"Forget the made-up, special-effects dramas about the Titanic. The real special effects were like the heroic actions of Father Thomas Byles, one of the passengers who perished in that sinking.
"On April 14, the 104th anniversary of the Titanic hitting an iceberg, Father Byles was rightly memorialized in Brooklyn N.Y., where he was headed to celebrate the wedding Mass for his brother William and his bride Isabel Katherine.
"A plaque dedicated to Father Byles and his holy heroism on that 1912 night of April 14-15 was unveiled and blessed at St. Paul and St. Agnes Church, his brother’s parish. The event included Benediction and presentations on the life of Father Byles."
In a recent commentary, Joseph Pronechen, staff writer with the National Catholic Register, reflected on Fr. Byles' sacrifice and on the efforts to continue the remembrance of this sacrifice.
To access Mr. Pronechen's complete post, please visit:
National Catholic Register: Blogs: Joseph Pronechen: Remembering Fr. Thomas Byles, One of the Heroes on the RMS Titanic (21 APR 16)
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