There will be a talk about Fr Willie with opportunities for a blessing with his crucifix, next Thursday 21st May, in the Courthouse, Gaol Road, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Come along if you are in the area, and spread the word to others. Please let us know if you would like to help organise a similar event in your own area.
Fr Willie’s Cause
May 13, 2026
There will be a talk about Fr Willie’s heroic holiness, and blessings with his personal crucifix, this Thursday at 7.30pm in St Patrick’s Parish, Corduff, Blanchardstown. Come along, and spread the word.
May 4, 2026
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 153 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, 2026
Thanks to the Servant Priests and Brothers of the Home of the Mother, a new short movie on Fr Willie’s war service will be released in Spring 2026! We’re very excited to see it and we trust that it will touch many hearts with the love of God and with admiration for the heroic holiness of Fr Willie. Please pray for those who are putting the finishing touches to this …
December 11, 2025
A reminder that there will be a presentation on Fr Willie, with blessings with his personal crucifix, at the St Maximilian Kolbe Shrine in Marytown, Libertyville, Illinois this evening (October 27) at 7pm. We will also be in Chicago Gaelic Park tomorrow evening, Tuesday 28th, at 7pm. Please spread the word to others!
October 27, 2025
There will be a talk about Fr Willie in St Joseph’s Resource Centre, Boyle County Roscommon on Saturday 18th October at 4pm. Personal items belonging to Fr Willie will be on display. Please join us and share the information with others!
October 9, 2025
We are delighted to announce our first Fr Willie Doyle speaking and relic tour in the United States! If you are in Chicago and surrounding areas come and join Bishop Tom Deenihan (Diocese of Meath), Fr John Hogan (Postulator) and Patrick Kenny (Father Willie Doyle Association) at the end of October for a series of speaking events and an historic opportunity to receive a blessing with the crucifix of the …
October 6, 2025
A boy so young and so rich normally prefers a different kind of life. Today marks the canonisation of two young men – St Pier Giorgio Frassati and St Carlo Acutis. About which of them were these words written? Well, they were written about St Carlo by his former childminder Rajesh Mohur, a Hindu who converted because of St Carlo’s holy example. But they could equally be applied to St …
September 7, 2025
One of the most important ways in which we can spread devotion to Fr Willie, and to raise the funds that are needed for his Cause, is through holding public talks. These talks have been very well received and many have left them enthused and enriched by Fr Willie’s example. Will you help Fr Willie’s Cause by organising a talk in your area, or inviting us to speak at a …
August 25, 2025
There will be a talk about Fr Wille on Saturday, August 16th, at 2pm in Larne Museum. This talk will coincide with the moment on the afternoon of 16 August 1917 when Fr Willie offered his life while trying to save Charles Marlow and Arthur Greene, the latter of whom was from nearby Belfast. Please spread the word to anyone in the area who might be interested.
August 8, 2025