According to Dublin diocesan archivist, Noelle Dowling, some of the material on display on Friday night includes photographs and letters of thanks and appreciation from Vietnam, which suffered devastation during 20 years of war from 1955 until 1975.

Previously unseen historical documents from the Dublin Diocesan Archive and material from religious orders who witnessed the Rising will be on display to the public at the Pro Cathedral until the end of the year.

Spiritan priest Fr John Geary made “an incredible contribution to Catholic education in the city of Toronto”.