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March 15, 2022
Following the talk next Wednesday in Gardiner Street Church, for the first time individual blessings with Fr Willie\’s crucifix will be available. This was his own personal crucifix, and he almost certainly had this with him in the trenches. It is an occasion not to be missed. Come along, bring a friend, and spread the word!
February 16, 2022
February 10, 2022
On this day in 1917, Major General Hickie paid another tribute to Fr Doyle. Writing to his father, Hugh Doyle, General Hickie said: I could not say too much about your son. He was loved and reverenced by us all; his gallantry, self-sacrifice, and devotion to duty were all so well known and recognised. I think that he was the most wonderful character that I have ever known. Major General …
December 15, 2021
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, 2021
We have been asked seek prayers for Carlos Fidalgo (42), married to Jane and father of two young children Lucia and Oscar. Carlos is in a critical condition in ICU with Covid pneumonia and blood clotting. Please pray for his complete healing through the intercession of Fr Willie Doyle. You can pray any prayer to Fr Doyle, but the following prayer was approved for private use by the Archbishop of Dublin in …
November 10, 2021
This is a recording of a recent talk on Fr Doyle at the Men for Christ Conference on Radio Maria. This talk includes a summary of his life, and 6 specific lessons that we all (and specifically men) can draw from his life and spirit. Please share with others so that Fr Doyle may be more well known and loved.
November 9, 2021
On Saturday afternoon I will speak at the Hail Holy Queen Conference on Radio Maria Ireland about Fr Doyle and Marian devotion. The conference itself starts at 2pm and the presentation on Fr Doyle will commence at approximately 3.45pm Irish time. Details of how to listen in are found here: https://www.radiomaria.ie/how-to-listen/
October 7, 2021
I am delighted to have the opportunity once again to appear on Radio Maria Ireland this coming Thursday at 7pm Irish time on the Rosary Stories programme with Fr Marius O\’Reilly. I will continue the previous discussion from a couple of months ago where we discussed the rosary and Fr Doyle. A special treat is in store – I will discuss a recently discovered retreat meditation from Fr Doyle entitled …
September 21, 2021
On Saturday I have the pleasure of speaking alongside an amazing line up of other speakers at the Men for Christ conference on Radio Maria Ireland. The conference starts at 2pm Irish time, and I will speak about Fr Doyle and how his life and message speak very powerfully to men. The section on Fr Doyle starts at approximately 2.30pm. Details of how to listen are available here: …
September 9, 2021