FATHER FIDELIS DOYLE, C.P. By the death of Father Fidelis Doyle, C.P., which sad event occurred at St. Joseph’s Retreat, Highgate, London, on 10th May, the Passionist Congregation sustained a great loss. A gifted preacher, a model religious, prudent as a spiritual director, he was a model priest in every sense of the word. Kind, considerate and patient with all who sought his counsel, friend of the poor, he was beloved by all who came within the sphere of his influence. Father Fidelis was born at Tallaght, Co. Dublin, in 1862, made his profession as a Passionist in 1885, and, on the completion of his ecclesiastical studies, was ordained at Sutton, Lancashire. He occupied the responsible offices of Master of Novices, Rector of St. Mary’s Retreat, Birmingham, and Rector of St. Joseph’s Retreat, London. Many retreats were given by him to religious communities. His death will be mourned by a wide circle of friends, especially by the large number of penitents who sought his ministrations, and heartfelt prayers will be offered for the happy repose of the soul of this holy priest who laboured with self-sacrificing zeal in our Divine Master’s Vineyard. (Cross, Vol. XI, 1920-21; p. 65) St. Joseph’s Retreat, Highgate Hill, London.N. Death of father Fidelis of the Sacred Heart. We announce with regret the death of the Rev. Father Fidelis Doyle, C.P., of St. Joseph’a Retreat, Highgate Hill, N. 10th May, 1820. Born at Tallaght, Co. Dublin, in 1862, Father Fidelis made his profession at Broadway in 1885, and was ordained two years later. The deceased priest had never been too robust and his course of studies was, therefore curtailed on that account. It was, indeed, thought at the time of his ordination that he would not be spared for long to carry on his priestly work. Subsequently, however, his health improved and he was able to take a great part in crrying out the work of his congregation. For some time Father Fidelis was Master of Novices at Broadway and afterwards was appointed Rector of Harbourne. From Harbourne he was appointed to the still more important charge of St. Joseph’s, Highgate, where as rector he endeared himself not only to his community and parishioners, but also to many who were not Catholics. His term of office having expired he spent many years in Paris working zealously for the spiritual welfare of the English speaking Catholics. Much to the satisfaction of his friends he returned to Highgate in 1915, and was given the important office of spiritual director of St. Aloysius; College, Highgate. No priest ever connected with this college was so loved and admired as Father Fidelis. He was to the brothers and students a father and friend, and all feel that they have lost one to whom they could turn in all their difficulties. Since his return to Highgate his health became a source of anxiety, and only a few months ago he was ordered rest by his medical advisers. Thos who knew him best sadly perceived that his life was nearing the end, although he continued to perform his duties until a few days before his death. Gentle and kind of heart, unsparing of himself in his zeal for God’s glory, charitable, especially to the poor and sick, his brothers in religion and his many friends, who today mourn his death, are consoled by the thought that he has gone to receive the reward of a liofe nobly spent in the service of God. —–R.I.P.