Many thanks to Alvaro at the YouTube channel Uniquely Mary for a new interview about Fr Willie
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March 18, 2025
Today is Fr Willie’s birthday. He was born into this world on 3rd March 1873. Through the example of his life, and the impact of his writings, he is still making an impact 152 years later… Will you give him a special birthday present? Perhaps Fr Willie’s story has inspired you? Or maybe, like thousands of others, you feel that Fr Willie has answered your prayers? This is an opportunity …
March 3, 2025
If you are at the Divine Mercy Conference in Dublin this weekend make sure you stop by our stand in the Exhibition Hall to say hello! We will have a display of Fr Willie’s relics along with books and other materials for sale. We look forward to meeting you if you are there!
February 21, 2025
Sir William Bernard Hickie was Major General of the 16th Irish Division and knew Fr Doyle extremely well. He wrote the following in a letter to friend on 18 November 1917, 3 months after Fr Doyle’s death: Fr Doyle was one of the best priests I have ever met, and one of the bravest men who have fought or worked out here. He did his duty, and more than his …
November 18, 2024
Patrick Kenny, the President of the Father Willie Doyle Association, was privileged to take part in a recent discussion with Fr Philomeno James on Radio Immaculata. Please share!
September 28, 2024
There will be a talk and exhibition of some of Fr Willie’s personal items in Clonfert Family Centre, Brackernagh, Ballinasloe, County Galway on Sunday October 13th at 3pm. All welcome! If you would like to organise an event for your own parish, prayer group or conference please let us know!
September 26, 2024
The following praise for Fr Willie appeared in the Glasgow Weekly News on 1 September 1917. It was written by a Belfast Orangeman. Given the source, this was high praise indeed! Fr Doyle’s attractive spirit and his care for others crossed all boundaries and social classes. Given his care for others, and their reverence for him, it can truly be said that Fr Doyle is a role model of ecumenism. …
September 2, 2024
14 years ago today, on 7 June 2010, the first blog/website about Fr Willie was launched. The Father Willie Doyle Association, and Fr Willie’s canonisation cause, grew from this initiative. Patrick Kenny, President of the Father Willie Doyle Association, presents a special video message to supporters on this anniversary. Will you help us as we work for Fr Willie’s canonisation? Will you consider sacrificing one cup of coffee each week …
June 7, 2024
There will be a talk ab0ut Fr Willie in St Saviour’s Church, Bridge Street, Waterford on Sunday May 19 at 4pm, followed by individual blessings with his crucifix. Come along if you are in the area, and share the invitation with others. Many thanks to the Servant Brothers and Priests of the Home of the Mother for organising the event. If you want to organise a talk about Fr Willie, …
May 8, 2024
There will be a talk about Fr Willie in the Parish Centre, Christ the King Cathedral Mullingar on Thursday April 25th at 7.30pm. Blessings with Fr Willie’s crucifix will be available. Please share this invitation with others, and if you are in the area come along! If you would like to organise an event like this in your own area please let us know and we will try to make …
April 13, 2024