Patrick Anthony McCrave, a native of Dundalk was the eldest of seven children, two boys and five girls. Three of his sisters joined missionary congregations. He was educated by the Christian Brothers and whilst at school, he took an evening job as a shop assistant. It is said that he almost lived in St. Joseph’s […]
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Read More ›Father Philip Hearty C.Ss.R. Biography Father Philip was born in Liverpool where his father worked at the time. His family returned to Dundalk in 1946 and Philip quickly adapted to his new surroundings. He became proficient in the Irish language and remained so all his life. He also had sporting interests and played for Louth […]
Read More ›Fr. Michael O’Connor C.Ss.R. Biography Father Michael O’Connor was born in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. After his primary education in his home town, he moved as a boarder to the Juvenate of the Dublin Province, St. Clement’s College, Limerick. Having been accepted as a Novice, he was professed as a Redemptorist in St. Joseph’s Monastery […]
Read More ›Brother Paschal Doherty C.Ss.R. Biography Brother Paschal was born on the 18th October 1932 in Derry, Northern Ireland. In family circles he was known as Patrick and in Redemptorist’s circles he was known as Paschal. As a young man, he completed his apprenticeship as a Joiner before joining the Redemptorists in the early 50’s. He […]
Read More ›We are delighted to announce that the Irish Redemptorist new mobile phone App IS NOW LIVE The Preached Word is now live and available for download on iOS and Android devices. Here are the instructions: THE PREACHED WORD INSTRUCTIONS If you encounter any problems or have any comments/queries, please email redspreachedword@gmail.com or call 00 […]
Read More ›23rd January 1938 – 26th February 2023 Eamon was born on the 23rd of January 1938, in Clonmany, on the Inishowen peninsula of County Donegal. Eamon was 4th of 6 children: Carmel, his older sister, then a baby sister and brother who both died in the first weeks of their lives, and then Eamon’s […]
Read More ›Fr. Brendan O’Rourke C.Ss.R was recently elected as the new Irish Provincial and commenced in his new role in January. The Irish Redemptorists send many blessings to Fr. Brendan as he settles into his role and we thank former Provincial Fr. Dan Baragry C.Ss.R. for his 8 years of leadership to the Province. […]
Read More ›Fr. Dan Baragry C.Ss.R., Provincial of the Dublin Province with Fr. Rogerio Gomes C.Ss.R., Province of Sao Paulo who was elected new Superior General at the General Chapter. The photo was taken near Naples at Pagani, the location of the tomb of St Alphonsus The results of the election of the new Superior General and […]
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