The priest who died on the Titanic to hear confessions. Father...
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Nov 26, 2025
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The priest who died on the Titanic to hear confessions.
Father Thomas Byles was offered a seat on a lifeboat twice. He refused both times to hear confessions and comfort the people onboard.
When the ship struck the iceberg, he gathered passengers on the rear deck.
Survivors reported that he stood amidst the chaos, hearing confessions, giving general absolution, and leading the Rosary until the water swallowed the stern.
This is the type of story we should elevate, heroic virtue. May God send us more priests like Father Thomas Byles.
Father Thomas Byles was offered a seat on a lifeboat twice. He refused both times to hear confessions and comfort the people onboard.
When the ship struck the iceberg, he gathered passengers on the rear deck.
Survivors reported that he stood amidst the chaos, hearing confessions, giving general absolution, and leading the Rosary until the water swallowed the stern.
This is the type of story we should elevate, heroic virtue. May God send us more priests like Father Thomas Byles.
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