Solemnity of The Epiphany of The Lord
Today is the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Saviour of the World. The great feast of Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men (magi) from the East, together with...
Resources for Catholic Schools Week 2016
Resources for Catholic Schools Week 2016
New Year’s Day message from Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland
In our joint message recently Archbishop Richard Clarke and I prayed for a hope-filled New Year 2016. It is particularly important at the beginning of a new year to have confidence that, with the help of God, we can make a real difference in the world. ...
Remembering 1916 with a vision for a just and compassionate society
Statement from the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference “Churches have a particular responsibility to bring a message of hope to those who are suffering and those who are feeling disconnected from society … In 2016 we need to hear a renewed commitment to peace...
Christmas Blessings on the Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
The Word was made flesh, he lived among us, and we saw his glory.
Bishops’ messages for Christmas 2015
Below you will find bishops' messages for Christmas 2015. This page will be updated as additional messages become available: 23 December 2015: Bishop John Fleming, Bishop of Killala Christmas calls us once again to focus on the spring of hope, when the birth of a...
Dublin priest appointed Bishop in Vatican office with responsibility for dialogue between faith and culture
The Holy See has today announced the appointment by Pope Francis of Mgr Paul Tighe, a Dublin diocesan priest, as titular Bishop of Drivastrum and Adjunct Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture. Monsignor Paul Tighe is currently Secretary of the Pontifical...
Overcome Indifference and Win Peace – Pope Francis message for World Day of Prayer for Peace 2016
Overcome Indifference and Win Peace
Joint Christmas 2015 message from the Archbishops of Armagh, the Most Revd Richard Clarke and the Most Revd Eamon Martin
‘May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.’ Romans 15:13 Although we often wish people a happy Christmas and peaceful New Year, we very rarely use the word ‘hope’ or...
Resources for the Jubilee of Mercy 8 December 2015 – 20 November 2016
Jubilee of Mercy 2015 – 2016