Ennis parish raises over €26,000 for famine
The church collection in Ennis parish, Co. Clare has raised over €26,000 for Trócaire’s emergency East Africa appeal.
Fr Brendan Quinlivan told The Irish Catholic the clergy were “humbled by the generosity of our people”. “It shows a tremendous spirit of solidarity with suffering people particularly in the developing world at this time,” he said.
“There is always a phenomenal response in times of particular crisis and tragedy, and I think that the response to the recent east Africa appeal has been hugely generous across the Diocese of Killaloe.”
Legacy of Limerick bishop celebrated at centenary
Academics and historians will be celebrating the legacy of Bishop Edward Thomas O’ Dwyer of Limerick, on the centenary of his death, this October.
Limerick Diocesan Archives and the History Department in Mary Immaculate College are organising a conference to assess the influence of Bishop O’ Dwyer who is best remembered for his celebrated clash with Sir John Maxwell in the wake of the 1916 Rising.
The bishop is also renowned for his contrarian positions on everything from the Plan of Campaign, to university education and the fall of Parnell, as well as his lesser known anti-war writings which had a significant international impact.
The event will take place in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick on October 13.