‘He was a faithful disciple of Christ’

Homily of Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, at the beatification ceremony of Fr John Sullivan SJ on Saturday 13 May 2017 in St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Gardiner Street, Dublin.

A day for rejoicing

The first ever beatification in Ireland, that of Fr John Sullivan SJ, took place at 11 am on 13 May, 2017 in Gardiner Street Church, and it was a truly joyful and moving occasion. The principal celebrant and homilist was Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, and he was assisted by the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin. …

The beatification of Fr John Sullivan SJ

Fr John Sullivan SJ will be beatified at 11 am on 13 May, 2017 in Gardiner Street Church. The principal celebrant and homilist will be Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, and he will be assisted by the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin.

Fr John’s life ‘is a remarkable story of Good News’

The date for the beatification ceremony of Blessed John Sullivan elect has been confirmed for Saturday May 13 in Gardiner Street Church at 11am. This is the first ever beatification ceremony to take place in Ireland. John’s life is a remarkable story of Good News. 

Dedicated to profound holiness

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin The transcript of a homily given by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at the annual mass of thanksgiving for the life of Bleesed-Elect John Sullivan at Church of Saint Francis Xavier, Gardiner Street, Saturday 18 February 2017.

“A heroic example of virtue, goodness and holiness”

Bishop Denis Nulty A transcript of the homily given by Bishop Denis Nulty on the occasion of the Annual Mass for Venerable John Sullivan, Clongowes Wood College, May 2016. Bishop Nulty reflected on the process for beatification and how the life of Blessed Elect John Sullivan is a heroic example of virtue, goodness and holiness.