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‘Education is trouble!’: Fr Nicolás in Crescent

sup_gen_crescent_01Quoting Zorba, in the film ‘Zorba the Greek’,  Fr Adolfo  Nicolás told the staff, pupils, Jesuits and colleagues of Crescent College Comprehensive Limerick  that “Life is trouble!” He then added: “And the same is true of education – education is trouble, as you know!” Preaching at Mass in the college to mark its 150th anniversary, Fr Adolfo, in a sermon which was both moving and amusing, held the attention of a packed assembly hall as he spoke about the core Christian truth that there is no human growth without suffering, no resurrection without the cross. Read more »

Added Friday 11 September 2009 :: Category: General ::

Fr General in Crescent College Limerick

Fr Adolfo Nicolas SJ, Fr General of the Jesuits, arrived this morning in Crescent College Comprehensive Limerick, to a guard of hounour from school pupils lined along the driveway. He was warmly greeted by Nick Cuddihy, Headmaster, and by the staff and school captains. His warm and relaxed manner soon put everyone at ease. He is currently on a tour of the classrooms, talking to students and brushing up on his Irish! Crescent College Comphrhensive is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, and Fr Nicolas’ visit is the highlight of their celebrations.

Added Friday 11 September 2009 :: Category: General ::