James Horan (Monsignor)
James Horan (5 May 1911 – 1 August 1986) born in Partry, County Mayo, Ireland, was a parish priest of Knock, County Mayo. He is most widely known for his successful campaign to bring an airport to Knock, his work on Knock Basilica, and is also credited for inviting Pope John Paul II to visit Knock Shrine in 1979.
Read more about James Horan (Monsignor): Ecclesiastical Career, Knock Shrine, Knock Airport, Death and Legacy, Sources
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