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 […]
Irish public help support and improve the lives of 2.7 million people despite pandemic challenges at home – Trócaire
Launching their annual report this week, Trócaire, the Overseas Development Agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland, thanked the people of Ireland, north and south, for their remarkable support in helping to raise €73 million during one of the toughest years in living memory. The Covid-19 pandemic impacted every community at home and in every […]
Prayer marathon launched ahead of Papal visit to Slovakia
With just forty days to go until the Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis in Slovakia, the Pontifical Missionary Works of Slovakia has launched an initiative to prepare for his arrival on the 12 September. A prayer “marathon” will take place from 7 August to 15 September and will require the faithful to recite the Rosary […]
Jesuit Week begins at Knock Shrine
Jesuit Week has begun at Knock Shrine. This week of prayer, meditation and scripture is being led by Bishop Alan McGuckian, Pauline McKeown and Patricia McCarthy from Sunday 25 July to Sunday 1 August. There are three 20-minute sessions each day, which include key features of Ignition spirituality, available at the following times: 10.30am: Retreat led by […]
“Westminster has imposed an unjust law” – Northern Catholic Bishops oppose abortion services
The Northern Catholic Bishops have issued a response to the introduce of abortion services to Northern Ireland. Bishops described the decision last week by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mr Brandon Lewis MP, to direct the NI Executive and Department of Health to make abortion services available in Northern Ireland by 21 March […]
“The best role for faith is to challenge politics” – Fr O’Connor at the funeral Mass of Desmond O’Malley RIP
Father Gerard O’Connor CSsR, a friend of the O’Malley family, was chief celebrant for the Funeral Mass for the late Desmond O’Malley RIP which took place on 23 July in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, in the Archdiocese of Dublin. During his homily, Father O’Connor highlighted the influence of O’Malley on Irish politics. […]
The elderly can be wonderful role models for the young. – Archbishop Michael Neary
Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam has highlighted the close relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren as being of mutual benefit. Archbishop Neary was speaking in the at the International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine in Knock, Co Mayo, on the occasion of the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday 25 July which […]
Father Charlie McDonnell thanks priests and pilgrims for supporting the 2021 Croagh Patrick pilgrimage
The annual Reek Sunday Pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick, Co Mayo, which was cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has been going ahead this year in an extended format from Wednesday to Saturday, throughout this month of July, instead of the traditional focus on the last Sunday of the month, Reek Sunday. This change […]
Grandparents, elderly are bread that nourishes our life – Pope Francis
As the Church marked the first World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, Archbishop Rino Fisichella, celebrated Holy Mass in the Basilica of St Peter, standing in for Pope Francis, who is still recovering from surgery. Archbishop Fisichella read the homily prepared by Pope Francis, in which the Holy Father reflected on the Gospel for […]
Bishop Leahy pays tribute to Des O’Malley RIP as a man of courage and decency
Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick has paid tribute to ‘family man’ Des O’Malley, following his death yesterday aged 82. Mr O’Malley was elected as a TD for Limerick in 1968 and was appointed Minister for Justice during the Arms Crisis of 1970. He went on to found the Progressive Democrats in 1985, becoming its first leader. […]