Michael Kelly, James Bradshaw, Mary Kenny and Ronán Mullen at the launch. Photo: John Mc Elroy. 
Staff reporter
Would-be pilgrims to the Holy Land were among those who attended the launch of Michael Kelly’s new book in the Newman University Church in Dublin.
Hosted by the Notre Dame Centre for Faith and Reason, which is based at the historic church, the launch explored themes connected with the book An Irish Pilgrimage Guide to the Holy Land.
Speaking at the launch Fr Gary Chamberland CSC, Director of the centre, praised the book and described how whether one was contemplating a pilgrimage or not, it made the Gospel scenes and the places associated with the life of Christ come alive.
In his remarks, Mr Kelly – who has led many pilgrimages to the Holy Land – praised both Aid to the Church in Need Ireland for helping him focus on the struggling Christians in the Middle East and Niall and Fergus Glynn of Marian Pilgrimages for their help in preparing the text.
An Irish Pilgrimage Guide to the Holy Land is available from www.columbabooks.com
