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Archbishop of Cashel and Emly Kieran O’Reilly has announced clerical appointments taking effect from the weekend of August 23-24. The appointments are as follows: Fr Thomas Lanigan-Ryan, PP Ballina & Boher to undertake a one year sabbatical programme 2025 – 2026. Fr Danny O’Gorman, PP Mullinahone, Adm. Drangan & Cloneen to become PP Ballina & Boher Fr…
Over 300 people joined the Catholic Brazilian Community in Waterford for a national holiday celebration. The event took place in the Mount Sion GAA Club on Ozanam Street on Saturday afternoon. The event started with prayer led by Fr Michael, known among the community as ‘Padre Miguel’, who lived in Brazil for many years and…
Bishop of Derry Donal McKeown has announced new clerical appointments for the diocese. The appointments will take effect from August 30 and are as follows: Rev. John McDevitt, PP Steelstown and Adm Culmore to be PP Clonmany and PP Culdaff. Rev. Sean O’Donnell, CC Three Patrons, to be PP Melmount and PP Sion Mills. Rev. Declan McGeehan, CC…
Parishioners of the Village of Gneeveguilla located in East Kerry might soon have to be buried outside of the parish, warns Fianna Fáil Kerry TD Michael Cahill. “There’s only a handful of burial plots left,” he told The Irish Catholic. The cemetery is located on the grounds of the Church of the Holy Rosary and…
Coinciding with the 5th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will bring thousands to Knock for the National Grandparents Pilgrimage on Sunday, the Catholic Grandparents Association celebrates their 25th anniversary. The Catholic Grandparents Association is the organisation responsible for the creation of the World Day. Speaking on the importance of grandparents and their…
The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem gathered in Maynooth last Saturday for the investiture of new members. The event took place in the chapel of St Patrick’s College and was presided over by Cardinal Seán Brady, Grand Prior of the Lieutenancy of Ireland. In total, nine new members were invested into the…
The far-right is creating a climate of fear, the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Denis Nulty has warned. He was speaking at the annual Columbanus Day Mass in the Cathedral of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, in Carlow. Referring to the story of the Good Samaritan, Bishop Nulty said that solidarity with each other can be…
A recent pilgrimage by members of Clogher Diocese’s youth group, Clogher don Óige, was described as “humbling” by one of the participants. The young people taking part had the responsibility of ensuring those unable to move on their own could attend Masses and liturgies by pushing wheelchairs and chariots. One of the young people said, “assisting the…
Addressing a delegation of teachers and educationalists from Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales last weekend, Pope Leo XIV told the teachers, “Children will look up to you as models of faith, particularly in how you teach and live.” The audience in the Vatican took place during the teachers’ pilgrimage to Rome to share experiences and reflect…
The Pioneer Total Abstinence Association (PTAA) are preparing for their annual pilgrimage to Knock taking place on July 20. The Association’s President, Frances Egan said praying for those experiencing troubles with alcohol “gives them great courage in their time of distress and hassle.” “I think it’s very important that we do let people know that the Pioneer Associations are still…