Fr John Sullivan SJ
Blessed John at the ploughing
October 9, 2023
People attending the National Ploughing Championships made a visit to Kevin O'Rourke SJ's stall to get a blessing with the cross of Blessed John Sullivan SJ.
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The Boy From Eccles Street who dared to be different
June 9, 2022
On the 8th of May 1861, John Sullivan was born to parents of a mixed marriage at 41 Eccles Street Dublin. This is the story of his early life and...
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Blessed John Sullivan
March 14, 2022
On the night of February 19th, 1933, Fr John Sullivan SJ breathed his last in St Vincent’s Nursing Home, Dublin. Thirty-seven years earlier he had converted to Catholicism, and four...
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Nationwide special on Blessed John Sullivan SJ
August 10, 2018
An RTE documentary on the life of Fr John Sullivan SJ has been described as 'inspirational' and 'deeply moving'
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Blessed John Sullivan SJ beatified – a day for rejoicing
May 13, 2017
The beatification of Fr John Sullivan SJ was a truly joyful and moving occasion
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John Sullivan SJ: first beatification ever in Ireland
May 4, 2017
Full details of the beatification ceremony for Fr John Sullivan SJ, which will take place on 13 May in Gardiner Street Church
Read moreFr John Sullivan SJ: A short biography
April 26, 2017
A short summary of the life of Fr John Sullivan SJ, who will be beatified on 13 May 2017
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John Sullivan SJ: A fuller account
April 26, 2017
Fr John Sullivan SJ: a loyal servant of God 1861-1933 A short introduction to the life of Blessed John Sullivan based on the recent book by Jesuit historian Thomas Morrissey...
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Thanksgiving celebration for new ‘Blessed’
April 26, 2017
Blessed Elect John Sullivan is held up for all of us now as "a heroic example of virtue, goodness and holiness” according to Bishop Denis Nulty.
Read moreFr John Sullivan SJ to be beatified
April 24, 2017
Fr John Sullivan SJ has been formally approved for beatification by Rome and will soon be called 'Blessed'.
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September 11, 2024 - The book launch of the Irish language version of 'The Little Flowers of St. Francis' will take place on Thursday 19 September. All welcome.
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