In a private audience on Friday, the Pope received Monsignor O’Riordan, the Rector of the Irish College. During this meeting, Monsignor O’Riordan presented the Peter’s Pence offering on behalf of the diocese of Limerick. In response, the Pope extended his heartfelt gratitude to Monsignor O’Riordan and expressed his desire to convey his thanks directly to Bishop O’Dwyer.

The Pope further conveyed his Apostolic Blessing to be extended to the clergy and the people of the diocese. This gesture of blessing signifies the Pope’s spiritual support and good wishes for the diocese of Limerick. The private audience and the Pope’s blessing serve as a reflection of the ongoing connection between the papal authority and the diocese, highlighting the spiritual ties that bind them together.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 12 December 1905