Paris Visitors

Last weekend Secretary of State USA, John Kerry attended 9.30 Mass on Sunday morning at St Joseph's Church, Ave Hoche. He was in Paris to discuss the situation in Ukraine with Russian Foreign Minister. A lot of people greeted him as he left Mass.      A T

Post-St Patrick's Weekend 2014

What a great weekend - Irish Embassy on Thursday, Mass at Sacre Coeur on Saturday, the Stade that evening, The Irish Cultural Centre on Sunday, St Patrick's Day here at St Joseph's on Monday, 17 March. Then on 20 March a meeting in Mount Argus, Dublin. RTE Radio I the John Murray Show on Friday morning for a live interview from Paris. Arrival of the Book 'The Francis Factor' (Columba Press) - in which I am author of one chapter. That and the"day job" kept me busy. Thank God for those opportunities and the health and strength for them.                   AT

Six Nations

What a good game at weekend against England. Looking forward to 15 March in Paris. Saw match at a lovely wedding I was at on Saturday. Now back to prepare for Lent!                   A.T.

6 Nations

What a great weekend of Rugby Union! Well done to all - especially IRELAND.
Was at Marymount School Paris on Sunday, 9th February to celebrate Mass for
a United Nations weekend being held there for schools form Rome, London and
Paris. Great young people showing real and practical concern for justice and peace.
Well done to all concerned.                    A.T.

Late January

How time is flying past. January almost over. One  day of meetings last Tuesday in Mount Argus. Busy weekend just over - retreat for Confirmation candidates (40) on Sat here in Paris. They are from
so many different natioalities.         A.T.

Philomena

Went to see film 'Philomena' tonight. Very powerful. Some awful things happened in name of religion. The past can't be altered but the present and the future must be different if anything has been learned.   A.T.

2014

Happy New Year from Paris. A lot of excitement on the streets to welcome the new year.       A.T.