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Diocese Opens Cause for the Beatification and Canonistion of Fr. Willie Doyle SJ
Fr. Willie Doyle: World War I's Forgotten 'Martyr of Charity'
Today, Bishop Tom Deenihan promulgated an Edict announcing that he is to open the Cause for the Beatification and Canonisation of Fr Willie Doyle SJ. Fr Doyle, renowned for his heroism as a military chaplain during World War I, has enjoyed a reputation for sanctity and intercessory power since his death on 16 August 1917. The Cause will be formally opened at a ceremony in the Cathedral of Christ the King on Sunday 20 November 2022 at 5pm. All are welcome to attend. For details on Fr Doyle's life please see; www.williedoyle.org.'
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