‘Crisis demands creativity’ – Archbishop Farrell tells seminarians
The recently published 2021 edition of ‘Síolta’, the annual journal of the national seminary at Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, carries an interview with its former president Archbishop Dermot Farrell, whom Pope Francis appointed in January as Archbishop of Dublin. “A Church in crisis demands creativity” is a wide-ranging interview with ‘Síolta’ editor and seminarian for […]
Eurovision Global Network to televise Mass on the Feast of the Assumption from Knock Basilica
This Sunday 15 August, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, Father Richard Gibbons PP will celebrate Mass from Our Lady’s Basilica in Knock, Co Mayo, Archdiocese of Tuam. This Mass will be broadcast via the Eurovision Global Network. Attendance at the Mass will be restricted to 200 people on […]
Archbishop Farrell receives his blessed Pallium from Pope Francis
On behalf of Pope Francis, during Vigil Mass on 7 August in Saint Mary’s Pro-Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Dublin, His Excellency Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, conferred the Pallium on Archbishop Dermot Farrell as Metropolitan of the Archdiocese. Archbishop Farrell was the principal celebrant and homilist for this Mass. The […]
Bishop Dempsey issues statement on the celebration of Sacraments in the Diocese of Achonry
Bishop Paul Dempsey of Achonry has issued a statement on the celebration of the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation in the Diocese of Achonry. Bishop Dempsey said, “During the past number of days, a number of bishops have issued statements in relation to the celebration of the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and […]
Diocese of Ferns issues statement on the celebration of First Holy Communion and Confirmation
The Diocese of Ferns has issued a statement in relation to the celebration of the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. With regards to the planning and preparation involved in the celebration of these Sacraments, the diocese stated, “Priests are asked to recommence the conversation with those involved – most especially with parents and […]
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 […]
Vatican unveils official image for the 10th World Meeting of Families
The official image for the upcoming World Meeting of Families has been released. Produced by Father Marko Ivan Rupnik, the image is dedicated to the Wedding at Cana. The eagerly awaited 10th World Meeting of Families will take place in Rome from 22 to 26 June 2022, after the event was postponed due to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]