Parish of Youghal

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31/10/2025

Today is the feast of Blessed Dominic Collins 1566—1602

Blessed Dominic Collins was born in Youghal, Co. Cork in 1566. His family was one of the leading families in the town.

Dominic left Ireland for France and had nine years in the military; he became a captain and a military Governor.

He then went to Spain and met Fr. White, a Jesuit Priest. Fr. White inspired Dominic to become a Jesuit brother.

It was as a Jesuit brother that he returned to Ireland in the Battle of Kinsale. Dominic was captured by the English army and imprisoned.

He was threatened, cajoled and offered treasures if he would renounce his faith. His family was brought to him to persuade him to renounce his faith and to go against his conscience; even to ‘pretend’ to do so.

Dominic refused and on the 31st October 1602 he was executed in his home town of Youghal.

An English officer who witnessed his death said; “He is going to his death as eagerly as I would go to a banquet.”

Dominic, it is told replied; “For this cause I would be willing to die not once but a thousand deaths.” He was Beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1992

Photo - Church of the Holy Family Parish of Youghal

30/10/2025

Blessed Dominic Collins (1566–1602) was born in Youghal, County Cork, Ireland. He served as a soldier in France and Spain before feeling called to religious life. He joined the Jesuits in Santiago de Compostela as a lay brother, known for his humility and strong faith.

In 1602, during the English persecution of Catholics in Ireland, Dominic was captured while serving as a chaplain with Spanish forces in Kinsale. Offered freedom if he renounced his faith, he refused and was executed in Youghal.

Prayer:
Blessed Dominic Collins, strengthen our faith and courage to stand firm for Christ in all trials.

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