Dear Sir — One is often struck, on glancing over the papers, at the numerous appeals made to provide ‘comforts for our …
WWI
May 26, 2026
I had been along the front line as usual to give the men a General Absolution which they are almost as anxious …
May 23, 2026
We continue today with an excerpt from the original letter detailing some of the work Fr Willie had to undertake towards the …
April 28, 2026
Fr Willie sent the letter below to his father one year after the gas attack of April 1916. In this letter, he …
April 27, 2026
May every Easter blessing be yours, and may our crucified Jesus, Who has certainly drawn you to Him on the cross, raise …
April 5, 2026
On Spy Wednesday evening after Benediction, I told the men I wanted nine volunteers to watch an hour during the following night …
April 1, 2026
Fr Willie left his training camp and headed to the continent 110 years ago today. Here are his sentiments on this occasion, …
February 17, 2026
We are having desperate work these days. The good God is simply pouring out His grace on these poor fellows and reconciling …
February 14, 2026
I want you to know what I went through by volunteering for the Front. God made me feel with absolute certainty – …
January 14, 2026
109 years ago tonight Fr Doyle was awoken to absolve some dying soldiers. This is his description of the event, sent home …
January 13, 2026