Stardust tragedy has ‘cast a long and deep shadow’ – Archbishop Dermot Farrell
Yesterday, Sunday 14 February, Archbishop Dermot Farrell said the Memorial Mass for the 40th anniversary of the Stardust fire, which recorded the greatest loss of human life due to fire in the history of the State. During his homily, Archbishop Farrell addressed the long lasting impact this tragedy has had on the Irish people. Archbishop […]
FRIDAYS OF LENT (BEGINNING ON 26TH FEBRUARY)
There will be Stations of the Cross in the Church on the Fridays of Lent At 5.30p.m. Obviously these ceremonies will also be accessible on the Live Stream at these times. On these days the church will close at 5.30pm.
Annual Day of prayer
The annual Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse will take place on Friday 19 February 2021, the first Friday of Lent. The Day of Prayer is an initiative by Pope Francis and was first marked in Irish dioceses and parishes in 2017. There will be special prayers at the 10am Mass in […]
Renewing faith, hope and love – Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2021
Pope Francis focuses on the three theological virtues in his Lenten message for 2021, inviting the faithful to “renew our faith, draw from the living waters of hope, and receive with open hearts the love of God.” Grounding his reflection on the Paschal Mystery, the Pope says, “This Lenten journey… is even now illumined by […]
Prayer and outreach to survivors of abuse is a modern-day corporal and spiritual work of mercy – Archbishop Eamon Martin
The annual Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse will take place on Friday 19 February 2021, the first Friday of Lent. The Day of Prayer is an initiative by Pope Francis and was first marked in Irish dioceses and parishes in 2017. The bishops of Ireland have blessed and dedicated Candles of […]
Pope Francis remembers children struggling with cancer
In a tweet on Monday, Pope Francis expressed his closeness with children suffering from cancer. He called on all people to assist them and make sure helping the weakest is given top priority. “May the Lord inspire everyone to draw near to those who suffer, especially children, and to put the weakest in first place. […]