Bishop Denis Brennan celebrates his golden jubilee as a priest of Ferns
Monday last, 15 February, was the anniversary of the announcement of his appointment as Bishop of Ferns in 2006. Today, a presentation was made to Bishop Denis Brennan at the 10.00am Ash Wednesday Mass in Saint Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, to mark the occasion of his golden jubilee as a priest of the diocese […]
Vatican Radio celebrates 90 years of broadcasting
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought with it a newfound appreciation for the various alternative means of communication at the disposal of the Church, notably social media and livestream services. Vatican Radio is one of the oldest media platforms that has been utilised by the Church for decades. This year marks 90 years since its commissioning […]
Up to one-third of Trócaire donations at risk as Covid-19 restrictions curtail distribution of Trócaire boxes this Lent
Trócaire has warned that up to one-third of its annual donations have been put at risk after Covid-19 restrictions severely curtailed the distribution of Trócaire boxes this Lent. The charity’s Lenten Appeal began on Ash Wednesday but social and travel restrictions, including school closures and the suspension of public worship, means that for the first […]
Faith, Hope and Love – Lent in a time of pandemic: Archbishop Eamon Martin
Archbishop Eamon Martin has said that while Ash Wednesday 2021 will be mostly without ashes, he is encouraging families to pray together, fast and be generous this Lent. Archbishop Martin was speaking ahead of Ash Wednesday, tomorrow, as he launched the #LivingLent initiative on Twitter and Instagram for Lent 2021. #LivingLent invites the faithful to […]