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Ireland
Intercession for Priests Retreats
August 4 - 29, 2008


Venue [August 4 - 29, 2008]: All Hallows College, Gracepark Rd.,
Drumcondra, Dublin 9, Ireland

The Intercession for Priests is open to Bishops, priests and deacons only. The week goes from Monday morning to Friday lunch. It is strongly encouraged for priests to register. However, please do not Priests do not have to register, though it is better if they do. They can come in when they choose, stay for as long as they want and leave when they wish. When present they are expected to take part in the spiritual exercises of the Intercession for Priests.

Registration - See BOOKING FORM

RETREAT SCHEDULE
Week 1:
Theme: Priesthood, Embodiment of the Prodigal Father
August 4 - 8, 2008
- Intercession for Priests with Special Speaker:
Dr. Carol Razza
Dr. Razza is a fulltime faculty member and formation advisor at St. Vincent de Paul Seminary. She has worked in private practice as a psychotherapist for twenty years. She has written two books: Sonblock and Parent me...Please. Dr. Razza also presents at seminars, conferenes, workshops, and retreats both nationally and internationally.


Week 2:
August 11, 2008
- National Day of Prayer for Priests, Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo
August 12 - 15, 2008 - Intercession for Priests

Week 3:
Theme: Letter to the Colossians: Understanding the Mystery
August 18 - 22, 2008 - Intercession for Priests with Special Speaker:
Rev. Francis Martin
Fr. Francis Martin is a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. where he is chaplain of the Mother of God Community. He is Adam Cardinal Maida Professor of New Testament at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C.. Author of several learned books and many articles, Fr. Martin is also known for his conference and retreat work in various parts of the world and for his popular books and numerous articles on Sacred Scripture and Spirituality.

Week 4:
August 25 - 29, 2008
- Intercession for Priests

Cost
69 Euro daily for full time room and board/non-ensuite bath(approx. $108 USD)
78 Euro daily for full time room and board/ensuite bath (approx. $122 USD)
Day visitors are also welcome - See BOOKING FORM for Special Rates


Registration & Additional Information:
In Ireland:
Secretary, Intercession for Priests, All Hallows College, Grace Park Rd.,
Drumcondra, Dublin 9, Ireland; Tel. (086) 3563120

Or in USA:
Secretary, Intercession for Priests, P.O. Box 1559.,
Palm Harbor, FL 34682, USA; Tel. (727)784-6462

Or by email: retreats@intercessionforpriests.org

 

Daily Schedule

Monday - Friday *

8:30 Breakfast
9:20 Morning Prayer (Divine Office) Intercession
10:00 Holy Hour
11:15 Coffee/Tea Break
11:45 Celebration of the Eucharist and homily
(on Tuesday and Thursday includes the Liturgy of the Anointing of the Sick)
1:00 Lunch (afterwards free for rest, recreation, etc.)
3:00 Sacrament of Reconciliation
3:30 Coffee/Tea Break
4:00 Intercession**
5:20 Evening Prayer (Divine Office)
6:00 Supper
7:15 Rosary - followed by Talk 
9:30 Hour of Eucharistic Adoration (optional)
*Friday's schedule ends at noon

**Daily Themes::
Mon. - for the grace of Repentace
Tues. - for Healing
Wed. - for Renewal of our Priesthood
Thurs.- for the needs of all Priests       

 

Core Group In Ireland
Rev. Gearoid Dullea, Killountain, Bandon, Co. Cork, Ireland
Rev. Pat Dwyer, S.C.A., Pallotine College, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Rev. Jack Finnegan, S.D.B., Salesians, Maynooth Rd., Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Rev. Barry Horan, C.C. Diocese of Galway, Galway, Ireland
Rev. Tom Lane, All Hallows College, Grace Park Rd., Drumcondra, Dublin 9, Ireland
Rev. Seamus Mulvany, P.P., Tubberclare, Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Rev. Murchadh O'Madegain, Galway, Ireland
Rev. John O’Reilly, O.P., St. Mary’s, The Claddagh, Galway, Ireland
Rev. Diarmaid Ryan, O.F.M., St. Patrick’s Parish, 199 Donegall St., Belfast, N. Ireland
Rev. Kevin Scallon, C.M., All Hallows College, Grace Park Rd., Drumcondra, Dublin 9, Ireland
 

And
Sr. Briege M. McKenna, O.S.C., St. Clares, P.O. Box 1559., Palm Harbor, FL 34682, USA

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Ephrem & Giovanna Feely

Secretaries
Patrica Mitchell
Triona King
Gemma King
Jacqueline Grchan  

Receptionists
Patricia Mitchell
Triona King
Gemma King

 

 
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