18 October 2007


Most Reverend Seán Brady DCL DD
Archbishop of Armagh
Ara Coeli
ARMAGH
BT61 7QY

Dear Seán

This message is coming to you through the wonders of modern technology from Vietnam, where I am at a conference, on my way to China, to wish you sincere congratulations on your creation as a Cardinal.

Your appointment has given very great joy, not only in Ireland, but to your many friends throughout the world, and especially in Scotland.

I personally thank God for all that you have accomplished in Ireland already, especially in working for and helping to achieve peace. Now I look forward to working with you ever more closely as a Cardinal and to being with you at the forthcoming Consistory in Rome.

With my kind regards, good wishes and renewed congratulations.

Yours sincerely in Christ


+ Keith Patrick Cardinal O’Brien

Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh