Month: February 2022

Over the course of the next nine Wednesday nights, leading up until March 16, the vigil of Saint Patrick’s day, Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh will lead a novena for renewal of faith and prayer to Saint Patrick. This novena will visit various locations associated with Ireland’s oldest patron saint, such as Saul in Downpatrick, and Lough Derg, along …

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Bishop Kevin Doran will lead a pilgrimage for young adults (18-30) on the Camino de Santiago from 1 June – 10 June 2022. Speaking on this pilgrimage experience, Bishop Kevin Doran said, “Young adult pilgrimage is a regular feature of our activity in Elphin Diocese and this will be our third time to do a …

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Tuesday 8 February, marks the International Day of Prayer, Reflection, and Action against Human Trafficking. Speaking ahead of the day after his Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis noted that the day is marked on the liturgical memorial of St Josephine Bakhita. St Josephine Bakhita St Josephine Bakhita was an Italian-Sudanese victim of Human Trafficking, …

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The Synod of Bishops releases an initial report on the synodal process currently being held at the diocesan level, and lays out the criteria for reports prepared by dioceses, Bishops’ Conferences, and Synods of Eastern Churches. About three months after the opening of the synodal process, the 15th Ordinary Council of the Synod of Bishops …

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Pope Francis appeared on the Italian television programme “Che tempo che fa” for a conversation with host Fabio Fazio on Sunday night. Speaking from his residence at the Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis answered questions about a wide variety of issues: wars, migrants, safeguarding creation, the relationship between parents and children, evil and suffering, prayer, the …

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Last Friday, 28 January, Bishop Donal McKeown celebrated the 50th anniversary Mass of Remembrance for the victims of Bloody Sunday, in St Mary’s Church, Creggan, where he was joined by many families of the Bloody Sunday victims. Bishop Andrew Foster, Church of Ireland Bishop Derry and Raphoe, was also in attendance. At the beginning of …

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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 …

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