Fr. Peyton Centre

Fr. Patrick Peyton C.S.C. founder of “Family Rosary” was a native of Ireland, born in 1909 into a family of great devotion and faith. This devotion and faith was deep rooted in his heart, which he brought with him to America - his new adopted country. The Memorial Centre was built in Ireland to commemorate Fr. Peyton’s apostolic work and to continue his mission. The Memorial Centre was officially opened and dedicated in 1998. Hence the ministry work began in Ireland.

The main aim of the memorial centre is to continue the mission of Fr. Peyton - spreading devotion to Mary the Mother of God and to strengthen the family unit through prayer especially the Rosary.

 During the short few years the centre is open the number of pilgrims/visitors who have come to learn about Fr. Peyton and to pray is very encouraging for us working in the mission. The number of repeat visitors who come to the Centre and express their devotion to Fr. Peyton is constantly increasing. This year the Memorial Centre has been selected as the venue for lectures to mark the “Year of the Eucharist”. Lectures were presented during Lent and were very well attended. Retreats for various religious and lay groups are held on request.

All visitors/pilgrims are invited to experience the multi media presentation of Fr. Peyton’s life and apostolic work. They are then taken on a guided tour of the Centre - which involves the explanation of:

• The photographic exhibition of the Rosary Rallies
• Memorabilia of Fr. Peyton
• A visit to the Oratory where they can join with a recording of Fr. Peyton praying the Rosary
• Spend some time in the contemplation garden, which is dedicated to peace in Ireland
• Pray in the rosary garden
• Visit the religious souvenir and book shop

Visitors to the Centre are encouraged to allow two or three hours to fully experience and appreciate the spirituality and the peace of this beautiful setting.