Lots of parish activities to celebrate the International Eucharistic Congress 2012.Parishioners joined with Canon John and Fr David in the various church services at Mourne road, There was also the visits to the RDS
and the pilgrim walk that saw us visit seven well known Dublin churches, James’s street, John’s lane ,Whitefriar street, St Ann’s in Dawson street ,Church street to Saint Michans and finally to the Pro Cathedral
We were privileged to witness the visit home to their native parish of two brothers,Bishop’s Brian and Kevin Farrell late of Galtymore park. Bishop Kevin is the current Bishop of Dallas as well as the chancellor of the university of Dallas. Bishop Brian is currently Secretary of the Ponifical Council for Promoting Chriatian Unity.Both brothers were speakers at the I E C at the RDS
We were also honoured with a visit from Fr Gerard Tyrell who was celebrating 25 years as a Priest
So far 2012 has been an excellent year and it’s still only July.
