Bishop Tom Deenihan presides over closing session of Fr Willie Doyle's cause for sainthood

Bishop Tom Deenihan presided over the closing session of the diocesan inquiry into the cause for the beatification and canonization of Father Willie Doyle, SJ, at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Mullingar. During the session, the Bishop of Meath sealed the official records for the cause.

Father Doyle, an Irish Jesuit priest, served as a military chaplain with the British Army during the First World War. He was recognized for his service to wounded and dying soldiers of all nationalities and religious beliefs. Bishop Deenihan expressed confidence that the cause for sainthood will succeed in Rome, noting Father Doyle's charity, generosity, and evangelical zeal.

With the diocesan inquiry complete, the cause will move to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints in Rome for further consideration. The session was attended by various clergy, members of the Jesuit Order, representatives from the Irish and British armies, and the family of Father Doyle.