The Annual Retreat/Assembly of the Ireland-England Delegation took place from 8th-12th June 2025, at the Manresa Retreat House, Dollymount Strand, Dublin. Alberto Toutin (Superior General) led an excellent retreat, choosing a theme of ‘Hope’ and using various biblical characters and Saintly persons (including our own Damien,) to illustrate his reflections, all in the context of us being ‘Pilgrims of Hope,’ in this Jubilee year. The gathering included our Sisters and some Secular Branch members. Frs Alexis Nayak and Raja Sebastian, also joined us from London, for the retreat.
During the Assembly, three jubilarians celebrated Milestones in their Religious Life: Michael Gilsenan (60 years of Priesthood), Peadar Cronin (60 years of Religious Profession) and Pearse Mullen (50 years of Religious Profession.)
‘Ad Multos Annos’.
Also during the Assembly, elections took place for the Delegation Council. Michael Ruddy was elected as Delegation Coordinator; Vincent Fallon was elected as Vicar and Fergal Maguire as Councillor.
06/14/2025