In his virtual tour of Waterford Treasures on WLR’s Big Breakfast Blaa,Eamonn McEneaney tells Ollie and Mary all about Mrs Wiseman, mother of Cardinal Wiseman.
Bishop Wiseman was appointed Cardinal and first Archbishop of Westminster upon the re-establishment of the Catholic hierarchy in England and Wales in 1850. His appointment was not greeted by universal acceptance. There was strong opposition from both the clergy and laity of the old school especially to his “Romanising” initiatives, which included the introduction of religious images into churches and the veneration to the Blessed Virgin. Cardinal Wiseman worked to overcome this opposition by striving to interact with his antagonists; writing and giving frequent lectures. In 1858 he visited Ireland for three weeks and undertook what turned out to be a triumphant tour. He landed in Waterford in September and stayed with his cousin Peter Strange.
If you enjoy Eamonn’s slots with us on The Big Breakfast Blaa,listen here to what he had to say about Bishop Este.
And below is his chat with us about Mrs Wiseman.
