We are delighted to announce that the closing (public) session of the Diocesan Inquiry of Fr Willie’s Cause will take place in the Cathedral of Christ the King in Mullingar at 4pm on Sunday 18 October. The event will start with Solemn Vespers presided over by Most Rev. Dr Tom Deenihan, Bishop of Meath, sung by the Cathedral Choir. The organist will be James Murphy. Fr Conor McDonough OP will …
Fr Willie’s Cause
September 7, 2026
Our next public event will be a talk about Fr Willie in the Franciscan Friary, Wexford on Saturday 5th September 3.30pm. If you are in the area please come along to learn about Fr Willie, venerate some of his relics and perhaps purchase some books and other devotional items. And if you’re not in the area, please share with others who are!
August 25, 2026
Counting today, Fr Doyle’s anniversary is 9 days away. It is traditional for Catholics to reflect on specific themes, or to pray for particular favours, for 9 consecutive days. This is a very ancient tradition and dates back to the earliest days of the Church – the apostles and Mary spent 9 days in prayer between the ascension of Jesus and the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. So, …
August 8, 2026
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.
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