![Annual National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick to take place on Sunday 31 July](https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Reek-Sunday-2016.jpg)
Annual National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick to take place on Sunday 31 July
The annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage takes place on the last Sunday in July on Ireland’s holy mountain Croagh Patrick in the Archdiocese of Tuam. The pilgrimage will be led by Most Reverend Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam and Most Reverend Charles J. Brown, Apostolic...
![Archbishop Diarmuid Martin appointed to oversee board on Vatican communications](https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/DM.jpg)
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin appointed to oversee board on Vatican communications
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin as one of 16 Members of the newly established Vatican Secretariat for Communications. The body consists of six cardinals, seven bishops and three laypersons. Its aim is to oversee the coordination and...
![Father Donal O’Sullivan’s priesthood and sacrifice remembered 100 years after his death in The Battle of the Somme](https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Father-Ruairi-ODomhnaill.jpg)
Father Donal O’Sullivan’s priesthood and sacrifice remembered 100 years after his death in The Battle of the Somme
Father Donal O’Sullivan, who served as a World War I chaplain and who was killed in the first week of the Battle of the Somme on 5 July 1916 while ministering to the wounded, is being remembered and prayed for at Masses across the Diocese of Kerry today. Bishop Ray...
![Irish Church Music Association Summer School to take place in Maynooth](https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/ICMA-music-brochure-2016.png)
Irish Church Music Association Summer School to take place in Maynooth
Up to two hundred participants are expected to attend the annual Irish Church Music Association Summer School which opens this week in Maynooth with the theme ‘God, Full of Mercy’. This will be the 47th ICMA summer school which runs from 6 to 9 July. The four-day...
![40 years of Knock Basilica remembered with re-dedication ceremony on 16 July](https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Monsignor-Horan-and-Archbishop-Joseph-Cunnane-stand-in-front-of-Basilica-with-spire-under-construction.jpg)
40 years of Knock Basilica remembered with re-dedication ceremony on 16 July
A special ceremony of re-dedication will take place at Knock Basilica on Saturday 16 July to mark 40 years of the original dedication of Knock Basilica on 18 July 1976. The Basilica has recently been completely modernised and transformed into a warm and welcoming...
![Archbishops of Armagh to lead young people on Somme Centenary Pilgrimage from 22-24 June](https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Archbishop-Eamon-Martin-with-Archbishop-Richard-Clarke.jpg)
Archbishops of Armagh to lead young people on Somme Centenary Pilgrimage from 22-24 June
The Archbishops of Armagh, Archbishop Eamon Martin and Archbishop Richard Clarke, are leading a group of young people on a special centenary pilgrimage to significant sites at the Battle of the Somme from Wednesday 22 – Friday 24 June. The Battle of the Somme also...
![Lough Derg: Island of Quiet Miracles](https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Lough-Derg-Brenda-Drumm.jpg)
Lough Derg: Island of Quiet Miracles
This book is timely in bringing the story of Lough Derg up to date and it complements the many books already available to readers. Is it a joy to read. – Bishop Liam MacDaid
![Bishops call for prayers following Orlando shootings](https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/CANDLE-ssnap.jpg)
Bishops call for prayers following Orlando shootings
The Archbishop of Armagh and the Archbishop of Dublin have issued statements on the Orlando shootings calling for prayers for those killed and injured, and for those who are now mourning. Archbishop Eamon Martin said: “Like many people across Ireland I have been...
![Summer General Meeting of Bishops concludes in Maynooth](https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Archbishop-Wong-pic-for-press-release-Summer-2016-meeting.jpg)
Summer General Meeting of Bishops concludes in Maynooth
Issues discussed during the Bishops’ Conference General Meeting include World Youth Day, vocations, and supporting persecuted Christians, refugees and migrants.
![God, Full of Mercy – Theme of 2016 Irish Church Music Association Summer School](https://www.catholicbishops.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/JPEG-ICMA.jpg)
God, Full of Mercy – Theme of 2016 Irish Church Music Association Summer School
This year’s programme includes a blend of contemporary and traditional choral pieces with emphasis on psalms, the sacraments, ritual and music for the liturgical year in schools. The workshops will provide opportunities to develop the skills of cantors, organists and instrumentalists in addition to parish choirs and folk groups.