Those planning to drive to Dublin for the Papal Mass on August 26 in the Phoenix Park should be aware there will be some major diversions and road closures in place. The Government has advised travellers to leave “plenty of time” for any journeys to and across Dublin City from 6am to 11pm on the…
Music is something that can involve us all at Church services, writes Matthew Carlson Not everyone is called to lead worship at their local church, and unfortunately not all of us are blessed with great musical talent, but the Irish Church Music Association helps make sure that we all can enjoy music during worship.…
WMOF 2018 There was no shortage of excitement during the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore’s family fun day which was packed with entertainment for all. Kicking off on Sunday, June 24, there was music, face painting, a bouncy castle, obstacle course, kite making, treasure hunts, arts and crafts, tours of the abbey, prayer services…
A huge crowd gathered on July 1 to celebrate Family and Mission Day at St Columban’s, Navan, Co. Meath to mark 100 years of Columban mission. This was the occasion for the Missionary Society of St Columban to welcome their many faithful friends, promoters, relatives of the priests and Sisters of St Columban, and their…
WMOF 2018 The Government has issued travel recommendations to the public attending the Pope’s Mass on August 26, in order to make it as smooth a process as possible. A huge amount of organisation has gone into preparing to accommodate the half a million people expected to attend, with the World Meeting of Families…
WMOF 2018 On a beautiful June summer’s day, like all summer days in West Cork, people from all over the Diocese of Cloyne gathered at the shrine of St Gobnait for a Mass celebrated by the Bishop of Cloyne, Bishop William Crean, as part of the preparations in the diocese for the World Meeting…
WMOF 2018 Glen Phillips The six parishes in the West Belfast Pastoral Area decided to come together and organise something for local families on June 24 in the run up to the World meeting of Families in August Dublin. The day started with a prayer service and blessing of families in St Michael’s Church. Welcome…
WMOF 2018 A special Papal Travel Ticket is available for the Pope’s Mass on August 26 for travel within the Greater Dublin Area on all Dublin Bus, LUAS, DART and Commuter rail as far as Balbriggan, Maynooth, Sallins and Kilcoole. Tickets can be purchased at: https://pay.myeasypay.com/productlist There is an adult ticket which will cost…
WMOF 2018 Living Youth celebrated their Parish GIFT programme (Growing In Faith Together) with two celebration days. One was held in Antrim parish for parishes in the north of the diocese and one in Drumboe and Carryduff parish for parishes in the south of the diocese. More than 120 children aged 11-14 and their…
With less than eight weeks until Pope Francis visits Ireland, attention is focusing on his teachings and what his message will be to the Church in Ireland. Here we publish a study guide to the Pope’s most recent document Gaudete et Exsultate prepared by Prof. Eamonn Conway of Mary Immaculate College, Limerick and Greg Daly,…
Chai Brady