Limerick, Ireland – In a heart-warming display of community spirit, the Board of Guardians in Limerick marked the 25th anniversary of the Episcopal consecration of Most Rev. Dr O’Dwyer. The esteemed clergyman received a letter, read during a meeting chaired by Lady Emly, expressing the Board’s congratulations on this significant milestone.
In the letter, the Board, through their Clerk, conveyed their deep satisfaction and extended heartfelt felicitations to Most Rev. Dr O’Dwyer on reaching this commendable 25-year mark in his Bishopric. The gratitude was articulated not only for his dedicated service but also for his remarkable leadership within the community.
The resolution, a unanimous expression of goodwill, was particularly highlighted for its warmth by Mr Lynch and Mr Barrington, who proposed and seconded the motion, respectively. Most Rev. Dr O’Dwyer expressed his sincere thanks, acknowledging their generous sentiments. He singled out Lady Emly’s words, describing them as “singularly graceful” and “touching,” further underlining the deep appreciation for the sentiment.
Beyond the local Board of Guardians, Most Rev. Dr O’Dwyer’s achievements resonated across ecclesiastical circles. An address of congratulation, signed by the Archbishop of Tuam and the Bishops of Ferns, Cloyne, and Ardagh – all former colleagues from Maynooth – was presented to Dr O’Dwyer, underlining the wider recognition of his dedicated service.
Further extending the tributes, the Grand Jury at the Limerick Assizes, led by Sir Alex. Shaw, passed a resolution lauding Most Rev. Dr O’Dwyer for his dedicated service, marking the Jubilee as a significant moment for both the clergy and the community.
Not confined to official circles, the jubilant spirit spread to grassroots organizations. The St. John’s Temperance Society in Limerick, during its quarterly meeting, echoed the sentiments of celebration by endorsing a similar resolution. This multi-faceted acknowledgment is a testament to the widespread respect and admiration for Most Rev. Dr O’Dwyer’s quarter-century of dedicated service to the community.
While the local community rallied to celebrate Most Rev. Dr O’Dwyer’s Jubilee, his recognition extended beyond ecclesiastical boundaries. The Postmaster-General’s acknowledgment, conveyed in a letter read during a Cleveland miners’ demonstration, reinforced the significance of Dr O’Dwyer’s achievements.
The letter stated unequivocally that there was no indication of another General Election disrupting the Parliamentary Session. The Postmaster-General asserted that the decisive mandate given in the General Election of the previous December settled the matter conclusively. The notion of an absolute Veto of the Lords, a topic of political contention, was deemed already vanquished by the people’s resolute action during the previous General Election.
As Limerick basks in the glow of Most Rev. Dr O’Dwyer’s Jubilee celebrations, the local and broader community has come together to honour a figure whose service has transcended ecclesiastical boundaries, earning him recognition and admiration far beyond the city limits. The confluence of official resolutions, ecclesiastical commendations, and community acknowledgments paints a vivid picture of the deep respect and gratitude felt for Most Rev. Dr O’Dwyer’s 25 years of dedicated service as Bishop.
Irish Independent – Thursday 06 July 1911
