution in the United States, and the organisation on which
Boys' Town was patterned. In an interview with an "Irish Press" reporter, Mgr. Corrigan said that with 'the approval of Cardinal Spellman, President of the Board of Trustees, he was visiting Ireland to pay respect to the founder of the mission, Father John Drumgoole, who was born in Granard, Co. Longford in 1816.
PIONEER; Father Drumgoole, he said, was the pioneer of child-caring institutions, and the father of
vocational trade schools for under-privileged children. With his widowed mother he went to
the United States at the age of eight. His studies for the priesthood were interrupted because
he had to provide for her, and he was 53 before he was ordained. The Mission of the Immaculate
Virgin was founded by Father Drumgoole, in New York in 1871, and its supporting organisation,
St. Joseph's Union, in 1876. The Mission, known as Mount Loretto, was now the largest child-caring institution in the U.S., having in its home 1081 boys and girls. Its 42 buildings stood on 640 acres with a big dairy farm. Mgr. Corrigan said that they wanted young women to join the Sisters of St. Francis at the Mission. Those interested should communicate with the Director of the Mission at Staten Island, or at 381 Lafayette-street, New York City.
Presentation Nuns Boston College
The Sacred Heart Review, Volume 46, Number 4, 15 July 1911
—Ed. Review.] Ireland the Land of Religious Vocations. Holyoke, Mass., June 25, 1911. Editor Review:— A western paper describes as a truly grand scene the reception of nineteen young Irish maidens into the order of the Sisters of Charity at the Convent of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas. On the same occasion eighteen novices made their solemn vows. Ireland continues to supply the world with religious subjects. Recently at the Convent of Mary, Mafeking, South Africa, three Tipperary girls—Mary, Ellen, and Brigid Ryan, were received. Mrs. Murphy of Newmarket, Co. Clare, Ireland, has eight daughters nuns in the Presentation order, all labouring in India. Mr. Martin Hehir of Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare, is the proud father of five daughters all members of the Presentation order. The twin daughters of Sir Edward Fitzgerald, Bart., Cork, Ireland, were recently received at Saint Marie's of the Isle Convent of Mercy in their native city, receiving the names of Sisters Ethna and Brigid. Three members of one family, the Misses Kavanagh of Castledermot, Kildare, were received recently at the Notre Dame MotherHouse, Namur, Belgium. The Reverend Mother General of the La Sainte Union Sisters is at present in this country making arrangements for the arrival of one hundred young members of her order, who will be engaged as teachers in parish schools of New England dioceses. Although the order is a French one, the majority of the Sisters are Irish by birth or blood, and the Sisters on their way here have all been engaged at their professions in schools in Ireland and England, and hold excellent certificates from the English education Board.
IRISH MISSIONARIES OF TO-DAY.
New Zealand Tablet, Volume XIX, Issue 8, 21 November 1890, Page 7
The Very Rev. Thomas Jackson, Vicar-Apostolic of Northern Borneo and Labuan, now making a brief stay in Boston, mentions among other interesting details, that his first co-adjutors in the almost incredible hardships of the Borneo mission were two Irish priests, and that every one of the nine Franciscan nuns, who have since come to his assistance, are Irish. This statement suggests a glance at Irish missionary activity in other remote, needy, and dangerous portions of the Lord's vineyard. Everywhere we find the Irish priests rivalled in numbers, courage, and self-denial only by their French and Belgian brothers while in what may be called lay missionary work, the ubiquitous Irish race is without a peer. The missionary training school of the Fathers of the Holy Ghost, at Black Bock, Dublin, Ireland, is yearly sending dozens of young Irish priests into Zanguebar, Senegambia, and Senegal, on the coast of Africa. Cardinal Lavigerie had the help of a valiant Irish soldier, ex- Pontifical Zouave in establishing some of his first missionaries in Central Africa. Australia and New Zealand have been so largely the spiritual conquest of Irish nuns, priests and people, that Cardinal Manning, who last year claimed America's first Catholic Centenary as St. Patrick's fifteenth, might also claim the approaching Australian Centenary as the sixteenth for the Apostle of Ireland. It stirs the Irish heart to remember, too, the first Irish missionary priests in Australia bore the mark of honour, the convict brand, for their sympathy with the Irish uprising of '98. Priests of the Josephite Order, to which Father Jackson belongs, have been for nearly twenty years working among our negro population in the Southern States. Their membership is largely Irish or Irish- American. A leading spirit in missionary zeal among them there is the Rev. John B. Slattery, rector of St. Joseph's Seminary, Baltimore and their first American-trained priest, the Rev. Michael Heffernan, ordained from the same seminary a few months ago, is also of Irish blood.— Pilot
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TARBERT
Fr. Edmund Fitzmaurice, (1836-1840) a native of Tarbert and grand uncle of Bishop Fitzmaurice of Wilmington. He built Derrinagree Church in the year 1838. Plaque on wall says; Pray for Rev. Edmund Fitzmaurice P.P. Founder of this Church. He was first buried in Dromtariffe Church but the Derrinagree people came at night and disinterred the body and buried him in Derrinagree Church. Bishop Fitzmaurice told me this story. I made inquiries and it is quite true (aged 40). (Tangney, N.J 1965)
Tralee Mercury 1829-1839, Wednesday, 29 April, 1829; Page: 2
The friends of Civil and Religious Liberty in Killarney dined together at Gorhams Hotel on the Kings Birthday 23rd of April 1829, up to 80 gentlemen attended. John O Connell of Grena presided, also attending Councillor Calan of Cork, John Leahy Esq. Major Juxon, Major M’Crohan, James M’Carthy of farmhill, John Shea Lawlor. A bust of the Liberator was on display with laurel around his temple. Several gentlemen from Cork, Fermoy, Mallow, and Tralee, Caherciveen, Kenmare and the remotest districts of Kerry. Patriotic songs were sung during the evening by Messrs Coxon, Coffee and Linegar. Chairman praised George the Fourth who came among us with a paternal solicitude. Duke of Clarance and the Navy and Irish Catholics were first in danger and first in fame.
Chairman I give you Gentlemen, Peace union and prosperity. His majesty gave freedom to seven million Irish. Many toasts of heath were proposed and loudly cheered, great hopes for the future.
Tralee Mercury 1829-1839, Wednesday, 09 March, 1836; Page: 3
Death of Rev Mr Fitzmaurice, from our Killarney correspondent.
Killarney Tuesday
SIR.—The melancholy event I am about to communicate to you is of such particular importance— of almost such general interest that I have preferred it should appear in your columns in an episiolny shape than in the usual record of an obituary. The Rev E Fitzmaurice P P., of this town is dead. He died this morning at ten o'clock, after eight day illness, of a fever contracted during his attendance on the late lamented Robert Hickson, Esq.. M. D. No words can describe the intense grief—the all absorbing affliction which pervade the town at this moment. No Sound is heard save the heartrending shrieks of females, no sight is seen save the horror-stricken aspects of men. Indeed it is little to be wondered at—the loss of such an individual might well afford at excuse for the most violent out brake of sorrow—for the wildest extravagance of woe. While in him Kerry—aye Ireland has lost an ardent, in enthusiastic patriot, Killarney has to deplore a zealous and indefatigable Clergyman, a generous bestower and industrious almoner of charitable donations, and accomplished scholar and an eloquent and impressive preacher. Few men have been characterised by so many ennobling attributes , individuals may be found to compete with him in each separate good quality, but difficult would it be to discover so perfect a combination of all. He was venerated by the poor who loved him with an affection more than filial—looking up to him in sorrow for consolation, in sickness for spiritual succour, and in distress and penury for temporal assistance. He was respected by the rich whose regard he conciliated in no acts unworthy of his office. He exhibited towards no sterile complacence’s —No ready chiming with their opinions— No shrinking from the honest vows of his own feelings. He was seduced not from the ever tenor of his ways —from the high path of his duty by menace or blandishment; he abhorred error as readily in the mansion of the wealthy as in the hovel of the miserable; and vice no matter the glittering the garb in which it may have concealed itself, never escaped the scatching of his censure . Long will his absence be deplored, from the homes an hearths to which he was wont to bring advice Concord and resignation—from that Confessional where he dispensed hope, confidence, and piety. from that pulpit from which his eloquent tongue so often sent conviction to the waving bough and contrition and amendment to the impenitent heart. The shops while I write are all closed, and desolate appearance of the town bears sad indication that heavy calamity has fallen on it. Well may its inhabitants say with Moore.
We are fallen upon evil days
Star after Star decays. I am Yours &c, O.C
Lines on the death of the Very Rev. Edward Fitzmaurice.
"Tis false! he lives ! he shalf nor die!
Oh God ! that thrilling shriek,
Yes I behold your tearful eye—
Your sobs of sorrow break.
You would repress your swelling grief ,
And ask of tears no poor relief,
No wretched comfort seek ;
There is a deeper—sterner woe
That flows not with their ready flow.
But dwells within the grieving breast,
And dwelling, rankles there ;
What though the Sainted soul's at rest
It sooths not our despair.
Our more than father's upward trod
The viewless way unto his God ,
His love and light to share,
But we have lost the living ray,
That cheer'd our path and blest our way.
It shone when thraldom o'er us hung.
And tyrants darkly frowned-
A voice was heard—a peal was rung—
We listened to the sound .
And started from the slumber deep
Erect and free—no more to sleep,
We started with a hound —
When shall we hear that voice again.
If thraldom curse—on tyrants reign
The pastor, patriot, friend has past—
Religion too may sigh —
Bui he has left what long will last:
He died — but cannot die.
His precepts pure—his eloquence
Will form our code—our strongest fence,
His name our great ally-
To fools a fear—to traitors shame,
When men will name his glorious name.
In coming fields of fame and fight
Our motto it will be,
Like that which blazed in letters bright—
O'er Constantine and victory—
And even—as we fail the thought
Of him who once so bravely wrought
Shall make us strong and free—
Breathes there a man who would not burn
When standing nigh his funeral urn
Yes ! in those ashes must remain
A remnant of that mind,
Which burst our firment bonds in twain
And left us unconfined .
In thought and tone—no longer bow'd
Beneath the rod of power proud.
No longer dull and blind .
But worthy of our beauteous land,
Without a stain - without a brand.
That mind has ceased— it speaks no more,
'Tie quenched within its source,
Its vigour’s past—its spring time o’er
Untimely ends its course.
The Spring will bloom, and Summer glow,
And winter's mass of chilling snow,
In vain repress their force ;
But when will summer come and call
Our long lost friend from out his pall
Curse on the red destroyer—they
Who dared his fatal blow,
And kept his terrors long at bay—
Both are extended low.
'T was not enough the sentinel
Of life beneath his hated faII,
Malignant demon—foe
Thy tools are spread and widely roll
The body catch—entrap the soul-
Protector, patron, guide, and friend!
Farewell—alas!—for ever,
The sighs that many a bosom rend
Are ceaseless that we sever,
Still, to that noble form we'll cling _
Till life and beauty round it fling—
But feel that never—never
Will they illume that lofty brow
Of thou, beloved Fitzmaurice thou
C F F ?
Killarney March 8th 1836
In hoc signo vinces
Irish Examiner 1841-current, Saturday, 27 January, 1894; Page: 8
A KERRY Missionary. Among those selected by the Holy Father to go forth during the present year to preach the Gospel in foreign parts, is the Rev Thomas Griffin, a young Kerryman, who comes of a family which have given many faithful and zealous servants to the Church. Father Griffin, who is a son of Mr Jeremiah Griffin, formerly of Listowel, and late of Queenstown, was educated at the College of the Pious Society of Missions (to which Order he belongs) at Rome, where be was ordained last autumn, and had a most successful collegiate career, acquiring in addition to the indispensable classical and theological curriculum, a thorough knowledge of French, Italian, Spanish and Garman, which he speaks with fluency and ease. In addition to his linguistic accomplishments, he is also a skilful musician, The rev gentleman, whose family on the maternal side hail from Finuge, Listowel, sails from Genoa next week for Monte Video, South America, and will be absent from home five years. Lately while on a visit to his parents in London, he did duty at the Italian Church, Hatton Garden, to the congregation of which be endeared himself during his short stay amongst them by his humility and gentleness.
Courtesy: Jesuits in Ireland
Fr Joseph Mallin SJ, the last surviving child of an executed leader of the Easter Rising in 1916, is to receive the Freedom of the City of Dublin in Hong Kong.
Dublin’s Lord Mayor, Críona Ní Dhálaigh, has stated that the 102-year-old would receive it not only for his status as a child of a Rising leader but also for his life-long work serving the people of Hong Kong and Macau through his ministry and teaching.
For many of his years in China he has worked at Wah Yan College, a Jesuit secondary school in Hong Kong.
Fr Joseph was born in 1914, just two years before his father was executed, leaving a wife and five small children.
The night before the execution, Joseph was taken by his mother (then pregnant with her fifth child) to visit Michael in his cell.
Though Joseph has no memory of that goodbye, he heeded the plea in his father’s last letter: “Joseph, my little man, be a priest if you can.”
His brother Sean had preceded him into the Jesuits, and both brothers were assigned to the Hong Kong mission.
Joseph’s sister Úna – also urged by her father to go into religious life – entered the Loreto order in 1925. She was sent to a convent in Spain, where she spent the rest of her life.
It was for his role as second-in-command of the Irish Citizen Army under James Connolly that Michael Mallin became one of the fifteen leaders executed at Kilmainham Gaol after the Rising.
He left home on Easter Monday 1916 to take command of the fighting in St Stephen’s Green, and he never came home.
In that letter written the day before his execution he tells his wife, “Pulse of my heart”, how much he will miss his children, “…and oh little Joseph my little man my little man Wife dear Wife I cannot keep the tears back when I think of him he will rest in my arms no more…”
He also urged her “to pray for all the souls who fell in this fight, Irish and English”.
Fr Mallin will not travel to Dublin for the Rising commemorations, so the freedom of the city will be awarded to him in a ceremony in Hong Kong on Monday 21 March.
Characters
One thing I have noticed lately is the absence of “characters” from the locality. They were very much in evidence when I was young and added a lot of colour to our lives. The “character” was a bit eccentric, handy with the gab and very witty. He could cut you to ribbons with a few well chosen words if you had the misfortune to upset him but in general the banter was good natured and taken in good part. Most of them had very little schooling, going to the national school until they were big and strong enough to help out on the land or in the bog. Their “third level” education (we’ll skip the second level altogether) was the university of life. They graduated from this with flying colours and, being of a generous nature, were more than ready to share their accumulated knowledge with all and sundry, at least anyone who would listen to them. I have known a good few in my time and I recall some funny incidents that can be attributed to them. The late Bill Cotter from Knocknasna, God be good to him, was never stuck for words and was as witty a man as ever lived. Like many a man before him and indeed after, Bill left school early enough and, after working for local farmers for a while, eventually went to work in England where he lived for many years until he finally retire to live in Kingsland. He bought the house next door to my father-in-law Jack Hannon. They were great friends and had known each other from their time fishing together along the banks of the Feale. Bill would ramble into Jack’s at any hour of the day or night, as people used to do regularly in days gone by. Nowadays you have to make an “appointment”. He used to love to get a rise out of Jack and employed several methods of doing so. One day he came in and after exchanging the usual pleasantries Bill asked, “Jack. Will you tell me what would be good for fleas?”. Jack though for a moment and replied, “Well now Bill, the best thing for fleas is DDT.” Bill looked at him in mock alarm and said. “ O my God Jack, sure that would only kill them” He was at a wedding in Athea on another occasion and while waiting for the bride to arrive he went up to the Top of the Town for some refreshment. It was in the summertime and there were a few Yanks in the bar who were taking a break while touring around the country. Bill was in his usual good form and fell into conversation with some of the locals. He was wearing a flower in his lapel and one of the visitors who had been enjoying the local company asked Bill why he was wearing the carnation. Before he could answer one of the locals said “he is getting married today”. “That’s right” said Bill, “ she’s running a bit late so I thought I’d be more comfortable here”. “Is your fiancé from Athea?” enquired the Yank. “No”, said Bill, “I wrote away for her”. “Where did you write to” was the next question. “Ireland’s Own” said Bill and I hope they send me a good one, ‘cause I didn’t see her yet”. The Yank was taken aback and after some thought asked if Bill knew her name to which Bill replied “ah, the misfortune has no name sir, only a number” at which point the Yank gave up and left the company.
Bill did not always get his own way with Jack Hannon. He was in his garden one day, tending his flowers, while Jack was on the other side of the ditch thinning turnips. Bill invited him over to see his garden and showed Jack the lovely flowers he had cultivated. “ What do you think of them, aren’t they lovely Jack.” he reply came back straight away, “God knows they are Bill. They are lovely all right sure they’ll see you through the winter”.
I was very fond of Bill and found him to be a very intelligent, generous individual. He liked his few pints and was the life and soul of any party he attended. He had a repertoire of bawdy songs that he loved to sing, especially if there were a few straight laced people in the company who would be scandalised by the words of the song. Though unique in his own way, he was but one of many of the great characters who entertained us over the years. Alas they seem to have disappeared with the advent of TV and education for all. There is no room for them any more in the world of IT and mass media and we are all the poorer for that. Many of the characters would have gone far in the world if they had the benefit of education. In my varied career I have dealt with heads of state and government ministers but I have met men labouring for Murphy, Wimpy and John Lang who would buy and sell them. As a matter of fact the country would be far better off in their sensible hands than those who mismanage it at the moment.
CALLED TO BE A PRIEST? – WILL YOU ANSWER?
For the future of the Church in Kerry, there is a great need for more men to hear the intimate calling of Christ within their hearts inviting them to offer their lives in service of his Church and her people. Have you ever experienced in your heart a call to Priesthood? Do you feel a strong desire to help people come closer to the Lord, especially within the sacramental life centered on the Eucharist? St. Pope John Paul II said about his calling to Priesthood. “There was a clear sense that what I heard in my heart was no human voice, nor was it just an idea of my own. Christ was calling me to serve him as a Priest”. Currently, the Diocese of Kerry has five seminarians, aged varying from 19 to 43 years of age. Let us pray for all those around the country who are praying and reflection on entering seminary this September. If you would like to explore this further, I encourage you to meet with Fr. Kevin, or you can contact Fr. Michael Moynihan, Vocations Director for the Diocese, at 087/6551902. These Lenten days let all of us pray that Jesus will continue to call men to the Priesthood and that His call will be heard. I responded to that call…and I’m delighted to have done so.
By Seάn Jones, Aughrim, currently in Maynooth College, who God willing will be ordained at Christmas.
OLD SISTER
Filmmaker James Creedon with Sr Paschal (Jennie) O’Sullivan RIP
“Her entire life overflowed with love, self-sacrifice, generosity, kindness and joy.”
That was filmmaker and television journalist James Creedon’s summing up of Sr Paschal O’Sullivan who died at almost 101 years of age, 75 of which were spent as a missionary in Japan.
Creedon, who works for France 24’s English language service in Paris, spent a year recording the memories of Sr Paschal, a first cousin of his great grandfather’s.
Born Jennie O’Sullivan in 1912, she was the last Irish missionary nun in Japan before she returned home to Ireland at 98 years of age. A move which was difficult for her after she had pledged to leave her bones in Japan.
Her young relative has turned the 60 hours of footage he recorded of his encounters with Sr Paschal and meeting her former students in Japan into a documentary which tells her story of self sacrifice and uplifting generosity.
After school, she joined the Sisters of the Infant Jesus, a French order known in Ireland as the Drishane nuns after Drishane Castle in Millstreet where they had set up a convent and a school.
In the film, ‘Thanks to your Noble Shadow’, she recounts that she only saw her father cry once and that was when he came with her mother to bid her farewell as she entered the convent.
She arrived in Japan in 1935 with no language and ill-equipped to deal with this radically different culture. She spent most of the war years interned.
But post World War II, she returned to teaching and came to love her Japanese students, colleagues and friends, who in turned loved her.
Speaking at the private screening of the documentary film in the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin Castle, James Creedon said that “what happened in Irish society in the last 10-15 years is this big cathartic revelation of the dark side of the Catholic Church’s influence on Irish society.”
He added, “But maybe we’ve forgotten some of the essential aspects and some of the truth that was certainly at the core of how she (Sr Paschal) lived her life.”
Reminding his audience that Irish missionaries went all over the world, he said he believed the film would be of interest to a younger generation that have little sense of the beliefs of Sr Paschal. But he felt that because she embodies universal qualities, “Every culture can relate to that,” he said.
Of the friendship which developed between him and Sr Paschal, he said he was “Personally very proud of her – the dynamism of her personality, the breath of her experience.”
He added that she was herself throughout the year long project and she shone the whole way through.
“She is somebody we can all learn something from. Certainly in terms of how to age and how to look back over your life and how to not have regrets,” he said.
“What was it about the life she had lived that made her into the person she was at 100 years of age – so vital and energetic and joyful and generous.”
“I was trying to figure out what was it about how she lived that she got right and that is maybe worth transmitting.”
James Creedon is hoping the film will be taken up at film festivals over the next 12 months.
“The film is edited and ready for screening but I’m looking for €40,000 for funding past costs and paying for post-production so that the film can be distributed, entered into film festivals worldwide and broadcast on television.”
He has set up a crowd-funding page. To support the movie, search for ‘Thanks to Your Noble Shadow’ go to: www.indiegogo.com or visit 75yearsinjapan.wordpress.com/fundraising
Thanks to your Noble Shadow also has a Facebook and Vimeo page.
Liturgical Notes
4th March 2016/in ., Parish News and Events, Parish Weekly Newsletter /by Parish Admin
DEATH: Fr. Denis Quirke, who died recently at Fatima Home. He was first cousin of Sr. Ailbe. Born 1927 died January 5th 2016, a native of Milltown, was in Listowel in 1954, Lixnaw in 1973, Moyvane 1979 and spent most of his time in South Kerry.
Irish Independent 1905-current, Tuesday, 17 April, 1934; Page: 5
BRAVE IRISH PASTOR HOW HE DEFIED INCENDIARIES HIS WORK IN ENGLAND
There is much regret in Catholic centres in Manchester at the departure of Rev. Vincent Marshall, who has been pastor of St. Malachy's, Collyhurst, for 14 years, during which he had to make a strenuous struggle on behalf of his congregation. Father Marshall, for health reasons, has been transferred to a parish near Preston. Father Marshall is a native of Listowel,
and first, cousin to the Ven. Archdeacon Marshall, P.P.. V.G.. of Kenmare and Mr. H.J. Marshall, Solr. Listowel. He was sent to Collyhurst from Wales in 1927 to open a Mission.
INCENDIARISM.
Despite opposition, he secured a room, where his little congregation heard Mass. On one occasion an effort was made to prevent Mass being celebrated there, and on three occasions the place was fired by incendiaries.
After a long period of suffering. Father Marshall saw his life's ambition realised in the building of the present fine school, Church and presbytery, at a cost of £IO.OOO. Latterly he has been prominent in connection with the slum clearance in Manchester, and, successfully fought, the rights of the now very large number of Collyhurst Catholics to be re-housed in flats in the same district. Last year the parish presented Father Marshall with £500 on the occasion of his silver jubilee, and he devoted it to church purposes.
Kerry Weekly Reporter 1883-1920, Saturday, 07 October, 1905; Page: 5
PRESENTATION TO A KERRY PRIEST.
The Rev. Thomas Joseph Lyne , C.C., Newtownsandes, Co. Kerry, was made the recipient recently of a handsome testimonial and illuminated address from the members of our Holy Redeemer's Church , Clydebank, Glasgow. The occasion of the presentation was the recall of Fr Lyne to his native diocese in Ireland , after having laboured for eight years among the people of Clydebank. The testimonial consisted of a purse of 150 sovereigns, an artistically illuminated address of Celtic design, a chalice, together with a magnificent gold watch, and albert. The presentation took place in the Town Hall, Clydebank, where a gathering of two thousand people were assembled to do honour to Fr. Lyne. The chair was taken by the Very Rev. Dean Montgomery, P.P., Clydebank, and the clergy and laity were well represented, including the Irish National Foresters, St. Vincent de Paul Society, League of the Cross, United Irish League, and Catholic Benefit-Society. - At an interval of the programme the Rev. Fr. Scannell in the course of his speech paid a glowing tribute to Father Lyne and to his work in Clydebank. Fr. Scannell was warmly applauded. Fr. Lyne, on rising to reply, received a tremendous ovation, the immense audience rising to their, feet. The presentation was made by Councillor McGhee.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, 17 April, 1915; Page:
NEWTOWNDILLON TEMPERANCE SOCIETY,
On Easter Sunday at 1 p.m. the members of the above Society attended at the Hall in full strength to receive the "Badge of Honour" after which they formed up in processional older and marched through the village preceded by the Band, not for the purpose of display, but as a token of respect and admiration for the success which has attended the efforts of their worthy Parish Priest, Rev. M. Keane for having in such a short time accomplished the task of establishing and perfecting for the benefit and enjoyment of his parishioners , a Fife and Drum " band of twenty-five; one that will, I am sure, compare favourably with any of its kind in the historic Kingdom of Kerry. After the procession Fr. Keane who was in charge throughout, congratulated Mr. O'Reardon, Bandmaster, for his capable instruction, the members of the band for their smart appearance, the Temperance Society for having mustered in full force, and the parishioners in general for having waited to hear the band play a first time in public. M. J. Nolan, Esq., J.P., then came forward and congratulated Fr. Keane on the success and perfection of the band in such a short space of time, explained at great length the origin of "God Save Ireland" which the band played once more, and three ringing cheers for Fr. Keane terminated the proceedings. The Temperance Society hope, however to renew the greeting at an early date, as without Fr. Keane's invaluable aid the band could not have been such a success. That he may be long spared to minister amongst us is the hearty wish of all that heard him speak on Easter Sunday. E. MULYIHILL , Hon. Sec.
2015
THE IRREMORE CHURCH AND SACRISTY PERSONNEL TAKE A BIG HIT IN 2015. There was an absolute clean out (1) with the Retirement of Fr. Gerard O’Connell from active duty to the long stay unit of Fatima Home. Fr. Gerard served Irremore with great commitment since July 2014. We wish him well. (2) Fr. Denis O’Dwyer retired from the Diocese of Salford and was always a willing support to do supply when called on. He was always so pleasant and gracious. (3) On Nov. 15th the presence is greatly appreciated and we all feel the better for inspirational attitude long serving sacristan, Bridie Daly, went to her eternal reward. Bridie patrolled the roads back and forth from the Sacristy for 27 years. May God reward her generosity. Into the future we wish new Sacristan, Micky Buckley well. We thank him for coming on board. The man from the East Mzee, Fr. Pat McCarthy is most welcome to the area.
There is a tradition among us clergy that we get together in our parish clusters on the 8th of December, feast day of Our Lady. Fr. Kevin McNamara, brought us together yesterday in his new home to a superb meal where, among other things plans could be made for the celebration of the birth of Christ. It was my first outing to a group; I came late, was warmly welcomed and supported, given a bed to recline on at various stages during the meal
by our gracious host and fed. It reminded me of the Danish film, "Babette's Feast", for I was in the better of being there, despite my lack of energy. Another milestone crossed.
Fr. Kevin asked all fourteen of us to write down the amount of years we have given in priestly service. The 14 of us had given a total of 671 years! (one wonders how many years we have left?)
A story, Fr Joe Nolan told stays with me. A man older than himself he met lately observed that when he was young he had, like everyone else, very little but he looked forward, not exactly to
dying, but to going to heaven. Now, he has everything he needs and he has no interest in going to heaven! To me, the story brought home the way we are living today can numb us from reality and
short circuit us from living out of our dept and inner strength
From Fr Pat Moore Dec 2015
FOURTEEN AT DINNER: On Tuesday last Dec 8th 2015 for the Feast of Our Lady, the thirteen Priests from Listowel Pastoral Area plus our former P.P. Fr. John had dinner in the Presbytery. The fourteen of us have given 706 years in the Priesthood, the longest Fr. Paul Dillon with 61 years, while Fr. Pat Moore and Fr Kevin are at the bottom of the table with 34 years, They were ordained in 1981.
Taken from Kerryman 21-10 2015
SISTER Nuala (Peig) Flaherty was born in Tubbertoureen, Moyvane, Co Kerry on 9/1/1920.
She was the 12th of 14 children born to Ned and Catherine Flaherty. She died on 30/9/2015 in Lytham St Anne’s Lancashire.
Sr. Nuala left Moyvane following completing national school in 1935 and joined the order of The Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary.
She first went to Hollymount Convent in Lancashire for a few years. Before the outbreak of World War 11 she was transferred to Belgium, where the order was founded. There she commenced teaching girls, some of them boarders.
Following the declaration of war in 1939 the German army advanced across Europe. Sr. Nuala had a brilliant memory and could give a vivid description of the capture of Belgium by the German army up to the time of her death. She described the arrival of refugees at the convent in Eeklo as they moved ahead of the German advance.
On the 10/5/1940, as the German army approached, the convent was caught between the Germans on one side of the canal and the Belgian army on the other. There was sheer terror as the shooting and bombing started and continued for 18 days.
Some of the sisters went to the cellar and others stayed in a wide corridor. A shell fell on part of the convent and the blast was such that she thought the whole building would come down. In the morning injured nuns were taken out of the damaged building.
The people started to leave the town, but first they brought their supplies to the convent for the refugees. The Mother Superior gave permission to leave but all the sisters stayed. As she said, where would they go?
The people were all going towards the sea. She felt very sorry for the refugees, whole families moving on with the German army behind them.
There was a hospital set up in one of the rooms of the convent where Belgian soldiers were treated, some with horrendous injuries and no anaesthetic for surgery. They were evacuated before the Germans arrived.
The king surrendered on the 28/5/1940. Sr. Nuala was buttering bread for the refugees when, she said, the first German soldiers entered the city. They took over buildings for administration.
The German soldiers entered the convent. A German officer told her they would be in London by August 15.
There were six sisters with Irish passports. Ireland, at the time, was seen as pro- German which, she said, was not very flattering for them, so they were not interfered with. Some sisters with British passports were taken away but following intervention by the cardinal were brought back.
The school continued during the war, teaching as before. The occupation lasted four years and they lived in fear, always waiting not knowing what would happen next.
At night, hundreds of planes flew overhead on bombing missions. Some people were deported to Germany, but her congregation knew nothing about the camps.
They had heard about D Day, the allied forces landing in France, but could not rejoice in it, in front of the Germans.
On September 3, 1944 one of the sisters said that a Belgian flag was flying from a building nearby. The justice department and military buildings were on fire.
It was very quiet in the evening as the sisters were praying in the chapel when they heard loud cheering and shouting. The British Army were liberating Brussels.
It was fantastic as the people welcomed the army, throwing flowers and food to them and going wild with joy. The sisters watched all night as tanks went through the streets towards the Royal Palace.
Sniper fire could still be heard. The following day the first British soldiers who went into the convent were from Clonmel in Co Tipperary. They were going on to Holland. They said they would return after the war, but never did.
Finally, the captured German soldiers were marched through the city. Sr. Nuala felt very sorry for them. They were very dejected young men walking with their heads down while the residents shouted abuse, booed and insulted them.
She described the occupation as an experience in life but one you would not want to repeat.
Sr. Nuala remained in Belgium until 1964, when she returned to England. She taught in and managed various schools for the remainder of her teaching life.
Following retirement she was involved in managing Stella Matutina Care Home, owned by the sisters. She spent the last years of her life with new and lifelong friends in Stella Matutina.
Sr. Nuala could converse with people of all ages on a range of subjects including history, politics, general elections, football matches ,including the Kerry team and the world cup.
She could also discuss American politics with those interested, or the footballing skills of David Beckham with a teenager.
Though she left Moyvane at 15 years of age she remained a proud Kerry woman. All her life she returned to Kerry for her summer holidays and loved visiting her relatives. On her last trip she was 90 years old and a party was held to celebrate.
She maintained constant contact with her family and growing numbers of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She loved to get letters, especially from grand-nieces telling of their studies and beyond, and recently wrote to a grand-niece advising her on starting college and not to forget to go to Mass.
She spoke to her sisters and other relatives on the phone constantly.
Sr. Nuala will be sadly missed by her sisters, extended family and her community in Lytham St Annes.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
BISHOPS, Priests, Nuns
DEATH has occurred of Fr Denis Dwyer,Banemore, Listowel and late of St.Philips Parish, Padiham Burnley, England on 25th July 2015.
Predeceased by his brother John. Survived by his sister Delia (Courtney), brother Michael (Moneygall, Roscrea), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, the St. Philip's Community, Padiham, Burnley, England, relatives and friends.
The death on July 4th 2015 of Ide Woulfe of 91 Hillhead Cresent, Belfast, Antrim / Abbeyfeale. She was niece of Con Colbert of Athea and was in her 100th year
Woulfe Sr. Ide (Honora) S.S.L. died peacefully at Musgrave Park Hospital on Saturday 4th July 2015.Beloved daughter of the late Catherine and Richard (Abbeyfeale Co Limerick). Loving sister of the late Sr Agatha H.R.S, Fr Con, Fr Miceal, Fr Risteard C.S.S.P. Deeply regretted by her community at 91 Hillhead Cresent Belfast and the wider St Louis community. Sr Ide Requiem Mass will take place on Monday 6th July 2015 at 10am in St Michael the Archangel church Finaghy Road North Belfast followed by burial in Hannahstown Cemetery. May she Rest In Peace.
There are about 200 Sisters of St Louis in the Irish Region, which includes sisters living in France and Nigeria. The Irish Region encompasses Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
SILVER JUBILEE: Fr. Padraig Walsh is celebrating the Silver Jubilee of his ordination at the Vigil Mass in Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday June 20th at 6.30pm. After Mass there will be refreshments in the Pastoral Centre. Fr. Padraig ministered in St. John’s Parish for 13 years. Anyone who wishes to come and celebrate with Fr. Padraig will be very welcome.
DEATH of Sister Elena Goulding Dies at the Age of 81 on April 7 2014
Aston, PA—Sister Elena Goulding, OSF, 81, died in Assisi House on April 7. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 63 years. Sister Elena (Bridget Philomena Goulding) was born in Knockanure, County Kerry, Ireland, where she was a member of St. Mary Parish, Moyvane. She entered the congregation in 1949 and professed her first vows in 1952. Sister Elena earned a B.A. in English from Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania, and an M.A. in Education from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. She ministered primarily in education, prison ministry, and eldercare.
Sister Elena ministered for 26 years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. She taught at Immaculate Conception School, Towson; St. Stephen School, Bradshaw; Fr. Charles Hall Middle School, and St. Frances Academy. During her later years in the archdiocese, she served as a prison chaplain at the Women’s Detention Centre.
Sister Elena also ministered for 12 years in the Diocese of Wilmington. She taught at St. Anthony School and at St. Paul School. During her last year at St. Paul’s, she also served as principal.
Additional ministry in education included teaching at Nativity School in Washington, DC, and at St. Paul the Apostle School in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
In 1993 Sister Elena returned to her native Ireland where she ministered for 14 years. She served as Head of Home at Ailt An Oir in Dun Laoghaire and was a tutor at Griffeen Valley Educate Together.
In 2008 Sister Elena moved to Assisi House in Aston, Pennsylvania, where she served in prayer ministry until her death.
All services will be held in Assisi House, 600 Red Hill Road, Aston, Pennsylvania, 19014 on Tuesday, April 14. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 9:30 A.M. followed by viewing. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 A.M. Burial will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Aston. Sister Elena is survived by two sisters, Mary Clancy and Patricia Danaher; two brothers, Christy Goulding and Michael Goulding; nieces and nephews, and by her Franciscan family. Donations in her name can be made to the Sisters of St. Francis Foundation, 609 S. Convent Road, Aston, PA 19014.
I went to ST. Paul grade school in Wilmington, Delaware. Sister Elena taught me in fifth and I believe sixth grade. She taught us many Irish rebel songs and I loved them. I was just telling someone about that this past Sunday. She attended by wedding on April 14th, 1973. And was also at my Nursing School graduation in 1972. May the road rise up to meet you Sister ! Mary Alice Price Koriath
Died March 13 2015 Sr. Josephine Hanafin OP, Perth, Australia and formerly of Ballinbrenaugh.
Sister Josephine of Saint Catherine's Convent, Doubleview who died at Hollywood Hospital on 14.3.2015. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Angelico Street, WOODLANDS 6018, Aus
Homily by Sr. Elizabeth Behan at the Requiem Mass for Sr Berchmans Murphy R.I.P. on the 20th February, 2015, at Christ King Church, Turners Cross, Cork.
“Think of the Love the Father has lavished on us by letting us be called God’s children; and that is what we are.” These beautiful opening lines in today’s second Reading of the Mass express a language of hope for all of us. The hope for our future is rooted in the here and now. It is now that God has lavished great love on us : his children. We are reminded that we need not wait for life beyond death to live as children of God and certainly Sr Berchmans Murphy whose Requiem Mass we are celebrating today, did not wait for life beyond death to live as a child of God.
Sr Berchmans, Bridget Murphy, was born on the 23rd of September, 1916, in Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick. Her arrival was heralded by sunshine, I believe, and all through life she managed to radiate some of that sunshine, light and hope. Her Mother, Helen and Father, Cornelius had nine children and Bridie was number five. She had six brothers Pat, Tim, Tommy, Nelius, Dan and Sean, and two sisters Peigi and Mary. Tim, Dan and Sean became priests. All Sr Berchmans’ siblings have pre-deceased her.
DEATH has taken place of Sr. Felicitous Joy, Presentation Convent, Tralee and formerly Knockalougha, Knocknagoshel on 1st January 2015, beloved sister of Sr. Agnes-Marie C.P. She will be sadly missed by her Presentation Sisters, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, sister-in-law, cousins and relatives. Requiem mass for Sr. Joy at St John’s Church, Tralee on Saturday 3rd January, Interment afterwards in Presentation Convent Cemetery, Tralee.
DEATH: Sister Marguerite Shine Former Headteacher at Cardinal Wiseman Girls' School, Teacher at Princethorpe College and St. Paul's College, Newbold Revel, Rugby. Died 23rd December 2014 at St Paul's Convent, Selly Park, Birmingham.
HAYES, Fr Liam, SVD, (Hogar Virgen de Luján y Hogar Teresa del Ni-o Jesús, Oberá, Misiones, Argentina and formerly of Cappamore, Co. Limerick) - December 7, 2014 in the Integral Clinic, Obera, Argentina, after a short battle with cancer, beloved brother of Donncha, the late Angela, Pat, Marion, John, Tom, Bernadette, and Seamus, uncle of Fr Donncha Ó hAodha and 27 other nephews and nieces, along with 25 grandnephews and grandnieces. Sadly missed by his fellow-priests and Brothers of the Divine Word Missionaries, SSpS Sisters, the patients and staff of the three Cheshire Homes he founded in Obera, as well as the many benefactors and volunteers in Ireland, Britain and Argentina, who supported him unstintingly in his selfless devotion to the children and elderly abandoned by society. On December 10, after Requiem Mass celebrated by Mons Damian Bitar, Bishop of Obera, his mortal remains were finally laid to rest in the Rosary Garden he created in the Cheshire Homes. Requiem Mass will be held by the SVD in the College Chapel, St Patrick's College, Maynooth, at 11.30am on Saturday, December 13. ]"Requiescat in pace"
By Sarah Mac Donald - 09 December, 2014
Fr Liam Hayes SVD founded homes in Argentina for some of the world’s most forgotten people.
Fr Liam Hayes SVDIndependent Senator Rónán Mullen has paid tribute to Limerick-born missionary Fr Liam Hayes who died in Argentina on Sunday.
65-year-old Fr Hayes, from Cappamore, was the founder and administrator of several Cheshire Homes for children and adults with severe physical and intellectual disability in Oberá, Argentina.
Senator Mullen worked at the homes for a brief period as a volunteer in 2004.
“Fr Liam Hayes was a remarkable person whose kindness and concern for some of the world’s most forgotten people made a powerful impact on all those he knew and worked with,” Senator Mullen said in a statement on Monday.
After studies in UCC where he was Student Union President, Fr Hayes went to Maynooth and was ordained a priest for the Divine Word Missionaries.
In the mid-1980s, he travelled to Argentina to do parish work in the province of Misiones in North-Eastern Argentina, where he would spend the rest of his life.
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The death occurred October 2014 of Sister Anne Doyle in the United States. She was aged 94 and was one of a family of four boys and six girls who grew up on a small family farm in Tieraclea, Tarbert. A pupil at Tarbert Girls National School she and two of her sisters Margaret and Kitty enrolled in the Order of Nuns of St Katherine Drexel in the United States, all qualifying as teachers. From 1942 until 2002 Sister Anne taught all grades in Louisiana, Alabama, New Orleans, Chicago and various other postings. She worked for many years among the poor Indian tribes of New Mexico. She received a B.A and M.A in Education. She was predeceased by Sr. Imelda(2011) and Sr. Brigid (1980) and is survived by her sister Rita in England, to whom our sympathy is extended.
Monsignor Charles Troy K.C.H.S. Parish priest, ordained 1921, he was the last surviving of five priests in his family, he also had a sister a nun in the Mercy Order in Illinois, details of his death in Sunday Independent of November 12th 1972. He played with Athea alongside Fr Mullane and Fr Leahy and in 1919 they won the West title. Charles Troy helped Kerry to the final, but lost medal, because he entered college before the All Ireland, he played with Con Brosnan.
Fr Bowen won minor County Championship with Ballingarry? in 1958
DEATH. Fr Bill Foley SMA died 30th July 2014 aged 78 years. Born to William Foley and Bridget Stack in 1935, he was 3rd of four sons, he entered SMA in 1955.
ROCHESTER, Minn.,. March 20. (rte.-Most Rev. Bernard Joseph Mahoney, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls,. sd, died here today at the b2ayo Clinic ...
March 21, 1939 - Obituaries - Article - Print Headline: "BISHOP B.J. MAHONEY OF SIOUX FALLS, S.D.; Catholic Prelate Began Career as a Telegraph Messenger"
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Four Other Bishops and 300 Priests Pay Last Tribute to Mrs. Duffy.
Parents of Bishop B J Mahony came from Duagh, Co Kerry.
Bakhita From Slave to Saint
By: Roberto Italo Zanini
When she was about nine years old, Josephine Bakhita was kidnapped near Darfur, Sudan, by Arab slave traders. For several years she was subjected to brutal and humiliating treatment until she was ransomed and taken to Venice, Italy, where she became a Catholic and a nun. Joyfully and serenely Bakhita served in a convent, school and infirmary run by Canossian sisters until her death in 1947. Then something remarkable happened.
From Slave to Priest, The Inspirational Story of Fr. Augustine Tolton
By: Sr. Caroline Hemesath "Few stories are as moving and exciting as that of Father Augustus Tolton, who rose from the chains of slavery to become the first recognize Black priest in the United States. Everyone will be moved by his story, and I especially urge young Catholics to read the book, and learn from Father Tolton, just how much a life can mean, and how much God can accomplish through us, if we are willing." Wilton D. Gregory, Archbishop of Atlanta.
DEATH OF THE REV. R. CARR.
1 June 1895 Freeman’s Journal,
The Rev. R. Carr, who died at Chiltern, Diocese of Sandhurst, last week, was a native of the county of Kerry, and was born near Listowel. He was educated at All Hallows' Missionary College, Drumcondra, Dublin, and shortly after his ordination came to Australia. His first field of labour was in the Diocese of Goulburn, where he was for a considerable time inspector of Catholic schools. Subsequently (says the Melbourne Advocate) he became attached to the Diocese of Bendigo, and was appointed by the Bishop to the pastoral charge of the important parish of Nagambie, where he laboured with the energy and zeal of a devoted missionary until two years ago, when he was appointed to Chiltern. For a considerable time he had been in delicate health. Brief as was his residence in Chiltern, he was much esteemed by all classes of the community for his broad-minded charity, his tolerant views, and, above all, for his genuine and unassuming piety. At the time of his death Fr. Carr was about 45 years of age. He was a brother of Dr. Carr, physician, at present residing in the Western district, but formerly of South Melbourne, and was a nephew of an Irish priest who was rather famous in his day for his good works and patriotism, the Rev. Richard Walsh, who was twenty-seven years parish priest of Thomond-gate, Limerick, and afterwards P.P. of Rathkeale, in the same diocese,
2 July 1904 Freeman's Journal
BISHOP MOORE
The Late Bishop Moore.
DEATH OF A PIONEER PRELATE. BALLARAT LOSES A PROGRESSIVE BISHOP.
The news of the death of the pioneer pre late of Victoria, the Right Rev. Dr. Moore, Bishop of Ballarat, was received in Victoria with poignant regret by all classes (writes our Melbourne correspondent). The announcement in the papers of Monday last came as a painful surprise to all who revered the departed prelate, and they were all who know his sterling worth as one of the early band of ecclesiastic who have nobly done their share in laying broad and deep the
foundations of the faith in this, the youngest of the Christian nations of the earth. The Victorian press united in worthy tributes of praise, tributes that proclaim how broadminded minded and sympathetic at heart are the organs of the sister State. The death is by them regarded in the light of a national loss to Australia. The sorrow felt by citizens of all denominations in Ballarat is shared by, all true-hearted children of Australia No word had been received of the aged prelate-'s approaching end. He had been only six weeks ill. Despite his age he was strong and hardy, 'but death claimed him, on Sunday evening. ' The cause was diabetes and general complications. Early last week it was known locally that his 'Lordship was ill. though he was not supposed to be in a critical condition, but on Saturday he grew worse, and recovery seemed hopeless. His Grace Archbishop Carr, who was summoned from Melbourne, arrived on Saturday evening and attended Dr. Moore in his last hours. At all the Masses in Ballarat on Sunday prayers were offered for the dying prelate, - the congregations being deeply moved. At the last Mass AT BALLARAT CATHEDRAL on 'Sunday Schubert's 'Adieu was. played on the organ. and at Vespers the mournful tolling of the bell convoyed to the faithful the tidings that their beloved Bishop was no more. To the Right Rev. Father Kevin fell the. sad task of announcing the death to the hushed congregation. The strains of the 'Dead March' in 'Saul' were played by the organist (Mr. Haydn West) at the close of Vespers Perhaps one of the finest tributes paid to the distinguished prelate who has just passed away was. that of a Ballarat biographer, a writer whose knowledge .of Dr Moore could scarce be questioned. This was written, in a secular, paper : — 'He sought to have the old world prejudices .consigned to the region of the 'forgotten past, and to train up his people to newer life in a more kindly atmosphere. To quote the words which he himself used on an .occasion .when speaking on this subject, he sought to teach his people to leave behind them those old ideas which tend to spread dissension amongst the people and set class against class. Withal he was an' able administrator who ever aimed to place the diocese on a sound .basis, and whose qualities of determination, .courage, and perseverance marked him as 'peculiarly adapted to steer clear of the trials and difficulties .which confront the pioneer ecclesiastic. Ever mindful of his people's religious welfare, he sought to keep pace with the requirements. and manfully succeeded. Not .only this, but he won the respect and esteem of all citizens in the golden city, so much -so that people of every persuasion lament -his loss as that of a warm-hearted citizen of Australia as well as a venerated prelate, one who gave the .best of his years to .the advancement of Australia as well as of the -Church. Direct of speech, he was forcible as well as clear-cut , in. .enunciating his -views. He yielded not a tittle- of his -principles-; his temperament forbade that.
Born in Listowel, County Kerry, 71' years ago. Dr. Moore was educated' at All -Hallows' College, which has 'given to the Church many distinguished- clerics. Ordained, in 1858. he left for Australia almost immediately. After a time in- Melbourne, under the then Bishop Dr. Goold, whose diocese comprised all Victoria , he was transferred to Keilor. These EARLY EXPERIENCES inured the young priest to a knowledge of the bush. There were no railways in. those days, and the priest was not infrequently called upon to spend days together in the saddle. It would astonish the- good people in the old land to learn that a priest might ride the length and breadth of Ireland in those days in -response to the call of duty. To Dr. Moore fell this duty. At Keilor he built a church that cost £3000 in lieu of a
primitive structure previously there. When Archdeacon Shiel was promoted to Adelaide See, Father Moore was given his place in the Ballarat portion of Melbourne diocese. The first contract for the present Cathedral was let by Father Moore for £22,500, which debt he cleared. He became Dean of Ballarat. and in 1873, when he visited Rome with Dr. Goold, Pius IX. conferred on him the honour of D.D. The growth of population induced Archbishop Goold to request in 1874 the new Sees of Ballarat and Bondigo, Dr. O'Connor being chosen first Bishop of Ballarat. With him Dr. Moore co-operated in advancing the new diocese in a spiritual and material sense. The withdrawal of State aid from the denominational schools resulted in the erection of many scholastic institutions in the diocese. For his share in this. Dr. O'Connor, on visiting Rome in 1882, obtained for him the title Monsignor. On the death of Dr. O'Connor in 1883 the late Bishop was appointed Administrator of the diocese. Shortly after celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination, to the priesthood news was received of his appointment to the Bishopric, an announcement received with great rejoicing. The consecration ceremony was performed in the cathedral on 27th April. 1884 bv Archbishop Goold and there were present Dr. Reynolds. Bishop of Adelaide; Archbishop Murphy of Hobart ; and Dr. Corbett Bishop of Sale. Late Bishop of Ballarat, Dr. Moore infused a spirit of wise management into diocesan affairs. He was particularly zealous in promoting religious education, both primary and secondary schools studding the diocese. Churches, of course, and other institutions have also been built. And generous as the laity was, the Bishop was no less lavish of his acknowledgment of their loyalty. They were the best people, he believed, ever be longed to a diocese. In Ballarat alone A SUM OF £300,000 has been paid away, either in purchasing property or erecting new buildings. Extend these operations over about one-third of Victoria, and an idea will be formed of Dr. Moore's transactions during his episcopate. The latest addition, the new hall and presbytery near the cathedral, cost him many an anxious moment. He long recognized the need of the hall, but as he said on the occasion of the- opening of the building: 'I re cognised the ,need of the children with regard to religious education ; I recognized the necessities of the poor and needy, and not until these were provided for could I proceed with the erection of this building. Such were his aims throughout life — the housing of the poor and needy and safeguarding the spiritual welfare of his flock. His one ambition -was to leave the diocese free of debt to his successor, which was all ,but realised, save for the presbytery. In his capacity, of historian of the .Catholic Church in Australia, Cardinal Moran .pays .this handsome eulogy to Dr. Moore :— 'Much, also, of the progress which has 'been made (in Ballarat diocese) is due under God to .the. labours of the present illustrious ,Bishop of ' Ballarat. who occupied the position of parish priest and Dean of 'Ballarat .before the now
See. was created, 'and 'who was afterwards Vicar-General of the diocese, and it has been justly 'remarked that Dr. O' Connor was extremely fortunate in having before him in Ballarat one who had so thoroughly identified himself with the cause of religion and education. and one who understood so well the circumstances of the Diocese and of the people as the Right Rev. Dr. Moore. But the advent of the new Bishop gave a great impulse to religion in the Diocese, and under his benign rule much progress was made.' A few statistics should serve, to show the growth of the diocese under his episcopacy. In 1883 there were 27 priests, at present there are 62; in 1883 there were five communities of nuns, at present there are 257 nuns; since '83 there have been IMPORTANT ADDITIONS to existing structures, as well as new buildings. There are now 25 districts; .53 stone or brick churches, 76 chapels and schools, 16 Brothers, 56 Primary schools, besides boarding -schools, training college, St. Patrick's College. The consecration of St. Patrick's Cathedral was the most impressive of Dr. Moore's rule. With his death Australia loses one. who loved her as only those love her who know the dangers, the trials, and tribulations of the pioneer, one who was a worthy son of that old land which has given of its . best and most cherished children to aid in building the foundation of Christian faith in young Australia.
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23 Feb. 1884 Freeman's Journal
Death of Fr William Foran in Victoria. — The Advocate records with deep regret the death of the Rev. William Foran, which took place at St. Arnaud. Father Foran was a native of Listowel, North Kerry. He received his early education at the Killarney Seminary, and subsequently continued his studies in Belgium and at the Irish College, Rome, where he was ordained for the diocese of Kerry. Father Foran arrived in Melbourne in October last, in company with other priests destined for the Australian mission. For awhile after his arrival he stayed at St. George’s Presbytery, Carlton. He next wont to St. Arnaud. The cause of death was consumption. Father Foran was only about twenty-four years . of age. His brother, the Rev. John Foran, is a priest of the diocese of Kerry. — RJ.
5-Nov 1900 The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser
FATHER HARNETT'S CAREER.
He was born in County Kerry, Ireland, in 1858;? he was ordained priest In All Hollows College in 1882 and arrived in Sydney the same year and was appointed to the curacy at Parramatta under his life-long friend, Arch
Deacon Rigney. He was translated to Barrima ? thence to Moss Vale, then back to barrima, thence to Mingle and Cooma He left enduring monuments of his zeal and devotion to duty in the shape of churches, at Moss Vale he built a comfortable and commodious presbytery. From all these parishes he carried he carried away on his departure from them substantial tokens of esteem and respect in which he was held amongst his people
Ministers of all denominations in Coma .called at the Presbytery and tendered to Rev. T Harnett Parish Priest, Bega their sincere sympathy , Mr Boyle , Mr Meoatt.? of the Railway Department who knew Fr Harnett for years offered to his afflicted brother the sympathy of the Presbyterian congregation. This morning several priests arrived in Cooma including father O Gorman of Michelangelo . Fr Grace of Bungendore Rev Father Rohan of Moss Vale and. Rev, Father Walsh of Liverpool.
8 Aug 1919 Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong, NSW
REV. B. J. MAHONY.
The Rev. Father Mahony, who has been attached to St. Francis Xavior Church as a curate, passed away on Tuesday night, from an attack of influenza. He was a strong, robust young man, a general favourite with the members of his Church, owing to his happy, genial disposition and It was thought that a long life of usefulness was before him. It was willed otherwise, however, and although far from his kindred he received all the care and skilful treatment possible, but death claimed him after, a brief ill ness. His remain were laid to rest on Wednesday afternoon in the ground attached to the Church, in the presence of a very large gathering of parishioners and citizens of the town. The service was a very impressive one and was conducted by the Rev. D. O'Sulli van (Albion Park), assisted by Revs. A. P. Malone (Kiama), P. J. Power, J. Galvin ?, P. Howe, E. McDonald, E Bonnet, Thomas O'Farrell (Leichhardt), D. Hannan, P. Cusack, J. Kissane, Lynch, Feehan, O'Brien, P. Galvin and Dr. Toomey (Moss Vale). A short service was held in the church, and the body was taken from the Presbytery into Harbour-street, and along the Church ground to the grave, the members of the H.A.C.B.S. and Children of Mary standing on each side of the route taken, and forming in behind the coffin, which was carried by members of the Hibernian Society. As the closing part of the sad rite was being performed, the Children of Mary sang a number of hymns, and as the strains of 'Nearer My- God to Thee,' swelled forth upon the air, many tears Were shed for one that had been laid to rest far from the ones and the land that he loved so well, and that he looked forward eagerly to seeing in the near future. The late Father Mahony was a native of Listowel, County Kerry, Ire land, and was 30 years. of age. He received his classical education at St. Michael College, Listowel, and after, wards at St. Kieran's, Kilkenny . where he studied Canon Law, Philosophy, and Theology. About four years ago he came to New South Wales. His first appointment was to St. Vincent, Redfern , where he remained for four months, he afterwards spent two years at St. Joseph, Rozelle, and then came to Wollongong, where he has been for a year and nine months.
Death Shaughnessy Priest 22 June 1933
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THE LATE MONSIGNOR O'SHAUGHNESSY. Born at Ardagh
The death occurred at the Mater Misericordiae Private Hospital, North Sydney, last Sunday. Shortly after 1 p.m., of Right Rev. Monsignor T. O'Shaughnessy, P.P., V.F., of the Goulburn diocese, and late parish priest of Cootamundra. Since his retirement, in 1928, from active parochial work, Monsignor O'Shaughnessy had led a secluded life at Cronulla, in a cottage own ed by the Goulburn Sisters of Mercy. He
had been in failing health for a consider able time, but it was only about six weeks ago that he entered hospital. In fairly good health last Saturday, he was not considered to be in immediate danger; but a bad turn developed around 10.30 a.m. on Sunday, and within three hours the soul of a very zealous and kindly priest had gone to the vision of God. Rev. Father R. O'Mara, S.J., was with him at the end, and fortified Mm with the rites of Holy Church. He died in his 81st year.
11 Jan 1951 Advertiser Adelade
Death Of Parish Priest
PORTLAND (V.). Jan. 10. 1951
Rev. Wm. Cain, parish priest of All Saints from 1909 to 1941, died today at his home at the age of 77. Falling health caused his retirement after 32 years' service. He was born in Listowel County Kerry, Ireland, and was known and respected by residents of all denominations and visitors.
7 April 1941 Courier Mail QLD.
DEATH OF PRIEST
The Rev. Father Michael Joseph Barry died on Saturday, aged 82. The funeral will move from St. Stephen's Cathedral, to Nudgee Cemetery, after
a requiem Mass Beginning at 10 a.m. to-day. Archbishop Duhig will preside at the Mass. Father Barry, a pioneer priest, arrived in Queensland from County Kerry, Ireland, 50 years ago. Because of illness he had been living in retirement at Ipswich in the last 25 years.
4 Jan 1940 Catholic Press NSW.
The death occurred suddenly in his presbytery at Clayfield. (Brisbane, Q.) last Thursday morning of Rev. Father Francis O 'Connelly P.P. He was aged 49 years and was for 25 years a priest. Father O'Connell was ordained at' All Hallows, Dublin. In 1914 he came to Queensland, and served as assistant priest at Gympie, Ipswich and Toowoomba. Five years later he was appointed parish priest at Crow's Nest, whence he went to Clay field in 1921. He took over a rented house and a small wooden church which could accommodate 150 parishioners. His first task was the building of the £10/000 St. Agatha 's Church, Clayfield, which can accommodate more than 500. In subsequent years he was one of the prime movers for the establishment within the parish. of a modern convent, a. Christian Brothers' secondary school, primary schools, and a presbytery. One of his last efforts was the building of St. Eita's Secondary School for Girls, which was opened last year. The deceased priest leaves two nephews in . Queensland — Rev. Father John 6 'Connell, of Cannon Hill, and Eev. Father Michael O'Connell, of Gympie. Requiem Mass for the repose of Father O'Connell 's, soul was celebrated in St. Stephen's Cathedral, Brisbane, on Friday. His Grace Archbishop Duhig presided and paid a high tribute in his panegyric to the work of Father O'Connell. More than 80 priests were present at the Mass, which was celebrated by Rev. Father John O'Connell. The funeral was to Nudgee Cemetery. — R.I.P.
14 June 1917 Catholic Press
Here, There and Everywhere
A big Chinaman from Kerry.
At a reception given Bishop Dougherty, of Buffalo, formerly of the Philippine Islands, the Bishop told of a visit to the mission house in Hong Kong.. China, where he. met a big Chinaman, garbed in true Mongolian style, and with yard-long queue, a moustache and goatee. Asking the Chinaman if h understood French, he got this
surprising answer: 'What's the matter with you, Bishop Sure,. I'm Father Kennelly from Kerry. The Rev. Father T. M. Kennelly, S.J., is a brother of a popular Australian priest the Very Rev. Father P. Kennelly. P.P., Colac. Ballarat. Although a native' of Ireland, China is his home, and he has become as Chinese as the Chinese themselves. Born in Listowel, he went to China 32 years ago. A writer of an American paper says: 'His name is on every tongue from Kong Kong to Chif ?.
Being an eminent linguist, speaking French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and several Chinese dialects, he is still proud of. An teanga ' gaedilge of his beloved Eire, which he regards as an invaluable auxiliary in the acquisition of languages and dialects.' Another incident: A representative of the Government had seen the charitable work of the nuns, and was so pleased, that he offered to give them whatever was in his power to grant. The nuns deliberated for some time, and timidly asked for an alarm clock.
9 Dec 1920 Freeman’s Journal.
Death of the Irish Franciscan Provincial,
THE VERY. REV. FATHER HANRAHAN, O.F.M.
The news came by cable on Saturday last that the Very Rev. Father'' J. P. Hanrahan, O.F.M., Provincial of ' the Irish Province of the Order, died at Multyfarnham, County Westmeath, on the preceding, day, at the comparatively early ago of 44. For the past year Father Hanrahan had been in very in different health, in spite of treatment by eminent specialists and changes of climate. He was born in Listowel, County Kerry, and passed his studies in Killarney and later in St. Isadora’s College, Rome, where he was remarkable for his intellectual gifts, which he sedulously cultivated. Indeed, it may be said that too much application to study hastened his early demise. His attainments in the field of history— especially Irish history — have been of incalculable service in gathering materials for the canonisation of the Irish martyrs who suffered in the various periods of persecution during the English oppression. While director of studies in Multyfarnham College
Father Hanrahan brought the institute to a high degree of proficiency. His gentle and sympathetic disposition endeared him to a wide circle of friends within and without his Order; and his solid and matured counsel was sought in many weighty affairs, both ecclesiastical and civil. He took a deep interest in promoting the welfare of his Order in Australia, and was about to visit Sydney when indications of failing health made themselves known. Father Hanrahan was justly proud of his relationship to a namesake of his whose name is on the glorious catalogue of those who suffered for the
Faith and who are listed for canonisation. Father Hanrahan also lent his indomitable energy to the promotion of the Irish language study among young Irish Franciscans in Ireland and in Rome, and the fruits of his interest in this branch of national culture will be gathered in years to come, in the elucidation and editing of the treasures
of Irish lore, which are in the historic convent at Merchant's Quay, Dublin, in which work members of the Order are at present engaged. A Solemn Dirge and Requiem Mass were celebrated in Mary Immaculate Church, Waverley, this morning for his repose.
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10 June 1939 Argus Melbourne.
REV. J. J. GALLIVAN
The Rev J J Gallivan, a veteran member of the priesthood, died at North- cote early yesterday morning, In his 83rd year Born in Listowel County Kerry, Ireland on February 8 1856 Father Gallivan was ordained to the priesthood In All Hallows College Dublin on June 24, 1880 and came to the Melbourne arch-diocese in the following November After serving as a curate at Kilmore. He was appointed parish priest at Gisborne in 1886 and in 1911 he took charge of the Sunbury-Bulla parish where he remained till 1923 completing 43 years service in the Kilmore Gisborne and Sunbury districts In April 1923, he was appointed to the charge of St Joseph’s parish Northcote and he held that position up to the time of his death
Solemn Office and Requiem Mass will take place at St Joseph's Church Northcote at 10 am to-day, and Archbishop Mannix will preside The funeral will leave the church for the Sunbury cemetery Arrangements are In the hands of Alfred Allison
22 May 1930
Sister Mary Sylvester Harnett.
On Easter Sunday, 20th May 1930, Sister Mary Sylvester Harnett passed away, after an illness extending over many months. Born near Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, Sister Mary Sylvester, who was a sister of the late Rev. Father D. A. Harnett (Cooma), and the late Rev. Father T. Harnett (Bega), entered the Convent of the Good Samaritan in 1894. Until about two years ago, when failing health obliged her to relinquish teaching, she was actively engaged in the work of the schools. Forest Lodge, Newtown, Marriekville, Manly, Wollongong, Rozelle, and Port Pirie (South Australia) were, in turn, fields of labour for this efficient and cultured teacher. Her last years were spent at St. Scholastiea's Convent, Glebe Point. On Monday, 21st ult., Requiem Mass was celebrated in the convent chapel by Rev. Father D. Furlong, and at 2 p.m., after the last Absolution had been given by Rev. Father E. G. Par ker, the funeral left by motor for the cemetery at Rookwood. Rev. Dr. Sheehy (a cousin of Sister M. Sylvester), assisted by Ven. Archpriest McDonnell, P.P., Rev. Fathers R. McElligott, P.P. (cousin), P. Walsh, P.P., and P. Galvin, P.P., officiated at the graveside. — R.I.P.
17 July 1917 Kerryman
Death has taken place of Mr M A Lehane, son of Mr T Lehane, Listowel. Deceased was studying at the Irish College, Paris, when his health broke down.
REV. JEREMIAH F. COSTELLO as a Catholic priest has done all his work in Iowa, where he is pleasantly remembered in several communities. He is now pastor of Saint Patrick's Church in Council Bluffs.
Father Costello was born in County Kerry, Ireland, October 21, 1883, seventh among the ten children of Thomas and Mary (O'Connor) Costello. Both parents were born in Ireland and his mother is still living in that country. His father, and Irish farmer and contractor, in prosperous circumstances, died in 1914, the day the great World War started. Of the children six came to the United States; Rev. William M., president of Root College of Jacksonville, Illinois; John J., a fire marshal at Chicago; Mrs. Bradley, wife of a clothing merchant at Hickman, Kentucky; Marie, wife of Daniel Martin, a hotel man at Carlinville, Illinois; Jeremiah F.; and Michael, a priest at Granite City, Illinois.
Jeremiah F. Costello was educated in Saint Michael's College at Listowel, Ireland, and finished his preparation for the priesthood in the All Hallows Seminary. He was ordained in 1910 and a first assignment of duty came from Bishop Davis of Davenport, who appointed him assistant at Saint Francis Church at Council Bluffs, where he remained until 1914. He was then appointed the first pastor of Mondamin in Harrison County, Iowa, remained there three and a half years, and from March 1, 1918, to October, 1927, was priest at Audubon, where his pastorate was marked by the building of a church and parochial residence. In 1927 he became pastor of Saint Patrick's Church at Council Bluffs, and has become a leader of a fine congregation, made up of 150 families. The parish has as substantial church, priest's residence, and is a growing religious community. Father Costello during the World war was a four-minute speaker. He is a fourth degree Knight of Columbus.
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San Francisco Call, Volume 94, Number 42, 12 July 1903
The Rev. E. P. Dempsey, assistant vicar general of St. Mary's Cathedral, left Friday morning for an extended tour of Europe. He will visit Rome, Paris and London. He will also spend several weeks visiting his sister. Mrs. Thomas Galvan, at Listowel County. Kerry, Ireland. On his return to this continent he will make a tour of Mexico before returning to this city. He expects to be back in San Francisco in December. 1903.
BARRY — In Paskenta, Tehama County. Cal.. July 1, 1904, William, dearly beloved brother of James. Rev. "Father Barry of St. Patrick's Church, and Sister Damien of Dominican Convent of San Rafael, a native of Listowel, County Kerry. Ireland, aged 20 years. E7"The funeral will take place to-day {Tuesday) at 9:30 o'clock from St. Patrick's Church, where a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Remain at the parlours of J. C. O'Connor & Co.. .767 Mission street. The members of Division 5. A. O. H. In A., are requested to attend the funeral of the late William Barry, brother of James J. Barry, the Rev. Father Barry and Sister Damien of the Dominican Order, San Rafael. Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, from St Patrick's Church. R. J. CURTIN. President E. P. HOGAN, Secretary. All members of the A. O. H. in A. are Invited to attend the funeral of William Barry, brother of James J. Barry. Rev. Father Barry and Sister Damien of the Dominican Sisters; San Rafael, Tuesday morning at 0:30 o'clock.- from St Patrick's Church.
PARISH PRIESTS NAMED
San Francisco Call, Volume 77, Number 133, 22 April 1895
Father Kirby Assumes Charge of the New St. Agnes Church.
Rev. Father Kirby has been appointed pastor of the new parish of St. Agnes by the Most Rev. Archbishop Riordan, and Rev. Father Wyman has been named superior of the Paulist community at old St. Mary's Church on California street to succeed the late Father Brady. Father Kirby preached his first sermon
at St. Agnes Church, which is a neat little edifice on Masonic street, near Page, at the high mass yesterday morning. The church was built as an outside mission to the Sacred Heart parish, and was under the jurisdiction of Rev. Father Flood. Father Kirby is a young man of zeal and talent. He was born at Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, on April 16, 1860. His early education was gained at Mount Mellery and at All Hallows. Later he attended the seminary of St. Sulpice in Paris. On the 17th of March, 1883, he was ordained by Bishop Higgins of Kerry, Ireland. He "came to San Francisco in the spring of 1883. His first appointment was as chaplain of St. Mary's College, from where he was transferred to Father King's church in Oakland. Later he served two years as assistant to Father Serda at Temescal. On September 2, 1885, he was appointed as assistant at the cathedral, where he has since resided. Of his family a brother is a priest, Rev. Thomas Kirby, at Mission Dolores, and two Sisters are members of the Presentation Order, Sister Augustine in Berkeley, and Sister de Sales in the Powell-street convent, this city.
San Francisco Call, Volume 95, Number 65, 3 February 1904
FATHER KIRBY DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS
Rev. Father William P. Kirby. the beloved rector of St. Agnes parish. Masonic avenue and Page Street, passed peacefully away at his residence yesterday evening after an illness of two months. .At the time of his death he was still a young man. Father Kirby 'was born in Listowel. County Kerry, Ireland. April 15, 1860. He spent his boyhood days in his native town, which is near the famous Lakes of Killarney, and received his early education in the little parish school.
After finishing his "primary education Father Kjrby attended Mount Mellery Academy. When his course at that school was completed he was sent to All Hallows College, Dublin, where he graduated with honours and gained the distinction of being one of the, brightest pupils in his class. From there he went to the. noted college of St. Sulpice. Paris, to finish his education. When his course at that institution was completed Father Kirby returned to his native town, where he was ordained a priest on March ' 17, 1883. .
Shortly 'thereafter" he sailed for the United States and came direct to San Francisco. He was first assigned to old St. Mary's College on the Mission road. After remaining' there for several years he, was transferred to Oakland, acting as Father King's assistant for some time. From there he went to assist Father Serda in another Oakland parish. He was next assigned to St. Mary's Cathedral where he remained for a long time and became very popular with both the priests and parishioners. In 1895 the Archbishop, recognizing the ability of Father Kirby, placed him in charge of St. Agnes Church. From the time he, went, to the parish he made, his presence felt. He did much good in the vicinity of the park and was the most popular priest that ever had charge of the parish.
No arrangements have been made for the funeral. The body will lie in state at St. Agnes; Church to-day and all the of the city will gather around the bier and pay their last respects to the departed rector.
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Elections Sacred Heart Review 4 Feb 1899
all the old ideas of electing men of property and social standing seem to have been completely upset. In Listowel, a small town in Kerry, the whole district board, except one merchant, is composed of labourers.
11 Nov 1911 Saced Heart Review Boston College.
The Right Rev. Richard A. O'Connor, D. D., Bishop of Petersborough, Canada, recently celebrated the golden jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood. Bishop O'Connor was born at Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, April 15, 1838. He went to Canada in 1841 with his parents, and settled in Toronto.
Sacred Heart Review 10 June 1905
An interesting light is thrown on the Catholicity of the Church when we read of a Father Kennelly, S. J., in China, who has a brother a parish priest in South Australia, and two sisters belonging to the Mercy Order in California. They belong to a North Kerry family in Ireland. The Chinese priest speaks English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and several Chinese dialects, and is proud of his knowledge of his Irish tongue.
Sacred Heart Review 18 July 1914
DEATH OF A NOTEWORTHY IRISH NUN.
In the Convent of the remote little village of Lixnaw, in the County of Kerry, there has just passed to her reward (says the Dublin Freeman) one of the most remarkable nuns in Ireland, and known in religion as Mother Mary Dympna. The Lixnaw Convent is well-known to Gaelic Ireland. Few, if any, convents in the country have done so much for the Irish language and for Irish history. Standing in the centre of the village, in close association with the handsome parish church (which is a credit to the priests and people of Lixnaw), it presents a very imposing appearance. But no stranger visiting it would venture to connect it in any way with an old semi-dilapidated building of a few rooms, situated on the roadside a short distance beyond, and
locally known by the name of the "Old Convent;" yet it was there that the founders of the Presentation Convent, Lixnaw, first took up their abode. Mother Dympna was one of these founders, and the history of the convent is the history of her life since 1877, when the foundation was made. Mother Mary Dympna Godfrey—to give her full name — was born in 1851. The founder of the Irish branch of the family was Colonel Godfrey, who came over here from Romney, in Kent, (the ancient seat of the family) in 1641, and having got some considerable grants of land in Kerry, as a reward for his services to the Crown during the great .Rebellion, which began in that year, settled at Bushfield (subsequently better known as Kilcoleman Abbey), near Milltown, where his descendants, now represented by Sir William Cecil Godfrey, Bart, have lived to this day. But if Mother Dympna was Anglo-Norman and Protestant on the father's side, she was Celtic and Catholic on the mother's, and as so frequently happened in the case of the children of such unions, the Celtic and Catholic in her nature early asserted themselves, and as a mere child she entered the Loretto Convent, Lismore. She remained several years in Lismore, and in 1871, took the veil in the Presentation Convent, Castleisland. She had only been there six years, when, at the request of the then parish priest of Lixnaw, her superiors decided to establish a branch of their convent in that then little known village. The circumstances in which this little community found themselves when they came to Lixnaw were such as to "daunt the stoutest hearts. Their greatest want was a suitable convent house and schools; and these, though penniless, they had to find for themselves, for Lixnaw could not afford them. That they did work the miracle and find them —find them even within four years-their present fine convent and schools are solid and certain proof. Mother Dympna to pay off the debt in the convent took up her pen, and wrote a number of books which found a ready sale.
Fr James Galvin Williams Tralee and India died 1892 May 14.
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Fr Galvin 6 Nov 1941
Catholic press
Revered Parish Priest.
DEATH OF FATHER M. GALVIN.
After a long illness, Rev. Father Michael Galvin, parish priest at Footscray, died in St.' Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, on Thursday, 23rd ult. In country parishes where he had laboured, and at Footscraj1, where he had been stationed since 1937, his death is deeply regretted. A kindly, genial priest, he served the Archdiocese
faithfully for over 30 years, and he was widely esteemed by the clergy and laity. Born in Kerry, Ireland, Father Galvin received his early education at St. Michael 's, Listowel, and later he entered All Hal lows College, Dublin, where he was ordain ed in 1910. Shortly afterwards, he came to Melbourne, and had since been attach ed to the Archdiocese. He was an assist ant priest for several years in different parishes, where he laboured untiringly. Appointed parish priest of Wonthaggi, he worked with characteristic zeal and success. He left in 1931 to take charge of the Trentham parish, where he remained till 1937. Two years earlier he had celebrated his sacerdotal silver jubilee. From Trentham, Father Galvin was appointed to St. Monica's, Footscray, where he has left en dearing memories. Father Galvin was one of three brothers in the priesthood, the other two being Rev. Father P. Galvin, Katoomba, N.S.W., and Rev. Father D. Galvin, Springwood, X.S.W. An uncle was the late Father J. J. Gallivan, P.P., Northcote. There was a large and representative congregation at the Solemn Office and Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Father Galvin at St. Monica's Church, Footscray. His Grace Archbishop Mannix, who presided and also delivered the panegyric, was attended by Rev. Father T. Power, P.P., and Rev. Father A. Rohan, P.P. Ninety regular and diocesan priests formed the choir, and the cantors were Rev. Fathers W. Ebsworth, P.P., J. F. Egan, P.P., C. Hanrahan, P.P., and J. Egan. The Lessons were recited by Rev. Fathers L. Godwin, P.P., T. O'Callaghan, P.P., and A. May, P.P. The celebrant of Requiem Mass was Rev. Father T. Fitzpatrick, P.P., with Rev. Father P. Ryan, deacon; Rev. Father E. Murtagh, P.P., sub-deacon, and Rev. Father L. P. Moran, assisted by the Cathedral sacristan (Mr. H. P. Cooney), master of ceremonies. — R.I.P.
1895 Irish Bishops
Michael Cardinal Logue, Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of all Ireland. William J. Walsh, Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland. Thomas W. Croke, Archbishop of Cashel. John McEvilly. Archbishop of Tuam. Thomas Nulty, Bishop of Meath. James Lynch, Bishop of Kildare. Francis .1. McCormack, Bishop of Galway and Kilmacduagh, and Ap. Adm. of Kilfenora. Patrick Duggan, Bishop of Clonfert. William Fitzgerald, Bishop of Boss. Thomas A. O'Callaghan, Bishop of Cork James Browne, Bishop of Ferns. Abraham Browning, Bishop of Ossory. Edward T. O'Dwyer, Bishop of Limerick. Thomas McGivern, Bishop of Dromore. Patrick O'Connell, Bishop of Raphoe. John Lyster, Bishop of Achonry. Edward McGennis, Bishop of Kilmore. John Coffev, Bishop of Kerry. Thomas J. McRedmond, Bishop of Killaloe. John Keys O'Doherty, Bishop of Deny. Richard A. Sheehan, Bishop of Waterford. John Con my, Bishop of Killala. Robert Browne, Bishop of Cloyne. Richard Owens, Bishop of Clogher. Joseph Hoare, Bishop of Ardagh. John Clancy, Bishop of Elphin. Henry Henry, Bishop of Down and Conner. John Healy, Coadjutor-Bishop of Clonfert. Bartholomew Woodlock, Bishop of Trapezepolis. Nicholas Donnelly, Bishop of Canea. M.J. Roche.
Rev. William Moloney Los Angeles Herald 9 Aug 1903 of Knockanure
SUTTER CREEK. Aug. 8.1903 Father William Moloney, a native of Ireland, aged til years and for almost a quarter of a century in charge of the Catholic churches of Sutter Creek, Amador City, Drytown, Plymouth and Volcano, died suddenly this morning cf heart failure.
5 Jan 1900 Amador Ledger
Remembered the Unfortunates.
Father Moloney of Sutter Creek did not forget the patients at the County Hospital on New Year day. Visiting the hospital he took along with him a line box of Havana cigars, and all those who indulge in the weed smoked and smoked to their hearts' content. Needless to say, that the good father took along with him at his departure the blessing and thanks of every patient in the County Hospital.
Father Scanlan's Will. May 31 1904
The will of. Father Patrick Scanlan. who died in New York on May 31.1904 was | filed for probate in the Superior Court yesterday with the petition of Fathers Patrick J. Keane of St. Joseph's Church and Father M. D. Slattery of St. Agnes Church for appointment as executors. The estate is said to consist of a library of unknown value and of seventy-two shares of stock in the Spring Valley "Water Company, valued at $2880. The will was dated March 9. ' 1904, and his heirs are a brother, James Scanlan of Listowel, County Kerry,, Ireland, and a sister, Margaret Murphy of Ballybunnion, County Kerry.
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11 Nov 1911, The Sacred Heart Review.
The Right Rev. Richard A. O'Connor, D. D., Bishop of Petersborough, Canada, recently celebrated the golden jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood. Bishop O'Connor was born at Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, April 15, 1838.
5 March 1910 SHH
Mrs. Bridget Doherty, mother of the late Rev. Daniel Doherty, died this week at her home, 8 East Concord street, after a sickness of several months. She was seventy-three years of age and was born in County Kerry, Ireland. For several years she taught in St. Stephen's Sundayschool. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
SHH 22 Feb 1913
The Right Rev. Denis Mary Bradley, first Bishop of Manchester, N. H., born at CastleIsland, County Kerry, Ireland; consecrated June 11, 1884; died Dec. 13, 1903; first alumnus of St. Joseph's seminary, Troy, to be elevated to the episcopacy.
SHH 21 March 1903
The Very Rev. Dean Healy, pastor of St. Augustine's Church, Balmain, Sydney, NSW., died Jan. 11. 1903 was born in County Kerry, Ire., in 1837; studied at the Irish College, Paris, and at Maynooth College, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1864 in St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney. Two months later he started for the Australian mission for which his life was spent. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
Irish Independent 26th September 1938, reports death of Fr Patrick Maher a native of Trieneragh who was Parish Priest in Moyvane for 2 years, he was ordained in 1895, served for a time in America and was Parish Priest in Brosna before coming to Newtownsandes.
Kerryman 27 Aug 1955, excepts.
Article on Whiteboyism . Fr Kieran Barry, Creeves Cross in Glin Notes home on holiday.
4 generations of O Donoghue in the Black Valley, picture and church opening.
Abbeyfeale priests home, Monsignor Maurice Woulfe PP Wolverhampton, Fr Con Connell of Maynooth Mission to China, Fr Dan Harnett PP Brentwood.
2,000 from Kerry visited Lough Derg in 1955.
RIGHT REV. MONSIGNOR MCCARTHY.
CREATION OF MONSIGNORI. His Grace the Archbishop of Brisbane has announced that the Holy Father has raised to the status of Domestic Prelate, with the dignity of Monsignor, Rev. Dean J. F. McCarthy, P.P. (Maryborough), and Rev. Father M. Baldwin, P.P. (Bunda borg). Monsignor McCarthy. Monsignor McCarthy has been three years in Maryborough, having been for some years at St. Brigid's, Red Hill, Brisbane. He now has been 32 years in Queensland, during which time he was stationed at Blackall, Southport, Red Hill, and Mary borough, having taken charge of the lat ter place in 1926. There he built a new presbytery at a cost of £3600. He also trans formed the old parish girls' school into a fine parish hall. Later, he established a new church at Mt. Bauplc, at a cost of £1100, and enlarged and embellished the church at Pialba. He has always had at heart the good of the children, and so he has loved to. facilitate the work of their education. Since his advent to Maryborough he has greatly improved the Christian Brothers' School and residence. The convent building
has recently been painted, and the whole group of parish buildings now look at their best.
21 March 1929 Catholic Press NSW
QUEENSLAND NOTES.
Death Notable Queens land Priest. REV. FATHER M. LANE.
THE LATE FATHER M. LANE.
General regret is felt throughout a great part of' Queensland hi the death of Rev. Father Maurice Lane, parish priest of Ipswich-road, which occurred in a private hospital at Roma on Wednesday, the 13th inst. Deceased had been in indifferent health for some considerable time, and recently made a temporary change of parishes with the Rev. Father J. Troy, of Roma, in the hope that the sojourn in the dry Western climate would prove beneficial. On Saturday lie be came so ill that it was thought advisable to remove him to a private hospital, but, notwithstanding the efforts made to revive him, lie gradually sank and died. The late
priest's brother, Dr. Morgan Lane, was telegraphed for, and was on his way to Roma, by special train, on Tuesday night, when the news of his brother's death reached him at Toowoomba. The remains of the late Father Lane were conveyed to Brisbane by train. A Cultured Priest. The late Father Lane was a cultured priest. Born Kilmorna, Listowel, County Kerry, a little over 50 years ago, and educated in the seminary there, he was subsequently sent on to Maynooth College, where, after a brilliant course, he was ordained priest, and destined for the Archdiocese of Melbourne, where he arrived about 28 years ago. His principal appointment there was to the parish of Flemington, where he served as assistant for a couple of years. Finding the Southern climate too severe on his health, he applied to the late Bishop Higgins for a place in the Diocese of Rockhampton. This the Bishop, with the concurrence of Most Rev. Dr. Carr, Archbishop of Melbourne, granted, and Father Lane was appointed assistant to the Rev. Father O'Keefe, in the parish of Hughcnden. Subsequently he was for several years Administrator of the parish of Mt. Morgan, and later parish priest of Longreach. In 1911 and 1912 Father Lane paid a prolonged visit to Europe, spending most of the time with his friends in Ireland. Bishop Duhig was transferred to Brisbane as Coadjutor Arch bishop in 1912, and Father Lane, who had originally been ordained for the Diocese of Kerry, expressing a wish to return to Australia, Dr. Duhig obtained for him an appointment from the late Archbishop Dunne. For several years Father Lane worked under the late Dean Andrew Horan, in the parish of Ipswich. During that time he built the handsome brick church at Booval. On the death of the late Archbishop Dunne, Monsignor Byrne was promoted to the office of Vicar-General, and appointed parish priest of Ipswich. His place as Administrator of St. Stephen's Cathedral, was taken by Father Lane, a post which he held for about seven years, until he was appointed to succeed the late Father James Gallagher as parish priest of Ipswich-road. Heart Always with the Bush People. The late Father Lane was a very devoted priest. He was an excellent speaker, and possessed literary gifts of a high order. From the very beginning of his career in Australia he was a contributor in prose and poetry to several magazines. His favourite penname was 'Alastair, ' and over it he contributed very readable matter to several journals. He was reputed to be one of the best Burns scholars in Australia, and his lectures to the Caledonian Society and other bodies were looked forward to with deep interest. He was a member of the Authors and Artists' Society in Brisbane, and a constant contributor to the 'Catholic Press' and other Catholic newspapers. In 1922 Father Lane received the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifiee from the Holy Father for meritorious work. The deceased priest was greatly esteemed among all sections of the people. Of a very genial and hospitable disposition he made friends everywhere, but, although of late years his life was passed
principally in the city his heart was always with the bush people he had served so well. The Obsequies. . St. Stephen's Cathedral held a great congregation on Friday morning, and reverent crowds thronged the streets to pay their last tribute to the memory of the late Father Lane. Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m., the celebrant being Rev. Father M. Jordan; master of ceremonies, Rev. Father T. O'Connor; deacon, Rev. Father A. Simmington (Rockhampton); sub deacon, Rev. Father J. Concannon. His Grace Archbishop Duhig presided. The chief mourners were Dr. and Mrs. Morgan Lane, Master Dan Lane, Mrs. D. O'Hara, and Mr. J. O'Hara. The panegyric was preached by his Graco the Archbishop, who took for his text, 'Jesus said to her, Thy brother shall rise again.'' 'The hand of Divine Providence,' he said, 'has made another notable gap in the ranks of our diocesan priesthood, and to-day we are laying to rest a priest still in the prime of life, whose gifts of soul and intellect eminently fitted him for his sacred duties.' For some years the late Father Lane had been depressed about the state of his health, and he gradually grew weaker, and died peacefully fortified by all the rites -of Holy Church. Poetic Enthusiasm. Born on soil hallowed by the footprints of saints and scholars, in that county of south-western Ireland that gave to an oppressed people the great framer of Catholic Emancipation, Daniel O'Connell, Father Lane in his early boyhood turned his yearning young heart to God, and determined, with .the help of Divine grace, to emulate the spirit of those great and saintly men who had preached the faith of Christ at home, and scattered it far and wide among the children of the Gael abroad. His plastic mind received early impressions of the chequered history of his native land. Its literature, and particularly its poetry, became a favourite study with him, a study which was
facilitated by the atmosphere of his native surroundings, and the companionship of gifted students and professors in the colleges. That love of literature and poetry grew until it might be said to have become a passion with him. It was not confined to the works of his own countrymen, but extending far beyond his native shores widened with the years. He gave way to no Scotsman in his admiration for Robert Burns and his knowledge of his works. Nor was he second to any native-born Australian in his enthusiasm over her poet sons. Only this week the hand that is now still in death wrote for the diocesan organ a splendid tribute to the late George Essex Evans. Loved Bush People. His Grace then traced the history of Father Lane, and said that cultured as he was, he felt much more at home among the people of an outback township, from whom he gathered immense bushlore, than he would have among the residents of a city. All sections of the people in their little Western township looked forward to his periodical visits, for they brightened the whole community. Every swagman was a beloved fellow-being, and a literary mine of romance and anecdote. He had pre-eminently the quality of human sympathy. The Archbishop told how he had seen the late Father Lane, hundreds of times, stop and converse with persons in all classes of life, with swagmen, road-workers, and with little children. The miners at Mt. Morgan knew his loving care during his pastorate of that centre. Yet, while neglecting no person in his flock, he paid strict attention to his spiritual duties. Especially did he work for the little children. He built schools for them, assisted them with their studies, and was the constant friend of the Sisters and Brothers who taught them; He used every means at his disposal to help them, and was himself most generous for the benefit of his flock. 'I have often wondered,' said his Grace, 'how he could have had the means to do so much. I can honestly say that as long as I knew Father Lane, he never failed to help
any person in distress who came to his door.' Present at the Requiem. Among the clergy present were: Right Rev. Monsignori W. Lee and J. Byrne, Very Rev. Dean P. Brady, Rev. Fathers D. O'Keefe, D. Aherne, J. A. Bucas, J. McCann, P. Fagan, F. J. Skelly (Roma), J. Dowling, V. Fitzgerald, F. Masterson, J. Wheeler, J. I. Bossence, J. O'Connell, F. O'Connell, Walsh, M. Collins, C.SS.R., M. Irvine, J. Stapleton, F. J. Duffy, C.SS.R., J. M. Monagle, B. Gorman, P. Finnerty, D. Dee, E. Keating, J. McDerniott, J. O'Callaghan, I. Power, J. McCarthy, J. C. O'Reilly, J. Humphries, W. Hogan, R. J. Murphy, S.J., J. Troy, O; Steele, E. Stan away, B. Oarmichael, J. Ainsworth, S.M., J. Portley, J. Isaac, Perkins, M.S.C., J. O'Leary, J. Little, .S.J., and Rev. Dr. J. English. Among others attending were the Chief Justice (Hon. J. W. Blair), representing Mr. Justice Macrossan and Mr. Justice Webb, Mr. W. Bertram (Speaker of the Legislative Assembly), and Mr. P. W. Shannon. The funeral procession moved from St. Stephen's Cathedral for Nudgee Cemetery, where the last prayers were read by the Archbishop. Many were the beautiful floral tributes, and a large number of per sons attended, both to express their sorrow as individuals, and as representatives of various organization and institutions. The Southern Division of the H.A.C.B. Society was represented by Messrs. P. Scott, M. J. Gallagher, and P. Gaffney. Others pre sent were Messrs. S. Kelly (St. Joseph's H.A.C.B. Society), D. Reardon and L. Grealey (Ipswich-road H.A.C.B. Society), and E. Colclough (Queensland Authors and Artists' Association). — R.I.P.
Fr Mce Lane Kilmorna
16 April 1929
FATHER MAURICE LANE.
The death occurred recently at Roma, Queensland, of Father Maurice Lane, who was n frequent contributor to many newspapers on subjects dealing with the bush people and bush Father Lane wrote under the non-de-plume of "Alestor," and many of his articles appealed In the "Outdoor Australian" section of the "Sydney Mail " He was well qualified to write on the subjects mentioned, for he had resided for many years in the outback districts of Queensland.
June 11th 1920 Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser (NSW
MONSIGNOR BUCKLEY
Short Illness Ends Fatally.
Monsignor Buckley died aged 70 years at Junee. on Wednesday night. He had been to Sydney, and returned to Junee on 5th June. 1920. On June 6th he was taken ill after saying Mass at lllabo, and rapidly grew worse. On Tuesday little hope was held out for his recovery, and was doubtful whether he would live through the night. On Wednesday morning Monsignor Buckley rallied, and there was such an improvement in his condition that his Lordship and Dr. Leahy returned to Wagga. The improvement in Monsignor Buckley's health was not maintained, and the end came somewhat suddenly about 0 o'clock on Wednesday morning- ..
Monsignor Buckley, was born at Listowel. near Tralee, County Kerry, lreland. After completing his education he came to Australia and joined the priests of the Goulburn diocese. He was curate at Wagga. under the late Very Rev. Father P. Dunne, who was then parish priest, his brother curate was Fr, Carr ? . Father Buckley formed lifelong friendships, not only in the ranks of his own churchgoers, but among all clauses and creeds in the community. For many years be had charge of the Junee district, and on the death of the Very Rev. Father Slattery, he look charge as parish priest of Wagga, and was also elevated to the position of Vicar General of the Goulburn diocese, and became consulters to his Lordship, Dr. Gallagher, between whom and Monsignor Buckley a strong bond of affection existed. On the creation of the new Wagga diocese. Monsignor Buckley accepted from the Right Rev. Dr. Dwyer, the choice of parishes, he selected his old parish of, Junee and returned here about two years ago.'
1904 July 1st Colac Herald Vic.
BISHOP MOORE: THE OBSEQUIES. The obsequies of the late Dr Moore, Roman Catholic Bishop of Ballarat, were celebrated on Wednesday morning, and later on the body was laid to rest in the vault of the cathedral, beside that of Ballarat's first bishop, Dr O'Connor During the service every class and creed were re presented in the large congregation. The cathedral was draped in mourning, the dominant colours being black and white, purple being introduced occasionally, as a tribute to the rank of the dead. The catafalque at the end of the main isle and near the entrance to the chancel bore purple drapery, relieved with gold braiding and gold crosses. - Beneath the canopy rested the oaken coffin, adorned with silver, having within the body of the deceased prelate, and without a mitre and crosier, the symbols of the bishop's office. Sitting silent and sad on the right of the catafalque were Sisters of Mercy in deep black, and on the left were white-veiled Children of Mary.
.In the chancel were Archbishop Carr; Bishop Corbett, of Sale Bishop Revill, Sandhurst; Dean Phelan, and a great number of priests representative of the whole of Victoria. The Rev Archdeacon Tucker represented the Church of England. Amongst those unable to attend, but who telegraphed regrets, was the Very Reverend Dr Higgins, Bishop of Rookhampton, Queensland, whose telegram read: "I deeply regret the lamented death of my dear reverend friend." Of laymen there were many prominent figures. In the reserved seats the municipal councils of Ballarat and Ballarat East and Sebastapool were represented by the mayors and councillors, and a number came from Melbourne. The office for the dead preceded the Requiem Mass, and was chanted by the Rev Father Walsh and the Rev Father O'Brien. In the mass itself, the Venerable Bishop of Sale, Dr Corbett, acted as celebrant, and the Rev Father Neylon as deacon, and the Rev Father Shanahan as sub-deacon. The selection of Fathers Neylon and Shanahan to officiate in the Requiem was peculiarly appropriate, since they assisted the late Archbishop Goold at the consecration of the late Bishop Moore in 1884. The noble music of the Mass, including the Kyrie Eleison, Sanctus Bonedictus, and Agnes Dei, was splendidly given by the choir, specially augmented for the occasion, under the direction of Mr Maurice West. Archbishop Carr at the conclusion of mass, address the congregation. He said that blessed is the bishop with the apostle, "I have fought the good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. As to the rest, there is laid up for me a crown of justice which the Lord, the Just Judge, will render to me in that day." Looking back on the 46 years of his ministry amongst them as priest and bishop, were they not persuaded that Bishop Moore had fought the good fight, not in strife or bitterness with words or with conduct,’ but the fight for the truth and justice and Christian education and sweet charity P They had but to look around them in the city of Ballarat and the diocese of Ballarat, and they would find evidence of his zeal and success, and the church in which they were assembled, the adjoining hall and the adjacent presbytery formed a remarkable record which would have established any ordinary man's reputation for laborious success. But if they widened the circle till it embraced the palace in which his predecessor. and himself lived, St. Patrick's College, the Loretto Convent, the Convent of Mercy, the Redemptorist Monastery, Christian Brothers' residence and schools, Dawson street Training College, and the other primary schools in and around the city, they would say, "Are they not abundant proof of life-long energy and devoted zeal ?" But if they widened the circle still more till it embraced the whole diocese, and till it included a considerable part of the archdiocese of Melbourne. in which he ministered from St. Francis to Kelior Sunbury and Gordons, they would find that everywhere abounded lasting monuments to the late Bishop's labour and self-sacrifice.
Freeman’s Journal Sydney NSW 26 August 1909
FATHER DANIEL LEAHY
Deep regret was experienced in Catholic circles in Wagga on receipt of news by |Dr. Leahy of the death of his brother, the Rev. Father Daniel Leahy, in, Lewisham Hospital, Sydney. The deceased clergyman was held in affectionate remembrance locally, he having acted in Wagga as assistant priest for a. considerable period towards the close of the last century. He was then a young and enthusiastic cleric, and had indeed only reached the prime of life when his death' occurred. Father Leahy was born in, Knockanure, Co. Kerry, Ireland, in 1866, and was therefore only 43 years of age. He came to Australia about eighteen years ago. his first mission being in Goulburn, subsequently serving at Cootamundra, Albury, and Wagga. For the last seven years he has been in charge of the Koorawatha district, and. was greatly beloved by all classes in his extensive parish. About eighteen months ago. the deceased left on a trip to see his people in the old country, where his father and other members of the family are still living. On his return he seemed to be in the best of health and spirits, and had apparently the promise of a long and useful life before him. Some time ago, however, he caught a severe cold, which greatly prostrated him, and before he had recovered caught another chill in attending the obsequies of the late Rev. Father Lane. Becoming seriously ill, he proceeded to Sydney to consult the best medical authorities, entering by their advice the Lewisham Hospital for treatment. Dr. Leahy, - of Wagga, on being made acquainted with 'his brother's condition, also went to Sydney, and remained with the sufferer for several days. At first Father Leahy seemed to be recovering, and Dr. Leahy then returned to Wagga. Serious complications, however, developed later, and he died as stated . about midday on Monday. Dr. Leahy on receipt of the news went to Sydney by mail to have his brother's remains conveyed to Wagga, where the deceased expressed a wish to! be buried. The .body arrived in Wa,gga in yesterday morning's mail train, and a Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Michael's at 9.30 a.m. '
21 Feb 1898 San Francisco Call
O'CONNOR— In this city, February 17, 1898. at St. Mary's Hospital. Rev. Cornelius O'Connor of Ukiah, Cal.. brother of Sister Mary Teresa of Sacramento and Thomas C, J. C. and Michael E. O'Connor, a native of Knockanure. County Kerry. Ireland, aged 50 years. The funeral will take place this day (Monday), at 9:15 o'clock, from the residence of his brother, J. C. O'Connor. 1062 Fulton street, thence to St. Mary's Cathedral, O'Farrell street and Van Ness avenue, where a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul. commencing at 10 o'clock. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery
8 July 1912 San Francisco Call
HUNT— In Grass Valley, Rev. James Hunt, a native of County Kerry, Ireland, aged 65 years and 1 month.
ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S PIONEER PRIESTS DEAD
4 July 1912 San Francisco Call
GRASS VAL.LEY, July 3rd 1912. Father James Hunt of Sacramento died at the "priest's retreat" here today after an illness of several weeks. Father Hunt was one of the early day priests in northern California. His age Was 64.
SEPT. 2013
ROME: Limerick was recently represented at a conference attended by 1600 catechists from 50 countries.
The conference had a talk from Pope Francis, at the end of the conference there was a celebration of Eucharist in St Peters Square, where Pope Francis led 100,000 fellow Catholics in reflection and prayer.
Bishop Ray Browne ordained Bishop of Kerry 21st July 2013, in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland.
He was consecrated by Archbishop Clifford, Papal Nuncio to Ireland, Rev Brown and former Bishop of Kerry, Bishop Murphy.
Bishop Ray was born in Athlone in 1957, Co Westmeath Ordained priest in Sts. Peter and paul Church , Athlone 4th July 1982. His last parish was Kilgefin,, Ballyleague,, Roscommon.
St Brendan is patron of the Diocese of Kerry and Clonfert, born 486, buried Clonfert 578.
Fr Ray Browne was ordained on Sunday 4 July 1982 in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone.
He was School Chaplain at Summerhill College from October 1983 to June 1986. He was Parish Curate in Roscommon Town from September 1986 to July 1988.
He contributed greatly to Galway Marriage Regional Tribunal as Staff Member from July 1988 to July 1995 and Judicial Vicar from October 2002 to July 2008
He took up the position of Parish Curate in Saint Mary’s (Cathedral Parish), Sligo from 1995 to 2002, then Parish Priest of Kilgefin Parish, Co Roscommon from August 2008 - 2013.
Fr. Ray Browne is also the current Diocesan Designated Person for Safeguarding Children in the diocese of Elphin.
Sunday 21st at 3pm ordination of Fr Ray Browne as Bishop of Kerry Diocese
My name is Father Ray Browne.
I was ordained a priest for Elphin Diocese in 1982.
Elphin is a village in mid Co Roscommon and the diocese consists of most
of County Roscommon and a heavily populated area around Sligo town,
the Cathedral location. I come from the small part of the diocese that is
in Co Westmeath, part of Athlone town. I have three sisters and three
brothers. Of my thirty one years as a priest, I spent thirteen in Galway
city doing Canon Law work, the rest I have spent as a school chaplain
and in parish work. I have cherished connections to Munster, hav-
ing studied science in UCC, and my mother’s native place was the Galtee
mountains and the Glen of Aherlow on the Tipperary Limerick border.
The parish I am leaving runs along the Shannon at Ballyleague, Roscommon, and the waters
that flow from it run out to the ocean by the northerly tip of Kerry diocese. I look forward to
building my relationship with you the people of Kerry diocese and I ask you all to pray for me
and to pray for the Church in both dioceses, Kerry and Elphin
DOMINICANS Knockanure; Locally there is no exact date of arrival but the possibility of a second concurrent Dominican foundation in Kerry arises. In all likelihood the community of Holy Cross would have decamped somewhere in the third quarter of the 17th century at the latest but, there was still a Prior of Holy Cross in 1703. The Cromwells commander for the Kerry area was one Brigadier John Nelson. Nelson was noted for being both ruthless and relentless in his hunting of Catholic clergy. It was under Nelson that Fr. Thaddeus Moriarity, the prior of Holy Cross, was hanged on 15th of October, 1653. With Nelson’s prohibition on priests, Jesuits and others in Popish orders to live in Parliament’s quarters, it is unlikely that the community would have remained in Tralee from that point. The arrest and execution of Fr. Moriarity gave a credible date for the move to Knockanure. In 1683 the names of Frs. Peter Kina, Dominic O’Connor, Edmond Fitzmaurice, Dominic O’Sullivan, Thomas Fitzgerald, John Cahane, Dominic Egan and Peter Hennessy are all associated with the community of Holy Cross. In a town of about a thousand souls it would have been difficult to hide eight friars (or maybe more). It would make sense that the three novices in that list of names and their master would certainly have moved to a house of refuge. The ordained served some role in ministering to the Catholics of the town but the novices and students would have had no such role. Maybe the community divided with one group in Knockanure and the others in hiding back in the town and ministering to the locals under a prior until 1703. move from Tralee to Knockanure with members living in Knockanure from c.1653 until 1804 but the Dominican presence in the area only ended after the death of Fr. Bartholomew Shine, O.P., in 1827 in Brosna Co Kerry.
The brethren lived in a house some distance west of the chapel in a farm that belongs now to the Barrett family. There is a well, called Friars Well in a field by the farmhouse which was said to have had healing powers. It is now covered in but its site is marked by a tree . The friars lived at the top of the hill above the well but were evicted for non-payment of rents it is said, in the early years of the 19th century and the lands passed to the Stack family. One of the Dominicans who lived in Knockanure was a Fr. Edmund Stack, O.P.,
Bishop Leahy
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Bishop Brendan Leahy address at the Conclusion of t
he Episcopal Ordination
Ceremony, St. John’s Cathedral, Limerick
Today has been a wonderful celebration. It is
simply impossible to thank
adequately everyone who should be thanked.
Firstly, I would like to thank each of you for coming.
You can only imagine how much work has gone into every little detail of what
we have seen, heard, touched and experienced today.
I’m sure Jesus will say to all
concerned: “you do it to me” and he will respond in
the way he knows best to each one. Everything has been done with good cheer and so God must be pleased because
he loves a cheerful giver.
I want to express my gratitude for all that has been achieved in this diocese
over many years under my predecessor Bishop Donal Murray whom I greet warmly. I
want also to say "thanks" for all that has been done in these recent three years by the administrator Fr. Tony Mullins, along with Fr. Paul Finnerty, Fr. Eamonn Fitzgibbon and so many of the diocesan offices, agencies and, especially, the clergy.
So now, I and all of us together are beginning again. A new chapter in our
diocesan history is opening.
DEATH took place on March 30th 2013 of Sr. Nora Francis born at Lahesrough, Ballybunion to to Patrick and Hanna Francis on March 24th 1918. She was the last surviving member of her family, was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters. Sr. Nora qualified as a nurse in 1940 at Rochdale, she entered the Little Sisters of the Assumption in 1944, she first worked in the Dublin area and the went to Limerick in 1970 and worked there for 30 years.
TRALEE MERCURY – MARCH 9th 1836
DEATH OF THE REV. MR. FITZMAURICE
(FROM OUR KILLARNEY CORRESPONDENT)
Sir – The melancholy event I am about to communicate to you is of such particular importance – of almost such general interest that I have preferred it should appear in your columns in an epistolary shape than in the usual record of an obituary. The Rev. E. Fitzmaurice, P.P., of this town is dead. He died this morning at ten o’clock, after eight days illness of a fever contracted during his attendance on the late lamented Robert Hickson, Esq., M.D. No words can describe the deep grief – the all-absorbing affliction which pervades the town at this moment. No sound is heard save the heartrending shrieks of females, no sight is seen save the horror-stricken aspects of men. Indeed it is little to be wondered at – the loss of such an individual might well afford an excuse for the most violent outbreaks of sorrow – for the wildest extravagance of woe. While in him, Kerry – aye, Ireland has lost an ardent, an enthusiastic patriot, Killarney has to deplore a zealous and indefatigable Clergyman, a generous bestower and industrious almoner of charitable donations, an accomplished scholar and eloquent and impressive preacher. Few men have been characterised by so many en-nobling attributes, individuals may be found to compete with him in each separate good quality, but difficult would it be to discover so perfect a combination of all. He was venerated by the poor who loved him with affection more than filial – looking up to him in sorrow for consolation, in sickness for spiritual succour, and in distress and penury for temporal assistance. He was respected by the rich whose regard he conciliated by no acts unworthy of his office. He exhibited towards them no servile complaisance – No ready chiming with their opinions – No shrinking from the honest avowal of his own feelings. He was seduced not from “the even tenor of his way” – from the high path of his duty by menace or by blandishment; he reproved error as readily in the mansion of the wealthy as in the hovel of the miserable; and vice, no matter how glittering the garb in which it may have concealed itself never escaped the scathing of his censure. Long will his absence be deplored, from the homes and hearths to which he was wont to bring advice, Concord and resignation – from the Confessional where he dispersed hope, confidence, and piety, from the pulpit from which his eloquent tongue so often sent conviction to the wavering thought and contrition and amendment to the impenitent heart. The shops, while I write, are all closed, and the desolate appearance of the town bears sad indication that a heavy calamity has fallen on it. Well may its inhabitants say with Moore:
“We are fallen upon evil days
Star after Star decays.”
I am, Sir, Yours & c,
Z. O. C.
04/02/2013 09:50
INDIA
Bangalore, seminary rector murdered on Easter
by Nirmala Carvalho
The attackers killed Fr. K.J. Thomas hitting him in the face and head with a brick. Motive and identity of the killers still unknown. Archbishop of Bangalore "brutal and senseless murder, this is a great loss for us all." The funeral will be held in Ootacamund, his native diocese.
Mumbai (AsiaNews) - Dozens of priests, seminarians and lay Catholics celebrated a mass in memory of Fr. K.J. Thomas this morning, the rector of the seminary in Bangalore (Karnataka) murdered yesterday morning at dawn. Meanwhile, the police continue to investigate a murder described as "brutal, terrible and senseless" by Msgr. Bernard Moras, Archbishop of Bangalore, speaking to AsiaNews. In the coming hours the priest's body will be transported in Ootacamund, his native diocese, where the funeral will take place. The local bishop will communicate the date as soon as it has been decided.
According to preliminary reports, the murder took place between 2:30 and 3 am on April 1, at which time cries were heard. The battered body was found at the table of the pontifical St. Peter's seminary at dawn. According to police, the rain that hit Bangalore on Easter night helped cover the murderers' actions, allowing them to enter the building undisturbed. The motive is not yet clear, but it seems that the attackers hit Fr. Thomas over the head and face with a brick to prevent him from raising the alarm. The face and body of the priest were so mangled that priests and seminarians struggled to recognize him. Police suggest the motive for the attack was theft, given that some documents were missing from the office of Fr. Thomas and the administration. However, his computer, iPad and other assets were not touched.
Yesterday morning, Fr. Thomas, in his second term as rector of the seminary, was supposed to pick up his sister, a nun at the airport. Seeing that her brother did not respond to her repeated calls, the nun went on her own to the seminary, where she received the terrible news.
The murder of Fr. Thomas has shocked the entire community, because he appeared to have no enemies, no problems. Archbishop Moras describes him as "a devout and calm priest, whose death is a great loss for all of us and especially for the seminary." Card. Oswald Gracias, as president of the Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), expressed "my sincere condolences to the family of Fr. Thomas, students and staff of the seminary. He was a dear friend and a humble priest, compassionate, respectable and good-hearted, loved by everyone. "
DEATH of Fr Tom Lawler
Kerryman 29 July 1916.
He was P P of Killorglin for 30 years, served under three Bishops of Kerry. He was a sterling and consistent nationalist. Fr Tom was born at Irrabeg, Lixnaw on 18th August 1842, educated and ordained at Paris. His first position in Kerry was at Abbeydorney, later moving to Tralee, Castletown Bere, Ballyferriter and Ballybunion. He established the Catholic Young Mens Association in Castletown Bere, two members of note were Tim and Edward Harrington MPs, who remained his lifelong friends.
While serving in Ballyferritor, he contacted fever and was transferred to Ballybunion. In Ballybunion Fr Morty O Connor was fighting for the rights of tenants against Sam Husssey, the case went to the House of Lords, where he lost, although the court of appeal had decided in favour of Fr O Connor. Fr Lawlor supported his PP in his actions. Bishop McCarthy promoted Fr Tom to PP of Valentia , where he became the Vice President of the first branch of the Land League founded in Valentia by the then PP, Canon Brosnan, he being the President. Mr Charles Russell QC, Killowen was charged with recording the state of affairs in South Kerry on the lands of the Knight of Kerry, TCD and Lord Lansdowne. Mr Russell was in contact with Fr Lawlor and he supplied him with details of the circumstances of the people which Russel later used in his book New Views on Ireland. The Duke of Connaught came to Valentia as guest of the Knight of Kerry and associated himself with Fr Lawler and the committee to help relieve the people in the area. In 1884 Dr Higgins moved Fr Lawlor to Killorglin, in a short time he had 12 schools and teachers residences erected. Fr Tom went to America in 1886 to collect money to help in the construction of a church for Killorglin, the one that was there was like a barn. He lectured in New York, Boston and Chicago and was given a great welcome on his return home. An Illuminated Address was given to him also. Cromane Church was opened by Dr Mangan some years ago also. He always took an active part in the national movement to promote the peoples rights, outrage in every form was discouraged. Before the “Times” Commission, he was able to state that the League had banished outrage from the district. Fr Lawlor helped get funding for half the price of the organ in the church from Mr Carnegie, also with Mr O Donnell he got Carnegie money to build the parish hall. Among the many priests at his funeral was Fr O Carroll from Newtown.
DEATH took place on February 11 2013 of Sr. Austin Brosnan late of Presentation Convent Listowel and Inchabee, Farranfore and Fatima Home, Tralee. pre-deceased by her brothers, Monsignor. John, Brother Carthage, Jerry and his wife Mary, Patsy and Dick and nephew Tom; deeply regretted by her loving Presentation Community, her niece Eileen, nephews Paddy, Ned, John, and Jeremiah, grandnieces, grandnephews. Requiem Mass tomorrow Requiem Mass for Sr. Austin Brosnan was celebrated on Wednesday 13th February ’13, Burial afterwards in the Presentation Convent Plot, St. Michael's Cemetery Listowel.
http://www.presentationsistersunion.org/news/view_article.cfm?id=512&loadref=16
8 Dec 2009
It was August, 1959, a time that will never be forgotten at Our Lady of Lourdes School. Fifty years ago, a request was made by Fr. Joseph Mackey to the Presentation Congregation in Ireland to help staff a new school in the city of Montclair, California. The need was urgent due to the fact that the school would open eight months later. The Presentation Sisters committed their lives to service and eagerly followed the inspiration of their foundress, Nano Nagle. Leaving their home of Ireland would not be easy, but serving others in any part of the world was their mission.
Four sisters volunteered for the mission that would take them far from home: Sr. Philomena McElligott, Sr. Fidelma Lyne, Sr. Winifred Harnett, and Sr. Frances O’Leary. On August 8, 1959 they boarded the Mauritania
More sisters continued to come to the school and by 1963 there were seven sisters serving grades one through eight, all classes at maximum capacity.
Over the years sisters were transferred to different ministries, making way for a qualified and dedicated faculty of lay people who continue to give generously of themselves in spreading the Catholic faith to the students and to their immediate and extended families. The Presentation Sisters have since retired from the school. Sr. Fidelma Lyne retired in 2010 after 50 years as the principal.
http://www.rcan.org/images/advocate/09jub.pdf
June 10, 2009
Jubilarians 2009
60 Years
Sister Kathleen Stack, C.S.J.P.
Date of Entrance:
Sept. 8, 1948
College:
Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Assignments:
Immaculate Conception
School, Norwood, teacher; St. Rose of
Lima School, East Hanover, teacher; St.
Michael Villa, Englewood Cliffs, nurse
aide; Englewood Hospital, volunteer; St.
Joseph Magazine Office, Jersey City,
secretary; Home Health Services, North
Bergen, nurse aide; primary education assignments in
Washington and British Columbi
Sister Mary Vivian Nolan, M.F.I.C.
Date of Birth:
October 8, 1920
Anniversary: 70 years
Date of First Profession:
April 25, 1939
College:
Fordham University, Bronx, NY
Post-graduate
: master’s degree, religious
education, Villanova University,
Philadelphia, PA
Assignments:
primary education assign-
ments in Massachusetts, New York and
Pennsylvania; also Zamalek, Alexandria,
Heliopolis, Egypt
Sister Mary John Kearney, O.P.
Date of Profession:
April 14, 1951
College:
Caldwell College
Post-graduate:
master’s degree, elemen-
tary education/guidance, Catholic
University, Washington, D.C.; master’s
degree, education, Curriculum and
Instruction Teachers College, Columbia
University, NY
Assignments:
Saint Mary School,
Rutherford, teacher; Lacordaire Academy Lower School,
Upper Montclair, teacher/administrative assistant ; Saint
Cassian School, Upper Montclair, principal; Sisters of
Saint Dominic, Caldwell, director of novices; Lacordaire
Academy Lower School, Upper Montclair, principal; Saint
Philomena School, Livingston, principal; Caldwell
College, associate professor
Sister Anne Halpin, O.P.
Date of Profession:
June 17, 1961
College:
Caldwell College
Post-graduate:
master’s degree, reading
specialization, Kean University, Union
Assignments:
St. Philomena School,
Livingston, teacher; St. Michael School,
Union, teacher; Lacordaire Academy
Secondary Division, Upper Montclair,
teacher; Marylawn of the Oranges, South
Orange, teacher; Our Lady of the Lake School, Verona,
teacher; St. Peter the Apostle School, Parsippany, teacher;
St. Virgil School, Morris Plains, teacher; Cathedral Parish
School, St. Augustine, Florida, substitute teacher/after-care
program; St. Anastasia Parish, St. Augustine, Florida, reli-
gious education/ pastoral ministry
Sister Patricia Hogan, O.P.
Date of Profession:
June 17, 1961
College:
Caldwell College
Post-graduate:
master’s degree,
admin
istration and supervision,
Villanova University, PA
Assignments:
St. Aedan School, Jersey
City, teacher; St. Ann School, Newark,
teacher/ principal; Our Lady Help of
Christians School, East Orange, principal
Sister Michael Maurice Leahy, O.P.
Date of Profession:
June 17, 1961
College:
Caldwell College
Post-graduate:
master’s degree, special
education, Seton Hall University, South
Orange
Assignments:
St. Elizabeth School,
Linden, teacher; Our Lady of the Lake
School, Verona, teacher; St. Boniface
School, Jersey City, teacher/principal;
Caldwell College, lecturer; Caldwell
College, dean of students/ director of residence hall;
Lacordaire Academy Elementary Division, Upper
Montclair, principal; Caldwell College, director of contin-
uing education; St. Ann School, Newark, principal; St.
Aedan School, Jersey City, principal; St. Philomena
School, Livingston, teacher; Caldwell College, assistant
registrar/senior academic advisor/ center for graduate and
continuing studies; St. Catharine School, Spring Lake,
principal
Mary Murphy nee Fealey, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, unexpectedly at 5 Dalton Street, Athea, Predeceased by her husband David. Mary is survived by her sons Patrick, Tom, Charlie, David, Willie, Timmy & Peter, daughters Jet, Noranne, Margaret, Eileen & Catherine, sisters Kathleen (Woulfe) & Nora Mary (Enright), grandchildren, great grandchildren,
Moyvane Mission April 2013
: http://youtu.be/lTKjJHWVZ6o
Last Day of Mission 2013
http://youtu.be/rgGx8T0MCKk
DEATH took place of Fr Sean Dillon on Thursday 24th October 2013 of St Patrick's Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Listowel, Lisselton. and Nigeria. Deeply regretted by his sisters-in-law, Bridie and Ann, his nieces and nephews his Kiltegan family. Father Sean is predeceased by his brothers, Thomas, Dermot and Michael. Funeral Mass on Sunday, Oct. 27th, at 12 noon followed by burial in the Society Cemetery.
Fr Sean Ryle R.I.P
"He helped many parishes develop laity-oriented pre-marriage programmes, and later, programmes of marriage enrichment. Most of the participants in these programmes were non-Catholics, but all expressed themselves extremely grateful for the insights they received."
Fr Seán Ryle from Islandganniv, Listowel, Co. Kerry, was born on 9 May 1926. He was educated at Killorglin NS, CBS Milltown, Castlemaine NS and St Joseph’s College, Ballinasloe. He came to Dalgan in 1945 and was ordained priest on 21 December 1951.
Assigned to Japan, he arrived there in 1952 and after language studies served as assistant in Odowara and Katase, then, later as pastor in Hondo and Minoshima. In the late seventies and eighties he served in the Diocese of Yokohama. Shortly after Vatican II, Seán took time to study pastoral counselling in Canada and the United States. He specialised in the Family Life Apostolate and this became his life’s work and his distinctive contribution to missionary outreach in Japan.
He helped many parishes develop laity-oriented pre-marriage programmes, and later, programmes of marriage enrichment. Most of the participants in these programmes were non-Catholics, but all expressed themselves extremely grateful for the insights they received. Over the years the programmes led to a number of conversions. He also helped to introduce Worldwide Marriage Encounter to Japan.
Seán had an extraordinary gift for organisation. Along with his friend and colleague Sr Yoshinaga, a member of the Congregation of Catechists, he invited many people, experts in their own fields like doctors, nurses, married couples of all ages, to help in his Family Life programmes. His seminars were conducted over wide areas and in a number of dioceses of western Japan. This apostolic outreach was Seán’s major contribution to the mission in Japan and for these efforts he is fondly remembered.
He took up residence in the Dalgan Nursing Home at the end of 2006. There he was often visited by faithful friends from Japan. An unexpected heart attack led to his being moved to Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, where he died on 26 October 2012.
He was buried in Dalgan Cemetary on October 29.
May he rest in peace.
Young Adults Conference Legion of Mary
http://www.legionofmary.ie/news/article/Concilium-Bulletin-September-2012/
Fr Pat Scanlan, from Lisselton, County Kerry died peacefully in hospital on 15th January 2013. Pat usually called Padraig by his local friends, was ordained in 1954 and was originally assigned to Nigeria. He subsequently moved to Kenya, where he continued to work in Eldoret and then Kitaled dioceses until his return to Ireland just over a year ago. In his retirement he enjoyed the visits of very large numbers of friends and family including large number of contacts from his Kenya days.
Father Patrick; Scanlon, deeply regretted by his first cousins the Hanrahan families, his relatives, friends, neighbours and his Kiltegan family. Fr. Patrick is pre- deceased by his sister Joan and his brothers Michéal and Liam. Requiem Mass for Fr. Patrick at St Patrick's Chapel on Friday 18th January 2012, followed by Burial in the St. Patrick's Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Cemetery. His parents were Cait Hanrahan and Paddy Scanlon.
ST ITA
Íte ingen Chinn Fhalad (d. 570/577), also known as Ita, Ida or Ides, was an early Irish nun and patron saint of Killeedy (Cluain Credhail). Her feast day is 15 January.
Ida, called the "Brigid of Munster", was born in the present County Waterford. She became a nun, settling down at Cluain Credhail, a place-name that has ever since been known as Killeedy - Cill Íde, the church of Ita - here in west Limerick.
There, she was the head of a community of women. That group seems to have had a school for little boys where they were taught "Faith in God with purity of heart; simplicity of life with religion; generosity with love". Her pupils are said to have included Saint Brendan.
Her legend places a great deal of emphasis on her austerity, as told by St. Cuimin of County Down, and numerous miracles are recorded of her. She was said to be the source of an Irish lullaby for the infant Jesus. She was also endowed with the gift of prophecy and was held in great veneration by a large number of contemporary saints, men as well as women. When she felt her end approaching she sent for her community of nuns, and invoked the blessing of heaven on the clergy and laity of the district around Kileedy.
Not alone was St. Ita a saint, but she was the foster-mother of many saints, including St. Brendan the Navigator, St. Pulcherius (Mochoemog) and Cummian.
At the request of Bishop Butler of Limerick, Pope Pius IX granted a special Office and Mass for the feast of St. Ita, for 15th January. Kilmeedy (In Irish - Cill m'Ide, or church of my Ita) has links with the saint as well - having first set up a church in Kilmeedy before the in Killeedy.
http://brenspeedie.blogspot.ie/2007/09/what-did-irish-ever-do-for-us.html
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Irish Nuns educate Female Pakistani Leaders
A number of leading Pakistani women were taught at the prestigious Presentation Convent in Rawalpindi founded by an Irishwoman Sister Ignatius McDermot in 1895.
The current school principal is also Irish- Sister Julie Watson from Listowel in Co. Kerry
Pakistan’s First Female Army General
Shahida Malik who became Pakistan’s first female general in 2002 is a former pupil.
Another former student is Nilofer Bahktiar, the country’s Tourism Minister who was forced to resign in May this year after a Fatwa was issued against her by the controversial Lal Masjid (Red Mosque) in Islamabad. The clerics demanded she be punished & sacked when photographs appeared of her receiving a congratulatory hug from a male colleague, after successfully landing from a charity parachute jump in France, which they condemned as was "an illegitimate and forbidden act
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article1820247.ece
Her resignation was not accepted though by the Prime
Sept 1st 2005
From Carlow People
Earlier in the summer Bishop Jim Moriarty announced a number of changes in the appointment of priests in the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, among which saw the appointment of Fr. Andy Leahy to the position of Curate in Tullow Parish.
Fr. Andy is a native of Ballyferriter, Co. Kerry, and is no stranger to Tullow as he lived in Mill Street from 1979 to 1981 while working as primary school teacher in Rathvilly.
Realising that he might have a vocation particularly in the missionary field, Fr. Andy spoke to a number of local priests including Fr. Bernie Ryan, P.P. of Rathvilly, who told him that 'there was plenty of missionary work to do in Ireland'. Fr. Andy entered the Carlow College in 1981 where he spent a year before completing his studies in the Irish College in Rome.
In 1986 Fr. Andy was ordained to the priesthood in Ballyferiter by the late Bishop Patrick Lennon in an all Irish ceremony.
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XX, Issue 7, 20 November 1891, Page 9
The death ia announced of Rev. J. L. Heffernon of South Melbourne from congestion of the lungs, brought on by a severe old. The deceased was born in Ballylongford and received his early education at a classical school in Listowel afterwards entered All Hallows College, Dublin, where, for six successive years, he carried off the first prize in his class. He was ordained in 1878 and was offered a professorship in All Hallows, but he declined, preferring to join the Australian mission. At college his career was a most distinguished one, and his masters freely admitted that he was the most brilliant student that ever passed through the college. In 1878 he arrived in Melbourne and was for some years attached to St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Fr. Michael Morrison describing Belsen Concentration Camp, 11 May 1945
Fr. Michael Morrision, SJ 185228 (n. 5 October 1908, Listowel, county Kerry +7 April 1973, Dublin).
Born in Listowel, Michael Morrison grew up in Ballysimon, Limerick where he attended C.B.S, Sexton Street before finishing his schooling at Mungret College. He entered the Jesuits in 1925.
Series of letters from Fr. Michael Morrision, SJ to Fr. John MacMahon, Irish Jesuit Provincial, April - May 1945, document his involvement in the liberation of Belsen concentration camp and the trauma witnessed there. Fr. Morrison was the first priest to enter the camp.
Service Record:
1941: September: 2/5th Battalion, The Welch Regiment: Sussex, Dorset
1942: October: Middle East Forces (M.E.F.), location unknown
November: Convalescent Depot, location unknown
1943: September: No. 13 General Hospital, M.E.F. (until April)
1944: August: 2/8 Lancashire Fusiliers: Derry, Northern Ireland
December: 1/4th Battalion, The South Lancashire Regiment: Castlewellan, Co. Down
1945: April: 32 (Br.) Casualty Clearing Station, [British Liberation Army?] (B.L.A.): Belsen Concentration Camp
May: 121 (Br.) General Hospital, B.L.A.
[November]: 601 Regiment, R.A., British Army of the Rhine (B.A.O.R.)
1946: February: 113 L.A.A. Regiment, R.A., B.A.O.R.
Letters to the Provincial from Michael Morrison, S.J. include: written while serving as a chaplain with 2/5th Bn. Welch Regiment in Sussex; M.E.F. (in a Convalescent Depot, unknown location); No. 13 General Hospital, M.E.F.; 2/8 Lancashire Fusiliers in Derry; 1/4th The South Lancashire Regiment in Castlewellan, Co. Down; 32 (Br.) Casualty Clearing Station, B.L.A. ; 121 (Br.) General Hospital, B.L.A.; 601 Regiment, Royal Artillery, B.A.O.R. and 113 Light Anti-Aircraft, R.A., B.A.O.R..
Link to BBC article: www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/37/a3953937.shtml
Stritch his father from Ballyheigue
HIS EMINENCE, SAMUEL CARDINAL STRITCH, Archbishop of Chicago.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, August 17, 1887. Ordained priest of Diocese of Nashville, May 21, 1910. Appointed Bishop of Toledo, August 10, 1921; consecrated November 30, 1921. Appointed Archbishop of Milwaukee, August 26, 1930; installed November 19, 1930. Appointed Archbishop of Chicago, December 27, 1939; installed March 7, 1940. Created Cardinal Priest, February 18, 1946. Appointed Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, March 1, 1958. Died May 27, 1958.
http://www.archmil.org/aboutus/History/1903-1945.htm
Archdiocese Milwaukee
Messmer was succeeded by Nashville-born Samuel A. Stritch. Formerly bishop of Toledo, Stritch was young, kindly, and idealistic. Most of his years were spent coping with the Depression and the accompanying financial woes that were visited on Catholic institutions and parishes. A low point for the diocese came in 1935 when a fire destroyed the interior of St. John's Cathedral. Stritch undertook major initiatives in Catholic higher education, urging local sisterhoods to form their own teacher training institutions. He also mobilized support behind the Catholic Action movement sanctioned by Pope Pius XI. The emphasis on Catholic Action signaled a new era for the Catholic laity as they were "invited" to participate "in the apostolate of the hierarchy." This new thrust was reflected in Stritch's inner circle. At his right hand were, of course, important clerics like Msgr. Joseph Barbian, his secretary, Msgr. Roman Atkielski and young Father Paul Tanner. But he also consulted prominent laity such as attorney Katherine Williams who headed the local MACCW, Philip Grau and Leo Dohn, both associated with Catholic Youth and Catholic Action. Publisher and public citizen William George Bruce was also an occasional confidant. Stritch also sponsored national conferences held at Milwaukee's Schroeder Hotel to discuss social and economic problems. Stritch departed to become Archbishop of Chicago in 1940.
Father Eugene A. Heffernan, dean of the county of San Diego and pastor of St. Joseph's Church, died Sunday at Tucson, Ariz. He was born in Kilmorna, Ireland, in 1879. He was ordained priest at Dublin in 1906, and shortly after came to the United State , report in 18 January 1919 - Mountain Democrat - Placerville, California, USA
For a decade, Fr John Corridan SJ a Jesuit son of John Corridan of Duagh and Joan Shanahan, from Lisheenbawn, near Castleisland challenged Irish mobsters and corrupt union officials who controlled the New York waterfront during the 1940s and 1950s. Fr Corridan struck at the heart of organised crime in the city and exposed extortion, corruption and murder.
Coinciding with the centenary of Fr Corridan’s birth, a documentary chronicling his crusade has been made by RTÉ Nuacht journalist Seán Mac an tSíthigh, a native of the west Kerry gaeltacht.
In 1945, Fr Corridan was assigned to New York waterfront. Working in the predominantly Irish ghettos of Hell’s Kitchen and Chelsea.
Fr Corridan openly challenged the gangsters and publicised criminal activities.
extensive investigations into the criminal activity at the port of NY led to downfall of union officials.
Notes; Fr John Corridan born on 15th June 1911 died in 1984. his father of Duagh and mother from Castleisland. Between War 1 and War II it is claimed that 100 dock workers were murdered in the New York Waterfront.
Fr P J O Connor Lisselton
http://www.webster.edu/~corbetre/dogtown/pj-book/pj-28-53.html
REV. P. J. O'CONNOR, PASTOR
Rev. P. J. O'Connor, Pastor of St. James Church, born at Coolkera Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland in the parish of Ballybunion January 1, 1883, son of Cornelius O'Connor and Mary nee Corridan. Baptized at the Chapel Ballydonoghue January 3, 1883, confirmed there July 1895, attended the National School, at Coolard and later Tullamore, entered St. Michael's College, Listowel, August 23, 1897. the ecclesiastical college, Carlow College Sept. 3, 1901, ordained a priest June 9, 1907, said his first mass at the Poor House Chapel Listowel June 11 for the inmates in the presence of a few relatives and Sisters of Mercy.
Sailed to America November 1. 1907 on the Celtic and landed in New York, , November 8. Arrived in St. Louis November 20, was AP pointed assistant at St. Edward's Church, St. Louis, December 1 and served there till September 1, 1912 when he was transferred to St. James Church. During the following four years Father Casey was ill or absent from the parish the greater part of the time and Father O'Connor had all the responsibility. In the interim, from the death of Father Casey in 1916 till Father O'Flaherty was appointed pastor, Father O'Connor was Administrator. On December 10, 1918, he was again appointed administrator and Nov. 14, 1929 this appointment was made permanent.
REV. MAURICE 0'FLAHERTY, 19I6-1918
On June 17, 1916, Rev. Maurice O'Flaherty was transferred from Valley Park and appointed Pastor of St. James Church. He was then 19 years a priest, the great part of which time he spent as Pastor at Poplar Bluff.
He was born near Ardfert, County Kerry, Ireland, ordained in St. Patrick's College, Carlow, and after his ordination was appointed in September, 1897, as assistant pastor of the Visitation Church.
Everybody liked "The O'Flaherty" as he was admiringly named, it was easy to imagine that he had royal blood in his veins and that his forbearers were intrepid Irish Chieftains who chased the wolf and wild boar or guarded a castle in a rugged Promontory of Kerry against the attacks of Danes and Norsemen.
Maurice was an athlete who could run, jump and throw weights. He was an excellent swimmer, and his mental qualities were as well developed as his physical. In the Seminary he excelled in everything.
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He liked to attend Shakespearean plays and on returning home he recited the parts from a book with such dramatic effect, one could easily suppose he out-Hamleted Hamlet. He plays the violin well and has composed music for Mass and hymns with some success. He received a diploma from Siegel Meyers Correspondence School of Music, Chicago, Illinois, December 13, 1914. He is at his best when telling a tale -- as one Irishman to another, or to a dozen. He has a charm Of simplicity and a childishness that conceals nothing good or bad. He was never accused of being uncharitable, but a keen sense of humor urges him to reveal thoughts and action regardless of their implications of himself and others, Maurice is funny, candid and, as the Irish put it, droll, without buffoonery.
The first baptism performed in St. James Parish by Father O'Flaherty was Robert Byrne Mahoney, 6433 Nashville Avenue, July 23, 1916, his last was August 25, 1918, when he baptized Vincent Lanciano.
In October, 1918, Father O'Flaherty left the diocese and became Chaplain at St. Mary's Hospital, Cairo, Illinois, where he is at present. This suits his inclination; he never cared for city life and hated the irritations and responsibilities that cannot well be avoided in a city parish.
The New York Times report Catholic priests performing same-sex union blessings are Catholic priests in good standing, the priests in question are either ex-Catholic priests or members of movements (think Womenpriests) that claim to be Catholic.
1) Intrinsically, to document that which the MSM does not: Muslim persecution of Christians.
2) Instrumentally, to show that such persecution is not "random," but systematic and interrelated—that it is ultimately rooted in Sharia.
As will become evident, whatever the anecdote of persecution, it typically fits under a specific theme, including hatred for churches and other Christian symbols; sexual abuse of Christian women and misogyny; apostasy and blasphemy laws; theft and plunder in lieu of jizya; and over all expectations for Christians to behave like cowed dhimmis.
Because these accounts of persecution span different ethnicities, languages, and locales—from Morocco in the west, to India in the east—it will also become clear that one thing alone binds them: Islam—whether the strict application of Sharia, or the supremacist culture borne of it.
The vilest anecdote to surface in July comes from Pakistan, a hotbed of anti-Christian sentiment, even though Christians make up less than 2% of the population: a 2-year-old Christian girl was savagely raped when her father refused to convert to Islam. Because her anatomy has been disfigured, she has undergone five surgeries and suffers several permanent complications; her family lives in fear and hiding. Though this anecdote surfaced days ago, it occurred four years ago—a reminder that some of the most savage instances of persecution never see the day of light; and a reminder that, no matter how late they surface, they shall be duly noted and remembered.
Categorized by theme, the rest of July's batch of Muslim persecution of Christians includes (but is not limited to) the following:
• Egypt: Muslims angered by the installation of a church bell—under Sharia, churches must not offend Muslims by ringing bells—went on a violent spree, attacking among others a 5-month pregnant Christian woman and others who were "beaten with iron rods and pipes."
• Indonesia: Christians were forced out of a church building and hounded even as they tried to worship at the side of the road.
• Nigeria: Two churches were bombed simultaneously; at least three Christians died, several were injured.
• Pakistan: Under accusations of "blasphemy," and with the help of a local politician, Muslims attempted to annex a Christian hospital established in 1922 by missionaries.
• Tanzania: Muslims burned down two churches to cries of "away with the church—we do not want infidels to spoil our community," and vows not to befriend "infidels."
Sexual Abuse of Christian Women and Misogyny:
• Egypt: Muslims "severely sexually harassed" a Christian woman in front of her husband at a bus terminal; when her husband tried to defend her honor, he was violently beaten. Soon afterwards, thousands of Muslims in the region began looting and torching Christian property, screaming "Allahu Akbar!" and "cursing the cross." Also, a Muslim ring using sexual coercion to convert Christian girls was exposed.
• Pakistan: Newlyweds run for their lives, because the man is Christian, the woman Muslim. Under Sharia, the leader of the household, the man, must be Muslim. Says a Pakistani Muslim scholar: "I condemn this marriage, I call it illegal, these two could be killed for what they did."
Apostasy and Proselytizing
• Iran: A Christian pastor faces the death penalty for "convert(ing) to Christianity" and "encourag(ing) other Muslims to convert to Christianity." Even if he is found innocent of apostasy, the charge of evangelizing Muslims will still carry a severe penalty.
• Saudi Arabia: A captured Christian pastor is set to be deported to Muslim Eritrea, where he faces the death penalty.
General Killing of Christians
• Ivory Coast: Muslims crucify two Christian brothers on "the example of Christ" and in accordance to Koran 5:33: "The pair were badly beaten and tortured before being crudely nailed to cross-shaped planks by their hands and feet with steel spikes."
(© 2011 Raymond Ibrahim – original url: http://www.meforum.org/3014/mu…..tians-july)
The Bridge Builder
An old man, going a lone highway,
Came, at the evening, cold and gray,
To a chasm, vast, and deep, and wide,
Through which was flowing a sullen tide.
The old man crossed in the twilight dim;
The sullen stream had no fear for him;
But he turned, when safe on the other side,
And built a bridge to span the tide.
“Old man,” said a fellow pilgrim, near,
“You are wasting strength with building here;
Your journey will end with the ending day;
You never again will pass this way;
You’ve crossed the chasm, deep and wide-
Why build you this bridge at the evening tide?”
The builder lifted his old gray head:
“Good friend, in the path I have come,” he said,
“There followeth after me today,
A youth, whose feet must pass this way.
This chasm, that has been naught to me,
To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be.
He, too, must cross in the twilight dim;
Good friend, I am building this bridge for him.”
By Will Allen Dromgoole
What will your legacy be?
Evidence and Faith
The problem is not that we do not have enough faith, but that we don't really understand what faith is, and because believers themselves do not understand the concept of faith, and hawk about the wrong ideas of faith it gives ammunition to the doubters, atheists and agnostics.
So, some people believe that having 'faith' is believing something which they secretly think is a load of codswallop. Somehow or other they have to try very hard to suspend their disbelief and 'have faith' in propositions and stories which everybody really knows are just untrue.
Others use have 'faith' in the God of the gaps. That is to say, where scientific and historical evidence stop--faith begins. They're good as long as they can be practical and utilitarian and sensible. Then when all that doesn't work anymore and they're confronted with something for which they do not have an explanation, then 'faith' kicks in.
Then there are the sentimentalists--for them 'faith' is a personal experience. It's a feeling about what is right. It is the moment when they decided to 'trust Jesus' or 'accept Jesus into their heart.' Their faith is validated, they feel, because they have had a memorable emotional experience of repentance and this was combined with 'faith' in Jesus Christ to save them from their sins.
For others 'faith' is an intellectual assent to a certain credal proposition. They believe in a certain set of doctrines and moral precepts, and by 'believe' they mean that they believe them to be true or correct or at least the most practical and positive. This kind of 'faith' is a kind of intellectual agreement.
True faith, however, is something different from all these things, and yet perhaps inclusive of all these things. The man of faith begins with evidence--not lack of evidence. He sees that the world works a certain way. He has particular experiences which give him evidence that he must account for. The religious explanation is the one which he has figured out has the most possibilities of answering the questions that have arisen from the evidence he has gathered and the experiences he has had. He then takes action based on those conclusions, consequently he believes certain things to be true, and on these beliefs and personal experiences he takes action, and begins to live in a certain way. All of this together comprises 'faith'.
The man of faith therefore has certain experiences, believes certain truths, has certain emotions and holds to certain ways of looking at the world, and these things combined enable him to live in a particular way--the way of faith.
Too often religious people have offered only truncated view of faith, and no version of Christianity does this more than Protestantism which offers 'salvation by faith alone.' In this heresy the beliefs and trust and emotions are separated out from the actions which come from faith. The actions don't matter. But 'faith without works is dead.' The faithful actions that result from the step of faith are what make the faith real and make faith a dynamic and living force--rather than a dead and past event.
Posted by Fr Longenecker at Thursday, October 20, 2011
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Knockanure and Moyvane Sisters 3 children of Matt Doherty and Ellen Liston became nuns.
Here is some information from the Presentation Annals:
Kate (or Catherine) Doherty was called in Religion "Sister Mary Austin Joseph of the Sacred Heart" entering the convent on 16 February 1871, took the habit of the congregation on 15 September 1871, and made her profession on 16 September 1873.
Ellen Doherty was called in Religion "Sister Mary David Joseph of the Face of Jesus" entering the convent on 23 February 1869, took the habit of the congregation on 14 September 1869, and made her profession on 15 September 1871.
Cyril Jane Doherty was Janette, the youngest child of Matt and Ellen.
The death has occurred of Sr. Baptist Kennelly of North Presentation Convent, Gerald Griffin Street, Cork and Skibbereen on November 26, 2006, Requiem Mass at the Cathedral. for Sr. Baptist Kennelly on Tuesday Nov. 27th `06. Funeral afterwards to St Catherine's Cemetery, Kilcully.
Presentation Brothers
Biographies
Br. Michael Canice Collins
Michael Collins was born at Glin Road, Moyvane, County Kerry on 13 May 1914, the third eldest of a family of eight. When he was eight years old, and his youngest brother only one, his mother died, leaving his father to rear the children on his own. Two of the children, Michael and Tim, entered the Presentation Brothers; James, a Redemptorist, became a bishop in Brazil; Pat, a Salesian Father, was Principal of Warrenstown Agricultural College; Maudie became Sister Mary Theophane, a member of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word in the USA.
Michael entered the Presentation Brothers at Mount St. Joseph, Cork on 20 February 1932 and made his final profession of Vows in 1937. He graduated from the National University of Ireland (Cork) with an honours B.Sc.. in 1940, and obtained the Higher Diploma in Education in 1941. He taught at the Presentation Colleges in Cork and Cobh and spent the last years of World War II teaching in Reading, England.
Following a request from Dr. Finbar Ryan OP, Archbishop of Port of Spain, the Presentation Brothers opened a new College in St. George's, Grenada, and took over the existing St. Mary's College in Castries, St. Lucia. Brother Canice was one of the group of three who went to St. Lucia, his companions being Br. Macartan Sheehy and Br. Lawrence Reynolds.
Br. Canice combined the duties of Superior of the community and Principal of the College. On the night of 19 June 1948 fire raged in the town of Castries, threatening to destroy it completely. Br. Canice persuaded the firefighting authorities to destroy all the old wooden buildings along one street which lay in the path of the flames, thus creating a firebreak. His initiative and leadership saved much of the town from destruction. An editorial in the local newspaper commended the Brothers for "striving to promote a spirit of initiative and cooperative action". Br. Canice's efforts both in education and in controlling the "Great Fire of 1948" were acknowledged in the King's New Year's Honours List of 1949 when he was awarded the MBE.
The number of students at St. Mary's had increased steadily and there was a growing demand for more places. The building however was old, small and in bad repair. Br. Canice negotiated the purchase of a large, vacant military barracks on a splendid site on the Vigie peninsula about two miles from the town. It was completely refurbished and the College was transferred there in 1952. It was now possible to accommodate over 300 pupils (the original student population was 80) as well as providing hostel and sports facilities. Br. Canice was an able sportsman and it was largely due to his enthusiasm and energy that the Inter-Island Tournament which schools in Grenada, St. Vincent, Dominica and St. Lucia hosted in turn was revived, having fallen into abeyance during World war II.
The Brothers also purchased a bungalow at Vigie which had been the Commanding Officers' quarters and this became the Brothers residence when their house in Castries was destroyed in a second fire in the town in 1951.
Br. Canice was appointed by the Governor of St. Lucia to the Education Board for the island and in 1955 he represented both the Archbishop of Port of Spain and the Government of St. Lucia at a conference in Kingston, Jamaica, on the setting up of the University of the West Indies. He was also vicar to the Provincial Superior, Br. Dunstan Curtin, at this time.
Br. Canice was a great community man, gentle, humble and self-effacing. He had a wonderful ability to inspire those who worked with him to share his enthusiasm and zeal. Calm and patient, he had a great sense of humour. He was a keen photographer and left a collection of transparencies recording scenes and events in St. Lucia. With his friend Fr.Jesse FMI he established a museum at St. Mary's to display numerous Arawak and Carib artifacts collected at various sites on the islands.
Br. Canice left St. Lucia for San Fernando, Trinidad, in 1956 and was appointed Superior there at the end of the year. For years he had suffered headaches from time to time, a problem he sometimes attributed to an old scalp injury he incurred in his youth when he dived into water that was shallower than he anticipated. Early in 1957 the pains became very severe and frequent. In March he left for treatment at a hospital in Beaumont, Texas, which was administered by the Sisters of the Incarnate Word, the congregation of which his sister was a member. An aneurism in the brain was diagnosed and though the surgery performed appeared at first to be successful Br. Canice died on 20 March 1957. He is buried in the cemetery attached to the convent of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word in Beaumont.
News of Br. Canice's death came as a great shock to the people of St. Lucia and many tributes were paid to him. The words of Br. Dunstan Curtin, who had been the first Provincial Superior of the Congregation in the West Indies and was a close friend of Br. Canice best summed up the loss felt by those who knew him:
"Brother Canice died young. Had he lived for a century he would have died young - far too young indeed , for the many that loved him."
Reference:
The late Rev. Br. Michael Canice Collins - an appreciation by Br. Dunstan Curtin (1957)
A Concise History of the Presentation Brothers in St. Lucia 1947-1997 Brother De Lellis Sullivan,Golden Jubilee Magazine.
Gentlemen of the Presentation - Feheney, (Veritas 1999)
Fr Casey died in 1907 and a monument to his honour was erected in Abbeyfeale in 1910.
Bishop Edmond Carmody, the second of a family of thirteen children of Michael Carmody and Mary Stack, was born in Moyvane, County Kerry, Ireland, on January 12, 1934. His father passed away in 1977. His mother passed away in November, 2002. One of his sisters is a member of the Sisters of Mercy.
Bishop Carmody's primary education was in the National School and he spent his high school days in St. Brendan's Seminary, Killarney, County Kerry. In September of 1951, he entered the Major Seminary of St. Patrick in Carlow, where he was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of San Antonio on June 8, 1957.
Upon arrival in San Antonio in mid-September of 1957, he was assigned as an Associate Pastor of St. Mary's Church in Victoria, but on November 22nd, he was transferred to a similar post at St. Margaret Mary's Church in San Antonio. Subsequent to his later appointment as associate at St. Henry's Church, San Antonio, on September 16, 1960, he became very involved in scouting so that on February 4, 1965, he was named Assistant Archdiocesan Chaplain of Scouts.
On August 29, 1966, he was appointed Secretary to the Archdiocesan Tribunal and, at the same time, Chaplain of Incarnate Word High School in San Antonio. His service to the Tribunal and to the Sisters continued for 17 years. He also served as Chaplain to the Texas Army National Guard for six years.
In October of 1967, the late Archbishop Robert Lucey named him his Secretary and in February of 1968 appointed him Archdiocesan moderator of the Catholic Youth Organization.
Bishop Carmody received his Master's Degree in Education at Our lady of the Lake University in 1968, and has his Teacher's and Counselor's certificate from the State of Texas.
With the coming of the late Archbishop Francis Furey, Bishop Carmody was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the Archdiocese (June 1969) while retaining the post of Tribunal Secretary. In the meantime, after following the required course of studies at the Worden's School of Social Service of Our Lady of the Lake University, he was awarded the Degree of Master in Social Work in May of 1973.
In November 1974, he was named Director of the Family Life Program, a work in which he expended an extraordinary amount of zeal which culminated in the archdiocesan celebration of the Family Year in 1980. His national recognition merited his being named a delegate to the White House Conference on families.
On June 26, 1978, he was appointed Director of the Society of the Propagation of the Faith and of the Holy Childhood Association in the Archdiocese and, following the death of Archbishop Furey, word was received that he had been named a Prelate of Honor to His Holiness by Pope John Paul II on April 24, 1979.
Also, he was a lecturer at the Pastoral Institute at Incarnate Word College and Oblate College of the Southwest.
With the advent of Archbishop Patrick Flores, Bishop Carmody was given the added responsibility of Director of Pastoral Services for the Archdiocese.
In 1983, Bishop Carmody went with the St. James Society as a Missionary to Latin America, where he worked for five years as a Missionary in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Only a few days before completing his five-year Missionary assignment there, he was called home by Archbishop Patrick Flores because Pope John Paul II appointed him Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio. He was ordained as a Bishop on December 15, 1988.
Bishop Carmody served as Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio from 1988 until 1992. On May 25, 1992, he was installed Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas.
On February 3, 2000, Pope John Paul II named Bishop Carmody Bishop of Corpus Christi, Texas. He was installed the seventh Bishop on March 17, 2000.
Since 1992, Bishop Carmody has served as:
Member of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee for the Church in Latin America
Chairman of the Missions Committee for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops
State Chaplain, Knights of Columbus
Executive Board of the East Texas Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Ex-Officio member of the Board of Directors of The Pines Catholic Camp, Gladewater,Texas
Awarded a Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
Member of Marriage and Family Life Committee for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2000
On March 17, 2000, Bishop Carmody was installed as the seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Bishop Carmody currently serves as a member on the Marriage and Family Life Committee for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops
At the November 2000 meeting of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bishop Carmody was elected Chairman of the Church in Latin America Committee
Bishop Carmody served on the National Conference of Catholic Bishops' Adhoc Hoc Committee on Economic Concerns of the Holy See (Jan. 2001) and the USCC Bishops' Committee on World Mission (Nov. 2001)
Since becoming Bishop of Corpus Christi, Bishop Carmody has been concerned with three major issues of the city - school dropout, diabetes and the homeless. He was instrumental in getting the Charter School open so that parents have another alternative choice to help keep their children in school. He is working with the Diabetes Association to help people become aware and educated on the causes of the disease. He is also working with the Association's Walk for Diabetes fund raiser. In October, 2003, he was instrumental in building a day shelter for the homeless called Mother Teresa Day Shelter where the homeless go for showers and get clean clothes. It also serves as an address for the homeless as they seek jobs.
Bishop Carmody has seven goals for the Diocese of Corpus Christi which derived from the diocesan synod of 1988 and diocesan self-study of 1998. They are: Evangelization, Catechesis, Worship, Vocations, Family Life, Youth, and Stewardship.
Bishop Carmody is a supporter of The National Conference for Community and Justice
LISTOWEL and District
DEATH of Fr. Jerry Roche of Benmore Athea and Kenya has caused great shock to the local community; he was killed on December 11th 2009, he was aged 68 years. Fr Roche worked with St. Patrick Fathers since 1968. Fr Jerry was predeceased by his parents Edmund and Mary Roche (nee Dalton) and is survived by siblings Noel of Chicago & Athea, Patrick in Athea, Michael in Cork, Christopher in Chicago, Margaret and Nora in Athea Hannah in Dublin, Mary Ann, Eileen and Kit in Chicago. Following Requiem Mass in St. Bartholomew's Church Athea at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday December 20th 2009, Fr Jerry Roche was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery Athea.
DEATH took place on December 14th `09 of Sr. Rose Twomey of the Presentation Convent, Tralee, she was born at Pallas Lixnaw. Following Requiem Mass in St John's Church Tralee, Sr. Rose Twomey was laid to rest in Kilsinan Cemetery on Thursday December 17th `09. Many of us who had relations in the Presentation Order knew Sr. Rose well. She had a great knowledge of deceased sisters, many of them worked in foreign lands including India and New Zealand.
DEATH took place of Fr. David McElligott on 18th December 2009, he was a native of Woodford and retired PP of Lixnaw, and he is survived by his sister Elizabeth Murphy and was predeceased by siblings, Sr. Mary, Eileen, Jim, Larry, Paul, Pat and John. Following Requiem Mass in Lixnaw Church on Monday Dec. 21st `09 Fr David McElligott was laid to rest in the Church Grounds. Fr David in his youth attended the sports in Knockanure on the 15th of August and had many recollections, including crossing the river holding up the bike in the air in case it got wet.
11th September 2010
Death occured on 11th September 2010 at St. Joseph’s Centre (Nursing Home), Shankhill, Dublin , at the age of 86 of Joseph Walsh. Fr Joe was born on the 17th of April 1924 at Leitrin West, Moyvane, Co. Kerry. His parents were Maurice Walsh and Mary Hanrahan; his siblings were Maurice, Mary Ellen, Jack, Jimmy, Liz Sr. Ida, Timmy, Bill, Peggy and Brian. Fr Joe Walsh had an uncle a Priest from his father and mothers side. Fr Tim Hanrahan born c 1890 ordained for Harrisburg in 1919, dies in car crash 16th Oct. 1935 was his uncle. He received his secondary education in St. Joseph’s College, Freshford, which was run by the Mill Hill Missionaries. On his way to becoming a Mill Hill Missionary priest: from 1943 to 1945 he studied Philosophy in Burnhall, Durham, England, and moved from there to study Theology in St. Joseph’s College, Mill Hill, London. On the 1st of November 1948 he took his Perpetual Oath and was ordained in Mill Hill on the 10th of July 1949 by the Apostolic Delegate, Archbishop Matthews.
After his ordination, Fr. Joseph (Joe) taught in the Mill Hill Missionaries College, Freshford, for one year before being admitted for a BA degree course in University College, Cork. He was appointed to Kuching, Borneo, in 1953, and spent the next ten years in teaching and parish ministry. He took a year’s Diploma Course in Education in Glasgow University in 1964. This course marked the beginning of Joseph Walsh’s missionary life in Europe, which included teaching in Freshford, work in Glasgow and Dublin, editing of the Irish and Scottish editions of ‘St Joseph’s Advocate’, parish work in Belfast, and chaplaincy work at Nazareth House in Edinburgh. Fr. Joseph used his talents in classrooms, from the pulpits, and at the editor’s desk.
In 1999, Joseph Walsh retired to St. Joseph’s House, Dublin, where he celebrated his Diamond Jubilee as a Priest last year. He moved to St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, Shank Hill, Dublin, a year ago because of his medical condition. His health deteriorated gradually over the past few weeks. He received the Sacrament of the Sick yesterday afternoon, in the presence of his sister Peg, and his nephew Sean Walsh. Fr. Joseph passed away at 1.45 am this morning. His requiem mass will take place on Monday the 13th of September in St. Joseph’s House, Mill Hill Missionaries, Rathgar, followed by burial in Bohernabreena cemetery at the foot of the Dublin mountains.
Father Thomas Relihan to retire after six decades of service
Friday, July 18, 2008
By Scott Thomas Anderson
On June 24, 2007, Father Thomas Relihan of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ione celebrated his 60th year as a priest with a party at Clos Du Lac Cellars. The avid golfer and skier is now retiring as head priest in Ione, though he'll remain part of the community.
Photo by: Courtesy to the Ledger Dispatch
He left the green hills of Ireland when he was young, encountering the Statue of Liberty, Staten Island and a promise of something grand over the huge, sprawling concrete towers beyond the Brooklyn Bridge.
In California, his mission as a priest took him to Grass Valley, Sacramento, Auburn, Susanville - and eventually landed him in a small but vibrant parish on the farmlands of the Gold Country. Now, after 25 years, Father Thomas Relihan is retiring from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ione with a lifetime of warm memories.
Relihan was born in the mid-1920s in Kilcara, Ireland. His father fought in the Irish war of independence, which landed him a dreary London prison sentence from 1918 to 1922. The budding young clergyman's own adventure would be much different. In 1947, he and two other priests got their first glimpse of America when they arrived in New York City. "The size of the whole darn thing was astounding," Relihan remembered. "I climbed me up to the top of the Empire State Building, saw Staten Island and the Statue of Liberty - these are the things that really hit you strong the first time. It was awesome."
After touring Rockefeller Center and meeting the Brooklyn Dodgers, Relihan set off on his first stint in California at a small parish in Yolo County. Following assignments in Sacramento and Grass Valley, Relihan got one of his most interesting missions when he was made chaplain at Dewitt Hospital in Auburn, a center for the mentally ill. He stayed at Dewitt for 19 years until it closed. His next chaplain duty was at Susanville State Prison, where he spent another 12 years.
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Built in 1829, St. Mary's is centrally situated in the Square. It was renovated and a spire and porch added in 1865. The side aisles were added in 1910. In line with reforms that followed Vatican II, much of the old altar was removed and the pulpit taken out. Local folklore has a story that Lord Listowel prevailed upon the clergy to ring the Angelus bell at 7.00 p.m. so that he could get an extra hours work from his men. In 1998 a huge job of rewiring and painting the church was undertaken
Cathedrals
Ardfert Cathedral & Abbey
Ardfert was once the capital of Kerry. St. Brendan founded a monastic settlement here in the 6th century and was the seat of a Bishop's See made by Saint Erc. In the Annals of Innisfallen Ardfert is referred to as Ahyferte which denotes "The territory of Ert or of miracles". The Cathedral was finished in 1254 and in 1641 when the castle of Lord Kerry was attacked and destroyed by fire, the Cathedral which stood adjacent to it was also destroyed in the fire. The ruins contain some of the finest examples of Irish Stone Craft as well as Hiberno-Romanesque, early and late Gothic architecture. Duchas, the Heritage Council are currently undertaking major renovations at the Cathedral.
Graveyards Famine Graveyard
The graveyard lies about a quarter of a mile outside Listowel on the Ballybunion Road. Teampaillin Bán (the little white Churchyard) is the Famine Graveyard where many nameless victims of the Irish Famine 1845 - 47 were interred in mass graves. Monuments
Listowel Castle
This 12th century castle is situated on the northern bank of the River Feale. It was around this focal point that the town of Listowel developed. The Castle has not been habitable for over 200 years and has been the responsibility of Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland since 1923. It seems that at the beginning of the 19th century, much of the stone from the castle may have been used to build some of the houses in the square. Today, all that remains of the castle are two square towers connected by an arch and the remains of a sculpted face - said to be a portrait of the builder McElligott. Conservation work is currently being undertaken on the Castle by Duchas in conjunction with the development of the Kerry Literary and Cultural Centre.
Old Church Tower
This imposing, 9 metre height, tower was once attached to the church from which Church Street gets its name. In 1819 most of the old church was demolished and the stones used to build the new church, St. John's in the Square. The old tower now covered in ivy, is all that remains of the old Church of Ireland Church.
Carrigafoyle Castle, Ballylongford
Carrigafoyle Castle is located 9 miles north of Listowel just outside the village of Ballylongford, in the channel between the mainland and Carrig Island. It's name in Irish means "rock of the chasm". The present Castle was built by Chieftain Conor Liath O'Connor Kerry in 1490. It measures sixty feet by thirty, and it's walls are eight feet thick and 95 feet in height. There were six stories, with two floors resting on stone arches, now much damaged. It had forty small windows on the three remaining sides, all formed of cut limestone. There is a spiral stone stairway of a hundred steps leading to the top of the Castle where one can view the surrounding countryside and ocean for miles.
The castle was the residence of the O'Connor Kerry chieftains after 1200 AD when the Normans invaded and dispossessed them of their lands in Kerry. In 1490 Conor O'Connor and his Julianna Fitzgerald built the current castle. IN 1580 Queen Elizabeth's forces during the Desmond Rebellions attacked the Castle, and a barrage of cannon fire created the breach seen today. Elizabeth's forces took the Castle and the residents were massacred. Between 1600 and 1602, Chieftain John O'Connor was able to take possession of the Castle again, but in 1649 the Cromwellian army captured the Castle and put an end to the O'Connor Kerry as a ruling class. In 1666 the Castle and the O'Connor Kerry estates were forfeited and bestowed by Act of Settlement on Trinity College. The Castle has been under the control of the Office of Public Works (now Duchas) since 1923.
Rattoo Round Tower, Ballyduff
This is the last remaining complete round tower in Kerry and was constructed in the 12th century. Standing at 92 feet, it is not as high as others but it is one of the finest in Ireland. Internally it consisted of six floors and the top storey has windows facing the cardinal points. This marks the existence of substantial monastery in Gaelic times. Some hundreds of yards east of the Tower there are ruins of a fine 15th century priory church and Augustinian Abbey. The monastery was destroyed by the Irish in 1600 on the approach of the English under Wilmot. Early in the 17th century it was held by Anthony Staughton in whose family it remained until the War of Independence, when the ancestral home was the first to be destroyed in Kerry during the troubles of 1920.
Monasteries
Abbeydorney Cistercian Abbey
Eight miles from Listowel lies the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Kyrie Eleison. The Abbey was founded in 1154, only 12 years after the Cistercians first came to Ireland. Christian O Connairche, the first abbot of Millifont and later papal legate at the synod of Kells in 1152 and the synod of Cashel of 1171-2 died here in 1186.
The Cistercian community were soon in decline and in the visitation of 1227, the abbot of O Dorney was, with four other abbots, deposed. Later the community came under the influence, if not control of the Fitzmaurice family.
In 1576 the abbey was granted to the earl of Desmond. It was effectively suppressed after the Desmond wars and in 1589 it was given to John Champion of Dingle. He sold in 1599 for £100 and two years later it was bought for £130 by one of the Crosbies. The great enemy of Strafford, Sir Piers Crosbie sold the lands, with others, to his cousin David Crosbie of Ardfert in 1638 to finance his defence of a libel suit brought against him by Strafford. The Cistercians did not die out completely for a considerable time. In 1633 there were only one or two Cistercians in the county, but after that they disappear from history.
Lislaughtin Abbey, Ballylongford
Lislaughtin Abbey is located approximately one mile north of Ballylongford Village, and is a Franciscan Friary founded in 1475 by John O'Connor Kerry. The Friars were of the strict Oservantine rule. The Friary is believed to have been built on the site of an earlier church dedicated to St. Lachtin of Muskerry who died in 622 AD. Up to recently St. Lachtin was held in great regard and locals swore by the "hand of St. Lachtin". This relic which is housed in the National Museum, dates from the 10th century.
Up to the late 16th century the Friary was one of the more important religious institutions in Kerry, so much so that a chapter of the Order was held there in 1507. After the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII it is evident that there were still monks at Lislaughtin. In 1580 the Abbey was besieged by the Elizabethan forces and three friars who had not fled were clubbed to death before the high alter. The Friars returned to the Abbey in 1629 before the Cromwellian wars brought this part of it's history to an end.
Lislaughtin consists of a long house divided into choir and nave - the collapsed square tower was over the choir arch. The nave has two doorways providing access to the interior. The choir is lit by a fine East window divided into four lights by stone mullions, which is surrounded by bar tracery. The south wall of the choir it slit by three windows all divided by stone mullions - the windows are all pointed and of cut limestone. Recessed in the south wall is a triple sedilla, stone seats for the priests and ministers. The two storey building which held the refectory and dormitory was reached from the church by a door in the north wall. This building was lit by 30 windows. To the north east of this building is a structure which was probably the garderrobe
Sept, 1st 2010
HOLY Ghost Fathers are in 65 countries and arrived in Ireland 150 years ago educating and inspiring many to work on
the missions. Fr Starkin a member of the Holy Ghost Order spoke at masses in the Parish last weekend, he told us of events in West Africa first hand which he experienced since his ordination in 1974, including catering for 80,000 refugees from civil war, much of the trouble stem from fighting to control valuable resources including diamonds. Fr Starkin and his family lived at Lyrecrompane for 18 years working for Bord na Mona.
FIJI; Sunday August 29th on Radio Kerry local born Fr. Dan Ahern gave us a glimpse of life in Fiji and his work among the natives and emigrant Indians. Farmers would love to know how easily crops grow in the country.
DEATH took place on August 7th 2010 of Sr. Barbara Catherine Murphy at Moore Abbey, Monasterevin, she was born at Clounmacon and a member of the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary. Following Requiem Mass Sr. Barbara Murphy was laid to rest at St Evins Cemetery.
DEATH took place on August 23rd 2010 of Fr Micheal Galvin who was well known to all of as he was Parish Priest of Ballybunion from 1978 to 1999. Fr Micheal was born at Rock Street Tralee in 1919, his mother was Barrett. Fr Galvin was ordained in 1944 and served in many Parishes in the Diocese including Listowel, where he taught a Social Science class in late 1960s, a great supporter of the GAA and greyhounds, he is survived by his sister Norrie and brother Tunney.
Knockanure Medieval Church
By John Murphy
Joe Gleeson of upper Athea died at an advanced age. A protestant, he was respected by all for his many admirable qualities. A keen sportsman, he often roamed the fields of Gortaglanna and Kilmorna with dog and gun, this area was the haven of grouse and rabbits. He had a deep interest in local history and ancient ruins or to use his own word "Antiquity". Entering the old Knockanure graveyard he would gaze reverently on the roofless Medieval Church and pause hatless beside the headstone of long departed friends. One of his statements has been recorded. It is that the roof was taken off the church and placed on a protestant church in Athea. The man responsible for this was Van de Leur, an officer in Cromwell`s army. The period would be c.1652. But about 100 years before this time churches were seized in an attempt to made Catholics attend protestant service. This attempt failed. Still it is probable that they maintained the buildings as long as possible in case enough protestant settlers might be planted to form a congregation. According to historians there was a relaxation of the penal laws in the period from 1620 up to the new wave of persecution after the Cromwellian take over. And so Joe Gleeson`s statement handed down from his forbears may well be based on fact. Charles Smith, a protestant historian wrote a history entitled
"The Ancient and Present State of the Co. Kerry 1756". We learn from him that the church was a ruin by then and the Glebe land (known as Farren today) was held by Ratoo landlord Staughton. Going back 322 years before this we find that in 1434 Fr. Scanlon was vicar of Knockanure parish and before his tenure there was Fr. Cormac o Connor and another named Kennelly. They were of the Augustinian order whose monastery was at Ratoo, Ballyduff. The abbot of Ratoo had jurisdiction over several parishes in North Kerry. From such evidence it seems that the church was erected some 600 years ago or more. But it still stands - its ivy clad gables and stout wall-in defiance of the ravages of the time. Inside those walls is the grave of famous local ballad composer and wit Paddy Drury (died 1945)
Quoted:
"Knockanure church may the heavens bless you,
That sweet place of rest where the dead do resort,
If you stand by its corner on a bright summers morning you will see ships sailing from many a port,
You will see Co. Clare and the hills back in Kerry,
The tide at Saleen as it rises and falls.
If you travelled the nation for a burying plantation,
Still Knockanure church in the pride of them all.
Footnote: The church is just 400 feet above sea level.
The Saving Grace of the Rosary
Grandfather was a slate worker. He went to work every morning, on foot, reciting his rosary. At that time, there was no public transportation. It took him thirty minutes to get there and thirty minutes back. And he spent the time praying.
One morning, a good while after leaving the house, he realized that he had forgotten his rosary. He was perplexed. What should he do? Continue on his way to work or go back home to get it? He made his decision quickly, turned around and ran back home. He returned in haste, but got to work 10 minutes late. His fellow workers were waiting for him at the gate, because, as the manager, he had the keys to the building site. Together, they all entered the mine.
Just before going down, they heard a din of thunder. The men looked at each other terrified. Something had subsided. The mountain was collapsing. Thanks to God, no workman was in the mine at the time. After the first control, the men found that enormous blocks of rocks had detached walls inside the mine and blocked several galleries...
If Grandfather had not been late that day, many workmen would have been killed in this catastrophic event. And perhaps he himself as well! At that moment, all the men realized that God and the Virgin Mary had protected them. When Grandfather came home that evening and told me the news, I trembled from head to foot.
Since this occurrence, the rosary has had the place of honor in our family. We will never forget that it preserved us from many a catastrophe.
Missing Boston pilot
. 30 Sep 1854. Of Michael Dalton from the parish of Ballyhaigue or Killuries, County Kerry, Ire. He came to states about 1851 and was last in Dayton, OH, 12 months ago. Respond to his brother John Dalton, mason, care of Eugene Parker, at 115 Orange St., New York.
By Eugene Kyne
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IF you could take yourself back to Ireland in 1844 you would find a large, vigorous population that, despite living through famines in 1816-17, 1822, 1826 and 1831 had survived and rebuilt itself and was now approaching eight million people.
The life expectancy was 38, which was on a par with the rest of Europe, and the main staple diet was the potato, which had been introduced in the 1590s. An acre and a half of potatoes could feed a family of five or six people for six months, and it also fed some of the livestock with products such as butter, eggs, poultry and bacon sold for money.
The Irish people were resilient and they lived on their means and thrived. What was around the human corner was so devastating and severe that it was incomprehensible then or now. It has left a mark on our history that will never go away.
In 1845 reports began to come in from Europe that blight had been noticed in Belgium. It is not known where it came from but it spread into France, Germany, the Netherlands, England and Switzerland.
In these countries people were less dependent on the potato, but when it hit Ireland it had catastrophic effects. The potato blight was later found to be a fungus, and it was 40 years before a spray was developed against it.
In the years that followed, 1845 to 1852, horrific numbers were recorded in Ireland in deaths while actual numbers were higher in all areas - 123,000 in 1846, 208,252 in ‘48, 240,797 in '49, 249,335 in ‘47, from the Census of Ireland records. The real numbers in a 10-year period - close to 1.5 million. Meanwhile, 1.5 million took the only recourse they had. They emigrated to America.
Fr Tim Harnett born at Duagh to Michael Harnett and Mary Sheehy ordained at All Hollows in 1879 and went that year to Australia. When he died in 1905 he was PP at Candello NSW. He visited home in 1893. Fr Tim was buried with his brother Dan also a priest in Australia who died in 1882, both are buried at Cooma, NSW.
Fr Mulvihill Tarbert Died March 1906
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Kerryman of 26th May 1906. Death of Tom Mulvihill PP Gisbourne, NZ. He was aged 38 years and son of Matt Mulvihill of Doonard, Tarbert, Co Kerry, he had a brother Con at Kilpadogue, Tarbert and was first Cousin to Fr Dan Finucane of Kerry Diocese who was at the time in America collecting for the O Connell Memorial Church. Fr Mulvihill died March 1906, born 1868 and ordained by Archbishop Walsh in 1892.
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FATHER O'CONNOR IS BURIED AFTER ST. JAMES' RITE
St. Louis Register
"The Official Catholic Newspaper of the archdiocese of St. Louis"
Vol. XII. No. 32
Friday, August 8, 1952
Transcribed by Henry Herbst, 05 October 2003
Funeral services for the Rev. Patrick J. O'Connor, Irish-born pastor of St. James' parish in St. Louis, and a priest widely known for his genial personality and untiring zeal, were held Aug. 4 from the St. James church.
Archbishop Joseph E. Ritter presided in a Solemn Mass of Requiem and gave the last absolution following the Mass, which was preceded by the chanting of the Office of the Dead by the priests' choir. The body lay in state in the church at Tamm and Wade avenues from the previous afternoon, and parishioners kept an all-night, prayerful vigil at the casket.
Father O'Connor died of cancer July 30 in the parish rectory adjoining the church. He had undergone an operation in St. John's hospital in February, and, a few days after the operation, he returned to the rectory where he had remained until his death. He was 69 years of age.
The Rt. Rev. Monsignor George P. Keating, with Rt. Rev. Monsignor Joseph A. McMahon, and the Rev. Joseph A. Bremerich, close friends who had participated in the celebration of Father O'Connor's 40th Anniversary of priesthood in 1947, with the Rev. Anthony A. Palumbo, a boy of St. James' parish, and likewise a close friend of the late pastor, held offices in the funeral services. Monsignor Keating, who is pastor of Sts. Mary and Joseph's parish, was the celebrant of the Mass; Monsignor McMahon, pastor of St. Luke's parish, Richmond Heights, delivered the sermon; and Father Bremerich, pastor of Holy Family parish, St. Louis, served as deacon in the Mass. The office of subdeacon was filled by Father Palumbo, who is pastor of St. Anthony's parish in High Ridge.
Minor Officers
Other officers were; Master of ceremonies, the Rev. George J. Scheer, pastor of Good Shepherd parish, Hillsboro, and former assistant at St. James'; acolytes, the Rev. Jeremiah A. Jakle, assistant pastor of St. Bernadette's parish, Lemay, and former assistant pastor at St. James, and the Rev. Lawrence J. Schieber, assistant pastor of St. Stephen, Protomartyr's parish, St. Louis, and a son of St. James' parish; thurifer, the Rev. Raphael Walsh, O.S. B., a son of the parish; and deacons of honor to the Archbishop; two former assistants of the parish, the Rev. Leo C. Byrne, pastor of Immaculata parish, Richmond Heights; and the Rev. John R. Phelan, pastor of St. Anthony's parish, Sullivan.
Chanters at the Divine Office that preceded the Mass were the Rev. William L. Ebert. Pastor of St. Boniface's parish, St. Louis; and Rev. Arthur V. Peet, assistant pastor of St. Joseph's parish, Clayton. Organist for the priests' choir was the Rev. Gerald J. Sommer, pastor of Immaculate Conception parish, West Alton; and director of the choir was the Rev. Joseph H Anler, administrator of St. James parish, Catawissa.
Born in Kerry County
Father O'Connor was born in Ballbunion, Kerry County, Ireland, Jan. 1, 1883. He studied for the priesthood in St. Patrick's college, Carlow, Ireland, and was ordained there June 9, 1907. Coming to the United States in the year of his ordination he was appointed to St. Edward's parish in St. Louis as an assistant pastor. After five years he was transferred to the St. James parish where he spent the remainder of his life, the years from his appointment until 1918 an assistant pastor, and from 1918 until 1929 as administrator of the parish. He was appointed pastor on Nov. 14, 1929.
Besides building the magnificent 11th century type stone church which was erected in 1927 and consecrated in 1941. Father O'Connor was the builder of a large school, a convent for the Dominican Sisters who teach in the school, and a parish rectory. The rectory which was completed less than a year before Father took sick, serves also as a meeting place for parish social functions.
Surviving Father O'Connor are a brother and three sisters living in Ireland. They are Michael O'Connor, Mrs. Margaret Slat??? and Miss Lil, and Miss Joan O'Connor. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews who live in New York and who came to St. Louis for the funeral.
Bob Corbett corbetre@webster.edu
Hi Kevin found this.
John Buckley 1833-1901 entered Franciscans 1871 aged 38 years he was called Br. George OFM died 30th Nov 1901, his parents were John Buckley and Margaret Walsh,
Check were they grandparents of Michael Buckley below.
Michael Buckley, Tarmons married Mary O Connor of Knockanure, (Jack Maggie O Connors family) their son Fr Tim went to U.S Phili, born 1894, Ord 1919 died Nov 9th 1977, Fr Jack also in the U.S. these are the priests in family.
Michael Buckley married Mary Bridget Nolan they lived at Shanaway
Children in religion
Sr Ambrose (Maria)
Fr Pat Buckley Ord Maynooth 1891, died 1925, PP of Milltown, Co Kerry.
Fr Jeremiah Buckley Ord Maynooth 1892, died 1936 PP Lixnaw.
Fr Tom Buckley Ord Maynooth 1893 worked in New York Diocese
Tim Buckley of Clounmacon 1870-1946 married Mary Galvin 1874-1936
Children in religion
James Ord All Hollows 1934 for Salford died 1977.
Sr Declan (Margaret) Buckley entered presentation 1931
Sr Ambrose (Mai) entered Presentation Tralee 1938.
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" Faoi Bhrat Bhride"
A Tribute to the Brigidine Sisters
at Scoil Mhuire Lourdes Tullow
1807 - 2005
Editor Bro Camillus Regan, Patrician Brothers
Photographs and some articles
A word from the Principal
I first came to Scoil Mhuire Lourdes in 1977 as a young, newly qualified teacher. I began my career under the caring, expert and inspiring guidance of Sr. Philomena, the Principal at that time. In 1977, the teach¬ing staff comprised of 5 nuns and 3 lay teachers.
I consider myself privileged to have worked under the leadership of Sr. Philomena, Sr. Betty and Sr. Francesca and also to have worked closely with many nuns from the Brigidine Order as fellow teachers.
Since I came here, many good people have come and gone and many changes have taken place, not only in our educational system but also in our school staffing. Gradually the number of lay teachers increased as the
number of teaching sisters decreased. But, sadly, the retirement of Sr. Betty and Sr. Paula last year also her¬alded the end of an era. This school year is the first in the school's history without a Brigidine staff member. It is indeed a sad loss.
Mo bhuiochas ar son scolairi, tuismitheoiri agus foireann teagaisc Scoil Mhuire Lourdes leis na mna rial¬ta go leir idir bheo agus mharbh a raibh aon bhaint acu leis an scoil o bunaiodh i.
Go raibh mile maith agaibh agus guim Rath De oraibh go leir
Anne Kennelly
Br. Edmund Austin Shanahan
Edmund Shanahan was born at Kilbaha, Newtownsandes (now known as Moyvane), Co. Kerry in 1841. He entered the novitiate at the South Monastery, Cork, in 1860, taking Austin as his name in religion.
With Br. Xavier O'Connor he compiled a supplement to Butler's Catechism which was embodied in the episcopal text. Circulation exceeded two million copies before his death.
Br. Austin was principal teacher in the South Monastery for eleven years during which time he trained numerous monitors on his staff. In 1871 he was elected Superior of the South Monastery to succeed Br. Paul Townsend. At that time half of the house was reserved for the parochial clergy but resulting from Br. Austin's negotations the priests moved to a residence in George's Quay and the whole house became available for the Brothers' use.
From 1871 to 1874 he was very much involved in the building of St. Joseph's Industrial School in Greenmount. In 1880 when St. Vincent's, Dartford, was in danger of being given in charge to another Institute of Brothers because of Br. Augustine Ryan's ill health and the decision of Br. Joseph Keogh to return to secular life, Br. Austin took charge. He returned to Cork in 1882, leaving St. Vincent's in a very satisfactory condition and was again elected Superior at the South Monastery.
In 1885 Br. Austin presided over a meeting of all professed Brothers in the South Monastery at which it was unanimously decided to petition Rome to allow changes in the Constitution which would permit the centralisation of authority under a Superior General. Four years later, following a visit by Br. Austin and Br, Patrick Shine to Rome to "push" the petition, approval was secured. At the subsequent General Chapter (1889) Br. Austin was elected one of the four Assistants to Br. Patrick, Superior General. He continued to be a member of the General Council until his death.
In the late 1880s and early 1890s Br. Austin travelled extensively in the USA as well as in Australia and New Zealand collecting money to build the new novitiate at Mount St. Joseph. On his return to Cork the building debts were still very great and Br. Austin was asked to solicit alms locally, even begging coppers in the Coal Quay Market in Cork on Saturday mornings.
Br. Austin died peacefully on October 24th 1902. He is buried in the vault at the old South Monastery.
Br. William Patrick Shine
William Shine was born in Kilbaha, Newtownsandes (now known as Moyvane), Co. Kerry on 20 July 1843. Having spent a short time with the Oblates of Mary Immaculate at Inchicore, Dublin, he entered the Presentation Brothers' novitiate in the South Monastery, Cork, in 1868. A neighbour of William's, Edmund Shanahan, Br. Austin, was a member of the community, having entered eight years previously.--- The superior, Br. Paul Townsend, was at first reluctant to receive William as the community were in poor financial circumstances and he was worried about taking in another member for whom they might not be able to provide. However, Br. Ligouri Gaynor was visiting the South Monastery at that time and said he would accept the young man in Killarney.This caused Br. Paul to have second thoughts and William stayed in Cork.
William chose Patrick as his name in religion . He was an exemplary novice and made his profession on 27 August 1870. He taught in Greenmount where the work was very demanding as the Brothers were operating a national school, an orphanage and an industrial school all at the same time.---When the industrial school moved to new independent premises in 1874 Br.Patrick was appointed Superintendent. As well as being a resourceful teacher he proved to be a great organiser with a flair for financial administration. In 1877 he was elected superior of the South Monastery in succession to Br. Austin Shanahan who had completed his second term in the post.
Br. Patrick had suffered from typhoid fever before becoming a Brother and suffered severe headaches as a result, but he was seldom known to refer to these.
While Br. Patrick was superior of the South Monastery the number of aspirants increased dramatically. The building of a new chapel was a priority and this was completed in 1879. The extra numbers also made it possible for the community to make new foundations, at Birr, Co.Offaly in 1878 and Presentation College in Cork city, the Brothers' first second level school, in 1879. Other projects included a new wing for the South Monastery school and also for Greenmount national school; a new chapel and a dairy at the industrial school, and the purchase of farms to supply milk and vegetables for the boys in Greenmount.---------------------
In March 1885, with the encouragement of Bishop T. O'Callaghan O. P., co-adjutor bishop of Cork, the Brothers voted to petition Rome requesting changes in the Constitutions which would enable them to elect a Superior General and become a Pontifical rather than a Diocesan congregation. Br. Patrick and Br. Austin went to Rome and were successful in getting the changes formally approved by Pope Leo XIII on 2 June 1889. A month after the two envoys returned a General Chapter was held at the South Monastery and Br. Patrick was elected Superior General. --As a leader, he believed in delegation, inspiring his collaborators with enthusiasm but giving them room to learn and being slow to interfere. During Br.Patrick's term as Superior General several new foundations were made: Cobh (1889), Kinsale(1891), Orpington (1893), Mount St. Joseph (1894), Letterkenny (1894), Boyle (1897), Enniskillen (1897), Newcastle-on-Tyne (1901), Dungannon (1902) and Glasthule (1903).
During the summer of 1904 Br. Patrick began to suffer from digestive problems which prevented him from taking proper nourishment. He was able to rise daily and attend to correspondence and other administrative matters, his intellect remaining unimpaired, but he became virtually housebound. On the morning of the day before he died he rose as usual, but in the afternoon a change for the worst was evident and he received the Last Sacraments. Early on the morning of Holy Thursday, 20 April 1905, he died, some eight or nine months after the onset of his illness. His remains lay in the chapel at Mount St. Joseph on Good Friday, and on Holy Saturday the Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan O.P, said the final prayers at the burial of his old friend in the community cemetery.
DEATH of Fr. Jerry Roche of Benmore Athea and Kenya has caused great shock to the local community; he was killed on December 11th 2009, he was aged 68 years. Fr Roche worked with St. Patrick Fathers since 1968. Fr Jerry was predeceased by his parents Edmund and Mary Roche (nee Dalton) and is survived by siblings Noel of Chicago & Athea, Patrick in Athea, Michael in Cork, Christopher in Chicago, Margaret and Nora in Athea Hannah in Dublin, Mary Ann, Eileen and Kit in Chicago. Following Requiem Mass in St. Bartholomew's Church Athea at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday December 20th 2009, Fr Jerry Roche was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery Athea.
DEATH has taken place in New Jersey of Sr. Mary O Mahony MSC. On January 19th 2010 aged 93 years and 78 years in the convent. Sr. Mary was born at Lisselton to Maurice Mahony and Ellen Houlihan in 1916, she went to France to enter the convent in 1932 and later went to serve in America, she was predeceased by all of her siblings, Martin, John, Maurice, Con and Bridie. Sr. Mary was transferred from France to the French Hospital in Manhattan, NY in 1935 where she worked for 39 years, moving to Princeton NJ serving another eight years, 1981 to Sr. Marys retirement in 2003 she served at Mater Dei Nursing Home in NJ. Sr. Mary spent her last years at The McAuley Health Care Centre operated by the Mercy Sisters.
Fr. Thomas O'Hanlon died in hospital in Lahore last night, Sunday 5 June, at 10:54 local time. He had a mild stroke on 25 May but four days later had a relapse and was admitted to the ICU.
Father Tommy, as most of us knew him, was from Tarbert County Kerry, Ireland, and entered the Columban seminary late in September 1963. He was a few weeks later than his classmates. However, he had a good reason to be late: on the thrid Sunday of September he captained the Kerry Minor (under-18) Gaelic Football team to victory in that year's Minor All-Ireland championship. He was ordained in December 1969 and went to Mindanao, Philippines, in 1970. He served there till 1979 when he went with the first group of Columbans to our new mission in Pakistan.
Father Tommy was given the name 'Tanvir' by an elderly man shortly after his arrival in Pakistan. The name means 'inner light'. Father Tomás King, the Columban coordinator in Pakistan, said of our late confrere, 'Tanvir has passed on but his light burns in the lives and memories of the people he encountered and touched. he was passionate for justice which in later years evolved into a passion for the care of the Earth.' He had a doggedness about him too that could be exasperating at times but was never obstructive or negative. Something of his passion is captured in the photo above, which appeared in the American Columban magazine, Columban Mission, in 1996, as did the other photos here.
Father King wrote of his death: 'Tanvir died peacefully in the presence of Columban Lay Missionaries, Sisters and Fathers after anointing and while the rosary was being recited.'
Coming so soon after the sudden death of my classmate, Fr Pat McCaffrey in Pakistan on 18 May, this is devastating for the Columban priests, Sisters and lay missionaries in Pakistan. Father Tommy was 64 or 65 and Father Pat 66. I know you will keep them all in your prayers.
This message was sent by Fr Tomás King, Columban coordinator in Pakistan: Fr Tanvir (Thomas) O' Hanlon will be laid to rest, along side Fr Pat McCaffrey, in St. Columban's Parish, Lahore on Thursday 10th June 2010, after 3.00pm Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Lahore. Today, Tuesday his two brothers Ned and Micheal were granted visas in the Embasy in Dublin and will travel to Lahore for the funeral.
Fr Thomas 'Tanvir' O'Hanlon will be buried today in Lahore, Pakistan. He died there last Sunday June 6th 2010 after a stroke. My classmate Fr Patrick McCaffrey died suddenly in Murree, Pakistan, on 18 May. Father Tommy O'Hanlon was at Father Pat's funeral only a few weeks ago. Today's funeral Mass will be in the same church, Sacred Heart Cathedral Lahore
June 30th 2010 Notes
THOUSANDS attended the Memorial Mass for Fr. Tommy O Hanlon in Tarbert on Saturday last, the chief celebrant was Fr James O Hanlon, brother of Tommy. The mass was concelebrated by about 30 priests, also attending were many sisters some who served abroad. The homily was given by Fr. Pat Raleigh of the Columban Fathers who told many little stories about Tommy including his love for sweet cake, justice for the small man and caring for the earth. We were told that his football days had a great influence on him even in the missions. Relations and friends of the O’Hanlon Family mingled with each other in lovely bright sunshine for a long time after Mass had ended, some called to the Presbytery for tea and cake while others later went to the Lanterns to meet and share their remembrances and praise a man who gave his life to the church and betterment of humanity.
St. Theresa is known as the Saint of the Little Ways, meaning she believed in doing the little things in life well. She is also the patron Saint of flower growers and florists. The following is St. Theresa’s prayer.
May there be peace within today. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us. Amen.
July 2010
DEATH took place at St Joseph’s Convent Ferbane, Co Offaly of Sr. Declan Murphy on July 19th 2010. Sr. Declan was born at Knockanure Dec. 4th 1914. She was a boarder in Balbriggan, Dublin. Started Nurse Training in Waterford. Joined Convent in 1942 at Frebane, Professed 1945 after serving in various convents Sr. Declan returned to Ferbane in 1977, she spent her last 18 months at Gallen Priory Nursing Home. She is survived by her brother John and Sisters of St Joseph, and was predeceased by her sisters Kitty O Connor and Julia Nolan, brothers Michael and Billy. Following Requiem Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ferbane, on Wednesday July 21st Sr. Declan Murphy was laid to rest at Gallen Priory Cemetery.
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny was founded by Blessed Anne Marie Javouhey in 1797 in Chalon, they now work in 60 different countries in 5 continents. Sr. Declan Murphy of Knockanure and Ferbane was Professed in 1945, daughter of Michael Murphy and Maria Galvin of Knockanure. Her grandfather was the second generation of the Murphy's in Knockanure, died 1906, his wife Marie O Connor died 1908.
Gabriel Fitzmaurice
A place of worship, simple and austere:
'Sixties architecture past its date.
I wonder what it is that draws me here
To a building local people seem to hate.
The church of their affection, knocked, made way
For "The garage on the hill" in its design -
Bare brick, flat roof, no steeple, here I pray.
The spirit of this building's kin to mine.
My God's a God who strips me in this place -
No covers here, the lines are stark and spare;
Through the years, I've grown into this space
Where work of human hands raised art to prayer,
The same the builders raised up once at Chartres
But plainer here, an answer to my heart.
(Brighton, MA) … Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley will ordain six men to the
priesthood this Saturday, May 23, 2009, at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross,
1400 Washington Street, Boston. They included
Rev. Seán M. Maher
A son of St. Mary Parish in Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, Father Maher is
one of the four children - three sons and a daughter - of Margaret (Keane)
Maher and the late Patrick. He attended St. Brigid National School, Duagh,
Kerry; and St. Michael College, in Listowel, Kerry. He completed university
studies at the University of Limerick, and also attended Emmanuel School of
Mission, in Rome, and Fairfield University, Fairfield, Conn. An alumnus of
St. John Seminary, Brighton he served his deacon year at St. John the
Evangelist, Winthrop where he will celebrate his first Mass on May 24 th
2009
Ireland
Columban Mission History in Ireland
The Columban Society was founded in Ireland in 1916. Initially, it was known as the MAYNOOTH MISSION TO CHINA.
The first seminary at Dalgan Park, County Mayo opened its doors in 1918. A number of ordained diocesan priests joined the Society in the first years of its existence. A monthly magazine, The Far East, was launched to promote interest in the missions, especially in China. Very quickly the idea of a mission to China captured the imaginations of the people of Ireland and the Society attracted more young members and support increased. In 1940 the students moved to the new seminary at Dalgan Park, Navan.
Presence in Ireland
Up until the 1980s, the presence of the Society in Ireland was confined to promotion of mission through visiting parishes, vocation work and the magazine that was virtually in every home in Ireland.
Ireland is now in a process of cultural transformation - from a rural society marked by uniformity to an urban society marked by increasing diversity. This context is marked by greater openness to new ideas and ways of living, greater division between the poor and the rest of society and multi-culturism.
The cross-cultural experience of Columbans in the areas of social justice, concern for the earth and dialogue speaks very much to the needs of the Irish situation as it is now. The challenge is to find new ways of engaging people in the task of responding to those needs.
Pastoral Activities and Outreach...
Mission Education
Much effort has gone into informing and educating people on the meaning of mission today in the light of the Columban experience. A mission awareness centre at Dalgan Park graphically portrays Columban mission from its beginnings to the challenges of this present time. The mission education department offers seminars on topics related to evangelization, inter-faith dialogue, justice and peace and ecology to colleges and schools throughout the country. People are invited to become Companions in Mission - to involve themselves in their community to promote mission.
Justice, Peace and the Integrity Of Creation
Education and campaigning work on issues of national and international poverty and injustice, and on local and global environmental issues have figured prominently. In particular the office works through the Debt and Development Coalition to help raise public awareness of this issue, and to influence Irish Government policy. Other recent campaigns have included those on fair-trade issues between the European Union and the Third World, and bio-diversity.
Lay Mission
The Irish Region has promoted the Lay Mission program since its inception. Columban lay missionaries teams from Fiji and the Philippines have ministerd here since 1988. irish lay missionaries have gone to the Philippines, Chile and Korea.
Columban Mission History In Pakistan
Columbans first came to Pakistan in 1979 at the request of the Bishop of the Diocese of Lahore, Punjab Province. In 1983, Columbans also began to work in the Diocese of Hyderabad in Sindh province. There are presently thirteen ordained Columbans assigned to Pakistan, two Lay Missionaries and five Columban Sisters.
Nov 10th 2010 Notes
DEATH: Sr. Dolores ( Bridie) O Donoghue of Tanavalla and Manchester died recently.
Anniversaries
, Fr Michael Slattery OMI, Sr. Veronica O Neill, Sr. Mary Brendan O Connell, Sr. Maria Kissane, Sr. Mary Tarrant, Sr. Imelda O Connor,
August 30th is the Feast Day of Saint Margaret Clitherow of York
She was a young married woman who worshiped in the new Protestant religion of the reign of Elizabeth I. She returned to the “Old Faith” and was eventually arrested for harbouring Jesuits, in her home, in the Shambles. To protect her husband and children she refused to speak in her own defence and was condemned and crushed to death in York on March 25th 1586.
Margaret Clitherow is the Patron Saint for the C.W.L. and our pattern of womanhood.
Blessed Mother Marie Alphonsine was a girl from Jerusalem who
abandoned herself totally to Divine Providence. She is known as the
apostle of hope and trust in God and Our Lady, and the apostle of
the Rosary. Our Lady appeared to her in several apparitions and inspired
the founding of the Congregation of the Rosary Sisters, the only
indigenous religious community serving in the Holy Land. Let us ask
Blessed Mother Marie Alphonsine to intercede for us so that all the
women of WUCWO may abandon ourselves to Divine Providence as
she did.
May Mary, Queen of Peace, guide us to the place prepared by her
Son which awaits each one who follows the will of God. May she
intercede for WUCWO now and for generations to come so our
members may persevere in love and fidelity.
Karen M. Hurley
President General
Fr Michael Kennelly Kilbaha.
y Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer
In Print: Wednesday, January 12, 2011
TAMPA — The Rev. Michael Kennelly, an Irish immigrant who played a major role in the history of Jesuit High School, died Jan. 3 in New Orleans. He was 96, the oldest priest in the Jesuits' New Orleans province, which stretches from New Mexico to South Carolina.
Under his leadership, the school founded in 1899 moved from its downtown Tampa location to Himes Avenue, on what was then rural land.
"He bought the land back when everybody thought it was a crazy thing to do, because nobody would ever take their kids there," said Richard Gonzmart, a 1971 Jesuit graduate who owns the Columbia Restaurant.
Father Kennelly left Tampa Jesuit to found another high school in Houston, then served four years as president of Loyola University in New Orleans before returning to Tampa.
"He was a visionary," said Father Richard Hermes, Jesuit's president. "He was a man who had a deep conviction in what his purposes were, knew the mission of the school and always had his eyes on the goal."
Considered a legend by many, Father Kennelly tackled his largest tasks with an approachable demeanor, friends say.
"He was just a regular guy," said former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco. "Take the collar off, and you would never know he was a priest."
He spoke with a thick Irish accent and was a good storyteller.
"Whenever you were saying goodbye to Father Kennelly, he would always reply with, 'Keep the faith,' " said David Agliano, who owned the Valencia Garden Restaurant.
Agliano, 54, recalled an incident that brought Father Kennelly's character into sharp relief. Agliano wanted Father Kennelly to baptize his children in Agliano's church.
The church refused because Father Kennelly, a Jesuit, did not belong to the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
"I called father and he said, 'When do you want it done?' " Agliano recalled. Agliano gave him a date.
"You show up and I'll be there," Father Kennelly replied.
The baptism went off without a hitch — in the same church that had refused permission.
The incident was typical of Father Kennelly, who plowed through obstacles without fear or bluster.
Michael Kennelly was born in Kilbaha, Ireland, on May 22, 1914, just before the outbreak of World War I.
He immigrated to the United States in 1929 and graduated from a New York high school in 1933.
He spent the next 20 years equally dividing his time between postgraduate studies and leadership of Jesuit high schools, including his first teaching stint at Tampa Jesuit from 1940 to 1943.
Antoinette Midili, who used to answer phones at the adjacent Sacred Heart Church downtown, said she used to tease Father Kennelly for his stern demeanor with students.
"I said, 'Those poor boys are scared of you the way you talk,' " said Midili, 85.
At the same time, she said, "If you needed him, it seemed like he was always there."
He was ordained a priest in 1946 and returned to Tampa Jesuit as president in 1953.
By then, the school founded in 1899 had outgrown its downtown location at Florida Avenue and Madison Street.
Father Kennelly raised the money for the $600,000 school and additional properties of both sides of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, pulled the permits and designed the campus with St. Anthony's chapel at its center.
Along the way, he befriended everyone from construction workers to contractors. "He baptized their children," said Hermes. "He had a knack for being a part of their lives."
He left Jesuit in 1959 and founded Strake College Preparatory School in Houston. He served as Loyola's president from 1970 to 1974.
He spent a decade at Sacred Heart Church in Tampa, adjacent to the old Jesuit campus. He returned to Tampa Jesuit as vice president from 1990 to 1997, then went back to Sacred Hart as pastor emeritus.
He retired in 2002 and moved to a Catholic assisted living facility in New Orleans, where he died.
"If you live 96 years, and you touch as many lives as that man did, you've done your job," said Greco.
A memorial service at Tampa Jesuit on Thursday, in St. Anthony's Chapel, will allow friends and former students to say goodbye — or "keep the faith," as the case may be.
Andrew Meacham can be reached at (727) 892-2248 or ameacham@sptimes.com.
DEATH of Fr Michael O’Leary took place recently, priest of St John’s. Tralee. He ministered in Rathmore, Castletownbere, Ballybunion, Lixnaw, Annascaul, Gneeveguilla, Caherdaniel, and Ballymacelligott
DEATH; Rev. Michael Francis Kennelly, S.J., aged 96, departed this life on January 3, 2011, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The son of Timothy Kennelly and Mary Jane Hanrahan Kennelly, he was born on May 22, 1914 in Kilbaha, Moyvane, Co Kerry. Fr Michael is survived by his sister Mary Jane Conlon in New York and brother Tim Kennelly at Charleville, Predeceased by his sisters Mrs. Breda Clifford, Miss Katherine Kennelly, and Mrs. ELizabeth Kelly, his brothers John Kennelly, Patrick Kennelly, Rev. William Kennelly, Daniel Kennelly, and James Kennelly. Requiem Mass for Fr Michael Francis Kennelly was celebrated at Holy Name of Jesus Church 6363 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans on Friday, January 7- 2011 following Mass Michael F Kennelly was laid to rest at St. Charles College at Grand Coteau, LA. Mass in thanksgiving of his life at the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane on Saturday Feb. 19th 2011 at 7.30pm . Fr, M. F. Kennelly went to the United States in 1929, he attended Regis High School in New York and the then high-school division of Spring Hill College, graduating in 1933. He joined the Society of Jesus, on June 9th 1933 at the novitiate in Grand Coteau, LA. After three years of teaching at Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida, Michael began theology studies for the priesthood, ordained on June 16, 1946 in St. Mary's College in Kansas. Father Kennelly was principal in St. John's High School in Shreveport, LA from 1948-53 and then became president of Jesuit High School in Tampa [1953-59), where he supervised the move of the school to its present location. He then founded Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School in Houston, TX, where he served as president until 1970. From 1970-74, he served as president of Loyola University in New Orleans, LA. The older members of our parish recall the musical ability of Fr Kennelly and his family, many the family and party occasion they contributed to the entertainment.
PROTEST: Nineteen Catholic and Protestant bishops have staged a sit-in protest against a report that clears Hindu fundamentalists of attacks on Christian targets in southern Karnataka state in September 2008. They were supported by 500 Church leaders in Bangalore.
ENTRUST the past to God’s mercy, the present to his love and the future to his providence, says, St. Augustine.
DEATH of Emmet Leahy occurred on 20th February 2011; Emmet was born 1928 at Millstream, Abbeyfeale and came to live at Carrueragh Knockanure when he married Margaret Leahy. He is survived by his wife Margaret, sons Paddy, Willie and Jim, daughters Eileen and Assumpta, brother Ned, sisters Sr. Ita and Maura Gallaghue. Siblings, Fr Tim SBD, Jim, Eileen and Breda Flanagan predeceased Emmet. Requiem Mass for Emmet Leahy was celebrated at Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure on Tuesday 22nd of February by Fr Lucid, Fr McMahon and Fr Davitt. Sean Ahern sang the hymns and Ann Cunningham played the organ. Following Mass Emmet Leahy was laid to rest at Old Knockanure Churchyard among many generations of Leahys. Emmet was son of Paddy Leahy of Woodview Athea and Delia Leahy of the Millstream. From his mothers’ side he was related to several noted Leahy athletes.
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Listowel Memorial Sculpture
06 March 2011
Ireland SW Province
http://www.presentationsistersunion.org/news/view_article.cfm?id=872&loadref=16
On the 8th of May (Foundation Day) 2007, the Presentation Sisters in Listowel announced the Order's decision to close the Convent at the end of August that year. This decision was taken due to the falling number of Sisters, their advancing years, the lack of vocations and the difficulty of maintaining the large building. The Sisters had served in Listowel since 1844, when the dream of the then Bishop of Kerry, Dr. Egan, and the Parish Priest of Listowel, Fr. Darby O'Mahony, of establishing a community of Presentation nuns in Listowel, was finally realised.
A New Foundation
On the 7th of May, 1844, four Sisters - Mother Mary Teresa Kelly, Mother Mary Francis Brennan, Sr. Mary Francis McCarthy, Sr. Augustine Stack (a native of Listowel) - arrived from Milltown, to set up the new Convent and School in the building provided. Very quickly the Convent became an integral part of the Listowel area, with the Sisters working tirelessly for the welfare of the people, through education, social service and other ministries. The Convent and Chapel became a power-house of prayer for the people. As a result the closure of the Convent after 163 years, came as a big blow to the people and their genuine sense of loss and bereavement was palpable.
A Tribute
The people wanted to mark the service given by the Sisters, and to express the gratitude of Listowel and North Kerry to them, in a special and lasting way. The idea of a sculpture to their memory in the Town Square took root. The project was spear-headed by Mr. Jimmy Deenihan, local T.D., joined by the North Kerry Literary Trust. Financial support would come from the North and East Kerry Development Company under the Rural Development Programme. It took three years to complete the project, which resulted in the lovely monument, a silhouette of a nun, erected near the Church, in the Square, and unveiled to the public on the 28th of November 2010.
The sculpture was designed and created by Mr. Padraig Tarrant, formerly from Tralee and currently living in New York. He took a special interest in the design of the sculpture for the Listowel Presentation Sisters because of his aunt, Sr. Mary Tarrant, R.I.P., who was a Presentation Sister in Dingle for many years, and in Presentation Convent, Tralee, in her latter years.
The monumental work, including inscriptions, was carried out by a local stone-mason, Mr. Jimmy O'Shea. The black marble used in the monument came from India. The figure is about seven foot tall and is clearly visible from all corners of the Square. People come continuously to admire it and photograph it, especially past pupils of all ages.
On one side of the silhouette the inscription reads as follows:
Erected by the People of Listowel and North Kerry in recognition of the Presentation Sisters of Listowel Convent from 1844 to 2007 for their unselfish and dedicated service to the Community and to ensure that their service and sacrifice is remembered and honoured.
On the other side of the silhouette the inscription reads:
The Listowel Presentation Sisters gratefully acknowledge the continuous support and affirmation received from the people of Listowel and North Kerry from 1844 to 2007.
On Sunday, 28th November 20l0, Listowel awakened to the first snowfall of the year, but that did not deter the crowd of people who gathered to see the Sculpture unveiled outside St. Mary's Church after 11.00 a.m. Mass, in a ceremony of remembrance for the Order. Bishop Bill Murphy performed the unveiling ceremony and paid tribute to the Congregation for the work of the Sisters in Listowel and throughout the Diocese. Among the crowd were Presentation Sisters from far and near, the local Clergy, the Mayor of Kerry, the Mayor of Listowel, Members of the Town Council, Politicians, Past Pupils, Students, Teachers, Parents, all anxious to join in paying tribute to the Sisters and the enormous contribution they made to the civic and social life of Listowel for 163 years. The crowd was addressed by Bishop Bill Murphy, Mr. Jimmy Deenihan, T.D., Sr. Lelia Finn, who travelled from Cork and represented the Provincial Team, Sr. Nuala O'Leary, Principal of Presentation Secondary School, Mr. Anthony Curtin, Mayor of Listowel, and Ms. Mary Stack, N.E.K.D. The underlying theme of all the addresses was the same - genuine heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the Sisters and delight that such a beautiful monument was erected as a tribute to them in such a prominent place in the town. Mr. Jimmy Deenihan, in his address, voiced the sentiments of all present when he said "I was mindful of remembering the Order in some permanent way before their presence here was forgotten. I could say that the Sisters of the Presentation Order contributed more to Listowel than any other group of people. This is certainly true from an education point of view, but especially so in terms of the social work they carried out in Listowel. During the famine they kept hundreds of people alive and with free access to education brought so many more to a better standard of living. Their contribution to Listowel really was immeasurable”
Sr. Lelia and Sr. Nuala, in their addresses, thanked the people of Listowel for their continuing support, and affirmation of the Sisters always, and for their loyalty and care.
The continuing presence and work of the Presentation Sisters in Listowel today, in the Presentation Primary and Secondary Schools and the Nano Nagle School for children with special needs, and the voluntary work of the Sisters in the Parish and various other Ministries, was recognised and lauded. The presence of Sr. Pius Farrell, a past pupil of the Presentation Schools in Listowel, and highly respected as a writer and historian by the local people and the literary groups and writers of the area, and who travelled from Cork for the occasion, was specially mentioned and appreciated.
It was truly a memorable occasion for all of us present. We were proud to be Presentation Sisters, daughters of Nano Nagle, privileged to be carrying on a wonderful tradition, keeping the lantern alight, and going one step beyond if possible, as we walk in the footsteps of all the valiant Sisters who served in Listowel.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad uile.
[Submitted by Sr. Consolata and Sr. Lelia]
DEATH took place on February 22nd 2011 of Monsignor James Pierce, at Seal Beach, California, he was born in 1918 at Ballinorig House Tralee to Dan Pierce and Mary Diggin, and he was eldest of eight children. His was predeceased by siblings, Pat, Sr. Eileen Baptist, Sr. Rosario, Maurice and Margaret. His brother Fr Tom and Dan survive him. Fr James was ordained in June 1944 and spent 66 years serving in America he had an Uncle Monsignor Patrick Pierce who was a Pastor at Oceanside Parish in Los Angeles. Fr James Pierce was a great GAA sportsman
Tony Kelly ssc died on April 12th.2011
Tony Kelly was born in Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry on 11th April 1935.
He was educated at Holycross P.S., Thurles P.S., and C.B.S. Thurles.
He came to Dalgan in 1953 and was ordained priest on 21 December 1959.
Women’s World Day of Prayer
5th March 2010
Cameroon
Friday 5 March saw over three million people gathered in 170 countries and islands around the world to observe an international and ecumenical Day of Prayer organised by the Women’s World Day of Prayer Movement, using a form of service prepared by Christian women in Cameroon and translated into over 1,000 different languages and dialects.
The day began as the sun rose over the island of Tonga in the South Pacific and the great wave of prayer continued, day and night, until the final service was held, some 36 hours later, when the sun was setting off the coast of western Samoa.
The service each year is always far more than just a ‘service’: it is a cry from the hearts of the women who drafted it. It reflects their hopes for the future of their country and asks for prayers for present difficulties.
For the women of Cameroon the theme was particularly appropriate for the Cameroonian nature is to praise God in every circumstance of their lives – the good and the bad – for they believe that God’s greatest gift is the gift of life itself and while there is still breath in the body there is hope And it is hope, rooted in their strong belief in God’s loving providence, which sustains them.
The Movement has its roots in a number of denominational days of prayer held in the USA and Canada in the middle of the 19th century offering prayerful support to women in missionary work, both at home
and overseas. The first service was held in this country in 1932. By focusing on a different country each year women are made aware of the situation in other countries and can demonstrate their concern. This sense of solidarity is very important to the women of the writing country each year. The prayer does not end with the Day of Prayer; we are encouraged to keep the prayer intentions in our hearts and bring them before God in our own private devotions.
From the April 2010 Edition of Omnibus, a quarterly newspaper of the National Board of Catholic Women.
Contents
The first and second diaries of the English College, Douay:
HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION xv
Danger to the catholic religion through the dyingout of the ancient priests xxi
The University of Douay xxvii
The work accomplished by the Seminary xxxiv
Events in England and a new penal statute 1571 xliv
The Seminary removed to Eheims 1578 liv
The labours of the ancient priests in England lxi
A new penal statute 1581 lxviii
The same to the same Rheims March 13 1583 322
The same to the same Rheims April 14 1583 324
The same to the same Rheims May 3 1583 327
The same to the same Paris July 1 1583 329
The same to the same Rheims Aug 11 1583 330
The same to the same Rheime Dec 28 1583 332
Letter from Mary Queen of Scots to Mgre Gio Battista bishop of Rimini Papal Nuncio in France 1582 335
Extracts from a dispatch of the Nuncio to the Cardinal of Como at Rome enclosing the preceding letter Paris May 22 1582 336
More
Pecuniary needs of the Seminary lxxiv
New penal enactments 1585 1593 lxxx
Allen nominated archbishop of Malines 1589 Ixxxvi xc
What he said upon his deathbed xcvi
The void he left behind him cii
Foundation of the College 3
List of priests sent on the English mission 15741644 24
Lists of persons in the College supported by the Popes pension 16421645 39
The oath taken by the students in accordance with the college statutes 47
The names of the English dioceses with the counties and numbor 10
parishes in each 93
Copy of a letter from Dr Bichard Barret president of the College 251
Copy of a passage in a letter from Dr Allen to Dr Bristow and 259
Bull of Pius TV promulgating and confirming a bull of Paul IV for 267
List of Englishmen who matriculated at the University of Douay between 275
List of priests sent on the English mission from the colleges of Bome 288
List of priests sent from Bome to the English mission 15781592 297
Contemporary account of the expulsion of the English from Douay March 304
The same to the same Eome Feb 22 1577 314
PAGE lxiv
Letter from the Eev Gregory Martin to Г Edmund Campion S 17
Rheims Aug 22 1578 317
The same to the same Eheims Feb 13 1 079 318
The same to the same Kbeims Oct 16 1579 820 320
Letter from St Charles Borromeo to F Alphonsus Agazzari S J Milan June 30 1580 339
The same to the same Milan March 15 1581 340
Letter from Cardinal Paleotti to F Alphonsus Agazzari S J Bologna Feb 24 1582 342
Letter from Dr Owen Lewis to the same Milan March 21 1582 343
Letter from F Edmund Auger S J to the same Lyons March 21 1582 344
Letter from Alessandro Farneee Prince of Parma to Dr William Allen Tournay April 29 1584 346
The same to the same Paris April 25 1582 347
The same to the same? Paris May 25 1583 349
Letter from F Gaspar Heywood S J to Dr William Allen London April 16 1583 351
Letter from the Rev George Birket to the same London April 24 1583 352
Letter from F Robert Parsons 8 J to F Alphonsus Agazzari S J Paris June 11 1584 355
List of English priests and students on the continent 1581 358
Petition for aid from the Bridgettines of Sion Rouen 360
Letter from Wi1liam Hill Edward Wicham and John Baylye to Mr Wayntworth Oxford June 25 1583 362
The progress of Catholicism at Balliol college Oxford 1580 or later 363
Petition for faculties addressed to Gregory XIII by Dr Allen and the Jesuits on the English mission Jan 1582 364
Indulgences granted by Gregory XIII for all places beyond the Alps 366
Memorial of Dr Worthington and Dr Percy to Cardinal Caetano Protector of England 1596 368
How the catholic religion was maintained in England during 38 years 376
Letter from Dr Richard Barret to F R Ybert Parsons S 386
From the same to the same Louvain July 6 1597 392
Letter from Cardinal Caetano Protector of England to the Papal Nuncio 399
Names of certain English exiles who refused to sign the address in favour 408
Copyright
List of "Popish Parish Priests" in Kerry, 1704
"Kerry Sentinel" newspaper of Saturday morning May 14th 1892
Recently I came across a part of a made-much-smaller page than the usual size from the "Kerry Sentinel" newspaper of Saturday morning May 14th 1892. In it was a list of the "Popish Parish Priests", as they were registered at a General sessions of the Peace, held for the said (Kerry) County, the eleventh day of July 1704. The list was returned to the Council Office in Dublin, pursuant to a clause in the "late" Act of Parliament: "An Act for registering the Popish Clergy".
Naturally, with the tiny (now rather blurred) print, it made it extremely difficult to read, even with the aid of a magnifying glass. The names of the Priests were given first, followed by (in this order) their places of abode, their ages, the Parishes "in which they pretend to be Popish Priests", the years in which they were ordained, and by whom, or where. It was interesting to note the number of Priests ordained in other European countries in those times due to persecution at home. The infamous Penal Laws were in vogue in 1704.
I hope you will bear with me in my efforts at trying to "decipher" under rather "blinding" circumstances, the names of townlands, etc., in other parts of Kerry that I am unfamiliar with, and also some of the ages of the Priests were rather blurred, as well as alot of the names of the places of abode and Parishes whose names (and spellings of) have no doubt changed alot over the years. Please forgive me if, in the course of trying, I make a dog's dinner or a cat's posterior of some of those names, but I hope that somebody who knows those places far better than I do, will later be able to vastly improve on my "efforts". So here goes:
The names of the Priests were given first, followed by (in this order) their places of abode, their ages, the Parishes "in which they pretend to be Popish Priests", the years in which they were ordained, and by whom, or where.
Name, Places of Abode, Ages, Parishes They Served,Year of Ordination, By Whom, Where
OWEN CARTHY, Fohomore, (-), "Injosista" (Tuosist ?), 1689, ordained by the Bishop of Nantes, France
JAMES CAHANE, Finuge, 40, "Kilaine", Finuge, and Disart, 1689, by Bishop of Bourdoux, France
MORRIS CAHANE, Killycaribeg, (-), Duagh and Broanagh, 1688, by Bishop of Meath
ROBERT FITZMORRIS, Ballydonoghue, (-), "Lisbattin, Galy, and Kill", 1680, by Bishop of "Bogey"
PATRICK KENNELLY, Cluontubrid, 42, Lishtohill and part of Disart, 1685, by Bishop of Clonfert
MARTIN COSTELLOE, Ballyrehane, 47, Kiltomy, part of Abbeydorney, Kilfine, and part of Disert, 1679, by Bishop of .......
DENISH KENELLY, Farrannaned, (-), Killnaghlen and Aghavalin, 1679, by Bishop of Xantos
HUGH SWINEY, Ardfert, 40, ardfert, Kilmoiley, and part of Abbeydorney, 1681, by Bishop of Angiers, France
TEIGE SULLIVAN, "Leirugh", 40, Kilgobbin, Killine, Stradbally, Ballyduff and Clahane, 1687, by Bishop of Cambray, France
EDMUND HORGAN, "M"agh, 36, Ballymacelligott and Ballysheeda, 1690, by Bishop of Bourdaux, France
CHARLES DEVANE, "Ballyplimoth", 37, Ballincushane and Castleisland, 1691, by Bishop of Cassel (Cashel ?)
ENEAS LINE (Lyne ?), Lyvane, 52, Kilcolman and Kilbonane, 1678, by Archbishop of Thoulon
DERMOD CHONANE, Knockaderrig, 61, Mollahi"ff"e and Kilnan"_"are, unclear, ordained in France
OWEN DUNLEA, Seantor, 63, Kelcommen, 1688, ord. in France; "ELEMIUS" (William ?) LEARY, Killarney, 64, Killarney, 1674, ord. in France
BRYAN CONNOR, Leitrim, 53, "Murhurr and Knockane", 1674, ord. in France
MARRAGH SHEA, "Killurien", 60, "Killinae and Kahirr", 1669, by Bishop of Dublin
JOHN FITZMORRIS, Tralee, 40, Tralee, Raghlass, Anagh, and Clogherbrien, 168"0", by Bishop of Bordeux, France
ANTHONY STACK, Glanbegh, 36, Glanbegh, 1693, ord. in Germany
TIEGE DALY, "Roghnriogh", 52, Currens, Killenterna, and Disart, 1680, by Bishop of Ossory
DERMOD SULLIVAN, Grenane, 52, Templenoe and Kilmore, 1679, ord. in France
RICHARD CONNELL, "Meanus", 58, Knockane and Killorglin, 1676, ord. in France
JOHN CONNOR, not given, 60, Killcomen and Killahy, 1674, ord. in France
DENIS MORIARTY, Dingle, 53, Dingle and the district thereof;, 1677, by Archbishop of Rheims, France
TIEGE LIEN (Leen ?), Fern........, 42, "Killgerrydander, Killtallagh" and part of Ballinvoher, 1684, by Archbishop of Toulosa, France.
The last two seem to be in Co. Cork, but close to the Kerry border, and in what would now be in the Diocese of Kerry.
OWEN FERRIS, Ballydaly, 40, Drishane etc. (along by Millstreet), 1687, ord in Antwerp
TIEGE CRONEEN (Cronin), place of residence not given, 43, Cullen and Nogvall, 1685, ordained in France.
THOMAS DOOLING, Ballyno, 54, Ballyheige, Killurly, and Ratno, 1669, ordained in France
EDMUND LYNCH, Ballynana, 56, Ventry and Killquane, 1669, ord. in France
JOHN DILLANE, Arnarap, 55, Ballynacourty and Mineard, 1675, by Bishop of Cashel
CHARLES DAILY, Dronmollane, 53, Castleisland and Ballycashland, 1675, ord. in France
GODFREY DAILY, Gortaromagarry, 57, Murbur and Knockane, 1678, ord. in France
MORROUGH CONNELL, Iveragh, 59, Prior and Valencia, 1670, by Bishop of Cashel
OWEN M'CARTHY, "Sallaghigg", 55, Dromod, Ahadoand, and Aglish, 1671, ord. in Catalonia, Spain
DANIEL FALOY, Darrannane, 50, Killicrogane and Templenoe, 1680. ord. in France
MORTAGH SULLIVAN, Killgarvane, 70, Killagarvane and Kenmare, 1665, ord. in France by the Bishop of Dublin.
Hope somebody will be able to improve on those versions of the places of abode and on the versions of a number of the Parishes, but, at least, 'tis a start.
Best wishes to all, RIOBARD.
Riobard O' Dwyer
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Dominican sources are almost silent on the existence of this community. It is here that the friars from Tralee allegedly came in 1652 (or thereabouts) as a house of refuge during the Cromwellian plantation. The arrival could have been some time later as fr. Dominic MacEgan, who died in prison in 1703, was described as the prior of Holy Cross Tralee. It is, however, improbable that the friars could have been in the original priory at such a late stage. Tralee, as administrative centre of the south-west always had a sizeable garrison and tolerance would not have been common. The friars may have been living in hiding inside the town but certainly not as a community.
The style and form of the chapel at Knockanure appears to date to the 15th century. It is likely that it was already built and deserted before the Dominicans moved in. The name Corpus Christi does not appear anywhere else in the list of Dominican Houses and most of the foundations of that era were under the patronage of Saint Mary (Our Lady). The Dominican Saint Thomas Aquinas is closely associated with the feast but it did not appear as a common name for houses of the Irish Dominicans. In Gortanumera the Dominicans of Portumna did not change the patronage of the Church building they occupied out of Portumna. Portumna was occupied out of Athenry and the priory was rededicated from Saint Mary to Saint Mary & Saints Peter and Paul in the 15th century. The arrival in Gortanumera did not change the patronage from Saint Michael, so, it is logical to assume that Corpus Christi predates the arrival of the Dominicans. As the entire community is supposed to have decamped to Knockanure it would have been logical that they would have rededicated the Church as Holy Cross. No such memory is found in local tradition.
Locally there is no exact date of arrival but the possibility of a second concurrent Dominican foundation in Kerry arises. In all likelihood the community of Holy Cross would have decamped somewhere in the third quarter of the 17th century at the latest but, there was still a Prior of Holy Cross in 1703. The Cromwellite commander for the Kerry area was one Brigadier John Nelson. Nelson was noted for being both ruthless and relentless in his hunting of Catholic clergy. It was under Nelson that fr. Thaddeus Moriarity, the prior of Holy Cross, was hanged on 15th of October, 1653. With Nelson’s prohibition on priests, Jesuits and others in Popish orders to live in Parliament’s quarters, it is unlikely that the community would have remained in Tralee from that point. The arrest and execution of fr. Moriarity gave a credible date for the move to Knockanure. In 1683 the names of ffr. Peter Kina, Dominic O’Connor, Edmond Fitzmaurice, Dominic O’Sullivan, Thomas Fitzgerald, John Cahane, Dominic Egan and Peter Hennessy are all associated with the community of Holy Cross. In a town of about a thousand souls it would have been difficult to hide eight friars (or maybe more). It would make sense that the three novices in that list of names and their master would certainly have moved to a house of refuge. The ordained served some role in ministering to the Catholics of the town but the novices and students would have had no such role. Maybe the community divided with one group in Corpus Christi and the others in hiding back in the town and ministering to the locals under a prior until 1703. Like so much of Irish History from this time you have to draw possibilities rather than depend on the often confusing and contradictory sources. From what is available to me I can only suggest that there was a slow move from Tralee to Knockanure with members living in Knockanure from c.1653 until 1804 but the Dominican presence in the area only ended after the death of fr. Bartholomew Shine, O.P., in 1827.
The brethren lived in a house some distance west of the chapel in a farm that belongs now to the Barrett family. There is a well in a field by the farmhouse which was said to have had healing powers. It is now covered in but its site is marked by a tree in one of this series of pictures. The friars lived at the top of the hill above the well but were evicted for non-payment of rents in the early years of the 19th century and the lands passed to the Stack family. One of the Dominicans who lived in Knockanure was a fr. Edmund Stack, O.P., so maybe the conveyance wasn’t totally adverse.
The chapel itself is probably not a Dominican construction. The size, shape and style indicate that it should date back to the late fifteenth century a long time before the friars might have arrived. Given that their residence was some way distant from the church it is likely that they came to an existing church.
About thirty years after the Dominicans left the area a new church was built in the grounds of the old one. In 1968 the new church was designated for use as a parish school building and dedicated as Corpus Christi. In 1964 the parish church in Knockanure was also named Corpus Christi so it would be reasonable to imply that the church used by the Dominicans also had that title.
Holy Cross, Tralee - GROTTO CONSTRUCTED OF STONES FROM OLD CHURCH
HOLY CROSS, TRALEE
FOUNDED in 1243, by Lord John Fitz-Thomas, under the title of the Holy Cross.
1261. The founder with his son, Maurice, was slain this year by MacCarthy More, at Callin, in the principality of Desmond ; they were both interred in the north part of this friary.
The old Limerick MS. referred to already, in our account of that abbey, says that all the Fitzgeralds of Desmond, who died in those parts, were buried in this convent and adds that, in the ancient calendar, it is said of Lord James Fitzmaurice that he died in 1529 and was buried in the sepulchre of his fathers, at Tralee. It also states that the Knight of Kerry and his family had their place of sepulture there with some other branches of the Geraldines, who possessed a splendid tomb in the Lady chapel, surmounted by beautiful paintings on the wall. John, tenth Earl of Desmond de jure, died a Dominican friar in this abbey, a short time before the Christmas of 1536, and was buried here.
The records of this abbey are very scant. As there is no mention of it in -the State Papers at the time of the suppression of the monasteries, we are left greatly in doubt how long the friars were able to remain in possession. In 1580, during the Desmond war, the abbey was garrisoned by the English :
1580, March 29. "Pelham to Lords and Council in England.
“All the country between the earl's house and Tralee was burnt by the rebels, and all the houses in Tralee burnt and the castles razed, saving the abbey. Finding the abbey a very convenient place for a garrison ... I determined to leave there one band of horsemen and 300 foot under Sir William Stanlie."
Neither is there any mention of a community in Tralee in the Provincial's accounts of 1622 and 1629, though in the former account, he speaks of a statue of the B. Virgin belonging to the abbey, which was held at that time in great veneration by the people. A paper, written to Propaganda in 1633, states that there were twelve Dominican fathers in the united dioceses of Arfert and Aghadoe at the time, and one Dominican priory.
An old chalice used at present in the Dominican church of Tralee, presented by Dr. Moriarty, bishop of Kerry, who had found it accidentally, to the Dominican fathers when they returned to Tralee in 1861, bears the following inscription : Orate pro Carolo Sughrue qui me fieri fecit pro Conventu Traliensi Priore Thadeo O 'Moriarty, 1651 . This was the father who was hanged for professing the faith, in Killarney, two years afterwards.
It appears from the Lords' Committee Returns in 1731, which the Tralee community had settled down in Killarney, or perhaps the friars spoken of as coming from the convent of Killarney may possibly be Franciscans. They are described as doing " much mischief " in the diocese of Cloyne : " For these Friars creep into the houses of the weak and ignorant People ; they confirm the Papists in their superstition and errors, they marry Protestants to Papists contrary to law, they haunt the sick beds even of the Protestants, they endeavour to pervert them from our holy Religion, and, by daily devouring the substance of the poorer sort of Papists, are become greatly obnoxious even to the Papists themselves, who complain of the irregularities of these Friars, and do at least pretend to wish they were removed." There were only two fathers here in 1756, Father Edmund Stack and Father William Connolly. The former was one of the last representatives of the old community, and tradition still lingers around his name in some of the wilder parts of the county Kerry. According to Dr. Troy's report, in 1800, there were two fathers at that date acting as curates in the diocese of Kerry.
The Order was restored in Tralee by Dr. Moriarty, bishop of Kerry, in 1861. On April 5th of that year, the fathers came to Tralee and took possession of a house in Day Place, converting one of the rooms into a chapel On November 2nd of the same year, the bishop blessed a large structure, which was used as a temporary chapel for ten years The present church was opened for divine service on September 14, 1871.
FATHER THADY MORIARTY.
HE belonged to the family of the Moriartys of Castle Drum, near Dingle. He is named in the Provincial's account, in 1629, as a cleric studying in Spain. He was prior of Tralee convent in 1651, according to the inscription on the chalice described in the last note.
We subjoin a translation of Father Daniel O'Daly's account of. him, published in 1655, only two years after his death. Father O'Daly knew him well and it is probable that it was under his inspiration during the few years that Father O'Daly spent in missionary work in Ireland before 1624, that our martyr left his native land to join the Dominican Order :
' The Very Rev. Thady Moriarty, an alumnus of the same college at Lisbon, master of sacred theology and the last prior of the convent of Tralee, in Munster, was a man distinguished for his knowledge both of dogmatic and of moral theology, and also for his virtues and noble character. Captured by the heretics (who for a long time previous had known him by reputation), never did a bride go more joyfully to her nuptials than he went to prison, nor was a hungry man more anxious for a banquet than he was for the gibbet. On hearing that he was sentenced to die, he pressed and kissed the hands of the messenger who brought the news and distributed money among his jailors and the soldiers who were to lead him to the gallows. Before being hanged, he lifted the minds of the Catholics who were standing ardund, with a beautiful discourse on the excellence of the Roman Catholic religion, the inconstancy of human life, the uncertainty of the hour of death, and of martyrdom as the most secure road to Heaven. What filled the minds of the onlookers with wonder and admiration was his countenance after life was extinct. Though wan and emaciated in appearance, owing to his long detention in prison, it seemed to be transfigured after death and even to emit rays of light, so that the very executioners confessed that it was like the face of an angel.
" He indeed gave a singular example of humility and patience during his whole life and was never known to be angry. He showed such patience during his sufferings in prison, that the heretics said he was a fool, for he despised life so much, that when he was stripped and flogged he patiently bore it all and did not even give the slightest sign that he felt pain at all, being led just like a lamb to the slaughter. He answered all the questions put to him by the judge, with so much freedom and candour, that even his enemies confessed that he knew not how to tell a lie. When the judge asked him why he did not obey the edict of the government, he answered that he was bound rather to obey God, and those who held God's place in his regard, who had commanded him to exercise his priestly functions. The judge was warned by his wife to have nothing to do with the blood of this innocent man, but his answer was that he was compelled to shed it, as otherwise he would expose himself to danger.
" Indeed in every way, the holy man showed himself an apostle and a true disciple of Christ, following in his footsteps, with all the marks of the true minister elegantly described by St. Augustine (vol. 10, Sermon 39, To the Brethren in the Desert). He was put to death on October 15, 1653, and even till now his body is guarded by the Protestant soldiers lest it should be removed from the tomb: which error is worse than the first."
FATHER DANIEL O'DALY.
FATHER Daniel O'Daly, known generally in the Order as Father Dominic of the Rosary, was born in the county Kerry about 1595. At an early age he went abroad to join the Dominican Order, and made his profession at Lugo in Spain, going through his studies afterwards at Burgos. After his ordination, he taught a course of philosophy and theology at Bordeaux. He then returned to his native land, where he did missionary work with great zeal for a few years. A letter of commendation from Maurice O'Hurley, bishop of Emly, dated 1624, testifying to his missionary zeal, is given in the Spicilegium Ossoriense (vol. i, p. 132). He was then, at the early age of twenty-nine, placed over the newly founded College of Holy Cross, Louvain. He did not remain here long, however, for having occasion to go to Madrid on important business connected with the college, he received such gracious marks of favour from Philip IV., king of Spain, that he resolved to complete the foundation of our college in Lisbon. Portugal and Belgium, at this time, it must be borne in mind, were both subject to Spain, and help was expected by our fathers at the time from the Spanish monarch, for the colleges which they had founded in both countries : an expectation which was fully justified by results in after years.
Father O'Daly, on going to Lisbon, found only two of our fathers living there together, although a brief of foundation had been obtained from Pope Paul V., as far back as 1615. In a short time, however, with the help of the archbishop of Lisbon and the Portuguese Dominican provincial, he got possession of a small house, and as several students were sent to him from Ireland, the General of the Order made it a college in 1634, giving Father O'Daly the position of rector.
A few years later, he influenced a rich Portuguese lady, Donna Irene de Brito, countess de Atalaya, to found a convent for forty Irish Dominican nuns. She established this convent at Belem, near Lisbon, in 1639, an d richly endowed it. The following year, Portugal threw off the yoke of Spain, and Father O'Daly, whose entire hopes were now centred in Lisbon, threw in his lot with the new monarchy. Having been confessor for some years to Lucia, at this time queen of Portugal, and standing very high in the esteem of both king and queen, he was sent as ambassador to Louis XIV. of France, in 1655, and remained in Paris for more than a year. Long before this, he had been employed on affairs of state, during the secret negotiations between Charles I. of England, and Philip IV. of Spain, and also in 1650, between Charles II. of England, then in exile, and Pope Innocent X. The following extract from the Clarendon Papers (vol. II., p. 66) refers to the latter negotiations : "1650. June 24, Rome.
" Robert Meynell to Cottington and Hyde. Had the King gone to Ireland, no doubt the Pope would have .contrived some way for his assistance, but upon his treating with the Scots, the Pope presently made a stand. Daniel O'Dally, an Irish Dominican, has come to Rome with a commission from the Queen [of England] to treat with the Pope ; he was formerly at Rome, where he did many good offices for the late King [Charles I.] ; was with the present King at Jersey and came from him extremely satisfied," etc.
Just before Father O'Daly went to Paris on the embassy, he published his History of the Geraldines and an Account of the Persecution in Ireland. The book was written in Latin and published in Lisbon in 1655. What renders the latter portion of the book very valuable is that there is a record in it of nineteen martyrs of the Dominican Order, who had suffered death for the faith only a few years before. The account of their sufferings thus rests on contemporary evidence.
The crowning of all his labours was the founding of the college of Corpo Santo, in Lisbon, in 1659. The Cromwellian persecution having driven most of the Irish Dominicans to the Continent, the small college in Lisbon was unable to accommodate all who flocked to it, so, relying on the sympathy of the Catholic people of Lisbon and the royal family, Father O'Daly petitioned the queen (then queen-regent) successfully to found a new college on a much larger scale. The foundation stone was laid on May 4, 1659, and the building was completed in a short time. However, he soon had a difficulty to contend with in providing for the wants of the large community in the new college of Corpo Santo, and the still larger community of nuns in the convent of Belem. He applied to the queen again, but, as the royal treasury had been depleted by the war with Spain, he was persuaded, as an alternative, to accept the rich bishopric of Coimbra, that he might be able to apply the revenues of the see to the support of his brethren and the nuns. Though from motives of humility he had in previous years refused both this see, as also the see of Braga and the archiepiscopal see of Goa, he consented to accept Coimbra for the purpose of helping his brethren. However, he died before the time appointed for his consecration, on June 30, 1662, in the sixty-seventh year of his age, and was buried in the cloister of the college.
A marble slab over his last resting place bears the following inscription; Hie jacet Venerabilis Pater Magister Prater Dominicus de Rosario, Hibernus et Conventus Monialium Boni Successes Fundator.
DEATH: Tony Kelly ssc died on April 12th.2011 The following obituary captures very well
his kindness and dedication to others:
Tony Kelly was born in Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry on 11 April 1935.
He was educated at Holycross P.S., Thurles P.S., and C.B.S. Thurles.
He came to Dalgan in 1953 and was ordained priest on 21 December 1959.
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Sean O'Connell on July 23rd, 2011 at 4:10am
Fr John Joseph O’Connor landed in Sydney from his native Ireland in January 1953, a young man of 26 with memories and a huge suitcase. He grew to love his adopted land and, in the words, of Fr Paul Bateman in the homily at his funeral Mass, “we sensed the sacrifice he made even to forgoing his final rest in a Kilmorna grave”.
More than 650 past and current parishioners, family and friends attended the Vigil and Requiem Mass at St Jude’s Church, Holder, which three decades earlier he had helped to build.
The principal celebrant was Archbishop Mark Coleridge, assisted by Archbishop Francis Carroll, a former classmate Bishop David Cremin, and more than 40 priests and deacons.
John Joseph O’Connor was born to John O’Connor and Margaret Dillon on 23 May, 1927, at Rathoran, Kilmorna, County Kerry. The youngest of 10 children, he was ordained at All Hallows College, Dublin, on 22 June, 1952.
He arrived in Goulburn on 21 January, 1953, and within days was sent to Gundagai as assistant priest. Over the years he also served at Boorowa, Queanbeyan, HMAS Harman, Bungendore, Cootamundra, Jugiong, Laggan, Narrabundah and Bombala before his first appointment as parish priest to Koorawatha. In February, 1972, he was asked by Archbishop Cahill to found the new Canberra parish of Holder.
Mr Kevin Croker, who gave a reflection at the Mass, said Fr O’Connor would tell the story of the ladies of Koorawatha parish sending him off to his new parish with the car loaded with practical items such as brooms, a mop, bucket and cooking utensils.
Fr Bateman said Fr O’Connor started at Holder with nothing, but “he won the ready support of his new parish family in building the fine church dedicated to St Jude. He was held in high esteem by all and was loved by all.”
It was only failing health that caused him to lay aside the pastoral care of his beloved people at the age of 68, after more than 42 years of labours in the diocese. In retirement, re remained in constant touch with many and often filled a gap in other parishes, as well as caring for Mother Teresa’s Sisters at Queanbeyan.
Fr Bateman described him as a fine priest, a speaker who was clear and to the point, a man of vast knowledge in many spheres, a grand host, excellent cook and connoisseur of fine wines. He had a quick and ready sense of humour. A keen fisherman, he loved to be among the salmon in his times in Ireland in the stream below his sister’s house where his mother spent her final years. Mr Croker said Fr O’Connor “loved people and was a warm and welcoming host. The men will remember the days of grilled cabanossi on the barbeque after art union pay-in nights. He was a great supporter of the ladies of the parish in the days of St Jude’s Ladies Group and later the CWL. He was generous with his time and was always willing to be part of any social activity organised by the parish or school. We all remember the parish Christmas party – the barbeque held in the back garden of his house in Mulley Street. His cheeky nature was not only well known in Eire but also very much in this neck of the woods. “Fr O’Connor had a marvellous rapport and love of the children of St Jude’s School; knew all their names, their birthdates and where they fitted into the family structure. In later years he would marry the children he had baptised and then in turn would baptise their children.” Fr O’Connor is buried with his brother the late Fr Morgan O’Connor, a former Yarralumla parish priest, at Woden cemetery.
http://www.regnumnovum.com/2011/09/02/the-martyrs-of-the-september-massacre/
Sep 2nd, 2011 by Omar F. A. Gutierrez
Imagine a slaughter in France 1792 of over 1,200 people in two days, almost 200 hundred of them Catholic priests. Imagine a slaughter performed by a maddened mob, a slaughter justified by the hope for a godless future where only the mind was of import. Well, this is what is commemorated on this day for the Feast of the Martyrs of September.
Irish Aid Overseas Volunteering Fair
Irish Aid is hosting an Overseas Volunteering Fair in the Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre on Saturday 1st October from 11am -4pm at Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre, 27-31 Upper O'Connell St., Dublin 1 see http://www.irishaid.gov.ie/centre/events_list.asp or contact Information Centre on Lo-call 1890 252 676
Turkey has promised to return confiscated property. Most of the properties, including schools, hospitals, orphanages and cemeteries, were taken over by the Turkish government after the 1936 Law on Foundations,
Presentation Sisters India
Since 1841
Arrival of Presentation Sisters in India
The history of the Catholic Church in Madras, in the 18th century and how the Presentation Sisters in Kildare, Ireland became part of the mission is very interesting not only now but also over the past 165 years. When Dr. Fennelly, a professor of Theology at Maynooth College, Ireland was named Vicar Apostolic of Madras in 1840 the Catholic mission was greatly in need of religious education. Among the most neglected were the children of the catholic garrison troops, mostly Irish at Fort St. George, Madras. Propaganda Fide appointed Dr. J. Fennelly, the new Vicar Apostolic. When he arrived in Madras he was put in charge of the Cathedral of St. Mary’s of the Angels, which had been built by the Portuguese Franciscans. He took up his abode in a large house beside the Cathedral. As he met his new challenge he was overwhelmed with the enormity of it all. So he came to the conclusion that he could not manage on his own. He would go back to Ireland and seek the services of some nuns and recruit some priests.
The sisters would take on the task of educating the children of European origin, and most of all care from the orphans of deceased Irish soldiers. Many of whom had been massacred in the Afghan war.
Full of hope and faith Bishop Fennelly returned to Ireland. In Kildare, he visited two convents destined by God to be instruments in pioneering the work of education in South India.
These convents were Presentation Convent, Rahan and Presentation Convent Maynooth Co. Kildare. The large hearted superior of Rahan Convent responded to Bishop Fennelly’s request by being the first to volunteer for the Madras Mission. Three Sisters from Presentation Convent, Maynooth and a young eighteen-year-old postulant also volunteered and offered to join the first party of sisters to sail to India. This meant no returning .to their native country.
In the month of August 1841 Bishop J. Fennelly, accompanied the group of Presentation Sisters from Maynooth, led by Rev. Mother Frances Xavier Curran, Sr. Regis Kelly and Sr. Martha Kelly and Miss Josephine Fitzsimon and four seminarians. Saying “Good Bye’ to their families, friends and native land was a sad parting especially since it was for the last time. We can only visualize what it cost them. They traveled to England en route to Southampton, where the East India Company Sailing Vessel “The Lady flora” was in the docks, waiting for them to board. Depending on the weather they would reach Madras in five or six months time.
It is left to our imagination to depict the journey and what they had to en route. The ship being a light sailing vessel, it heaved and tossed on the rough seas. Annals tell how many times the Sisters thought it was their last, and prepared to meet their God. What immense joy it was when on January 13th 1842 Madras harbor was sighted and their sea voyage was coming to an end but more excitement awaited them.
In 1842 Madras harbor was just a coastline. “Lady Flora” had to anchor about ten miles out to sea, and the passengers had to wait for small boats to bring them to land. To quote the annals this seems to have been the most frightening part of the journey. We can imagine the terrified nuns in long black habits climbing down the rope ladder to the small boats as the collies rowed them to shore. Annals say this was the most fearsome part of the journey, as at any moment they were in danger of being thrown into the sea
Once safely landed a warm welcome awaited them. The four sisters were escorted to the Cathedral where the solemn ‘Te Deum’ was sung to thank God for their safe return and their Bishop and his party of co-workers. A great sight indeed for the Catholics, their first glimpses of nuns in long black habits! After a few days, the building work began. What was once Robert Clive’s Office, now it was to be the first Presentation Convent in Madras, India.
Prior to the Presentation Sisters’ arrival, in Madras, thirty orphans and sixty-day pupils had been taught and cared for over five years, by Madam Smith the wife of an English army office officer and her co-workers. They willingly handed over the care of the orphans and the school to the Presentation Sisters. After helping for some time they left for Pondicherry from where they came.
It took the sisters a long time to get accustomed to life in their new environment, like all new foundations they had many problems to cope with. Mission life in Madras was no exception.
The sisters found language a great problem- they suffered from the hot and humid climate recurring fever, clothing like worn in Ireland not suitable for a tropical country - food problems, epidemic of cholera claimed the lives of many including the sisters. The greatest calamity occurred in 1844, barely two years after their arrival. Cholera and fever took their toll of life. Sr. Regis Kelly aged 36 died of cholera and 18 months later Sr. Martha Kelly died of cholera aged 32 years, leaving only two of the pioneers to carry on the mission.
Help was sought from Ireland and the response from three Presentation Convent was excellent. Many finally professed sisters responded to the call and embarked for the Madras Mission. A note in the annals tells a tale of unrelenting heart and joyful service of the sisters. They were noted for their spirit of joy and dedicated service. As a result an extraordinary flowering of Catholic Education spread in South India. Requests came from many more areas to establish Convent schools for the neglected Anglo Indians and poor local children.
In 1928 the Presentation Sisters staffed the Railway hospital at Golden Rock, Tamil Nadu. In 1933 they established their own hospital and school at Theni in Tamil Nadu for the most neglected Kahalar tribe At the request of the local people in Manipad the sisters staffed the newly opened hospital for fisher folk.
The work of the Presentation Sisters was not confined to South India only In 1896 we see the spread of the mission to the Punjab and later to J&K State, Goa, Bihar, MP, UP, and Delhi. Since 1949 Indian sisters have volunteered for mission abroad and are now serving the people in Zimbabwe- Zambia, Latin America, North America Thailand, England, Eastern Europe-England and Ireland so we see history repeating itself.
Since 1994 the sisters are serving the people of Jehangirpuri, the biggest slum area in Delhi, and in Rohtak, Haryana since 1976. They cater to street children only. Presentation Convent Old Delhi has four sections catering to the “girl child’ from deprived areas.
Our recent immense joy is Jeevan Jyothi Hospice for HIV/AIDs at Theni. It is a well-knit network covering Theni and Periyakulam areas. This hospice is recognized as one of the most eminent hospices in South India, taking care of patients who are suffering from a faceless disease.
In May 2006 at our Congregational Chapter elected Sr. Teresita Abraham from Kerala, as first Indian Sister General to head the Congregation of the Union of the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We praise and thank God for the flame of faith lit by our foundress Nano Nagle in 1777; in Ireland and now continue to burn brightly in the hearts of her Sisters, Associates, and Coworkers throughout the world. ‘Deo Gracias’
St. Columban’s Sec. School, the first Presentation School in India still stands high in upholding its dignity, pride and charisma. It was found in the year 1842, by the Presentation Sisters who came from Ireland, to continue and spread the work of Nano Nagle, the foundress of the Presentation Congregation who believed that education was a powerful means of transforming the society and hence began her mission in a humble cabin at Cork in Ireland. From this modest beginning, the Presentation Sisters spread to many towns in Ireland and all over the world. In 1842, they set foot in India, in Madras and thereafter settled in George Town in the very same premises, where our school now stands to tell the tale. They began to cater to the educational needs of the girl children of the Anglo-Indian community and the local natives.
This renowned school has classes from STD I to STD XII. It provides its students with education for life and living. The motto of the school is – “FAITH AND MORALS“. The teachers and the other staff of the school are very dedicated and extraordinary in their commitment and endeavours. The teachers take active interest to see that the students receive a holistic formation and excel in both academic and extra-curricular activities.
The school works with a new theme every academic year and this year the theme is “Life and nature are constant stimuli for a creative mind.” “If your hobby becomes your profession you will always love to do work” says an Old Persian adage. True to this maxim, St. Columban’s tries to encourage and motivate the talents of every individual by conducting many activities and cultural programmes. Team spirit and the desire to give the best in each activity are the watch words of each student. The cultural programmes of the school are splendidly celebrated with a lot of joy and enthusiasm.
Our school nurtures a deep value system and tries to inculcate in her students the same deep rooted conviction that virtue, knowledge and a commitment to society and self play a very crucial role in building a strong nation. To help the students imbibe these qualities, the school conducts daily assemblies in the morning and special assemblies on special occasions.
The School enhances their learning and helps to mould them into strong individuals possessing immense courage, discipline, and elan through the different Clubs that function regularly. We have the Media Club that creates an awareness of selective usage and the right interpretation of the Media; the Literary Club that promotes reading, Dramatics and writing among the students; the Eco Club that inspires a deep rooted connect with nature and the immediate environment of the students: and the Child Rights Club that instills in the students self respect and dignity in upholding their rights and that of others around them.
The school has a congenial atmosphere that convenes a home like environment to help the students to develop in great comfort and happiness into viable, vibrant and victorious personalities in the society in which they will later on emerge as leaders.
‘Commit yourself to becoming a person who lives life in a constant state of gratitude and positive expectation. Dream big dreams, but also savor the small blessings of life. Make the best use of the opportunities your school offers you to awaken the power you have within you to make things happen and to build a life that is deeply rooted in love and human values.’ says the Principal Sr. Prabha.
[Submitted by Sr. Prabha]
Reverend John A. Dalton
Dalton, Reverend John A., 73, of Louisville, died Thursday, April 1, 2004, at Baptist Hospital East. He was born May 23, 1930, in Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. A retired Catholic priest, he was ordained a Catholic priest for the Archdiocese of Louisville on March 26, 1955. He was associate pastor of St. Raphael, former pastor of Holy Name, St. Columba and St. Martin Catholic parishes and associate pastor of St. Stephen Martyr, St. Ann, St. Columba and Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic churches. He formerly taught religion at Mercy Academy. He was the Back Stretch Chaplain at Churchill Downs, former chaplain for the Ancient Order of Hibernians and a member of the Bishop Spalding Council of the Knights of Columbus and the St. Vincent dePaul Society. He was founder of Dalton's Irish Rovers. He was a frequent visitor to S. Florida where he was fondly known as "Uncle John". He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, including Reverend James Dalton (founder of St. Martha parish) and Joan D. Smith. Survivors include nephews, Rev. Brendan Dalton, Pastor, St. Bernadette Parish, Hollywood, FL and Rev. Bryan Dalton, Pastor, St. Ambrose Parish, Deerfield Beach, FL, his brother-in-law James Smith and several nieces; and caregivers, Martha Creed and John F. Shanchuk. His funeral Mass will be officiated by Archbishop Thomas C. Kelly, OP, and concelebrated by the Homilist Father Brendan Dalton, Father Bryan Dalton, including local and visiting priests. The Mass is at 10:00 am Monday at St. Raphael Catholic Church, Bardstown Road at Lancashire Ave, Louisville. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Saturday and 11 am - 8 pm Sunday at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, and after 9 am Monday at the church. Expressions of sympathy may go to the Churchill Downs Back Stretch Ministries. May He Rest In Peace, Amen.
Published in the Sun-Sentinel from 4/3/2004 - 4/4/2004.
Sister Elaine McElligott
HOUSTON - Sister Elaine McElligott, CCVI completed her pilgrimage in this life on June 21, 2007 at St. Placidus Convent, Villa de Matel Center, Houston, Texas. She is now enjoying the fullness of Life in God’s presence.
Sister Elaine was born March 28, 1917 to Thomas McElligott and Bridget Flaherty McElligott in Moyvane, Co. Kerry, Ireland. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, Texas on September 8, 1932. Sister consecrated her life to God through profession of Vows on May 4, 1939. The Mission of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word is to Incarnate God’s love to all especially the sick and the poor. In, 1943, Sister became a certified Record Room Liberian. Faithful to the mission entrusted to her, Sister Elaine served for the next forty four years as Director of Medical Records in the following ministries: St. Patrick Hospital, Lake Charles, Louisiana; Schumpert Memorial Hospital Shreveport, Louisiana; St. Bernardine’s Hospital, San Bernardino, California and St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont, Texas. From 1984-2002 Sister served as Hospitality Minister at St. Mary Hospital Galveston, Texas and in the Out Patient Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center at St. Mary Hospital, Port Arthur, Texas. She loved people and this ministry gave her an excellent opportunity to extend hospitality and love to all she met. She had a great love for children. The children’s eyes would light up when they saw her! She always kept candy available for them.
In 2002, Sister retired to St. Placidus Convent. During her years in retirement Sister Elaine enjoyed spending time in prayer, reading and keeping up with family and friends. Blessed John XXIII said shortly before he died: ‘ my bag is packed and I am ready to go.’ During the past several weeks, Sister Elaine had her bag packed and she waited patiently and peacefully for God to come and take her home.
Sister Elaine is survived by one Sister Julia Leahy, Co. Kerry, Ireland; a number of nephews and nieces including: Eamon O’Conner and wife Mary; Micheal O’ Connor; Dennis O’ Conner and wife Maureen; Roger O’ Connor and wife Ann; Maurice O’Conner and wife Delores; Thomas O’ Connor and wife Eileen; Garry McElligott; Bernadette O’ Sullivan and husband Kevin; Elaine Harnett and husband Tim; Deirdre O’ Shea and husband James; Ann O’ Sullivan and husband Michael. She is also survived by a number of grand-nieces and grand-nephews; several cousins and host of friends.
DEATH took place on February 5th 2012 of Sr. Irene Stack of Mercy Convent, Balloonagh, Tralee and formerly of Ballygoughlin, Glin, Co. Limerick. Requiem Mass for Sr. Irene Stack was celebrated in Balloonagh Convent Chapel on Wednesday 8th February, Irene was laid to rest in the nearby Convent Cemetery. Irene was daughter of Ned Stack( died1939) and Josephine (Ciss) Ruddle (died1931) and was predeceased by siblings Fiona who died 1999 and Tom died 1972. Irene lodger in Tralee and attended Moyderwell Mercy Secondary School before entering the convent. Her aunt Sr. Evangelist Stack was also a Mercy Sister she died 1977.
WALSH SISTERS Moyvane
SR Liam Sheila Walsh and Sr. Carmel Hannah Walsh joined Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary a Belgium order.
Sr. Liam born 1912 died 16 Nov. 2002, she took the name Liam when she entered in memory of her brother Liam who died age 16 in 1926. Sr. Liam was educated at Cabra in Dublin and spent 8 years teaching in India and Pakistan. Returned to Ireland and went to Moor Abbey and worked at Grove House where postulants were educated , she was a singer and loved music and played the organ in church.
Sr. Carmel Walsh, born 24th Jan 1918, died 29th April 2007. After National School she went to Moyderwell School in Tralee. Entered convent and went to Hollymount, Lancashire, England as a postulant, then went to Ghent in Belgium. Sr Carmel was a fluent French speaker, returning to England she trained as a general nurse at St John’s and St Elizabeth’s Hospital. The order was opening a hospital for epileptic women at the former home of John McCormack at Moor Abbey, so Sr. Carmel was sent there to take charge. The hospital later became a training hospital for special needs. In 1964 Sr. Carmel opened a home for children with special needs at Delvin, Co West Meath. She went back again to Moor Abbey as director of nursing and was on the Nursing Board of Ireland and in 1994 she was person of the year for her work with special needs in Ireland. Sr. Carmel Walsh ended her days in the nursing home for elderly nuns at Moor Abbey.
Note from Mary McElligott.
“TRUE patience grows with the growth of love. We put up with our neighbours to the extent that we love them. If you love, you are patient. If you cease loving, you will cease being patient. The less we love, the less patience we show”. Gregory the Great.
1945 MASS on board ship; http://the-hermeneutic-of-continuity.blogspot.com/2011/11/mass-on-board-ship-off-coast-of-iwo.html
Martyrs Shrine, Canada is visited by thousands of pilgrims, It is the most popular Catholic shrine in English Canada. Now it is proposed that a recycling facility would be on the west bank of the Wye River 600 feet across from Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, where two martyred Priest were buried in 1649.
God bless our Pope!
For like the sparks of unseen fire
That spark along the magic wire,
From home to home, from heart to heart,
These words of countless children dart:
God bless our Pope!
God bless our Pope!
God bless our Pope!
The great, the good!
Saint Oliver Plunkett
Saint Oliver Plunkett (1 November 1625 - 1 July 1681) was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. He maintained his duties in Ireland in the face of English persecution and was eventually arrested and tried for treason in London. He was hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn on 1 July 1681, and became the last Roman Catholic martyr to die in England. Oliver Plunkett was beatified in 1920 and canonised in 1975, the first new Irish saint for almost seven hundred years.
http://www.saintoliverplunkett.com/gallery.html
the Cistercian community at Mount Saint Joseph Abbey in Roscrea, Co Tipperary have celebrated their first solemn profession in nine years .
On Saturday (October 15th 2011) Br Malachy (Paul) Thompson who is originally from Finglas in Dublin made his final (solemn) profession in the presence of the Cistercian community and his family and friends. A sales manager for twenty years, Br Malachy entered the monastery in 2006 at the age of 41. Speaking after the profession ceremony, he said that despite his good career the question of vocation never left him. 'I battled it for years, but it kept coming back. It was a slow realisation that God was calling me to the monastic life.' Br Malachy's vocation story should give some encouragement to those men in their thirties and forties who feel that they have a vocation to not give up. It is clear that the Lord calls not just the young, but at various stages in life.
The most accurate study so far of the
motions of stars in the Milky Way has found no evidence for dark matter in a large volume around the Sun. According to widely accepted theories, the solar neighbourhood was expected to be filled with dark matter.
Bishop Henry Vincent Marshall
The only Irish born Bishop of Salford was Henry Vincent Marshall, born in Listowel, County Kerry, on 19th July 1884. Ordained priest in 1908, he held various posts in the diocese of Salford before becoming parish priest of St Anne’s, Ancoats, and Vicar General to Bishop Henshaw. His consecration as bishop came at a difficult time, on 21st September 1939, just as the Second World War was beginning.
The war years and their immediate aftermath brought about many changes in the diocese. Forty-five Salford priests served as chaplains to the Armed Forces. Several churches and schools were bombed, with priests and people killed and injured. There were shortages of food and other goods, building restrictions and high prices. Post-war slum clearance and the creation of overspill estates brought new problems, with the need for new parishes and schools. The 1944 Education Act placed huge financial burdens on the Catholic people.
Bishop Marshall responded with a campaign to renew the spiritual life of the Christian home by a crusade of family prayer. He prepared a course of instruction covering five years to be given at Mass. In 1948 he restored the traditional Whit Friday Procession in Manchester and Salford which had been discontinued during the War. He started the ‘Schools Emergency Fund’ and a central banking system, sharing the resources of all the parishes in the diocese to help the new ones struggling with debt. The Fund still operates in 2010.
Like his predecessors, Marshall fought the cause of the rights of parents to give their children a Catholic education. He lived up to his motto, Miles Christi Sum (I am a Soldier of Christ), putting the Catholic cause before the general public with energy and courage, with backing from the Catholic Parents and Electors Association. With the Brothers of Christian Instruction, he strongly supported the opening in 1947 of a training college for Catholic men teachers at Hopwood Hall, Middleton. The college, later merged with Sedgley Park College, produced generations of teachers until it closed in 1989.
Bishop Marshall died in St Joseph’s Hospital, Whalley Range, on 14th April 1955. He is buried in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Moston.
Archbishop Anselm E J Kenealy
January 1st 1911 in the Church of the College of Propaganda Fide his eminence Cardinal Girolamo Gotti Consecrated the Most Rev. Monsignor Anselm Kenealy of the Capuchins ,Bishop of Simla
Fr Anselm a student of the English Province born at Aberschan 15 October 1864, son of Edward Kenealy a Kerryman and Mary Collins who was born in Cork. The Archbishop joined the Franciscan order at Pantasash in 1879 and was ordained in 1887
The Archbishop attended the Dublin Eucharistic Congress in 1932 and travelled to Kerry, Cork and Kilkenny among other places. He visited Ireland again in 1937 after retiring, visiting, Dublin, Cork and Kilkenny. He had great affection for Ireland and recalled visiting the country as a child.
More from http://www.npi.ie/~kevnilse/chalice.htm
" The O'Keeffe Chalices, Paten & Altar Stone "
(by Dan O’Keeffe)
Introduction
In the Cork Historical And Archaeological Society (CHAS) Journal of 1899, Robert Day F.S.A published a paper on the O’Keeffe Chalice (1735). Robert Day made no reference to the older O’Keeffe Chalice(1590), now called the Mount Keeffe Chalice.
The O’Keeffe Chalice(1735), according to Day was made for Bishop Cornelius O’Keeffe, shortly before he died. He was the Catholic Bishop of Limerick from 1720 until his death in 1735. During the height of the Penal Laws and resultant persecution, the Catholic Church of Rome appointed Cornelius of the Glenville-Rathcormac-sect of the O’Keeffes. His family tree was traced back to a line of O’Keeffe Chieftains and Kings by Fr.Eoghan O’Keeffe the Genealogist (1656-1726). Cromwell evicted Denis (the bishop’s father) from his estate at Glenville. When evicted, the family after much pain and suffering, finally found refuge on a thirty-acre hill farm at Templeglantine, Co. Limerick on the Estate of Sr. William Courtney. This Estate according to Fr.T.O. Muirthile S.P.(Glor Inse Ban 1994) seemed to have been a favourite refuge for despoiled Gaels. The Bishop was the youngest of 6 boys. The family descendants were in Templeglantine until the 1950s’ and claimed The Fermoy O’Keeffe Chieftains connection right up to the end.
Mount Keeffe Chalice (1590)
O’Kief Cosh Mang Vol 6 - Casey under the Title “ 1590 O’Keeffe Chalice - Saga from The Newmarket Area” recorded the following “ From Mrs George A. Jackson of Climax, Michigan, we are indebted for a clipping dated January 7 1961 (newspaper not named). The staff reporter of the newspaper in conversation with Sean O’Reilly, Secretary of the Mallow Field Club of History and Archaeology, describes a murder of a priest in Penal Days Ireland with the theft of the oldest Chalice in Irish Ecclesiastical History. “Apparently one of the branches of the O’Keeffe’s presented a chalice to the clergy of Newmarket in the Middle ages. Then, during one of the most violent periods of the Penal Days a certain priest, while celebrating Mass in a lonely glen some few miles north of Newmarket town, was bayoneted to death by Redcoat Soldiers while mass was in progress. He had been using the O’Keeffe Chalice (1590). This older Chalice and other items were looted by the soldiers and local tradition has it, that a tree, bearing a resemblance to the Elevation of the Host, grew in its branches on the spot where the Holy priest was murdered.” Later accounts by Seanchas Duthalla Journals – by Mrs E. Sheehan(1978/’79), records the story and names Sean O’Reilly of Mallow and the late Dan Casey of Newmarket and Fr. James Wilson, Chaplain of Mount Alvernia. “A Mr. Clancy of Doneraile first told Mr. O’Reilly that he had noticed the Chalice on a visit to the Victoria & Albert Museum”. She named the priest that were saying the mass, when the chalice was seized, as Fr. Gallivan, and an unnamed priest from Kerry. “The Red Coats looted the chalice and the vestments and other church items”. Neither Casey, the news article reporter, Sean O’Reilly, nor Seanchas Duthalla Arrticles by Mrs Sheehan made reference to the other chalice (now known as the Bishop Cornelius O’Keeffe Chalice).
The Mount Keeffe Inscription by the Purcell family (1916)
However, that is by no means the end of the story. Because proceeding all this, was a Cork Historical and Archaeological Journal paper M.G.(1915 Vol. 21 page 145-146), called “The Day Collection of Antiquities”. It documents the disposal of the famous Robert Day FSA collection of antiquities (including the O’KEEFFE 1590 - Chalice). This sale took place after Day’s death in 1915. The Chalice was sold at the second day of the auction for �4-16 shillings per oz and it weighed 9.75oz or �46.75. It was described on the catalogue as one of the most beautiful sacred vessels and early Elizabethan. The Purcell family of Burton Park, Buttevant purchased the Chalice. On the same day The Archer Chalice (1696) was sold for �5.16s; A William 111, Chalice inscribed in Latin “Edmund Murphy caused me to be made” and crucifix, 1678 sold for �8 and the Smart Chalice 1706, used in the Baptist Chapel, Cork for �24. After the purchase an inscription beneath the foot was carried out on behalf of the Purcell family. The Inscription says “The Mount Keeffe Chalice re-consecrated at Burton Park A.D. 1916”.
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London bought, what was then known as ‘The Mount Keeffe Chalice’ for �400, in 1929.
Characteristics of the Chalices
According to the V&A Museum “The Mount Keeffe Chalice is made of silver gilt Irish 1590, one of the more important Irish Chalices of the late 16th century retaining an incurving hexagonal stem but with the tall pyramidal foot, which became a national characteristic. The diameter of the cup is 3 inches. It is not clear how the cup is attached to the stem, although, it does appear that there is a pin or screw holding them together. It has a hexagonal foot, engraved on the base: ‘COK. ME. FIERI. FECIT.ANNO. DOMINI. 1590’.The front panel is engraved with a crucifix with the instrument of the Passion, and alternate panels with moresques.”
The inscription on the (BISHOP CORNELIUS) O’Keeffe Chalice ref -Day(1899) is “Cornelius O’Keeffe, Episcopus Limericensis me fieri fecit, anno domini 1735” According to Robert Day “The Bishop O’Keeffe Chalice is 5 7/8 inches high, 3 � inches wide at the base a 2 � inches wide at the lip of the cup. It unscrews in three parts; the knop is oval, with a receded band in the centre, having its upper portion engraved with four leaves on a powered ground and the lower part with an engraved pattern to correspond with the gadrooning in the foot, which is circular, and otherwise undecorated”(Day) With the Bishop O’Keeffe Chalice(1735) is the Paten, a circular plate of silver, 3 1/4 inches in diameter, gold plated, and a Travelling Altar Stone”.
Origins of the Chalices.
The Mount Keeffe Chalice was presented according to Mrs Sheehan(1978-‘79) - Seanchas Duthalla Journal, by the ‘Newmarket(Mount Keeffe) O’Keeffes’. During the worst of Penal Times mass was celebrated in Gleann an Aifrinn, on the MCAuliffe farm. During wet weather it was said in the house of nearby Mr. O’Keeffe. In contrast, the late Molly Hickey - local historian in Cullen was reported by Mrs Sheehan to have a different version. “Molly claimed that the chalice was presented to Cullen Church by the Ahane O’Keeffes’ (near the Kerry border). “Charles O’Keeffe who came to Mount Keeffe after 1700 may have been one of this family and by this time was a Protestant. The chalice may have been a family heirloom”.
The origin of the 1735 Chalice and Paten are clear-cut. According to Grove White, Bishop Cornelius went to Paris to set-up O’Keeffe Burses the year before he died, "the bishop received a considerable sum of money from some unexpected source, and for a thanks offering he founded on the 8th of September of the same year three burses in the Irish College for the education of students descended from the O'Keeffes’ of Gleannn Phriacane (Glenville) to be nominated by the Bishop of Limerick or Cork" Mrs Sheehan(1979), and Diarmuid O’Murhada (1965), - The Family Names of Co. Cork, had an interesting piece re the burses. "Arthur O'Keeffe styling himself late of Dunbollog-this was corrected in the 2nd edition of O’Murchada to the Dromagh O’Keeffes’ practised as a counsellor at law at Lincoln Inn London, filed his lineage and was accompanied by a deed which founded the O'Keeffe Bursarships in Paris in 1734, endowed the Bishop Cornelius O'Keeffe - Bishop of Limerick". One could assume from this that Arthur O’Keeffe of Ballymaquirk O’Keeffes’ gave the considerable amount of money to the Bishop for the Chalice, Paten and Burses. Day suggested that the Bishop’s Chalice was made in Ireland, but was not marked because the goldsmith involved did not want to tempt British providence. He claimed that it, (along with the Ardmore chalice), was made secretly in Ireland by the one goldsmith. On the other hand, Archbishop Begley(1935) claimed the chalice was more than likely it was brought back from France by Dr O’Keeffe on his last visit their, just before he died “it much resembles other French chalices of the same period”
The bishop’s ‘will’ according to Archdeacon Begley ordered that “my own proper ornaments -----------------be given to executors and to be kept by them until they find proper persons among my relations and to be distributed as occasion shall offer and they think worthy of them and no other.” The Bishop O’Keeffe Chalice was reported by Day in 1899 to have been preserved by the Harold - Barry family . The chalice descended according Day from the Harold family of Limerick. From the 15th to the 18th century the Harolds were powerful in Limerick and Dublin where they had large estates, including one at Harolds Cross in Dublin. The Harolds according to Historical and Topographical Notes had been Sheriff and Mayor of Limerick on several occasions. The family according to Day, were good friends of the Bishop and so the Chalice and Paten may have been passed on to that family by the executors of the bishops will. In about 1800 Richard Harold of Pennywell Estate, Limerick, married Miss Barry who was the only child of John Barry, Ballyvonare, Doneraile parish. It is believed by the present generation of the Harold Barrys’, that the Bishop Cornelius O’Keeffe Chalice, Paten then came to Ballyvonare.
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The Travelling Altar Stone
The altar stone with the Bishop Cornelius O’Keeffe Chalice and Paten, according to Day has all the appearance of a great age. “Upon the centre are circular depressed marks caused by the impact of a larger chalice that must have been used at an earlier period. From its general appearance it is certain that the stone is older and of higher antiquity than the chalice with which it is associated”-Day (1899). “ Stones of this character that are not inserted in the altars of churches are known as ‘ a travelling altar stone’ and are of rare occurrence. A photograph of this most interesting relic shows its five emblematic crosses, symbolising the five wounds of our Saviour. In this country Mass can be offered in the peasants cottage, upon the mountain side, in the sheltered valley, and on the secluded island in the peaceful lake; and this custom has continued from penal times, when the number of Roman Catholic churches were limited, and when the priest had no altar, but a symbolic stone, like here figured.”
Discussion
Since the Bishop had the newer chalice presented to him, and an altar stone of an older Chalice ends up with it, then one might speculate and say, ‘that there was some common link between the two O’Keeffe Chalices’. It would be interesting to find out if the depressed marks correspond with the base of the ‘Mount Keeffe Chalice’. We still do not know who presented the 1590 Chalice, and how and when did the Altar Stone come together with the 1735 Chalice and Paten? Furthermore, one wonders why the older Chalice was re-inscribed Mount Keeffe Chalice by the Purcell family in 1916. Perhaps Robert Day bought the older from the Mount Keeffe - O’Keeffes’ before or shortly after the death of Charles O’Keeffe, who died in 1882.
is there a link between the Bishops and Mount Keeffe Chalice?
The most extraordinary mystery arising from above was that of Robert Day. He was for many years President of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society and co-editor of its Journal; he was also one of a famous group of Southern antiquarians - ref CHAS vol. 21 1915. . He published up to his death, his researches on the Antiquarian, Historical and Archaeological Journals, both in the North and South of Ireland. According to Sources of History of Irish Civilization he wrote over 200 Journal Papers. It was stated about him in the 1915 Journal, “he had the unique advantage of being a researcher, but also a collector of one of the most valuable historical and antiquarian treasures in Ireland for a half a century”. He wrote about the ‘Sarsfield Chalice’ and ‘Berehaven Chalice’ in 1893; the ‘Sinan Chalice(1600)’ in 1897; the ‘Inishannon Chalice’ in 1881; the ‘Skerret Chalice’ in 1882; ‘Cork Made Chalice,1674’ in 1897; the ‘O’Keeffe Chalice’ (Bishop Cornelius) in 1899; the ‘Ardmore Chalice’in 1899; and the‘Silver Chalice of Baltimore’ in 1901. Why did he not write about the Older O’Keeffe Chalice? Why did he not the answer the question that he posed himself in the 1899 CHAS Journal paper – what chalice is the Altar Stone belonged to? When did he acquire the 1590 Chalice? From whom did he acquire it? What was his view - points with regard to the history of the “O’Keeffe Chalice (1590)”? As regards the Altar Stone when did it come into the possession of the Harold Barrys’. Did Robert Day acquire the Altar Stone with the Chalice and decided to dispose of them separately?
It is sad in one sense that both chalices are held outside of Ireland. On the other hand one should thank the people who played a part in the preservation of these antiquities. As can be seen from the above both chalices have a great significance in relation to the strength of faith of our ancestors during the Penal Laws era. It would be hoped that the Chalices, Paten and Altar Stone, would be given on loan to museums in Cork and Limerick, where one expects a good interest, especially those of O’Keeffe extract. It should help to re-capture some of our Gaelic and Religious past, particularly in relation to North Cork area.
SISTER MARY WILLIAM FULLER died at Villa de Matel on March 18, 2001, at 8:30 a.m. Sister was born on October 26, 1909, in Co. Kerry, Ireland, the daughter of Catherine McElligott and Stephen Fuller. She entered the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word on October 8, 1926, and made Final Profession of Religious Vows on September 8, 1934. Sister served as Nursing Supervisor in many of the Congregation's Institutions; namely St. Joseph Hospital, Houston; St. Bernardine Hospital, San Bernardino, CA; St. Mary Hospital, Port Arthur, TX; St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, OK; Sister served as Administrator at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria, LA. Prior to her retirement in hospital ministry, Sister William served as Pastoral Care Officer at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK. She retired to the Congregation's Retirement Center in Houston, Texas in 1985. Sister is survived by one sister, Mrs. Patrick Quille, Co. Kerry, Ireland, as well as several nieces and nephews in Ireland and the United States. Wake services at Villa de Matel Chapel, 6510 Lawndale Ave., Houston, Texas on Monday, March 19th 2001. Mass of Christian Burial will also be held at Villa de Matel Chapel on Tuesday, March 20th 2001, Interment will be in the adjoining convent cemetery.
DEATH took place on 29th January 2013 of Sr. Ethna Quille Formerly of Derrindaff, Duagh and the Mercy Convent, Rosscarbery. She is survived by her brother John. Her brother William Quille died in October 2012. Requiem mass for Sr. Ethna was celebrated at St. Fachtna's Parish Church, Rosscarbury. Sr. Eithna was laid to rest in the Convent Cemetery, Rosscarbury, Co Cork.
Sr. Ethna Quille former Maths teacher at Mt. St. Michael, Rosscarbury. The school was founded in 1894 by the Mercy Order, In 1964 the school became co-educational and at the same time the boarding facilities became available in the Convent. Students boarded from all over Ireland and from further afield. It was an ideal for students from the nearby coastal islands like Cape Clear.
Ruán Magan’s latest documentary.
For LIFERS, Ruán travelled 22,000 miles to some of the world’s remotest regions and spent two weeks each with three missionaries who work in some of the toughest circumstances on the planet, in Papua New Guinea, South Sudan and the Amazon region of Brazil. He found that the life these men and women lead is often defined by danger, loneliness, frustration and hardship. And yet they seldom complain. They exist in a state of near poverty, hustling for whatever resources and funds they need, fighting constantly for the needs of people who cannot fight for themselves.
Circumstances improve for the poor they work with only slowly, if at all. Vested business and political interests conspire to enrich themselves while keeping the majority poor. The work of the missionaries often brings them into conflict with the powerful and their lives are frequently at risk. By any standards the work these people do could be said to be heroic, but none of them would feel comfortable to be so described.
In trying to figure out what motivates them personally to keep going, LIFERS discovers an unexpected truth of human nature. Each of the missionaries says the same thing: the more they work and give to other people, the more they get back in return. What apparently drives them to sacrifice their lives so completely is the pursuit of happiness.
The three missionaries featured are:
Fr. John Glynn, a priest who runs the We Care Foundation in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, one of the world’s most dangerous cities. John, originally from County Clare, has spent 5 decades working in Papua New Guinea.
Sr. Pat Murray, a Loreto sister who worked in education in Ireland and is now the executive in charge of Solidarity with South Sudan, an organization that is pooling the resources of 200 missionary orders towards the basic development needs of South Sudan, which is the newest country in the world.
Fr. Pat Brennan, a Divine Word Missionary who has lived in Brazil for more than 3 decades and who fights for the human rights of indigenous Indians living in the Amazonian rain forest.
The Irish presidency of the European Union provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the achievements of the Irish in Europe from the sixth to the eighth centuries. St Columban is arguably the best-known Irish person to have visited the European continent then.
Born on the Carlow/ Wexford border about AD543, he studied under Sinell of Cleenish, whose monastery was on an island of the river
Erne, in modern Co Fermanagh. Later he joined the monastery at Bangor under the abbot Comgall and was ordained a priest. At age 51, with a number of companions, he set sail for Europe to become a pilgrim for Christ.
In Saint Columbanus: Pilgrim for Christ, Fr Aidan Larkin gives a biographical sketch of the saint: “The child would grow to manhood and become first a monk, then a priest, a distinguished scripture teacher, a master of Latin prose style and rhetoric, a competent versifier, an abbot, a founder of monasteries and monastic lawgiver, notably in Annegray, Luxeuil and Fontaines, in Burgundy, France, from where he would be expelled, and then in Bregenz, Austria, and finally in Bobbio, northern Italy, where he would die in 615.
A European saint
“The monasteries that he founded would multiply themselves. Figures vary, but around 60 is a reasonable claim for the number of monastic communities living under the Columban Rule in the following generation, in France; and, out of roughly 100 French diocesan sees, at least 12 would be occupied by his disciples.” In June 2008, in a reflection on the life of St Columban, Pope Benedict XVI said there was good reason to call Columban a European saint. The pope drew attention to the fact that the expression “totius Europae – of all Europe” first appeared in a letter which Columban wrote to Pope Gregory the Great in AD600. Pope Benedict also points out that Columban’s last monastery at Bobbio became a “cultural centre on a par with the famous (Benedictine) monastery of Monte Cassino”.
DEATH has taken place of Sr Gemma McGrath, of Presentation Convent Listowel and Tralee. Sr. Gemma was born at Baltovin, Ardfert, she died On 10th March 2012, sister of Fr. Gene (Australia), Cristie and the late John, Fr. Jim, Sr. Angela, Madge (Whelan), Sr. Rose, Nora (O'Connor) & Sr. Pius. Sadly missed by her Presentation Sisters, sister-in-law Una, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and many friends.
Requiem mass for Sr. Gemma was celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Listowel on Wednesday13th March ‘13 Interment afterwards in the Presentation Plot in St. Michael's Cemetery, Listowel.
DEATH took place on March 10th 2013, of Sr. Eithne (Maureen), Casey of Presentation Convent, Turners Cross, and Kiskeam. Survived by her sister Bridget Collis, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews. Requiem Mass for Sr. Eithne Casey was celebrated at Christ King Church Turners Cross, Cork on Tuesday 12th March 2013, Sr. Eithne was laid to rest at Kiskeam Cemetery.
Columban never forgot his Irish identity. In fact, he is the first Irish person to articulate a sense of what it means to be Irish. In the letter he wrote to Pope Boniface in AD613, he wrote of “...we Irish”. The Irish were not held in high esteem in continental Europe
during the Roman Empire and even after the collapse of that empire.
Columban and the monks who followed him to Europe in the sixth and seventh centuries changed that perception radically. The fact that, within a generation after his death Jonas, a monk at Bobbio, wrote the Life of Columbanus is a testimony to the importance of Columban’s legacy in Europe
Sean McDonagh ssc
http://youtu.be/lZ_RloBcRz0
Batt O’Keeffe – Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Innovation Noel Duffy – Clean
Technology Centre, Elizabeth O Carroll – Student Presentation Secondary Listowel
Dr. Brendan Murphy – President Cork Institute of Technology
Students Category:
1st Prize - The students of St. Patrick's College, (Lacken Cross, Killala, Co. Mayo)
2nd Prize - Eadaoin Connolly and Laura Fitzsimons (Ard Scoil Rath Iomghain, Rathangan, Co. Kildare)
3rd Prize - Elizabeth O'Carroll (Presentation Secondary School, Listowel, Co. Kerry)
On the 4th October, CIT hosted the Irish round of the European Energy Saving Awards, which were presented by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O'Keeffe, TD. The Bord Gáis sponsored awards are part of the Intelligent Use of Energy At School initiative (IUSES). The prize-winners, and their teachers from the nine winning second-levl schools throughout Ireland, were joined by Lord Mayor of Cork City, Councillor Michael O'Connell, Cork County Mayor, Councillor Jim Daly, CIT President Dr Brendan Murphy, John Mullins, Chief Executive of Bord Gáis, Noel Duffy from the Clean Technology Centre, CIT, as well as other dignitaries, CIT staff and Governors, and invited guests from the areas of education and energy. The Clean Technology Centre at CIT coordinates the competition for Ireland with the support of the Intelligent Energy Europe Programme, in association with Sustainable Energy Europe.
On 7th May, 1884, the Most Right Rev. Egan and Rev. Fr. B. O’Connor, Milltown, conveyed four Presentation Sisters to their new Convent in Listowel. The four Sisters were Mother Mary Teresa Kelly, Mother Mary Xavier Brennan, Sister Mary Francis McCarthy and Sister Mary Augustine Stack who was a native of Listowel. The Church of Mary Immaculate was built circa 1849.
It was founded in 1930 by the Presentation order of sisters. From an original enrolment of 60 girls, it has grown to become one of the largest all-girls secondary schools in County Kerry.
The yearbook began life in 1983 as a joint venture by the two Presentation schools, primary and secondary. It was published in this format for two years. This was in the days when the two schools were linked by a corridor. The magazine was abandoned for a few years and then revived again in its present incarnation in 1986 .
Sports; Geraldine McCarthy who is currently on a sports scholarship in Villanova, USA.
Prayer of St. Francis
in celebration of the inauguration of Pope Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
Amen.
James O'Collins was Bishop of Ballarat for thirty years from 1941-1971. He was born in Port Melbourne in 1892 and started his working life at the South Melbourne Gasworks.
When James O'Collins felt the call to the priesthood he had just returned from Rome where he had attended the ordination of his older brother. His decision to apply for the seminary was made regardless of the fact that at this time he had no formal secondary education.
James O'Collins was ordained to the priesthood in December 1922. Just seven years later he was appointed Bishop of Geraldton in Western Australia. Bishop O'Collins once wrote to a friend that "It is great to be a Bishop", he relished the opportunities and challenges of his position and the chance it gave him to serve his diocese and his Church. He trusted God to provide the grace for him to deal with the many crises of his position.
Bishop O'Collins was responsible for the foundation of St. Paul's Technical College to serve the parishes of Ballarat. St. Paul's was later amalgamated with Sacred Heart College and St. Martin's in the Pines to become Damascus College in 1995.
Bishop O'Collins was a great sportsman. In his youth he had played cricket, football and also soccer while in Rome. He was an ardent golfer all his life and was still playing at Mt. Xavier Golf Club in his late seventies.
Bishop O'Collins retired in 1971 but continued to live at the Palace in Sturt Street. In November 1983 Bishop O'Collins died peacefully aged ninety-one, surrounded by friends and family.
At his funeral he was described as having "a Christ-centred view of the world without any trimmings; he talked without concealment and in no crooked way so that the truth should be known whether it was convenient or inconvenient to him or his hearers".
Taken from Damascus College page
http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bocollins.html
Bishop James Patrick O Collins retired Bishop of Ballarat 1970, died 25 Nov.1983 aged 92 years. there were 56 members of his family at his 80th birthday.
His father Pat O Collins born Glin 1856 arrived at Port Melbourne 1887, son of James Collins and Mary Stackpoole. His wife to be arrived in 1888 she was Ellen Fitzgerald , aged 24, her brother was also there before her. Her grandmother lived to 108 years.
The rise of George Pell
In 1941 George Pell was born in the city of Ballarat in the state of Victoria. In that same year, James O’Collins became the new bishop of the Ballarat Catholic diocese, which covers the western half of the state of Victoria.
Although he never became an archbishop, O'Collins was certainly one of Australia’s most influential Catholic leaders.
O'Collins was a strong supporter of the conservative Catholic layman B.A. Santamaria, who operated a political organisation in Australia called "The Movement". O'Collins was a member of a committee of three bishops who were appointed by the national organisation of bishops to liaise with "Bob" Santamaria on behalf of the church hierarchy.
George Pell did his secondary education at St Patrick's Christian Brothers College in Ballarat, finishing in the late 1950s. He was then sponsored by Bishop O'Collins's diocese to enter the Corpus Christi seminary in Melbourne to train as a priest to serve in the Ballarat diocese.
In 1963 Bishop O'Collins supported a proposal for Pell to do the latter part of his seminary training in Rome. In the late 1960s, O'Collins supported Pell's wish to do academic studies at Oxford University, where Pell gained a doctoral degree in history. Dr Pell then returned to the Ballarat diocese to begin working in parishes as a junior priest.
O'Collins continued to be the bishop of Ballarat until 1971, when he was succeeded by Bishop Ronald Mulkearns. O'Collins then continued living in Ballarat in retirement. In 1980, he was was successfully nominated for a knighthood — as a Knight Commander of the British Empire (K.B.E.).
In 1982, when O'Collins was nearing 90, Dr Pell moved into O'Collins's house in Ballarat, sharing it with the retired bishop. O'Collins died in 1983, by which time Dr Pell was on the brink of his rise as a Catholic Church leader — a career which took him away from Ballarat in the 1980s to become the head of the Melbourne seminary and an auxiliary (assistant) Melbourne bishop. Next, Pell became the archbishop of Melbourne (in 1996) and then the archbishop of Sydney (in 2001) and was given the rank of cardinal.
On 26 February 2007, Cardinal George Pell gave a talk in which he acknowledged that Bishop O'Collins had been a mentor of his. In the talk, which was about "Bob" Sanatamaria and "The Movement", Pell said:
"As a Ballarat seminarian and priest for 27 years my first bishop was Sir James Patrick O'Collins, who chaired the Australian Bishops Committee which supervised the Movement. One of the Movement's principal Catholic opponents was Max Charlesworth the philosopher [at the University of Melbourne] and Bishop O’Collins sent me to Oxford in 1967 so I would be able to answer Charlesworth and his friends."
DEATH took place on May 24, 2013 of Rev Fr Ned Corridan a native of Knockmeal, Duagh at Killarney Nursing Home, retired priest of St John's, Tralee, St Brendan's College, Killarney, Asdee, Millstreet, Firies and Kenamare. Survived by his brother Tom, sister Peg, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephew, grandnieces, relatives, many friends, Bishop Bill Murphy and the Priests of the Diocese. Requiem Mass on Monday 27th May 2013 at St Bridget’s Church Duagh for Fr Ned Corridan, Burial afterwards in Springmount Cemetery,
May 2013; Rev. Andrew Greeley, the outspoken Roman Catholic priest, best-selling novelist and sociologist known for his deeply researched academic appraisals and sometimes scathing critiques of his church, died Wednesday night, several years after fracturing his skull in a freakish fall in Rosemont. Rev. Greeley died in his sleep at his apartment at the John Hancock Center, according to his spokeswoman, June Rosner. He was 85. Rosner said Rev. Greeley had been in poor health since an accident on Nov. 7, 2008. He was at Advocate Lutheran General Medical Center when a piece of his clothing apparently got caught in the door of a departing taxi and he was thrown to the pavement.
DEATH took place on Wednesday 29th May 2013, of Sr. Mary Buckley, St. John of God Convent, Kilkenny and late of Ballylongford. Requiem Mass for Sr. Mary was celebrated on Saturday 1st June 2013, in St. Patrick's Church, Kilkenny followed by burial in Lislaughlin Abbey Cemetery, Ballylongford. She was daughter of John Buckley and Catherine Relihan.
DEATH took place in Convent of Mercy, Military Road Waterford on 24th May 2013 of Sr. Aloysius McElligott daughter of Margaret and William born 1917 at Glenoe. Following Requiem Mass Sr. Aloysius was laid to rest at St. Mary's Cemetery, Ballygunner, Waterford.
Sisters of Charity and Moore Abbey
The Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary is a religious institute. It was founded by Fr. Peter Joseph Triest on November 4th 1803, in Lovendegem, in the Diocese of Gent, Belgium. A long cherished dream of a house in Ireland was realised by the Sisters of Charity, when Monsignor Van Recham. Rev. Father General and Rev . Mother Cesaire purchased Moore Abbey House and estate of 300 acres from Henry Charles Ponsonby Moore for the sum of £8,000 c1937.
On 15 April 1946, the religious community of Mother Finbarr Brodrick. Srs. Redempta McNamee, Carmel Walsh and Mary Rose Gleeson, arrived in Moore Abbey. On the following day, 16 April, the ceremony of taking possession was held and the old Cistercian Abbey of St. Mary and St. Benedict was re-christened 'Convent of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.' The community had their kitchen, refectory and laundry in the basement while the dormitory and community room were on the first floor.
The chapel on the ground floor was there from Count McCormack's time. In March 1947, a fire broke out and quickly gutted the entire east wing of the building. It took more than a year to repair but on 8 September 1948, the official opening took place. On this first day there were four patients, by the end of the year there were ninety. New buildings were opened in 1973 and the facilities continue to develop.
Sr. Rose Gleeson.
celebrated 75 yrs being a
Sister of Charity on 23rd July 2013 in Monasterevin. It
was a wonderful day and a great tribute to a woman
and a life well lived. Sr. Mary Rose from Lyreacrompane and whose
sister, Rosemound Costello died last year at the age of
101, is close to her 95th birthday herself. All her life she has brought joy and skill
wherever she went. She qualified in London as a Nurse with the Gold Medal. She
worked in Co. Kildare, England, Belfast and everywhere she was the bringer of
joy and happiness.
REV. FR. DONAL BAMBURY R.I.P.: The news of the passing of the late Rt Rev.Monsignor Donal Bamburary late of Quay Street and the diocese of Hallam in England was received with great sadness and sorrow on Wednesday evening last April 18th. Fr Donal was born and reared in the family home in Quay Street, where he attended the local school and from where he went on to study for the priesthood. On June 23rd 1947 he was ordained to the priesthood and was only two months short of his 60th year in the ministry of the church when he died. Fr Donal spent all of his 59 years in England and was a very popular member of the parishes that he served in. But none more so than the mining parish of Burghwallis Hall Grange Lane Burghwallis Doncaster. It was from here that Fr Donal done marvellous work especially in1982 as this was the time of the miners’ strike which lasted over a year and a half. He supported and helped the families of these miners by bringing many top artists from Ireland over to the U.K. in an effort to raise funds to help these affected families survive. Artists such as Sean O Shea, Paddy Reilly, The Dubliners and many more were to become his lifelong friends. Shortly after the strike there was a change of government and the Labour Party were returned to power, to acknowledge his hard work and dedication he was the first Irish man to be given the title of the First Freeman of Doncaster. To date there has been many housing estates along with a bridge named in honour of this great man. A great lover of Horses and in particular the Horse Racing scene Fr Donal never missed the Annual Listowel Races and in fact last year was his 59th consecutive year returning home for the racing festival. So much was his love for Horseracing that he was instrumental in the establishing of Sunday Race Meetings in England. Fr Donal’s remains will be brought home on tomorrow (Thursday) after requiem mass in St Alban’s Church in Denaby. His remains will be removed from Lynch’s Funeral Home Ballylongford at 8pm on this Friday evening April 27th to St Michael’s Church. Requiem mass for Fr Donal will be on Saturday at 10.30am with interment afterwards in Lislaughtin Abbey. Our sincere sympathy is extended to his loving brother Mickey, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives, the Bishop of Hallam Rev.John Rawsthorne, fellow priests and a very large circle of friends. Ar dheis dea go raibh a Ainm. - See more at: http://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/localnotes/ballylongford-
Fr Tim Leahy born 8th November 1894 at Woodview Athea. Ordained for Davenport, Iowa in June 1919. Irish Independent 1944 had article on Bernadotte the last surviving male descendant of his line killed in plane crash. The first Bernadotte a French general who married Deiree Cleary who came from Limerick as did Michael Cleary his mothers uncle who bought the original Cleary’s for £100. When Gavin Duffy was deported to Australia, Cleary took his place as editor of the Nation. His son Robert and wife died young and their orphans became wards in chancery . Three children died young the last boy died flying in War 1 in 1918.
Cousin Charles Cleary killed in Indian Mutiny. Cousin Dr. Pat Cleary killed in Kilmallock rising in 1867.
Fr Tim’s grandfather was an only son and his father was also an only son. His father had 7 boys and 4 girls. Fr Tim Leahy served in America and then went to diocese of Han Yang, Hupeh in Central China in 1930. There was a great amount of disease including leprosy among the people. Meals were at 11 am and 6pm. Christians celebrated 5 great feasts and some added St Patrick’s Day. Great folds in his area where four million died in 1931. After working in China for 10 years he got chance to take a holiday at home, in May 1940 he left Shanghai for USA. When he arrived at Fr. Harnett’s house in San Francisco, he realised he had put on weight, he was just under 9 stone leaving China. He heard of German war successes while in Honolulu . When he reached Davenport he got great welcome and support for his mission. Fr. Waldron was Superior of the Columbans in America at the time. Bishop Fitzmaurice of Wilmington and Glin and well known to all of us, his brother Dr John Fitzmaurice of Castleconnell was married to Josephine Leahy a sister of Fr. Tim. Fr Leahy was anxious to become an army chaplain while waiting to go back to China, so he went to Canada and visited Montreal where his brother now dead once lived. While in Canada met Rudolph youngest grandson of Arch Duke of Austria, he met his older brother Otto in Davenport. He worked at Camp Shilo where temperatures were 30 degrees below freezing. There also were was the Canadian Para troop regiment. They left Halifax for England in May 1943, 19,500 of them and 26 chaplains. Spring of 1945 Buzz Bombs nearly ceased as the Germans were facing defeat, after two years in the army he was making plans to return to China which he did and then was called to join the superiors council and coming back to America helped save his life as he got very sick , he got post as chaplain to Mount Trenchard and his friends encouraged him to write the story of his life, which he did, Called “Beyond Tomorrow” printed 1968.
Gerald Griffin born 12th Dec 1803 died Christian Brother Cork in 1840 son of Patrick Griffin and Ellen Geary of Limerick .His grandfather James Griffin died 1798 aged 68yrs .It is claimed that his Great Grandfather was Francis Griffin who married Nora Fitzgerald and lived at Glenalappa , Newtownsandes .Gerald Griffins sister Lucy Sr Evangelist born 1806 died 1844 .Joined Presentation Convent Youghal in 1837.Her sister Anne Sr Baptist 1805 -1878 Entered Sisters of Charity, Superior Clarinbridge 1844 died there 1878 . Three of their cousins joined The Mercy Order in Limerick . The first Ellen Entered 1840 , Bridget Entered 1852, Maria Entered 1853 she died 1908 .Several of their nephews joined the Priesthood , Rev Frederick died 1902, Rev Carroll Nash died 1889, Rev John died 1939, Rev Gerald died 1940 .Another cousin Sr Mary Westropp Brereton a Mercy Sister Limerick. Gearld Griffins sister Bridget married Mr. White. They had five daughters in religion in the USA. His brother Dan had a daugter Alice born on the 22rd of February 1847. She was known as Sr. Magdalen F.C.J. She died in Canada on the 30th of April 1901. She was of the order of the Faithful Companions of Jesus. She made her vows in Brittany in France on the 28th of July 1872. The order had a house in Clarendon Street, London.
Death on July 1st 2014 of Sr. Canice Barrett, Presentation Convent, Rathmore, Kerry
and formerly of Main Street, Dingle. Sr. Canice, predeceased by her brothers John and James, and her sisters Kathleen and Margaret. Deeply regretted by her brother-in-law Michael, sister-in-law Josie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, her loving Community, relatives, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass for Sr. Canice was celebrated on July 3rd 2014 at St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmore, burial afterwards in the church grounds. It was lovely to meet Sr. Canice in Fatima Home, she had many stories about old times in Dingle and her neighbour Sr. Clare who served in Listowel was considered a model for the Barrett family in her parents eyes.
DIED on 12 July 2005 - Fr Daniel (Dan) Daly SMA
Fr Dan Daly SMA was born in Caherhayes, Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick on 28 December 1909. Deciding to become a missionary priest he commenced his studies at St Joseph's SMA College, Wilton, Cork and he became a permanent member of SMA on 19 June 1937. He completed his studies for the priesthood at SMA College, Dromantine, Newry, Co Down and was ordained priest on 19 December 1937 in St Colman's Cathedral, Newry.
Fr Bill Foley died early on Wednesday morning, 30 July 2014, at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork. He was 78 years of age.
Bill Foley was born in Ballybunion, Co Kerry on 13 October 1935, the third of four sons born to Bridget [née Stack] and William Foley. He was baptised in St John's Church, Ballybunion parish three days later. He was confirmed in the same Church on 28 September 1947.
http://www.sma.ie/sma-obituaries/1501-fr-bill-foley-sma-obituary
FITZMAURICE:
John Edmund Fitzmaurice (January 8, 1839 – June 18, 1920) was the fourth Roman Catholic Bishop of Erie (1899–1920).
Fitzmaurice was born in Newtownsandes, County Kerry, and began studying law at age fifteen.[1] In 1858 he came to the United States, where he began his studies for the priesthood at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Overbrook, Pennsylvania.[1] He was ordained by Bishop James Frederick Wood on December 21, 1862,[2] and then served as a curate at St. John's and St. Paul's in Philadelphia.[1] After serving as pastor of St. Agatha's, he became rector of St. Charles Seminary in 1886.[1] His nephew, Edmond John Fitzmaurice, was also rector of St. Charles (1920-25) as well as Bishop of Wilmington (1925-60).
On December 14, 1897, Fitzmaurice was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Erie and Titular Bishop of Amisus by Pope Leo XIII.[2] He received his episcopal consecration on February 24, 1898 from Archbishop Patrick John Ryan, with Bishops Ignatius Frederick Horstmann and Edmond Francis Prendergast serving as co-consecrators.[2] He succeeded Tobias Mullen as Bishop on September 15, 1899.[2] During his 21-year-long tenure, Fitzmaurice established several parishes and dedicated St. Peter's Cathedral (1911).[3] He later died at age 81.
Moloney, Rev John (1875-1957),Clergyman RC. John Moloney was born in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, and baptised in his local parish church on 21 March, 1875. He studied for the priesthood at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, where he was ordained on 18 June, 1899. Following his ordination, he was sent on loan to the archdiocese of Liverpool, where he remained for five years. On his return to the diocese of Limerick, he was appointed curate, successively, in Fedamore (1904-1907),Manister (1907-1908), St Munchin’s(1908-1910), Ardpatrick (1910-1911), Croagh(1911-1915), Parteen (1915-1918),Mahoonagh (1918-1921), Croom (1921-1922),Ardagh (1922-1925) and St Mary’s(1926-1927). In July, 1927, he was appointed Parish Priest of Parteen (1927-1949). He died on 5 October, 1957, aged 82 years. (Tobin,2004, 65)
OConnor, Rev Michael (1924- 2000),Clergyman RC
Michael O Connor, a native of Ballygiltinan, Glin, Co. Limerick, was born on 22 February, 1924. He was educated at St Michael’s College, Listowel, and later at St Munchin’s College, Limerick. From there, he entered St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, where he was ordained on 20 June,1948. He served as curate in Athea (1949), St Mary’s Limerick (1956), Knockaderry (1961),Ardagh (1962) and Newcastle West (1968). On9 May, 1976, he was appointed Parish Priest of Cratloe. He was transferred to Askeaton-Ballysteen as Parish Priest on 27August, 1985. He was appointed a Canon of the Cathedral Chapter in 1991 and retired on 14 September, 1997. In the 1960s, Father O Connor was one of the lecturers in the UCC Extra-mural Diploma in Social Studies, which a number of people from West Limerick completed. He died on 9 November, 2000, and is buried in the grounds of St Mary’s Catholic Church, Askeaton. (Culhane, Sr. J., 2007)
Woulfe, Rev Patrick (1872-1933),Clergyman RC
Patrick Wolfe, son James Woulfe and his wife, Hanora Maher, was born in Cratloe, Athea, Co. Limerick, and baptised on 10 March, 1872. He was educated atNewcastle West National School, St Ita’S College, Newcastle West, and St Munchin’s, College, Limerick. When he decided to become a priest, he was sent to the Irish College in Rome, but ill-health forced him to return to Ireland, where he completed his ecclesiastical studies at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth. He was ordained there on 19June, 1898. After ordination, he was sent on loan to Wigan, Lancs, England, where he remained until he received an appointment as Curate at St Munchin’s in 1902. During this time he also served as chaplain to the Workhouse, Limerick. In 1905, he was appointed curate in Kilmallock (1905-1925).On 25 November, 1925, he was appointed Parish Priest of Cappagh, where he remained until his death on 3 May, 1933, aged 61 years. During his time as chaplain in the Limerick Workhouse, he began a study of Irish surnames and published a seminal work on this topic in 1923, entitled, Slointe Gaedhealis Gall Irish Names and Surnames). This volume was formerly to be found in every National School in Ireland, where it was consulted when determining the Irish version of children’s surnames. Fr. Wolfe also contributed articles to a number of journals. He was buried in the church grounds, Cappagh, Co. Limerick. (Tobin, 2004, 112;Note: Ní Mhurchú, 3, 159, states that he was born on 27 March, 1872)
Denis Moloney
Birth 23 Apr 1881 in Islandanny, County Kerry, Ireland Death 7 Jan 1946 in Pennsylvania, USA
Denis studied for the priesthood at All Hallows College, Dublin and was ordained for the diocese of Pittsburgh on 25 June 1907. He immediately left for the United States and began working as assistant pastor at the St. John the Evangelist's Church, South
Fr Denis O Keeffe
Born 1912 12 Nov Meenscovane, Co. Kerry , Ireland Died 1991 Dublin CSSp. Of Francis O Keeffe and Catherine O Donnell.
Legion of Mary report 2015
MALTA
Malta Regia: The 75th anniversary of the Legion in Malta was celebrated with a Marian Pilgrimage. There are 856 active members on the Island of Malta and 427 on the island of Gozo. A talk on the True Devotion on Radio Maria resulted in one new member. Praesidia reports include home visitation, teaching catechism to children, a public Rosary on a Housing Estate during May, visits to Detention Centres, apostolate to seafarers, and Pilgrim Statue visitation. Two families had their homes consecrated to the Sacred Heart. Two half-day Retreats for auxiliaries each had an attendance of 55. An Italian-speaking praesidium with 9 members has an apostolate to Italian residents. Mother of the Maltese Nation Curia conducts an outreach to unmarried mothers who meet weekly during the school year. They are given continuous support and help and some have returned to the Sacraments after lapses of some years. Hope of the World Curia reported numerous returns to the Sacraments. Their attached junior Curia with 10 praesidia help at Sunday Mass, explaining the homily to children; they also visit retired priests in nursing homes and visit a nursing home where they chat with the residents.
New Zealand Tablet , Issue 43, 26 October 1899, Page 9
KERRY.— Death of a Venerable Nun.— The death of Sister Mary Gertrude O'Connor (known for upwards of a generation as Mother Gertrude), of the Presentation Convent. Listowel, is an event deserving of more than local or ordinary notice (says the Daily Nation.) For nearly 51 years this truly excellent lady occupied a prominent and honoured place in the religious life of her native county. Entering the Listowel Convent on the 15th of August, 1849, her religious life may be said to have synchronised with the life of that distinguished branch of the great Presentation Community, and the remarkable growth of that Convent, both in usefulness as an educational institution and in size, is in no small measure due to her influence and labours. Mother Gertrude was born in Tralee about 76 years ago. Her father held a commission in the British Army, served with distinction under Moore and Wellington, and the hero of Corunna is said to have died in his arms. The Very Rev. John O'Connor. D.D., who, for many years occupied a prominent place in the clerical life of his native diocese, and was one of the organisers of that brave band of Irishmen who went to the assistance of Pope Pius the Ninth in the early stage of his struggle with the infidel makers of modern Italy, and who, led by his fiery missionary zeal went abroad while yet a young curate, where he died some years ago, was a brother of Mother Gertrude. Another distinguished brother was Dr. Morgan O'Connor who died universally respected and regretted a few years ago in Wagga, New South Wales.
New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVIII, Issue 25, 15 October 1886, Page 19
The annual examination of students for admission into Maynooth College were conducted at St. Brendon's Seminary, Killarney, by the Very Rev. J. Coffey, Dean of Kerry, etc. The Venerable Archdeacon Irwin, P.P., Castleisland, and the Rev. John O'Leary, P.P., Ballymacelligott. Ten students of the head class were presented for these examinations, and places were awarded as follows Messrs. Thos. Mulvihill, Tarbert, Ist Michael Scanlan, Killarney, 2nd Joseph O'Sullivan, do, 3rd T. D. O'Sullivan, Kenmare, 4th Patrick Brown, Listowel, 5th Henry O'Carroll, do, 6th. Messrs. Michael O'Leary, Cahirdaniel, and Michael O'Donoghue, Cahirciveen, obtained nominations. The places at Maynooth allotted to Kerry students have for some years been kept under ten in number, but several students have been prepared at Listowel and elsewhere as candidates for the foreign missions.
New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVI, Issue 16, 26 August 1898, Page 9
Deaths Amongst the Clergy.— Death has been particularly busy among the priests of Kerry latterly. Following closely on the demise of Canon O'Sullivan, of Dingle the Very Rev. T. Sullivan, Administrator of Tralee the Rev. J. Fuller of Castlegregory the Very Rev. J. Quille, of Bonane the Rev. J. Kielik of Ballyferriter, comes that of the Rev. Michael Godley, pastor of Glenbeigh. The deceased was 55 years of age, and was about 28 years on the mission. He was a native of Ballyheigue, and received his education in the Irish College, Rome, where he had a very distinguished career. He has been stationed at Lixnaw, Listowel, Ballybunnion, and Dingle. From the latter parish he was transferred about 12 months ago to the pastoral charge of Glenbeigh, in the room of the late Rev. T. Quilter.
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVIII, Issue 25, 15 October 1886, Page 19
The annual examination of students for admission into Maynooth College
were conducted at St. Brendon's Seminary, Killarney, by the Very Rev.
J. Coffey, Dean of Kerry, etc. The Venerable Archdeacon Irwin, P.P.,
Castleisland, and the Rev. John O'Leary, P.P., Ballymacelligott. Ten
students of the head class were presented for these examinations, and
places were awarded as follows Messrs. Thos. Mulvihill, Tarbert, Ist
Michael Scanlan, Killarney, 2nd Joseph O'Sullivan, do, 3rd T. D.
O'Sullivan, Kenmare, 4th Patrick Brown, Listowel, 5th Henry O'Carroll,
do, 6th. Messrs. Michael O'Leary, Cahirdaniel, and Michael O'Donoghue,
Cahirciveen, obtained nominations. The places at Maynooth allotted to
Kerry students have for some years been kept under ten in number, but
several students have been prepared at Listowel and elsewhere as
candidates for the foreign missions.
Thanks for the information on Fr.Thomas Mulvihill, New Zealand. In a local context he was son of Matthew Mulvihill of Kilpadogue who was Leslie's rent collector during the Land League and as a result not very popular with the tenant farmers. A sister of Fr.Thomas taught at Tarmons National School and subsequently married David Meskell and they had a boot and shoe shop in Chapel Street.
Kerryman 1904-current, Saturday, 16 December, 1916; Page: 2
PAUL JONES, JUNR., BRIDGE ST. BALLYLONGFORD
It is with feelings of deep and sincere regret we have to announce the death of this estimable and popular young gentleman which sad event took place at his residence on Wednesday morning, 29th November 1916, after a brief illness. Deceased who was only in his 20th year, was a general favourite and had endeared himself to a large host of friends and acquaintances. The decease belonged to an old and respected family and was a son of our respected townsman, Mr Paul J. Jones, a cousin to the late Bishop Bunce of Philadelphia, U.S.A., and the present Dr. Tim Bunce, Philadelphia, USA. Fr. M. Kissane, U.S.A., Councillor paul Jones, New York, U.S.A., and Dr John Kissane, U.S.A. On Wednesday evening the remains were carried to the Parish Church and placed on a catafalque in front of the High Altar and on Thursday morning Requiem High Mass was celebrated for the repose of his soul, the funeral cortege to Lislaughtin Abbey, the family burial ground, was large and representative, and was attended by every creed and class, even people from Cork and Tralee were present to pay their last tribute to the dead and testify their regard for the living members of the family. To his sorrowing father, mother, brothers and sisters we tender our sincere sympathy. The burial service at the graveside was read by the Very Rev. Canon Hayes, PP. V.F., Ballylongford, assisted by the Father O'Brien, CC., do. The chief mourners were—Paul Jones (father), Catherine Jones (mother), Miss Rita and Katie Jones (sisters), Paul Jones and Messrs. Patk. and Wm. Bunce (uncles) Mrs Bridget Walsh (aunt), Miss Ellen Jones (grandaunt), Misses Mary and Nora Bunce Miss Katie Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Jas Mahony Miss Katie Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. James Walsh, Mrs. P. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. John Jones Mr Ml. Walsh, Master Robert Walsh, Miss Daisy Walsh, Miss Katie Bunce, Mr John Bunce, Mr. Mce. Bunce, Mr and Mrs. Martin Kennelly, Mr and Mrs. Ml. O'Brien, Mr and Mrs. John Kissane, Mr. and Mrs. Thos Tidings, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Walsh, Mr and Mrs. P. Fennell, Messrs. Michael, Pat and Wm. Fennell, Mr. and Mrs Jeremiah Collins, Mr. and Mrs. John Moran, Miss B B Moran, Mr. and Mrs. Ml. Moloney, Mr Stephen Barrett, Miss Nora Keane, Mr and Mrs. David O'Sullivan, Mr. James D O'Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hanrahan, Mr and Mrs. Denis McEvoy, Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly. Miss Eily Kelly, Mr Ml. Carmody, (merchant); Miss Josephine Carmody (postmistress), Mr. John Carrig, Mr. Thos. Carroll, Mr. John Coughlan, D.C.; Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Brassil, Mrs. David Barrett, Mr. John Brassil, D C; Mr Wm. Carmody, Mr. and Mrs. John Gilhooly, Miss Jenny T. Gilhooly, Mr Thomas Wallace, Mr. Wm. Wallace, Miss Mary Scanlon, Mr. Joe Lynch, Mr. Martin O'Connor, Mr. Ml. Scanlon, (cousins and relatives)
It would be impossible to give a list of the general public present.
Kerryman Saturday, 20 April, 1935; Page: 2
OBITUARY
Late Rev. Canon White, P.P., V.F., Listowel.
THE OBSEQUIES.
Amidst many manifestations of genuine grief, the remains of the late Very Rev. Canon Patk. White, P.P., V.F., Listowel, were laid to rest in the local cemetery on Monday. All business establishments were closed, and blinds were drawn as a mark of respect to the memory of their beloved Pastor, and all business was suspended. The funeral cortege was of huge dimensions, and was composed of every class and creed of the community-, and included a large number or people from Dublin, Cork and Limerick . Members of the Men’s and Women’ Sodalities, a detachment of Girl Guides, the local Branch of the Legion of Mary, members of the Sodality of the Children of Mary, a party of Guards, under Supt. P. Chambers, and the children of the parish schools attended by their teachers, marched in processional order, preceded by the cross-bearer, and a number of acolytes. Members of the local Troop of Catholic Boy Scouts formed a Guard of Honour around the remains.
His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. O’Brien, Bishop of Kerry, was the celebrant of the Pontifical High Mass at Mary’s parish Church, Listowel. (Break, List of clergy at Mass)
The chief mourners were: Patrick White, Bedford, Daniel McElligott, Woodford, Laurence and John Moloney, Duagh (nephews); Miss Kattie White, Bedford, Miss Mary Moloney, Duagh (nieces); Patrick and David McElligott, Woodford,(grandnephews); Miss Mary Cronin, Duagh. Miss Eily O’Connell. Abbeyfeale ,Mrs Dan McElligott. Woodford, Mrs. W. J. Hennigan, Listowel, W. Enright, Listowel (cousins).
Death record for Rev. John O’Keeffe
Fr John O’Keeffe
I had no knowledge of his family history prior to your e-mail. I do not know what seminary he studied in but he informed Bishop Moriarty in October 1856 that he had entered College on 08.10.1847 and was ordained 07.10 1854.
CC Ballyheigue 07.10.1854
CC Castlegregory 00.01`.1858
CC Duagh 00.12.1858
CC Ballylongford 00.08.1859
CC Ballybunion26.09.1861
CC Beaufort 00.03.1868
CC Ballybunion 00.03.1872
He was offered the parish of Eyeries in March 1880 but declined owing to ill health.
d.12.06.1888
He is reported to be buried in Doon Church, Ballybunion but there is no plaque to him.
The will confirms that he was a curate in Ballybunion parish at the time of making the will. Ballydonoghue was at that time part of Ballybunion parish.
Priests normally had to be 24 years old before they could be ordained. That would take his date of birth back to 1830 or before. He was said to be 62 when he died which would take him back around 1826.
Best wishes
Margaret de Brún
Margaret de Brún Archivist
Diocese of Kerry
Information taken from http://knockanure.jimdo.com/local-history-2/
Duagh Priests, Sisters and Brothers
Meenscovane
Priests: Fr John, Fr Denis & Fr John O Keeffe,
Brother: Gerard Collins
Sisters: Sr. Philomena O Keeffe and Sr. Concepta Keane,
Record taken from Ireland Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1920
I John O’Keeffe, in the name of God Amen, R. C. priest of Kerry do make this my last will and testament. I give and bequeath to my brother, Cornelius O’Keeffe of Meenscovane all of which I do possess at my death. And thereby appoint the said Cornelius O’Keeffe executor of my Will.
John O’Keeffe R. C. C.
Ballydonoghue 9 July 1881
Edward Walsh – John Collins witnesses
Affidavit of Due execution filed
Records taken from www.ancestry.co.uk
Name: John O'Keeffe
Estimated birth year: abt 1826
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1888
Death Age: 62
Registration district: Listowel
Baptism of John O’Keeffe, 13 June 1825 – Duagh. Record taken from NLI Catholic registers – Dublin
Anthony O'Carroll of Gortdromagowna and Aus.
Death of Sr Anthony O Carroll of Knockanure, report in the Tullow Annals.
"Today. we were saddened and indeed very shocked at the sudden death of Sr Anthony Carroll, R.I.P. She was a Brigidine Sister home on a visit from the Victorian province. She had been in poor health for some time before she left Australia. She arrived safely here at her Alma Mater and after resting for a short time left for her native Kerry, where her relatives were extremely kind to her. She remained with them a few months. Rev. Mother General and Sister Perpetua (from the Victorian province) visited her and Sr Anthony unexpectedly decided to return here (Tullow)with them.
She made the long journey safely, but as she was being helped down to the Sisters' dining room after her arrival, she collapsed. The priest and doctor were quickly in attendance, but the dear soul had gone to her reward - her wish to die in Tullow had been granted."
More on Sr. Anthony O Carroll. Her grandmother O’Keeffe, Duagh
Her uncle Fr Luke Carroll born Knockanure 1856 died 1938 in Los Angeles in retirement.
GORTDROMAGOWNA:
Fr. Luke O'Carroll. Born 1856. Died 1938 in Los Angeles in retirement. His mother O’Keeffe of Meenscovane.
Jer Carroll d 25-7-1916 aged 62 yrs. His wife Keeffe of Duagh.
Fr Denis O Keeffe
Born 1912 12 Nov Meenscovane, Co. Kerry , Ireland Died 1991 Dublin CSSp. Of Francis O Keeffe and Catherine O Donnell.
Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Saturday, 22 June, 1912; Page: 4
Carrigcannon New Church
Duagh, Co. Kerry, 13th June, 1912. DEAR SIR,—In asking you to publish the subjoined list of subscriptions to the fund for the erection of a Church at Corrigcannon, I desire to return my sincere thanks to the subscribers, consisting of my parishioners, for the most part
(Just part of list)
6d—Mrs Sullivan, Knockadereen.
SUPPLEMENTAL LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS. Per Mary A Nolan, U.S America £8- 4- 4; Per Miss Mary Sheehy, Knockanoun, £6-17-3; John Dillon, Ballygarrett, £1; Denis Scanlon, Glashanacree, £1; Edmond Forde, Foyle,12/ 6; Mrs Fitzgerald, Meenahoona, 11/ 6 ;Thomas J O'Connell, Abbeyfeale, 10s; Francis O'Keeffe, Meenscovane,10s; Mce O'Connell, Dromlegach,10s; Daniel M'Carthy, do, 10s; Patrick M'Carthy, do, 10s; Joseph M'Carthy, do,10s; David Neligan, Grague,10s;
Denis M'Carthy, do.10s; Denis P O'Connell, do, 10s; John J O'Keeffe, Shanafona,10s; Mrs John P Broderick, Ballymacjordan,10s; Patk O'Keeffe, Ballymacjordan, 10s; Patrick Collins, Grague,10s; John Flynn, do,10s John Collins Ballinvoher,10s; John Maloney, Ballymacjordan, 10s; Michael Ahern, Moynsha, 10s; Thomas O'Connor, Meenahoona,10s.
7s 6d each—Maurice Lyons. Coolanelig; Thos O'Keeffe, Knockanroe; Mrs ODonnell, Derk ; Mrs Kirby. Rylane.
7s each—Mrs Timthy O'Connell. Ballymacjordan; Phil R O'Connell, Ballymacgoodan.
6s 6d—Patrick F O'Keeffe, Meenscovane.
6s each—Luke O'Keeffe, Meenecovane ; Richard Tobin, Ballymacjordan;
5s each— James C Broderick, Ballymacjordan; Timothy Halpin, Lybes; Michael Dooling, Bunglasha;
Is each—Patrick Sheehy, Knockunderval; John M'Carthy, Pilgrim Hill; Jeffrey O'Connor. Kilcara.
Strabane Chronicle 1908-1978, Saturday, 18 June, 1955; Page: 6
Great welcome for young Co. Kerry Priest
ONE of the largest gatherings of people to come together for a long time assembled at Annaghry on Wednesday evening last week to welcome Rev. Cornelius O'Keeffe from County Kerry, ordained the previous Sunday. Archers and banners of welcome were erected at several points along the road leading from Croty to Annagry. The Annagry Fianna Fail Band, under Mr. William Forker, who were specially augmented by members of the A.O.H Band, under Mr Anthony McGinley, headed a torchlight procession, which escorted the young priest to the home of his aunt, Mrs. Grace McBride.
On arrival, Fr. O'Keeffe was warmly welcomed by Mr Brian O'Donnell, P.C, Ranafast, and Mr Jack McCloskey, Annagry, on behalf of the people of the parish.
May 2016;
The death has occurred of Very Reverend Canon Patrick HORGAN
Killarney Parish, Killarney, Kerry / Dromtariffe, Cork and late of Dromtariffe, Co Cork and formerly of Rathmore Parish, Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Parish, Tralee, St. Michael’s College, Listowel and St. Brendan’s College, Killarney. Beloved brother of Nellie Mai (O’Regan) and the late Sonny & Donie. Deeply regretted by his sister, sisters-in-law Anne and Anna, nieces, nephews and their families, Bishop Ray Browne and the Priests of the Diocese of Kerry, parishioners, relatives and friends. He served at Moyvane over 50 years ago as curate.
The death has occurred of Sr. Bridie O'SULLIVAN
Tralee, Kerry / Listowel. (Presentation Convent, Tralee and formerly of Derry, Listowel). On May 6th, 2016, peacefully, in the loving care of Matron and Staff, Our Lady of Fatima Home, Oakpark, Tralee, surrounded by loving Family and Presentation Community. Pre-deceased by her sister Peggie (O’Connor) Tarbert and brother Toddy (Derry, Listowel). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her Presentation Sisters, her sister Mary (Ballylongford), brother Patsy (Listowel), sisters-in-law, Carmel and Maureen, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and many friends.
Reposing in Presentation Convent Chapel, Tralee, on Sunday from 3.30pm to 6pm. Removal at 6pm to St John’s Parish Church. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in Presentation Convent Cemetery
Tomás De Bháll was one of two Limerick priests censured by General Maxwell for their involvement with the Irish Volunteers in two letters to Bishop Edward Thomas O’Dwyer in May 1916.
In addition to his political involvement, Fr Thomas Wall was a dedicated Irish language scholar who collected a series of eighteenth and nineteenth-century manuscripts, a number of which are held in the Limerick Diocesan Archive.The collection was exhibited as part of an event organised by the Irish Department, Mary Immaculate College to mark the centenary of the 1916 Rising.
Death record for Rev. John O’Keeffe
Fr John O’Keeffe
I had no knowledge of his family history prior to your e-mail. I do not know what seminary he studied in but he informed Bishop Moriarty in October 1856 that he had entered College on 08.10.1847 and was ordained 07.10 1854.
CC Ballyheigue 07.10.1854
CC Castlegregory 00.01`.1858
CC Duagh 00.12.1858
CC Ballylongford 00.08.1859
CC Ballybunion26.09.1861
CC Beaufort 00.03.1868
CC Ballybunion 00.03.1872
He was offered the parish of Eyeries in March 1880 but declined owing to ill health.
d.12.06.1888
He is reported to be buried in Doon Church, Ballybunion but there is no plaque to him.
The will confirms that he was a curate in Ballybunion parish at the time of making the will. Ballydonoghue was at that time part of Ballybunion parish.
Priests normally had to be 24 years old before they could be ordained. That would take his date of birth back to 1830 or before. He was said to be 62 when he died which would take him back around 1826.
Best wishes
Margaret de Brún
Margaret de Brún Archivist
Diocese of Kerry
Information taken from http://knockanure.jimdo.com/local-history-2/
Duagh Priests, Sisters and Brothers
Meenscovane
Priests: Fr John, Fr Denis & Fr John O Keeffe,
Brother: Gerard Collins
Sisters: Sr. Philomena O Keeffe and Sr. Concepta Keane,
Record taken from Ireland Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1920
I John O’Keeffe, in the name of God Amen, R. C. priest of Kerry do make this my last will and testament. I give and bequeath to my brother, Cornelius O’Keeffe of Meenscovane all of which I do possess at my death. And thereby appoint the said Cornelius O’Keeffe executor of my Will.
John O’Keeffe R. C. C.
Ballydonoghue 9 July 1881
Edward Walsh – John Collins witnesses
Affidavit of Due execution filed
Records taken from www.ancestry.co.uk
Name: John O'Keeffe
Estimated birth year: abt 1826
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1888
Death Age: 62
Registration district: Listowel
Baptism of John O’Keeffe, 13 June 1825 – Duagh. Record taken from NLI Catholic registers – Dublin
Anthony O'Carroll of Gortdromagowna and Aus.
Death of Sr Anthony O Carroll of Knockanure, report in the Tullow Annals.
"Today. we were saddened and indeed very shocked at the sudden death of Sr Anthony Carroll, R.I.P. She was a Brigidine Sister home on a visit from the Victorian province. She had been in poor health for some time before she left Australia. She arrived safely here at her Alma Mater and after resting for a short time left for her native Kerry, where her relatives were extremely kind to her. She remained with them a few months. Rev. Mother General and Sister Perpetua (from the Victorian province) visited her and Sr Anthony unexpectedly decided to return here (Tullow)with them.
She made the long journey safely, but as she was being helped down to the Sisters' dining room after her arrival, she collapsed. The priest and doctor were quickly in attendance, but the dear soul had gone to her reward - her wish to die in Tullow had been granted."
More on Sr. Anthony O Carroll. Her grandmother O’Keeffe, Duagh
Her uncle Fr Luke Carroll born Knockanure 1856 died 1938 in Los Angeles in retirement.
GORTDROMAGOWNA:
Fr. Luke O'Carroll. Born 1856. Died 1938 in Los Angeles in retirement. His mother O’Keeffe of Meenscovane.
Jer Carroll d 25-7-1916 aged 62 yrs. His wife Keeffe of Duagh.
Fr Denis O Keeffe
Born 1912 12 Nov Meenscovane, Co. Kerry , Ireland Died 1991 Dublin CSSp. Of Francis O Keeffe and Catherine O Donnell.
Kerry Sentinel 1878-1916, Saturday, 22 June, 1912; Page: 4
Carrigcannon New Church
Duagh, Co. Kerry, 13th June, 1912. DEAR SIR,—In asking you to publish the subjoined list of subscriptions to the fund for the erection of a Church at Corrigcannon, I desire to return my sincere thanks to the subscribers, consisting of my parishioners, for the most part
(Just part of list)
6d—Mrs Sullivan, Knockadereen.
SUPPLEMENTAL LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS. Per Mary A Nolan, U.S America £8- 4- 4; Per Miss Mary Sheehy, Knockanoun, £6-17-3; John Dillon, Ballygarrett, £1; Denis Scanlon, Glashanacree, £1; Edmond Forde, Foyle,12/ 6; Mrs Fitzgerald, Meenahoona, 11/ 6 ;Thomas J O'Connell, Abbeyfeale, 10s; Francis O'Keeffe, Meenscovane,10s; Mce O'Connell, Dromlegach,10s; Daniel M'Carthy, do, 10s; Patrick M'Carthy, do, 10s; Joseph M'Carthy, do,10s; David Neligan, Grague,10s;
Denis M'Carthy, do.10s; Denis P O'Connell, do, 10s; John J O'Keeffe, Shanafona,10s; Mrs John P Broderick, Ballymacjordan,10s; Patk O'Keeffe, Ballymacjordan, 10s; Patrick Collins, Grague,10s; John Flynn, do,10s John Collins Ballinvoher,10s; John Maloney, Ballymacjordan, 10s; Michael Ahern, Moynsha, 10s; Thomas O'Connor, Meenahoona,10s.
7s 6d each—Maurice Lyons. Coolanelig; Thos O'Keeffe, Knockanroe; Mrs ODonnell, Derk ; Mrs Kirby. Rylane.
7s each—Mrs Timthy O'Connell. Ballymacjordan; Phil R O'Connell, Ballymacgoodan.
6s 6d—Patrick F O'Keeffe, Meenscovane.
6s each—Luke O'Keeffe, Meenecovane ; Richard Tobin, Ballymacjordan;
5s each— James C Broderick, Ballymacjordan; Timothy Halpin, Lybes; Michael Dooling, Bunglasha;
Is each—Patrick Sheehy, Knockunderval; John M'Carthy, Pilgrim Hill; Jeffrey O'Connor. Kilcara.
Strabane Chronicle 1908-1978, Saturday, 18 June, 1955; Page: 6
Great welcome for young Co. Kerry Priest
ONE of the largest gatherings of people to come together for a long time assembled at Annaghry on Wednesday evening last week to welcome Rev. Cornelius O'Keeffe from County Kerry, ordained the previous Sunday. Archers and banners of welcome were erected at several points along the road leading from Croty to Annagry. The Annagry Fianna Fail Band, under Mr. William Forker, who were specially augmented by members of the A.O.H Band, under Mr Anthony McGinley, headed a torchlight procession, which escorted the young priest to the home of his aunt, Mrs. Grace McBride.
On arrival, Fr. O'Keeffe was warmly welcomed by Mr Brian O'Donnell, P.C, Ranafast, and Mr Jack McCloskey, Annagry, on behalf of the people of the parish.
Obituary.
The Rev Father Leahy
Deep regret was experienced in Catholic circles in Wagga yesterday on receipt of news by Dr. Leahy. of the death of his brother, the Rev. Father Daniel Leahy, in Lewisham Hospital, Sydney. The deceased clergyman was held in affectionate remembrance locally, he having acted here as assistant priest for a considerable period towards the close of the last century. He was then a young and enthusiastic cleric and had indeed only reached the prime of life when his death occurred.
Father Leahy was born in Knockanure. County Kerry, Ireland, in 1866, and was therefore only 43 years of age. He came to Australia about I8 years ago, his first mission being in Goulburn. Subsequently serving Cootamundra, Albury and Wagga. For the last seven years he has been in
charge of the Koorawatha district and was greatly beloved by all classes in his extensive parish. About eighteen months ago the deceased left on a trip to see his people in the old country,
where his father and other members of the family are still living. On his return he seemed to be in the best of health and spirit, and had apparently the promise of a long and useful life before him. Some time ago, however, he caught a severe cold, which greatly prostrated him, and before he
had recovered, caught another chill in attending the obsequies of the late Rev. Father Lane. Becoming seriously ill. he proceeded to Sydney to consult the best authorities, entering
by their advice the Lewisham Hospital for treatment. Dr. Leahy of Wagga, on being made acquainted with his brother's condition, also went to Sydney, and remained with the sufferer for several days. At first Father Leahy seemed to be recovering, and Dr. Leahy then returned to Wagga.
Serious complications, however developed later, and he died as stated, about mid-day yesterday. Dr. Leahv, on receipt of the news, went to Sydney by rail to have his brothers remains conveyed to Wagga, where the deceased expressed a wish to be buried The body will arrive in Wagga by
Wednesday morning's mail train, and a requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s at 9.30am on that day. The funeral has been arranged to leave the church at 11a.m.
Fr Sean Dillion, 1926 - 2013
Fr Sean Dillon, the eldest son of Thomas and Jennie (née O’Connor) Dillon was born in Janemount, Lisselton, Listowel, Co Kerry in the parish of Ballybunion on the 13th of April, 1926. He attended Coolard National School and then completed his secondary education in St Michael’s, Listowel and St Brendan’s, Killarney. He distinguished himself on the football field at inter-college level and while he was a seminarian he won an All Ireland junior medal with Kerry. He came to Kiltegan in 1944, one of twenty-five students who spent nine months in nearby Humewood Castle following the Spiritual Year Programme. He did philosophy and theology studies in St Patrick’s, Kiltegan, and was ordained in Killamoat on the 25th of March, 1951 by Bishop John Heffernan CSSp, the Emeritus Vicar Apostolic of Zanzibar.
Sean was appointed to Ogoja in Nigeria and did two tours there. His first appointment was to Wanokom where he ministered with his classmate, the late Terence Beagon. Because he was very adaptable he was moved to three other missions for short periods during that first tour.
In his second tour, he worked in Izzi in present-day Abakaliki Diocese. He was then appointed to promotion work and spent 1956-57 visiting parishes and schools in Ireland. After this he was sent to join the promotion team in the USA and was a very successful fundraiser there and in England until 1972.
In 1972 he retired from the priesthood and married Lyla Murray. They lived in England until 1985 when they moved to Bray, Co Wicklow. After Lyla’s death in 1996, Sean decided to seek readmission into the Society and made the first move in 1998 when he came to see Fr Kieran Birmingham, the then Superior General. The matter was referred to Rome and Sean was readmitted to the Society on St Patrick’s Day, 2003 after a year of supervised prayer and reflection.
Sean returned to fundraising in the summer of 2004, helping with the promotion programme in England. Although now in his late seventies he was undaunted by the long car journeys involved. On his return to Ireland he divided his time between Kiltegan and Listowel where he looked after his brother, Thomas. When Thomas died, Sean moved permanently to Kiltegan where he became fully involved in the life of the community and did a lot of work in the used stamps department.
Sean enjoyed good health until the summer of 2012. From then onwards, his mobility became progressively limited and he moved to the Care Unit in early 2013 and died peacefully there on the 24th of October, 2013.
Age at Death87, Ordained 1951. Place of Rest Kiltegan
Fr. Patrick (Pat) Scanlan, 1929 - 2013
Patrick Francis Scanlan was born in Ballydonohue, Co Kerry on the 26th of January, 1929 to Patrick Scanlan and his wife Catherine (nee Hanrahan). He attended Lisselton National School from 1934 to 1942 and St Michael’s College, Listowel from 1942 to 1947. He came to Kiltegan in September 1947. After the regular probation year of introduction to prayer and to the work of the Society, he studied philosophy for two years and theology for four. He was ordained on the 18th of April, 1954 in Killamoat Church by Bishop John Heffernan CSSp, retired Vicar Apostolic of Zanzibar and Nairobi.
Pat was appointed to Calabar in Nigeria where he spent fourteen years, six of them in Oron with Fr Willie Fitzsimons and the rest in Essene, Anua, Ikot Erene and Ikot Edibon. In 1968, he was withdrawn due to the civil war. He was then given a temporary appointment in Denver, Colorado and served in the parish attached to the Shrine of St Anne. On his leaving the Pastor wrote, in a glowing report to the Superior General Fr Peter O’Reilly, ‘He is a credit to your Society and goes with the heartfelt good wishes and prayers of all of us.’
Towards the end of 1970, Pat was appointed to the Diocese of Eldoret in Kenya. His first parish was St John’s in Eldoret town. He was next appointed Vocations Director and assigned to Turbo parish. He proceeded to recruit many young men for the diocesan priesthood. His kindness and concern for the students was legendary and he did everything in his power to encourage and support them. He remained close to them after ordination and also Sisters. Indeed, Pat got on with everyone. He enjoyed a warm friendship with Bishop John Njenga and made many friends among the lay volunteers from Ireland and elsewhere who were serving in social, medical and educational roles. In the mid-eighties Pat was replaced as Vocations Director by an African priest and he was appointed to St Joseph’s, Kitale where the majestic Mount Elgon on his doorstep was reminiscent of his native Kerry. St Joseph’s was a parish house and a house of hospitality and Pat was ideally suited to serve its dual function. Pat and Fr Willie Walshe lived happily there for twenty years and built a fine parish church at St Joseph’s.
In 2004, Pat was transferred to the Society house at Kibomet and into semi-retirement. His health declined and the time came, in June 2011, when he had to return to Ireland having lost the ability to walk. He was cared for in the nursing unit in Kiltegan attending specialist doctors and going to hospital from time to time but he never recovered his mobility. His final four months were spent in hospital undergoing a variety of tests and therapies. There was much suffering, loneliness and frustration but Pat bore it all with his usual gentleness and good humour. He died peacefully on Tuesday, the 15th of January and is buried in the Society graveyard in Kiltegan.
Age at Death 83. Ordained 1954. Place of Rest Kiltegan