“Helping and caring for others is a beautiful example of God’s closeness in times of need and his living mercy active in our lives."

At a special ceremony, Confirmation students in the parish of Ashbourne/Donaghmore will pledge to abstain from cyber bullying and alcohol.

“Some families are living a long Good Friday and it is difficult for them to know the Easter promise of resurrection.”

Ordained as a Holy Ghost Father, Joe Brennan served in parishes across the diocese of Middlesbrough as well as ministering in hospitals and prisons.

Despite becoming an internet sensation, the Co Meath parish priest has no intention of giving up his ministry to concentrate on singing.

Order was established in Co Meath in 2009 and is seeking funding to allow it to cater for new recruits.