Fr Robert McCabe pictured with boat crew, refectory, reception, kitchen and laundry staff near the Bell Tower at St Patrick’s Purgatory, Lough Derg following their staff Mass in memory of Fr Ragheed Ganni – murdered by Islamic extremists continue to suffer because of their faith.
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Minister ‘knew of Accord cuts in advance’
Children’s Minister James Reilly knew of controversial cuts in funding for Catholic marriage preparation courses four months in advance, according to reports. The scraping of €378,000 in funding to Accord was announced in May during the same-sex marriage referendum campaign. However, according to The Sunday Business Post, the minister was briefed about the cuts days…
Large crowd attends Syro Malabar event in Belfast
Transatlantic pilgrims in Dingle
Traditional Pilgrimage to Knock
The National Traditional Pilgrimage takes place in the Parish Church in Knock on Saturday, September 5 commencing with a Missa Cantata in the Tridentine Rite at 2pm followed by Stations of the Cross and traditional benediction. The pilgrimage, which is both a diocesan and shrine event, is being organised by Our Lady’s Catholic Heritage Association,…
Boston cardinal celebrates Galway jubilee
Over 1,500 gathered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, with a Mass celebrated Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston. Cardinal O’Malley followed in the footsteps of his Boston predecessor, Cardinal Richard Cushing, who dedicated the cathedral in 1965. In his homily Cardinal O’Malley said “in…
Parish walk in solidarity with persecuted
St Aidan’s parish in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford is holding a parish walk in solidarity with all persecuted Christians. Organisers are asking participants to wear orange, in reference to the orange jumpsuits worn by victims of beheadings, as “a small but important sign that we stand with those who suffer for their faith and walk with…
A new movement in music ministry
About 100 people over five days attended Music Ministry Together, a new five-day summer school held at the Cistercian College in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary for youth and adult leaders who have a passion for liturgical music and the desire to serve as ministers in their parishes, schools and communities.
‘Embrace the hope that faith can offer’ – Archbishop Neary
More than 150,000 pilgrims from throughout Ireland and from abroad will have by the end of this week attended the 2015 national novena to Our Lady of Knock at the National Marian Shrine in Co Mayo. Commenting on the opening day of the novena – which involves the celebration of prayer, reflections and faith-based workshops…
‘Home’ is where we feel closest to God
Mary Ann O’Driscoll’s short life was a life distinguished by Gospel service, says Fr Thomas Casey SJ