Irish clergy are encouraging Christians from across the globe to gather for the first ‘Worldwide Marian Procession’, taking place on June 13. The event is being launched by the YouTube channel ‘Guardians of the Faith’ and supported by Bishop Donal McKeown and Archbishop Eamon Martin. Participants are encouraged to join the procession in person in…
The Diocese of Kerry is undertaking a major overhaul of its pastoral approach with a renewed focus on youth ministry built around local leadership, parish networks, and national collaboration At the centre of this shift is the first ‘Conference of Possibilities’, recently held in Killarney, which brought together more than 20 organisations working with young…
The St Vincent de Paul Society has appointed a Co. Derry woman as new Regional President. Anne Irwin, a native of Coleraine, has been a member of SVP for 25 years and “brings a deep understanding of the organisation’s work, alongside a clear vision for its future.” Ms Irwin served as Area President until May…
More than 140 home-educated children from across Ireland took part in the sixth annual Catholic Home Education Awards on April 18 in Ardee, Co. Louth, with around 180 people attending. “The awards are about recognising the hard work and talents of home-educated children, but also about bringing Catholic homeschooling families together,” organiser Stephen Tyrrell said.…
“We are living at a moment of opportunity,” said Archbishop Francis Duffy during his installation as Bishop of Killala on April 26. “Structures and processes may change, but the mission remains constant: to proclaim the Good News of the risen Lord.” In his homily, delivered at St Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina, Co. Mayo during the…
Celebrating Vocations Sunday on April 22, Chair of the Bishops’ Council for Vocations Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan prayed for vocations to the priesthood while delivering his homily. Reflecting on a recent trip to Medjugorje in which accompanied transition year students, he shared how he was “struck by the beautiful relationship the young people have with their…
Last year, more than 10,000 people from every part of Ireland came to Knock to take part in the 40th All-Ireland Rosary Rally. Many more thousands tuned in online or saw the talks on social media after the event. It was a powerful and prayerful day, bringing hope that the faith in Ireland is in…
Archbishop Dermot Farrell used the Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock to deliver a message of hope and renewal, telling thousands of pilgrims that the Church’s current difficulties are not a sign of decline but proof that it is living and breathing. Speaking at the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock on the Feast of St…
Bishop Deenihan also challenged the response of media to the recent national survey on patronage The Bishop of Meath has accused ideologically-driven groups, many funded from outside the State, of lobbying politicians and media with a “narrow, nuanced and distorted narrative” about Catholic schools in Ireland. Bishop Tom Deenihan, who holds the education brief…
Pope Leo’s visit to Africa brought a “great sense of joy” to Irish supporters of Mary’s Meals, after the pontiff was presented a T-shirt and mug with the charity’s logo during the papal flight. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, Ms Patricia Friel, Executive Director of Mary’s Meals Ireland, said the Pope’s reaction to the gifts…
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