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Parish Resource Pack for World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2017
Download Parish Resources for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
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Pope Francis’ Message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2017
Among migrants, children constitute the most vulnerable group.. – Pope Francis
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The Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ
THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY The Feast of the Epiphany is celebrated on January 6. This feast commemorates the visit of the wise men to worship the baby Jesus. Tradition tells us that their names were Caspar, Melchior and Balthassar. The men were astrologers who were...
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Pope urges Bishops to protect lives of children
Pope Francis said the bishops must find new courage to protect children and to be more sensitive to what is happening in the world around us.
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‘Nonviolence: a Style of Politics for Peace’ – Pope Francis’ Message for World Day of Peace 2017
1 January 2017 – World Day of Prayer for Peace
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Archbishop Eamon Martin’s New Year Message for the 50th World Day of Peace 2017
Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland has published the following New Year message for the 50th World Day of Peace on 1 January 2017: As a teenager growing up in Derry, I remember being inspired by the witness of the Peace People who...
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2017 Church Leaders’ New Year Message: “Hope in Christ in uncertain times”
Hope in Christ in uncertain times
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Blessings for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
“The Word was made flesh, he lived among us…”
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Christmas Crib Prayer to the Holy Family
Families invited to take home prayer from their church’s crib after Christmas Mass
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Messages and Reflections for Christmas 2016
Messages for Christmas 2016