Discover the extraordinary life of Father Willie Doyle, S.J., in Courage Under Fire: Father Willie Doyle, S.J. Priest and Hero of the First World War. This historical novel, crafted for young readers, tells the inspiring story of an Irish Jesuit priest who heroically sacrificed his life serving wounded soldiers during World War I.

Father Willie Doyle enjoyed a happy and privileged Victorian childhood in Ireland. Raised in a loving and faithful Catholic family, he felt the call to the priesthood from a very young age. Following his ordination, the outbreak of the First World War saw Father Willie volunteering as a chaplain to the thousands of Irish soldiers fighting in France.

This joyful, holy, brave, and compassionate priest left his beloved country to minister to soldiers amidst the horrors of the trenches. Dodging bullets and bombs, Father Willie ensured that dying soldiers received the sacraments. By the time he was killed while attempting to aid a wounded soldier, he had earned the deep love and esteem of both Catholic and Protestant soldiers alike.

The cause for the canonisation of Father Willie Doyle has recently been opened in Rome, highlighting his enduring legacy.

Join Father Willie Doyle on his remarkable journey of faith and courage, and be inspired by the life of a true hero who exemplified extraordinary bravery and compassion in the darkest of times.