Feature 5 October 2008 | Day for Life 2008
Day for Life 2008 takes place in Ireland on Sunday 5 October.
Feature 22 September 2008 | Role of Internet for Church and society
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin talks about the role of the Internet for the Church and in society "We must embrace new technologies and new methods of communications..." Archbishop Diarmuid Martin speaking about the role of the Internet...
Feature 22 September 2008 | Priesthood Sunday
The Year of Vocation focus for the month of September is priesthood. Sunday 28 September 2008 is Priesthood Sunday. Sunday 28th September 2008 is Priesthood Sunday which is part of the 'Year of Vocation' initiative. It is an opportunity to highlight and promote...
Feature 16 September 2008 | ‘Worship in Our Cathedrals’ seminar
A seminar organised by the Advisory Committee on Church Music, a subcommittee of the Bishops' Liturgy Commission. 16 September 2008 Over sixty people, representing 22 of our 26 cathedrals, attended on seminar at Maynooth College on Tuesday, 16 September...
Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference pastoral letter ‘Life is for Living – A Reflection on Suicide’ to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
PRESS RELEASE10 September 2008 Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference pastoral letter 'Life is for Living - A Reflection on Suicide' to mark World Suicide Prevention Day As today is World Suicide Prevention Day, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference has republished its...
Feature 24 August 2008 | Vocations pilgrimage to Clonmacnois
The Year of Vocation focus for the month of August is pilgrimage. On 24 August a group of 40 people set out on a special pilgrimage to Clonmacnois. On Sunday 24 August, a group of more than 40 people gathered in Shannonbridge, Co Offaly to make a special...
Responding to Abuse
Dedicated prayers and support service contacts, as well as current statements. More info ...
Pioneer Total Abstinence Association /Matt Talbot Pilgrimage to Knock – Homily by Bishop Colm O’Reilly, Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois
PRESS RELEASE20 July 2008 Pioneer Total Abstinence Association /Matt Talbot Pilgrimage to Knock - Homily by Bishop Colm O’Reilly, Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois “Reparation for excessive drinking is one of the pillars of pioneer spirituality … and it calls for a...
Dublin to host the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in 2012
The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has announced today (22 June) that Dublin will host the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in 2012.
June 2008 General Meeting of the Irish Bishops’ Conference
PRESS RELEASE11 June 2008 June 2008 General Meeting of the Irish Bishops' Conference Please see below the press release which has been issued at the conclusion today of the June 2008 General Meeting of the Irish Bishops’ Conference. The topics addressed by the press...