by Oisin Walsh | Jan 1, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023, Newsroom
In his reflection on the words, “Blessed are the peacemakers”, the late Pope Benedict XVI reminded us that peace is both a gift of God, and at the same time is the fruit of human effort. The Good Friday Agreement was an immense historic achievement which involved...
by Oisin Walsh | Dec 31, 2022 | News archive 2022, Newsroom
Archbishops Eamon Martin and Dermot Farrell to attend Funeral Mass in the Vatican Archbishop Noel Treanor, Apostolic Administrator of Down & Connor Together with the laity, religious, and clergy across the Diocese of Down and Connor, I am saddened to learn of the...
by Oisin Walsh | Dec 31, 2022 | News archive 2022, Newsroom
This morning, the last morning of the year, our heavenly Father brought Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI home to the house in which—as the Lord Jesus himself assures us—there are many rooms (see John 14:2). We pray for Pope Benedict’s eternal rest, and give thanks for all...
by Oisin Walsh | Dec 31, 2022 | News archive 2022, Newsroom
Archbishop Martin to host media briefing in the Synod Hall of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, at 2.00pm today, 31 December 2022. Books of Condolence available in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, and on catholicbishops.ie, Facebook page @IrishCatholicBishops,...
by Oisin Walsh | Dec 9, 2022 | News archive 2022
The UK Supreme Court judgement will increase fears that freedom of religion, belief, expression and association are being undermined and open to attack Statement The way has now been paved by the UK Supreme Court to impose exclusion zones outside centres in Northern...
