A Shepherd of Souls, A Builder of Faith, and A Tireless Servant of the Church in Nigeria and throughout Africa.
We Joyfully Present This Space Dedicated to the Memory and Mission of Archbishop Charles Heerey, C.S.Sp. — A Shepherd of Souls, A Builder of Faith, and A Tireless Servant of the Church
We are dedicated to promoting the cause of Archbishop Charles Heerey, C.S.Sp., toward his beatification and canonisation by the Holy Church.
To promote the cause of Archbishop Charles Heerey toward his recognition as a Saint of the Universal Church.
Father Founder of the IHM Sisters — he lived a life of heroic virtue, practising humility and compassion to an extraordinary degree.
He stands as a model and motivator for African leaders in our contemporary society — an exemplary Christian leader in a very difficult era.
From his earliest days as a Holy Ghost missionary to his appointment as Archbishop of Onitsha, Charles Heerey shaped the Catholic Church in Nigeria through extraordinary faith, courage, and compassion for his people.
Charles Heerey, C.S.Sp., enters the world — destined for Africa and eternity.
Igbariam — nurturing the first generation of Nigerian Catholic clergy alongside Bishop Shanahan, Mr Doyle, Mr O'Donoghue and Mr Anyogu.
A native congregation of Brothers, later absorbed into the Marist Brothers of Schools in 1957.
A landmark day for the Congregation of Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus — the sisters he founded.
heereyscause.org carries his memory forward — petitioning the Church for his beatification and canonisation.
A visual record of a life lived in faithful service to God and to the people of Nigeria.
Archbishop Heerey as Rector of St Paul's Seminary, Igbariam, sitting beside Bishop Shanahan and the pioneer seminarians.
Rector of St Paul's Seminary, Igbariam — with Bishop Shanahan and pioneer seminarians.
Archbishop Heerey with the six pioneer Brothers of St. Peter Claver, the native Congregation he founded.
With the six pioneer Brothers of St. Peter Claver — the native Congregation he founded.
Archbishop Heerey with religious men, women, and the IHM Sisters at the first profession of pioneer members.
With IHM Sisters at the first profession of pioneer members — a historic milestone for the Church in Nigeria.
There are many ways to walk alongside us in promoting the cause of Archbishop Heerey. Every act of devotion matters.
Making him better known and loved in Nigeria and beyond.
Showcasing those virtues he practised to a heroic degree, especially the virtues of humility and compassion.
Asking for his intercessory powers in the challenges that besiege our lives in today's world.
Helping people know him better through our awareness campaigns — reading about him and listening to his words.
Promoting the cause for his canonisation and encouraging others to do the same.
Reporting any case of favour received through his intercessory powers of prayer.
Supporting us financially in this sacred cause.
Joining us to promote Christian evangelisation by imitating his exemplary life and holiness.
Reflections, updates, and stories from those who walk the path of Archbishop Heerey's canonisation cause.
His life was an offering. His cause is our mission. Join the growing community of faithful souls advocating for the recognition of Archbishop Charles Heerey.
