Pope Francis appoints Bishop Donal McKeown as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Down and Connor

by Oisin Walsh | Jan 21, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023, Newsroom

The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Donal McKeown, Bishop of the Diocese of Derry, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Down and Connor with immediate effect, from today, Saturday 21 January 2023. In response to the announcement of Bishop...

Bishops William Crean and Martin Hayes participate in international pastoral visit to Christian community of Jordan

by Oisin Walsh | Jan 20, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023, Newsroom

“Jordan today hosts more displaced people than almost any other country” – Holy Land Coordination The Holy Land Coordination group’s annual pastoral pilgrimage to the Holy Land took place in Jordan from 14 January to 19 January.  This year’s meeting focused on...

Bishop Leahy offers Saint Ita Feast Day Mass for memory of the late Pontiff

by Oisin Walsh | Jan 18, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023, Newsroom

Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy has said that example for the future of the Church can be drawn from both prophetic words of the late Pope Benedict from over 50 years ago and the lives of Saint Ita and Brigid over 1,500 years ago. Speaking at the Feast Day of Saint...

Bishop Kevin Doran’s homily for Mass to celebrate World Day of Peace 2023

by Oisin Walsh | Jan 1, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023, Newsroom

It is good for us to gather as one year is ending and another beginning, to give thanks for what we have received and to ask God’s blessing, not just for ourselves, but for the world. Mary, the Mother of God, whose Feast we celebrate today, stood -as we do – at a...

Archbishop Dermot Farrell’s homily for Mass to celebrate World Day of Peace 2023

by Oisin Walsh | Jan 1, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023, Newsroom

An eol duit, a Mhuire, Cá rachair i mbliana Ag iarraidh foscaidh Do do leanbh Naofa Tráth bhfuil gach doras Dúnta ina éadan   Ag fuath is uabhar   An chine...