Padre Pio January Devotions on This Tuesday Evening at 7:30pm

Greyhounds and horses were the topic of conversation when Tom O’Connor, Tarbert (left) met with: Noel and Cáit Browne, Castleisland; Michael Hourican, horse trainer; Frank Thornton, Lixnaw and John Bosco and Dermot O’Hagan, Co. Derry at the funeral of the late Patsy Byrne in Duagh in 2013. Tom O’Connor will deliver the witness at the Castleisland Padre Pio Devotions on this Tuesday evening at 7:30pm. ©Photograph: John Reidy 3-10-2013

The third Tuesday of the month, Padre Pio January Devotions will be held on this Tuesday, January 18^th at 7:30pm.

The Witness will be delivered by Tom ‘Pa’ O’Connor of doggy fame.

“He will share with us his story in managing a terminal illness. It’s a story of courage, hope and positivity and it Can’t be Missed,” said Fr. Mossie Brick, PP.

The Saint Padre Pio’s first-class relic will be on the altar and there will be a virtual blessing with the relic at the end of Mass.

The devotions will be broadcast live without a congregation via parish radio and live streaming at: www.churchservices.tv/castleisland

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