![Pope Francis releases message for 2017 World Day of Sick](https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/world-day-sick-2017.png)
Pope Francis releases message for 2017 World Day of Sick
25th World Day of the Sick to take place on 11 February 2017
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Statement by Archbishop Eamon Martin on the death of Bishop Gerard Clifford RIP
Bishop Clifford was a holy and humble man – Archbishop Eamon Martin
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“Two Lives, One Love”
Submission to the Citizens’ Assembly by the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference
“Two Lives, One Love” – submission to the Citizens’ Assembly by the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference
Please see below key points from the submission of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference to the Citizens’ Assembly on the topic of the Eighth Amendment. The full text, which follows, was submitted to the Citizens’ Assembly earlier today and will be made...
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Winter General Meeting of Bishops concludes in Maynooth
Launch of the official logo for the World Meeting of Families 2018
![Pope Francis’ message for Vocations Sunday 2017 released](https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Vocations-Sunday-2017.jpg)
Pope Francis’ message for Vocations Sunday 2017 released
Theme for 2017: Led by the Spirit for Mission
![Now is a time of mercy: Pope Francis issues new Apostolic Letter](https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/MagnetMarketing.jpg)
Now is a time of mercy: Pope Francis issues new Apostolic Letter
Pope Francis has asked the whole Church to celebrate, on the second to last Sunday of the liturgical year, the World Day of the Poor.
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Advent Calendar 2016 is now live
Advent Calendar 2016
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Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly publishes pastoral letter inviting people to ‘Come to the table’
I wish to issue an invitation to all to join me on a journey of discovery for some and a journey of rediscovery for many, of getting to know the Bible better – Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly
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Irish dioceses mark conclusion of Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy
Irish dioceses are set to mark the conclusion of Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy with Masses of Thanksgiving over the next two weekends. These Masses will be celebrated ahead of the formal conclusion of the Jubilee Year of Mercy which will be led by Pope...