This year the Franciscan Brothers are conducting parish visitation throughout our diocese. Next weekend they will visit our parish and speak about their work and ministry.
By way of introduction Br. Brian says:
“We were founded in Galway in the early 1800s to bring education to the rural poor of Ireland. We were noted in particular for our work with the poor especially during famine times. We also established the first agricultural college in Ireland in Mountbellew Co. Galway in 1904. we n ow have missions in rural Renya and Uganda. We run an agricultural college in both countries. Education, we feel is a vital key to progress. During times of drought, famine and conflict we help where we can. We are especially involved in reconciliation, the distribution of food, water and medicine during difficult times.”
We welcome Br. Brian to our parish next weekend and we pray God’s blessing on his good work.