Fr Séamus Dunican CF

Fr Séamus was ordained in 1963 and initially served for brief periods in Navan and Rahan. The following year, he began his ministry in the Archdiocese of Westminster and, in 1970 – 1971, he attended Saint Mary’s, Strawberry Hill.

He taught at Saint Patrick’s Classical School, Navan from September 1971 until his appointment as Chaplain to the Forces at Gormanston in August 1981. He became Parish Priest of Moynalvey in September 1991 and, ten years later, he moved to Rahan.

Fr Dunican died on Saturday 23 January.

His funeral mass will be offered on Wednesday 27 January in Killina, County Offaly.

May he rest in peace.

Suaimhneas síoraí i measc na Naoimh!

102 Inf Bn MINURCAT Ministerial Review

Fr Seán McDermott blessed the Unit Pennant

Almighty and Eternal Father, bless all who served under this flag which will be carried by the 102nd Battalion as they serve the cause of peace.

Give success to our labours and make us instruments of your peace among those whom we are called to serve...

Protect us from all harm and watch over our families in our absence...

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Lady, Patroness of the Defence Forces, pray for us.

Battalion on Parade at Roden Place

Capt Declan Whitston leads the Salute to the National Colours

Cooks on Duty with Fr Bernard & Fr Seán

Cardinal Cahal B. Daly, R.I.P.

Cardinal Cahal Daly is pictured with cadets in Lourdes during last year's International Military Pilgrimage.

An annual arrangement allowed the Cardinal and some military pilgrims to meet together for a wide-ranging conversation. His questions about building an environment of peace at home and overseas showed his awareness of the role of Irish peacekeepers and the support which they receive from family, neighbours and parish communities.

May he rest in peace. Amen.

Chaplaincy Calendar 2010

The 2010 calendar was distributed with the December edition of An Cosantóir. If you require some extra copies, please contact your chaplain or the Office of the Head Chaplain 01-804 2271.

Carol Service 2009

Photos are available above

Pass It On Campaign

Please note that the Campaign for Schoolbooks to Liberia has finished since April 2007 as the last group of soldiers returned home from UNMIL in May 2007. This project has made a great difference to many schools, villages and communities in Liberia. Current overseas missions (Kosovo and Tchad) do not have facilities for using or storing Irish text-books.

Photoessay of the project is available here

Céad fáilte!

A few words of welcome from the Head Chaplain.
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