Pope Francis to Catholic media: Check facts but always respect people
As misinformation continues to swirl regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, Pope Francis is calling on journalists, especially Catholic media professionals, to verify the facts they report while adopting a respectful attitude toward those who produce and consume fake news. Meeting with members of the International Catholic Media Consortium last Friday 28 January, the Pope reflected on […]
‘As a priest your ministry is not only at the altar, but it is also in the world, sanctifying it by your life and ministry.’ – Archbishop Farrell
Last Saturday 29 January, Archbishop Dermot Farrell of Dublin, celebrated the Ordination Mass of Liwei Huang, Joseph Mansah and Clement Narcher to the priesthood in the Church of Saint Philip the Apostle, Mountview in Dublin 15. During his homily, Archbishop Farrell said, “This is an important day for the Society of the Divine Word Missionaries. […]
New videos released as part of journey of preparation for the 10th World Meeting of Families in Rome in June 2022
As the Church draws closer to the 10th World Meeting of Families, which will take place in Rome on 22-26 June 2022, some short films are being produced to accompany the path of preparation for this event. The Diocese of Rome and the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, which are organizing the Meeting, […]
78% of parents support Church’s role in the ethos of schools
As Catholic Schools Week takes place across Ireland, a survey of 500 parents entitled Articulating a new positioning for Catholic education in Ireland, has found that 72% of parents are satisfied with the choice of school for their children. It also found that 78% supported the Church having a role in continuing role in schools. The survey also […]
New direction and vision set out for Catholic schools in NI
This week, Catholic schools across Ireland are joining with their peers around the globe in celebration of Catholic Schools Week. The theme for this year is ‘Catholic Schools: Living Life to the full.’ In Northern Ireland, the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) and the Catholic Schools’ Trustee Service (CSTS) have marked the occasion with […]
Bishops of Kildare welcome new holiday dedicated to Saint Brigid
Bishop Denis Nulty, Catholic Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin and Bishop Pat Storey, Church of Ireland Bishop of Meath & Kildare have issued a joint statement welcoming the new holiday dedicated to Saint Brigid. Bishops said, “The news that the Government has announced an additional bank holiday to take place around Saint Brigid’s Day is […]
Saint Patrick’s Novena offered for a renewal of the Faith in Ireland
Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh has launched a nine-week novena in honour of St Patrick for the renewal of the Faith in Ireland. The Saint Patrick’s Novena will take place in churches which have links to Saint Patrick, starting in Armagh Cathedral on 19 January and continuing for nine consecutive weeks. Week two of the […]
Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomes Pope’s message for World Communications Day 2022 on the lost art of listening
Archbishop Eamon Martin has welcomed this year’s World Communications Day message which has just been published by Pope Francis. Archbishop Martin said, “I warmly welcome Pope Francis’ 2022 World Communications Day message, which emphasises the importance of listening. This year’s message, Listening with the ear of the heart, is an invitation to reflect on how listening […]
Pope Francis calls for a day of prayer for peace over Ukraine situation
Pope Francis has called for Wednesday 26 January to be a day of prayer for peace over the increasing tensions that threaten peace in Ukraine. At the conclusion of Sunday’s midday Angelus, Pope Francis expressed his concerns over the increasing tensions that threaten to overturn chances for peace in Ukraine and security on the European […]
Saint Irenaeus to become Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis has authorised the conferral of the title Doctor of the Church on Saint Irenaeus, and the promulgation of three Decrees concerning the Heroic Virtues of three people on the path to canonization. Pope Francis recently received in audience Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints, and authorised […]