by Chah Garde | Feb 22, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023
Background For Lent 2023, Bishop Paul Dempsey, Bishop of Achonry, has published the following statement today, Ash Wednesday, to the faithful of the Diocese of Achonry. Pastoral Letter Dear friends, Greetings as we set out on our Lenten journey! A...
by Chah Garde | Feb 22, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023
Pastoral Letter Since I took up my role as Bishop of Ferns I have been visiting the parishes for weekend Masses as often as I possibly can. To date, I have visited about 35 of the 49 parishes and look forward to being in the others in the near future. I hugely...
by Chah Garde | Feb 22, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023
The 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, reminds us that it was not an end in itself, but the beginning of a new way of living our relationships on this shared island. Today, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of the holy season of Lent when,...
by Chah Garde | Feb 19, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023
Statement The news of the tragic death of Bishop David O’Connell in Los Angeles has sent shockwaves across his native Diocese of Cork and Ross. On behalf of the people, priests and religious of the Diocese of Cork and Ross, and on my...
by Chah Garde | Feb 19, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023
Technology can help prayer Sunday, February 19, 2023: Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy has said that the value and importance of quality prayer cannot be understated to give hope in a world today laden with man-made and natural crisis. Ahead of the commencement...