Our beloved Parish Priest Father Pat Doran was recently interviewed by the Catholic Leader's Peter Budgen. You can read the full article here.
The heading for the article on their website is Irish priest has received more love in Brisbane than anywhere in the world. But we think the original heading for the article - which you can see on the print version below - was much more fitting - Rathnew's "rascal" priest loved in Dorrington parish.
The heading for the article on their website is Irish priest has received more love in Brisbane than anywhere in the world. But we think the original heading for the article - which you can see on the print version below - was much more fitting - Rathnew's "rascal" priest loved in Dorrington parish.
Anyone who has met Father Pat knows he has a big heart, is very generous and easy to love and admire. But we also know he's a bit of a rascal, as he was in his early years - which the article touches on.
Whilst the article is only a short snippet into the tumultuous life of service that Father Pat has led, it does give some wonderful insights into the man that has cared for us at Dorrington Parish for the past 17 years.
If you want to read the original, here's a link to a PDF version:
Whilst the article is only a short snippet into the tumultuous life of service that Father Pat has led, it does give some wonderful insights into the man that has cared for us at Dorrington Parish for the past 17 years.
If you want to read the original, here's a link to a PDF version: