Pope Francis tells young people to dream and take a bite out of life with Jesus in their heart
During Mass celebrated in St Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, on the occasion of the diocesan World Youth Day and the Solemnity of Christ the King, Pope Francis Pope invited young people to “stand upright while everything is falling apart”, to be courageous in going “against the tide”, “without shortcuts, without falsehood”. Taking his cue from […]
Pope Francis to appoint a single Bishop to the Diocese of Galway and the Diocese of Clonfert in the near future
Bishop Brendan Kelly of Galway and Bishop Michael Duignan of Clonfert have issued a message to the people of the Diocese of Clonfert and the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora on the new announcement made by Pope Francis. Bishops said, “We have been informed by the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo that in […]
Social Media Campaign #10familytips launched as part of Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia Family Year
The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life has today launched a new initiative as part of the “Amoris Laetitia Family Year”, which is being celebrated at the invitation of Pope Francis. After the Rosary for Engaged couples, the Rosary for Families, the social campaign #WalkingwithFamilies, the 10 Amoris Laetitia Videos with the Holy Father in dialogue with families […]
“What a cruel time the pandemic has been for the dying and the bereaved” – Archbishop Martin
Yesterday, Sunday 14 November, Archbishop Eamon Martin concelebrated the Mass of Remembrance for those who died during the pandemic in the Basilica of Our Lady of Knock, Co Mayo, in the Archdiocese of Tuam, with bishops and clergy from across Ireland. During his homily, the Primate of All Ireland said, “We are gathering today to […]
Dr Nicola Brady recognised by the Irish Council of Churches and by the Irish Inter-Church Meeting
Dr Nicola Brady has been recognised for her services as general secretary of the Irish Council of Churches and as general secretary of Irish Inter-Church Meeting at an Irish Inter-Church Meeting which took place on Thursday 12 November at the SMA Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre in Newry, Co Down. Dr Brady is soon to take […]
Churches in the Archdiocese of Dublin introduce ‘tap and go’ option for cashless donation
According to a report in the Business Post, the Archdiocese of Dublin has partnered with the Californian company Clover and AIB to install contactless tap and go machines in churches across the diocese. Tap-and-donate devices are being installed in churches across the 197 parishes in the Archdiocese and the east of the country to make […]
Archbishop Eamon Martin leads tributes to Archbishop Michael Neary as his retirement is announced
Archbishop Eamon Martin has led tributes to Archbishop Michael Neary following the announcement today of his retirement as Archbishop of Tuam. Archbsihop Neary will be succeeded by Archbishop-elect Francis Duffy, Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise. Archbishop Eamon said, “I wish to offer my prayerful good wishes to Archbishop Michael Neary on his retirement as Archbishop […]
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Francis Duffy as Archbishop of Tuam
His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Francis Duffy, Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois, as the new Archbishop of Tuam. The news of this appointment was made public this morning at 11.00am Irish time (12.00pm in the Vatican). Following the announcement, Archbishop-elect Duffy concelebrated Mass in the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin […]
Programme for Pope Francis’ visit to Assisi is released
The Vatican has released the programme for Pope Francis’ one-day, private visit to Assisi to meet the poor. Pope Francis will travel to the Italian town of Assisi on Friday, 12 November, on the occasion of the World Day of the Poor. The meeting in Assisi, St. Francis’ hometown, will be a private one, during which […]
Joseph’s faith reminds us that the Church will not fail – Archbishop Neary
To celebrate the Year of Saint Joseph, Knock Shrine commissioned a beautiful new statue which was designed and sculpted by renowned Italian sculptors Ferdinand Stuflesser 1875 studios. It depicts Saint Joseph as he appeared in the Apparition at Knock in 1879. On Saturday 6 November last, Archbishop Michael Neary celebrated Mass on the occasion of […]