Evening of Remembrance in Chicago

An evening of remembrance and celebration in honor of John and his work will be held Monday evening, August 4, 2008 at Old St. Patrick's Church in Chicago.

The historic church is located on the corner of DesPlaines and Adams Streets in downtown Chicago. The evening will begin at 6:30 PM in the church.

The program will consist of readings of John's poetry and blessings and selected excerpts from his various books.

Music will be provided by Gerry Dignan, a music minister from a vibrant city center church in Chicago. Gerry weaves various strands of World Music together... including Spanish, Celtic, African and Gospel songs to create a ritual of remembrance.

The evening concludes with a ceili in the courtyard (weather permitting) where guests will be invited to share stories of their connection to John and his work.

You are all very welcome! There is no charge for the evening's event.

This gathering in Chicago is one of several celebrations and remembrances of John spontaneously offered by loved ones around the world. John's family and business office are not directly involved in organizing or presenting this tribute.

Mary Evers is coordinating this event. You are welcome to email her at: Mary@theBridgetoIreland.com.

To enable St. Patrick's Church to offer their best hospitality, Mary requests that you please email BobK@oldstpats.org if you are planning to attend.

John's Family Invite's You To

Our memorial for John in London
Sunday, 15th June 2008, 6pm

A Bringer of Great Blessings:
Remembering John O'Donohue

Poet, priest and philosopher John O'Donohue died suddenly in January at the age of 52. A mesmerising public speaker and dazzling writer, John developed a global audience for his writings and his life has been celebrated on several continents.

Tonight's event, organised with his partner Kristine Fleck, will feature video and audio footage recorded in the final months of John's life, excerpts from his writings, tributes by those who knew him (in person and on the page) and a chance to quietly reflect. John lived much of his life at his remote home in Connemara, sceptical of what he called "the religion of rush". He wrote from personal experience that "if we trust our need for silence, stillness, and solitude, we will find where we need to go."

At a time when anxious ecclesiastical institutions draw ever clearer lines to exclude the doubtful, we will celebrate John's 'vision of the divine where no one or nothing is excluded'.

June 15th, 2008 6:00 at St Luke's, West Holloway

St Luke’s Church,
corner of Hillmarton Road and Penn road,
West Holloway, London N7 9RE

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Space is limited. Please contact Linda Alvarez if you would like to attend: linda@johnodonohue.com

April Services:

A Memorial Mass for John O'Donohue in Florida 

Sunday, April 6th, 2008 4PM

St. Maurice Catholic Church
2851 Stirling Road,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312

John's family and business office are not involved in the planning or presentation of this service and, thus, cannot answer questions about it. 

If you need further information, please contact:

John & Maryann Schmidt
954-964-0053
riverflow@bellsouth.net

March -- Irish Radio Program: Weekly Conversations with John -

March 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 10 pm (GMT) 
A 5 week series of conversations with John O'Donohue, broadcast on RTE 1 (Irish radio). 

One conversation per week, each Tuesday at 10 pm (GMT)

For more information and to check the schedule, visit:  http://www.rte.ie/radio1/

Look for "Listen Live" in the right hand menu bar.

March Services:

A Tribute to the Life of John O'Donohue

Portland, OR

Tuesday, March 25th from 6 - 7:30 pm

Central Library
The U.S. Bank Public Meeting Room
800 SW 10th Ave.
Portland OR

Free and open to the public

This is a celebration of the gifts, work, and life of Irish poet and philosopher, John O’Donohue, who passed away unexpectedly in January at the age of 52. There will be readings from his books (including TO BLESS THE SPACE BETWEEN US - released March 4), sharing reflections, and honoring his unique point of view that gave language, voice and expression to our deepest experiences.

John's family and business office are not involved in organizing or presenting this tribute and so, cannot answer questions about it.

For information, contact:
www.soulfriending.com/tribute -- 503-239-5198