Bishop Fintan Gavin ordains Rev Ronan Sheehan to the diaconate
On Saturday 25 September 2021 Bishop Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork & Ross, ordained Reverend Ronan Sheehan to the diaconate. The ordination took place in the Cathedral of Saint Mary & Saint Anne, Cork City. Deacon Sheehan is a seminarian of the Diocese of Cork & Ross and a graduate of Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth. […]
Migrants and Refugees Day: Pope calls for ‘more inclusive world’
As the Church celebrates the 107th edition of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR), Pope Francis is inviting all Catholics to open our hearts to those who have left their homes. Speaking at the Sunday Angelus, the Pope said all people must “walk together, without prejudice and without fear, drawing near to the […]
Irish Centre for Padre Pio launches new website
The new website for the Irish Centre for Padre Pio and the National Shrine of Saint Pio went live today, Thursday 23 September, the Feast of Saint Padre Pio. The website has some new and innovative features including: an online shop; the option to light a virtual candle at the National Shrine of Saint Pio […]
Pope: Catechists are evangelizers who transmit the Eucharist they live
Catechists are evangelizers who live from the celebration of the Eucharist and feel more vividly the passion to transmit the faith with the creativity and drive of the Holy Spirit. “The privileged place of catechesis is precisely the Eucharistic celebration, where brothers and sisters come together to discover more and more the different ways of […]
‘Jesus was under no illusions that the Good News will face many obstacles’ – Archbishop Martin
On Sunday 19 September last, Archbishop Eamon Martin celebrated Mass in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, for the centenary of the Legion of Mary. During his homily Archbishop Martin spoke of how great the Legion of Mary has grown. He said, “the Legion of Mary has touched the lives of millions of people in almost every […]
“People and families who are homeless and in need, continue to rely on Crosscare for shelter, food, help and support” – Archbishop Farrell
This weekend is the annual Crosscare fundraising appeal to support homeless, community and youth services and migrants and refugees. In a letter to parishioners urging support for the annual fundraising appeal this weekend, Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin, said, “In 2021, more than ever, as families face greater uncertainty and insecurity intensified by the […]
‘We must step out of the past, embrace the present and move to the future’ – Archbishop O’Reilly
On Sunday last, 12 September, Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly launched the new Seeds of Hope pastoral plan for the Archdiocese of Cashel & Emly. Launched at Holycross Abbey, the pastoral plan seeks co-responsibility between laity and clergy in building Church of the future in the Archdiocese. Speaking at the launch of Seeds of Hope, Archbishop O’Reilly […]
Pontifical Academy for Life Assembly to focus on Public Health in Global Perspective
“Public Health in Global Perspective. Pandemic, Bioethics, Future” is the theme of the 2021 Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life that will take place on site and online on September 27-28-29. Scholars and experts from five continents will converge in Rome to discuss not only Covid-19 but also the global challenge that the pandemic poses […]
Pope Francis in Slovakia: Encouragement in the faith
As Pope Francis makes an Apostolic Journey to Slovakia from the 12-15 September, his visit is being seen as an encouragement in the faith, and to inspire those whose faith has become lukewarm. Despite being a journey which lasts just four days, Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to Slovakia is one that encompasses many elements. Two […]
Change and forthright leadership on climate change ‘urgently required’ – Bishop Martin Hayes
The Justice and Peace regional groups of the Council for Justice and Peace – a council of the Irish Bishops’ Conference – will hold a short webinar on Wednesday 15 September at 7.30pm on the topic of ‘Healthy Planet and Healthy People – the Catholic Petition’. Welcoming this initiative, Bishop Martin Hayes, a member of […]