Past Founders and Presidents

Mary McGrath with past Presidents and founders

Mrs Mary McGrath, President from 2017 pictured alongside past Founders and Presidents

Lourdes Hall, Chapel Lane where the first meeting took place in October 1923

Most Rev Joseph Macrory DD, Bishop of Down & Connor 1915 – 1928 – First Patron

Most Rev D Mageean DD, Patron 1929 – 1962

Fr Edward J Crosssin – First Spiritual Director 1923 – 1939

Miss Agnes McCauley – Founder 1923 – 1924

Mrs Mary McCall – 1924 – 1952

Mrs Mary Nihill – 1952 – 1974

Mrs Una Duffin – 1975 – 1980

Mrs Eileen Drayne – 1981 – 1986

Mrs Mary McAreavey – 1987 – 1992

Miss Marie McKenna – 1993 – 1998

Mrs Anna Donnelly – 1999 – 2003

Mrs Anne Donaghy – 2004 – 2010

Mrs Margaret Buckle – 2011 – 2017

Canon Brendan Murray – Spiritual Director for over 50 years

A History of Apostolic Work
in the Diocese of Down and Connor

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