Reek Pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick to be four-days per week in July
The annual Reek Sunday Pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick, which was cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will be going ahead this year albeit in a much extended format from Wednesday to Saturday, 1- 31 July. Pilgrims are asked to plan their climb well in advance, and to choose a weekday when Croagh Patrick […]
Bishops urge Government to expedite law as Irish prisoners have not been repatriated in four years
Following their Summer General Meeting, Irish Bishops have urged Government to address the outstanding repatriation issue effecting Irish prisoners overseas. During their meeting Bishops said, “The recent report from the Minister for Justice and Equality regarding prisoner repatriation for 2020 reveals that for a fourth consecutive year no Irish prisoners were repatriated. This appears to […]
Bishop Denis Nulty welcomes Pope Francis’ Message for the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Bishop Denis Nulty, chair of the Bishops’ Council for Marriage and the Family has welcomed Pope Francis’ message for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be celebrated for the first time on Sunday 25 July. Bishop Nulty said, “I warmly welcome Pope Francis’ message for the first ever World Day for […]