On the morning of Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Conventual Franciscan parish of Our Lady of the Visitation in Dublin, Ireland, Deacon Peter George Flynn, OFM Conv. was ordained a friar-priest.

The ordaining bishop, the Most Rev. Paul Dempsey, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Dublin, delivered a moving homily which focused on Our Lord’s words taken from Gospel selected for the occasion: “You did not choose me, no, I chose you” (Jn. 15:16). Bishop Paul emphasized how Christ is at the heart of the priesthood, and it is only by being sustained by Our Lord’s strength and grace that any priest can do what he has been called to do.

At the end of the Holy Mass, kneeling before Our Lady’s side altar, Friar Peter George consecrated his priesthood to the Blessed Virgin, presenting the Mother of God with a bouquet of flowers.

“It was a wonderful day for the Blessed Angelus of Pisa Custody,” said Our Lady of the Angels Provincial Minister Provincial Friar Michael Heine, OFM Conv. “The smile on Friar Peter George’s face and the proud look of his family brought joy to the entire Church!”

After the Ordination Mass, there was a wonderful lunch put on in the parish hall with Friar Peter George cut his cake to much applause. Later that same evening, his family and the friars (including those who had travelled to Dublin for the ordination) went out for a dinner together. A beautiful day was had by all. Please keep Friar  Peter George and the friars of BAP Custody in your prayers.