Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service seeks marriage preparation programme facilitators
Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG is currently recruiting volunteers to train as marriage preparation programme facilitators. Accord is seeking applications from those who have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church and the enthusiasm to be part of a team supporting couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. Accord’s marriage […]
A clarion call to end the scourge of human trafficking
On the World Day Against Trafficking in Human Persons, which is observed today, Friday 30 July, Pope Francis, in a tweet said, “I invite everyone to work together with the victims to transform the economy of trafficking into an economy of care.” Between 20 and 40 million people are estimated to be trapped in modern […]
Bishop Fintan Monahan describes 73 road deaths as ‘a national tragedy’
Bishop Fintan Monahan of Killaloe has asked all road users to take particular care over the next three days, saying, “as we look forward to the August long weekend for much deserved family and personal time, it is also important to keep alert to our own safety and to that of others.” Bishop Monahan said, “Since […]
Bishop Kevin Doran announces all Sacraments will be celebrated in the diocese of Elphin
In an opinion article in today’s Irish Independent, Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin has announced that all Sacraments will go ahead, starting over the coming days, as scheduled in the diocese of Elphin, despite Government advice to postpone until further notice. At the outset of his article, Bishop Doran outlined his appreciation for the tremendous […]