Michael Joseph Reilly was born in Lattone, Glangevlin, in County Cavan in Ireland. He was the eldest of 5 children: 4 boys and a girl, Hugh, John, Jim and Evelyn. Michael went to Curratavy School with his brother Hughie; they were two very naughty boys, who had a lot of mischief up their sleeve.
Tribute to Emmanuel Obanye
Sir Emmanuel Azuka Chuks Obanye was born in Asaba, Delta State in Nigeria. He attended the University of Ife where he graduated in 1968 in Economics & Political Science. He worked at West Africa Distillery, Lagos, as Marketing Manager until 1977, then ran his own company until 1999 when he relocated to the UK with his family. Continue reading “Tribute to Emmanuel Obanye”
My Forthcoming Ordination
I am now able to let you know that Archbishop John Wilson has accepted my petition to be ordained as a priest. The ordination is scheduled for St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, on Saturday 15th July at 12.30pm and will be followed by the traditional blessings and a buffet lunch in Amigo Hall.
Thank you to Red Box holders
Missio is the Pope’s charity for World Mission. We ignite God’s love by helping local missionaries to work alongside global communities who are poor or in need, regardless of their background or belief.
Tribute to Brian Hellein
Brian was born in Bina, India on 22nd March 1944, the second child to Charlotte and Clarence Hellein. The family lived in the Railway community where life was idyllic, with lots of friends, socialising and of course sunny weather and servants galore. Continue reading “Tribute to Brian Hellein”