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 …

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 …

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/

A report in The Tablet: Fr Willie Doyle cause ‘progressing well’

On Sunday 22 September the St Joseph’s Young Priest’s Society, Dromore will host a talk about Fr Willie in Dromantine Retreat Centre, Newry at 2pm followed by Mass at 3pm.  Blessings with Fr Willie’s crucifix are available. All welcome – please spread the word! If you want to help organise a talk or exhibition of Fr Willie’s personal items in your own area please let us know!