Towards a Synodal Irish Church
‘Towards a Synodal Irish Church’ was the title of an address delivered by Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops, to the Irish Bishops on 3 February 2021. You can read the Cardinal’s address below: Dear brothers, It is a privilege for us, Sr. Nathalie Becquart and me, to participate in this meeting. […]
People’s freedom to worship publicly should be restored as soon as current Level 5 restrictions begin to be eased – Bishops
In a statement released on the second day of the Spring General Meeting of the Irish Bishops’ Conference, bishops have said they believe that people’s freedom to worship publicly should be restored as soon as the current restrictions begin to be eased. The statement follows on from a meeting, which took place on 19 February between […]
First anniversary of Pope’s lockdown Masses broadcast live from Santa Marta
One year ago the coronavirus pandemic suddenly took the world by surprise, causing a cascade of regional and national lockdowns to stop its spread. At first, Italy was hardest hit in Europe, followed by other nations. Life came to a surreal standstill in Rome and all around the Vatican. In order to reach people during […]
Lenten Reflection on the crisis facing those forced from the Council for Justice and Peace
The Council for Justice and Peace of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference has developed a Lenten Reflection on the crisis facing people who are forced to flee often because of persecution, conflict, violence, or human rights violations. In this short document, which is offered to parishes, the Council invites readers to reflect through the model […]