Pope’s closeness to India as it struggles against Covid-19
Pope Francis has expressed his solidarity and closeness to the people of India, ravaged by the second wave of Covid-19 infections that has overwhelmed its healthcare system. “At this time when so many in India are suffering as a result of the present health emergency, I am writing to convey my heartfelt solidarity and spiritual […]
Minister’s report a cause for concern for Irish prisoners overseas and their families
The Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas has reacted with concern following the publication of the Minister for Justice and Equality’s Annual Report on the operation of the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Acts (1995 and 1997). The report, published last week, provides annual figures on the number of prisoners transferred into and out of the State. […]
Accord’s new online counselling service launched
Bishop Denis Nulty has launched Accord Catholic Marriage Service CLG’s first online counselling service to support individuals and couples experiencing difficulties in their relationships. Welcoming the new service, Bishop Nulty, President of Accord CLG, said, “For the first time in our near sixty years service, Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG is now operating its […]
Bishop Leahy welcomes the return of public worship but cautions against Covid complacency
Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick has welcomed the resumption of public worship, but has urged caution against “COVID complacency”. He also asked the public to think of the people of India as COVID sweeps with devastating consequences through their nation and to engage in a “marathon of prayer” that COVID passes. Bishop Leahy said, “The […]
Pope Francis invites Knock Shrine to join marathon prayer initiative in May to end pandemic
Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam has welcomed the inclusion of Knock, the international Marian Shrine, as one of thirty shrines around the world invited by Pope Francis to be part of his marathon of prayer during May for the end to the pandemic. Archbishop Neary said, “The International Shrine of Our Lady of Knock welcomes […]
Pope Francis opens ‘Marathon of Prayer’ for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic
Pope Francis led the faithful in the recitation of the Holy Rosary on Saturday to inaugurate a “Marathon of Prayer” for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic. In a press release announcing the initiative, the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization explains that “in response to the Holy Father’s heartfelt wish, the […]
Archbishop Michael Crotty offers prayers following tragic deaths in Burkina Faso
Archbishop Michael Crotty has offered prayers following the tragic deaths that came as a result of an ambush in Burkina Faso. An Irish national was killed in the ambush. Archbishop Crotty said, “I was very saddened to hear that an Irish national and two Spanish journalists lost their lives while travelling in the East Region […]
United Irish Pilgrimages to Lourdes expresses regret at closure of Joe Walsh pilgrim tours
The United Irish Pilgrimages to Lourdes (UIPL) have expressed their regret on the closure of Joe Walsh Pilgrim tours Ltd. Father Raymond Milton PP VF, Chairperson of UIPL and Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin, President of UIPL have issued the following statement: “It is with sincere regret that the executive of UIPL has learned that […]
Large numbers tune in for Vocations Sunday Mass on RTÉ Television
Last Sunday’s Mass, which was broadcast on RTÉ One Television, saw 75,000 people tuned in to be part of the annual celebration for Vocations Sunday. The viewership figures for the Mass show that 22.9% of the available television audience at the time, tuned in to the Mass. The Mass was celebrated by Father Willie Purcell, […]
Pope Francis at General Audience: Meditating is a way of encountering Jesus
For a Christian, Pope Francis said at the General Audience, “to ‘meditate’ is to seek meaning: it implies placing oneself before the great page of Revelation in order to try to make it our own, taking it in completely.” Therefore, having welcomed the Word of God, a Christian does not keep it closed up inside, […]