by Chah Garde | Nov 18, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023
Along with so many people across these islands and beyond, I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Bishop Tony Farquhar. I recall Bishop Tony’s warmth, friendliness, good humour and, of course, his prayerfulness and deep commitment to his vocation as...
by Chah Garde | Nov 18, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023
Statement It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Bishop Anthony Farquhar last night in Nazareth Care Village, Belfast, where he had been looked after so professionally and attentively over the last few years of his retirement and especially in his...
by Chah Garde | Nov 14, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023
Mass celebrated by Archbishop Dermot Farrell at 10.30am in Saint Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, for the Feast of Saint Laurence O’Toole, patron saint of Dublin In celebrating the feast of the patron of our diocese, we give thanks to God for the graces bestowed on Saint...
by Chah Garde | Nov 13, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023
In a statement circulated to parishioners attending Mass across the Diocese of Raphoe in Co Donegal this weekend, Bishop Alan McGuckian (pictured) said: “I ask for your continued prayers for peace in the Holy Land as we continue to see the horrific impact of war,...
by Chah Garde | Nov 10, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023
Catholic Schools’ Trustee Service calls on parents to express their concerns by responding to the Department of Education’s Relationships and Sexuality Education Consultation. Bishop Donal McKeown : “The expectation that schools should...