In response to the emails received today we have received an update on the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Unfortunately it’s not good news as from July 5th the Sacraments will not be taking place. Bishop Fintan on advice from government has written to all Priests of diocese stating how disappointing the …
Just an update on the latest news on Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, &Confirmation , Fr John has been informed by Bishop Fintan following advice from government the celebration of Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation should not take place from Monday July 5th until later on when we will be informed it is …
Following their Summer General Meeting, the Irish Catholic Bishops thanked the public for its continued generosity to Trócaire which works in support of people affected by poverty, conflict and injustice worldwide. Bishops noted that Trócaire’s support brought positive change to the lives of 2.7 million people in 25 countries over the course of the last …
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The organisers of this year’s extended Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage Season have today made an appeal for priests to assist them with Confessions and the celebration of Mass during the month of July. Organisers aim to have two priests on the summit on any given day. Any priest making the pilgrimage will have accommodation and breakfast …
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Pope Francis on Tuesday said he is marking an anniversary “that touches the hearts of us all: 70 years ago, Pope Benedict was ordained a priest!” Addressing the pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Angelus prayer on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the patron saints of the city of Rome, the …
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Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare and Leighlin has thanked the priests of the Diocese for their commitment during the Covid-19 pandemic as he announced the diocesan clerical changes for 2021. Bishop Nulty said, “These past 15 months have seen huge upheaval for us all: an upheaval that has given us time to reflect and re-evaluate …
In his homily for the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis reflected on the central point: “Peter and Paul were free because they were set free”. Holy Mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica was celebrated in the presence of bishops and cardinals as well as a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, led by …
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At their Summer General Meeting, which concluded earlier this month, bishops renewed their message of encouragement to Catholics to support a programme of vaccination, not only for their own good, but for the protection of life and the health of those who are vulnerable. Bishops acknowledged the hard work that has been done in both jurisdictions …
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Pope Francis on Monday morning received US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, in the Vatican. Responding to questions put to him by journalists, the Director of the Holy See Press Office said the audience took place in a cordial atmosphere. Matteo Bruni explained that it lasted about 40 minutes and that “it offered the Pope the …
The annual Reek Sunday Pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick, which was cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will be going ahead this year albeit in a much extended format from Wednesday to Saturday, 1- 31 July. Pilgrims are asked to plan their climb well in advance, and to choose a weekday when Croagh Patrick …
Reek Pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick to be four-days per week in July Read More »
