WMOF 2018 More than 2,000 singers from across Ireland gathered in the RDS to do a full run through of the music for the closing Mass of the World Meeting of Families. With the WMOF only weeks away, the massive chorus is gearing up for the real deal on August 26 when they sing…
WMOF 2018 For the last seven months a Dublin family group has been meeting to pray, sing, dance, engage in discussion and enjoy arts and crafts all in preparation for the World Meeting of Families. The initiative began when the community of the Daughters of Charity who live in St Vincent’s, North William Street,…
Funding threat compels change The decision of the Church’s marriage agency Accord to offer same-sex couples access to their counselling service is not “sending out the right message” about Church teaching theologians have told The Irish Catholic. A spokesperson for the hierarchy confirmed that Accord is opening its counselling services to same-sex couples “Our…
Chai Brady and Matthew Carlson One of the biggest events for young Catholics in Ireland has been cancelled this year due to low bookings and slow fundraising with volunteers and attendees opting to focus on the World Meeting of Families this August. Although there is some disappointment among organisers, they will now set their sights on the WMOF.…
A religion department in Dublin’s Trinity College will no longer be offering an undergraduate degree in Catholic Theological Studies following significant internal changes between departments within the university. The Loyola Institute, which was established in 2012 following an agreement between Trinity College Dublin and the eight religious congregations associated with the Milltown Institute of Theology…
Parents will continue to “foot the bill” for primary education costs until the sector is properly funded, a Catholic schools association has said as a third of families admitted back to school fees have put them in debt. Despite schools making efforts to keep costs as low as possible for parents, a survey conducted by…
WMOF 2018 The countdown is on, and with the excitement building for the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) the Archdiocese of Armagh will host an opening festival beginning at 5pm on August 21 in the Shambles Market. The festival is free to all and promises to be a joyful celebration of family including music,…
WMOF 2018 The young adult leaders of Living Youth recently enjoyed their training programme at Ards Friary in Creeslough, Donegal, in preparation for the pilgrimage to Taizé and the World Meeting of Families. They had input from Bro. Richard, completed their safeguarding training, and enjoyed the beach and a paddle.
WMOF 2018 Archbishop Eamon Martin dedicated special Family Stations on the grounds of St Patrick’s Cathedral, created for the upcoming WMOF in Dublin. Parishioners joined the archbishop after the 10am Mass on the Feast of the Dedication of St Patrick’s Cathedral, to dedicate the special Family Stations in preparation for the WMOF. People are…
WMOF 2018 The internationally-acc-laimed Irish dance troupe Riverdance will be amongst those performing for Pope Francis at next month’s World Meeting of Families (WMOF) in Dublin, organisers revealed on July 19. The group – which has been seen by some 25 million people worldwide – will be one of the key acts at a…