JUST REMEMBERING by Fr WH Barnes, Christian Witness, Priests and Brothers in Port Elizabeth

JUST?REMEMBERING by Fr WH Barnes, self-published, Port Elizabeth, a tribute to the Christian witness and heroic lives of priests and religious brothers in the Port Elizabeth diocese since 1830, written by a well-known, active priest in his seventies recovering from knee surgery, offers a collection of thumbnail sketches of the lives of priests and brothers who have shaped the regions faith, highlights figures like Mgr John OKeeffe, an army chaplain and long-serving parish priest, and Fr Matthew McManus, who demonstrated extraordinary courage during the bubonic plague, includes Fr Barnes own story, modestly shared at the books end, emphasizes the dedication and humanity of these priests and brothers despite their flaws, encourages further research into their lives, aimed at preserving the history and legacy of the Christian community in the Eastern Cape, a valuable resource for those interested in church history and the lives of local clergy.

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