Letter from Cardinal O'Fiaich

<p>Letter from Cardinal Tom&aacute;s&nbsp;O&#39;Fiaich on Opening of St John&#39;s Church in 1977&nbsp;</p><p><em>Original Text:</em></p><p align="right"><em>Ara Coeli</em></p><p align="right"><em>Armagh</em></p><p align="right"><em>7th October 1977</em>&nbsp;</p><p><em>&quot;I am very happy that the first liturgical function which I have been invited to carry out since my episcopal ordination as Archbishop of Armagh is the blessing and dedication of the Church of St John the Baptist, Drumcree. </em></p><p><em>From what I have already seen of the new Church at the construction stage, it promises to be one of the outstanding examples of modern ecclesiastical architecture in the Archdiocese of Armagh. It will serve an area of the Parish which has witnessed considerable growth in population in recent years, including a large influx of Catholic families. Great credit is due to the illustrious Parish Priest, my old friend Canon MacLarnon, and his curates. And a special word of thanks and praise must be given for the generous support of the parishioners who, despite the difficulties of recent years, have brought this undertaking to a successful conclusion. </em></p><p><em>I look forward to meeting the Priests and People of the Parish on Sunday 16th October, which will surely be a long day to be remembered by the Catholic people of Portadown and the surrounding area. </em></p><p><em>Go gcuire Naomh Eoin Baiste a bheannacht oraibh go leir. </em></p><p><em>+ Tom&aacute;s O&#39;Fiaich&quot;</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
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