Expert on Fr Brown writer’s town visit

Dale Ahlquist, president of the American Chesterton Society, spoke about the author at Holy Spirit Church. The church was funded by Father John O’Connor – the inspiration for G K Chesterton’s famous fictional priest detective Father Brown.

The visit was part of celebrations for the newly-renovated church’s centenary.

Mr Ahlquist said Chesterton was still regarded as one of the world’s most widely respected authors and writers. He said: “He was absolutely accomplished in every literary genre yet he is best known for the Father Brown stories. What a privilege it is to stand in the church of the priest on whom that character is based.”