In late April, 2007, Fr. Robert Prevost travelled to Wexford to meet with the then principal of Good Counsel College, the late Fr. John Hennebry OSA, who passed away in April 2025, as he visited the Augustinian houses in Ireland, which he would’ve been obliged to do in his position as Prior General, making him their worldwide superior.
During his visit, Fr. Collender recalls an account of his senior’s activities having “met with the Friars, he met students in the school. He celebrated Mass. He spoke to the students and he’s a very good preacher”.
“He speaks with great conviction and with great clarity. He hits the nail on the head in one go,” Fr. Collender added.
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