Pope’s World Day of the Sick message: Nearness, charity for those who suffer
“Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful” (Lk 6:36): Standing beside those who suffer on a path of charity.” Those words formed the theme of Pope Francis’ message for the World Day of the Sick which was released on Tuesday. The World Day of the Sick is celebrated each year on 11 February, the […]
Pope Francis’ World Day of Peace message is good advice for us in Derry as we will soon recall the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. – Bishop Donal McKeown
In his homily at Mass on New Year’s in Saint Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry, reflected on some of the themes in this year’s message from Pope Francis for the World Day of Prayer for Peace on 1 January. Bishop McKeown said, “Today there will be much talk about New Year resolutions – and […]
Bishop Francis Duffy to be installed as new Archbishop of Tuam this weekend
Most Reverend Francis Duffy will be installed as Archbishop of Tuam in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam, on Sunday next, 9 January 2022, during the celebration of Mass at 2.30pm. He succeeds Archbishop Michael Neary who was appointed Archbishop of Tuam on 17 January 1995. While it was hoped to celebrate the Installation with […]