Irish public help support and improve the lives of 2.7 million people despite pandemic challenges at home – Trócaire
Launching their annual report this week, Trócaire, the Overseas Development Agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland, thanked the people of Ireland, north and south, for their remarkable support in helping to raise €73 million during one of the toughest years in living memory. The Covid-19 pandemic impacted every community at home and in every […]
Prayer marathon launched ahead of Papal visit to Slovakia
With just forty days to go until the Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis in Slovakia, the Pontifical Missionary Works of Slovakia has launched an initiative to prepare for his arrival on the 12 September. A prayer “marathon” will take place from 7 August to 15 September and will require the faithful to recite the Rosary […]
“Westminster has imposed an unjust law” – Northern Catholic Bishops oppose abortion services
The Northern Catholic Bishops have issued a response to the introduce of abortion services to Northern Ireland. Bishops described the decision last week by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mr Brandon Lewis MP, to direct the NI Executive and Department of Health to make abortion services available in Northern Ireland by 21 March […]
Jesuit Week begins at Knock Shrine
Jesuit Week has begun at Knock Shrine. This week of prayer, meditation and scripture is being led by Bishop Alan McGuckian, Pauline McKeown and Patricia McCarthy from Sunday 25 July to Sunday 1 August. There are three 20-minute sessions each day, which include key features of Ignition spirituality, available at the following times: 10.30am: Retreat led by […]