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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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. …
