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St Patrick's Day early 1950's
11/10/2023
On St. Patrick's Day His Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Browne presided at Solemn High Mass in St. Nicholas's Cathedral in honour of Irelands Patron Saint.
A sermon on the life and holiness of St. Patrick was preached by the Rev. M. Mitchell, D.D., St. Mary's College. The celebrant of the mass was the Rev. D. Carroll, C.C; sub-deacon, Rev. C. Whelan, C.F; and master of ceremonies, Rev. J. Kelly, C.C., Castlegar.
The Ven. Archdeacon D Hynes, D.D, Colaisde Einde, was assistant priest at the throne; the assistant deacons were the Very Rev, J.J. Hyland, P.P., Salthill and the Very Rev. G. Quinn, P.P., St. Patrick's; and master of ceremonies, Rev. M. Spelman, Diocesan Secretary.
St. Patrick's Brass Band paraded through the city shortly after noon.