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 …
Fr Willie’s Cause
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
Many thanks to EWTN Ireland for its profile of our work to promote Fr Willie’s Cause. Please share with others!
February 17, 2025
Ambassadors, Your Eminence, Your Excellencies, Fathers, Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of my colleague Dr Patrick Kenny, and the Father Willie Doyle Association, I would like to thank the Ambassadors for hosting this diplomatic reception in honour of Fr Willie Doyle. As we celebrate this Jubilee Year, this weekend the Church has recognised and celebrated the work of those in the armed forces, police forces and security personnel, so it …
February 16, 2025
May I begin by thanking Her Excellency, Frances Collins, the Irish Ambassador to the Holy See and His Excellency, Chris Trott, the British Ambassador to the Holy See, for hosting this event and for their kind invitation. The joint approach by both Ambassadors is a fitting tribute to the man who is the subject matter of our gathering this afternoon, and is also a reflection on the history of both our …
February 15, 2025
A recent article from the Irish Catholic about Fr Willie’s Cause. https://www.irishcatholic.com/fr-willie-doyle-sj-remembered-at-the-holy-see/
February 13, 2025
A report in The Tablet: Fr Willie Doyle cause ‘progressing well’
February 11, 2025
There will be a regional launch of the book “The Rock From Which You Were Hewn” on Saturday 21st December at 3pm in Benedictus Books on North Main Street, Cork. The book is edited by Patrick Kenny and Fr John Hogan of the Father Willie Doyle Association, and features 44 chapters on holy Irish men and women, including all Irish candidates for canonisation, including, of course, Fr Willie. The book …
December 16, 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