Knock Shrine has launched a series of faith renewal events. The new programme of events are part of Knock Shrine’s Witness to Hope project, which aims to put Knock at the centre of faith renewal in Ireland, as well as promoting the shrine as an internationally renowned site for pilgrimage. The initial programme includes one-day…
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IMU to host lectures on ‘modern mission’
The Irish Missionary Union (IMU) is to host a number of lectures on ‘modern mission’ this month. Celebrating 50 years since the publication of Ad Gentes (To the peoples) which set a new agenda for Catholic missionary activity for the rest of the century, the IMU will host seminars every Thursday throughout October. The talks…
A holistic approach to education
Mags Gargan visits a primary school in Co. Limerick which has an innovative approach to answering the needs of children living in a disadvantaged community
Honouring 48 years of ministry in Ossory retreat house
Earlier this month a number of priests, religious and laity from the Diocese of Ossory and beyond joined with Bishop Séamus Freeman SAC at St John’s Church, Kilkenny for a Mass of Thanksgiving to honour 48 years of ministry at Peace in Christ, the Ossory Diocesan Retreat House. The large congregation gave thanks for the…
A credible voice for the poor at the UN
Mags Gargan speaks to a Mercy Sister working at the heart of global development policy
Armagh vocations team to host evenings of ‘great stories’
Armagh Diocesan Vocations Commission are presenting three more evenings of “Great People, Great Stories, Come and Listen” during the autumn. The first evening takes place on Thursday, October 8 in Kilsaran Legion of Mary Centre at 8pm. Speakers are Sr Julie McGoldrick and Fr Ryan McAleer. On Thursday, October 15 at 8pm in The Synod…
Elphin prepares for second pilgrim walk to Knock
St Patrick’s Church, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon will be a lively spot in the early hours of Saturday, September 26 as pilgrim walkers from all parts of the Elphin diocese gather to begin their 20 mile walk to Ireland’s National Shrine in Knock. This is Elphin diocese’s second time to make this pilgrim walk, once again…
Derry parish offers ‘big invite’ to lapsed Catholics
Lay visitation teams are setting out two-by-two this week to call to all the homes in a Co. Derry parish, in an initiative to reach out and welcome people back to the Church. The aim of the ‘Big Invite’ is to offer a personal invitation to return to the Faith to the more than 80%…
A man on a mission
Mags Gargan meets Ireland’s new Lay Mission Coordinator
Papal visit to Ireland would be ‘tremendous blessing’ – bishop
Pope Francis is in “very good form” and while a papal visit to Ireland may seem unlikely for the moment, he continues to pray for the Irish according to the Bishop of Waterford & Lismore. Bishop Phoncie Cullinan said it was “a beautiful, unforgettable moment” to meet Pope Francis last week while attending a course…