Deacon Frank, Deacon David and Deacon John, our Cork & Ross deacons, recently spent a weekend on retreat in Glenstal Abbey, Co Limerick.

Their retreat director was Fr Columba McCann, who shared his insights into the prayer life of the Christian minister, with particular regard to the ministry of deacons and their place in the life of the Church.

They were joined in Glenstal by Bishop Fintan, and by Fr Bernard, the coordinator of this ministry.

Deacon David Lane, Deacon Frank McKevitt, Bishop Fintan, Fr. Columba McCann OSB, Fr. Bernard Cotter and Deacon John Guiry in Glenstal Abbey.Deacon David Lane, Deacon Frank McKevitt, Bishop Fintan, Fr. Columba McCann OSB, Fr. Bernard Cotter and Deacon John Guiry in Glenstal Abbey.