Father Eugene O’ Neill, an Accord Priest Director in the Diocese of Down and Connor, welcomed engaged couple, Michael Mc Menamy and Clare Mc Crudden to Saint Patrick’s Church, Belfast for a special Saint Valentine’s Blessing, in preparation for their marriage on 9 April. Michael and Clare met 10 years ago when they both worked …
Pope Francis has sent warm greetings to participants in the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games that are about to open in Beijing on 4 February and 4 March, respectively. Speaking during the Wednesday General Audience, he sent wishes for success to both the organizers and the athletes, saying, “Sport, with its universal language, can build …
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 …
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A new website synod.ie has been launched today to support engagement with the national synodal pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland. The website provides information about the synodal pathway and the timeline for the work, as well as making available a variety of resources to support engagement. Dr Nicola Brady, Chair of the Steering Committee said: …
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Archbishop Francis Duffy was formally installed as Archbishop of Tuam on Sunday 9 January in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam, during the celebration of Mass. He succeeds Archbishop Michael Neary who was appointed Archbishop of Tuam on 17 January 1995. The ceremony was a joyous and historic occasion for the people of the Archdiocese of …
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Most Reverend Francis Duffy will be installed as Archbishop of Tuam in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam, on Sunday next, 9 January 2022, during the celebration of Mass at 2.30pm. He succeeds Archbishop Michael Neary who was appointed Archbishop of Tuam on 17 January 1995. While it was hoped to celebrate the Installation with …
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Pope Francis has always been a champion of intergenerational dialogue and in 2018 commissioned a book which shares the insights of older people from around the globe with young people today. The award-winning Sharing the Wisdom of Time pools the wisdom of elders with the passion and energy of youth, empowering our younger generations to step into the world of tomorrow …
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The Catholic and Church of Ireland Archbishops of Armagh have issued a joint message for Christmas in which they offer words of hope to people who are contemplating another difficult Christmas because of the Covid-19 pandemic. ] You can read their message below: Just before Christmas 1937 Monsignor Ronald Knox wrote a letter to the …
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At 7.30pm this Wednesday, 15 December, three Maynooth College and University choirs will gather in the historic College Chapel of Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, for the annual Christmas carol service: the College Chapel Choir, directed by Dr John O’Keeffe; the Schola Gregoriana, led by Dr Darina McCarthy; and, Maynooth University Chamber Choir, under the direction …
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Bishops have asked that church bells would be rung at 9.00am on Sunday 12 December in prayerful hope for all during this Season of Advent. Sunday 12 December has been chosen as it is the Third Sunday of Advent which is Gaudete (Rejoicing) Sunday. The bishops extended the invitation following their Winter General Meeting which concluded …
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