Our Lady`s Messages

(6) Irish Garabandal Centre

History

The history of the Irish Garabandal Centre dates back to 1969. An American, Charles Horan, placed a letter in a leading Irish newspaper outlining the events that had occurred at Garabandal. He invited readers to a slide presentation and lecture in Dublin to learn more about the Divine intervention, through Mary, at Garabandal.

Among the many people who responded to Charles Horan’s letter were a suburban couple, Richard T. (Dick) Stanley and his wife, Maura. This lecture was to mark the beginning of life long work by two dedicated and committed people to the cause of the Garabandal movement in Ireland.

As news of the Apparitions spread and the number of voluntary workers and supporters continued to grow, it was decided to form an Irish National Committee to promulgate the Message of Garabandal on a more formal, not for profit basis, among the Irish people: soon a purpose designed National Garabandal Centre for Ireland, aptly named "The Pines", was established in Dublin with distribution centres in various parts of the country.

Supporters and volunteers at the National Centre carry out the essential administrative tasks such as responding to letters, dealing with ‘phone calls and queries and despatching copies of the official magazine " Garabandal " * to subscribers and other

members of the public interested in learning more about the Message of Our Lady of Garabandal.

* "Garabandal" is reprinted and published with kind permission of the New York Centre.

The National Committee meets regularly to review progress and to discuss and implement new plans to spread the Message of Garabandal in Ireland. In addition, there are film shows and lectures to which the public are invited to attend. A special feature of the religious activities organised by the Committee is the bi - annual processions in honour of Our Lady in Dublin city centre and throughout Ireland.

This year, 1999, marks the thirtieth anniversary of the beginning of the Garabandal movement in Ireland. The founders and supporters of the Irish movement are deeply indebted to Joey Lomangino and his colleagues and friends from the New York Centre for the invaluable support and encouragement received from them over the years. Joey and his colleagues visited Ireland on no fewer than nine consecutive yearly occasions during the 1970’s to give a series of lectures throughout Ireland to promote the Message of Garabandal

Principal English Language Distributor for Europe.

There are several Garabandal Centres throughout the world including the United States, Canada and Australia, which cater for the English speaking population in those geographic areas. The Irish Garabandal Centre, in addition to disseminating information throughout Ireland, is the principal English language distribution centre for the whole of Europe. The Irish Centre will be pleased to forward promotional literature, copies of " Garabandal" magazine or any other information in the English language on request.

Our Mission--Spreading the Message

In a spirit of brotherly co-operation, Garabandal promoters in other countries have aligned themselves with Joey Lomangino and the New York based organisation thus enabling the establishment of an international network. Now, with the help of Our Lady, the message of Garabandal is being spread in a great number of countries on all five continents.

The Church’s position on Garabandal

The apparitions of Garabandal have been neither disapproved nor approved but are still under the Church’s investigation, and those promoting the message are free to do so as long as this is clearly stated. The completion of these events is yet to come, and awaiting a final decision from Rome, we always remain obedient to Holy Mother Church.