National Grandparents Pilgrimage at Knock Shrine
The National Grandparents Pilgrimage took place on Sunday 9 September at Knock Shrine in the Archdiocese of Tuam. Pictured above: Bishop Denis Nulty, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Bishop Anthony Farquhar, Auxiliary Bishop of Down and Connor, Mrs Catherine Wiley,...
Marriage at the Heart of the Church
This Conference hopes to introduce publicly the Council for Marriage and Family, invite a wide network of individuals and groups into collaboration with the Council and provide opportunity for participants to explore together and at depth the vision of marriage and family in Catholic theology and spirituality today.
National Religious Education Conference
The first National Religious Education Congress took place in 2007 and has continued since then as a biennial event. Its aim is to provide an opportunity for religious educators to come together to find inspiration for their work and to avail of the opportunity for...
Catechetical Resources for Holy Days of Obligation
Information on Holy Days of Obligation and resources for the Feast of the Epiphany and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Mayo Walk 2013: In the Footsteps of Irish Emigrants
The Irish Chaplaincy has organised its third annual Mayo Walk – “In the Footsteps of Irish Emigrants” – from Mulranny to Newport via the beautiful Great Western Greenway on Saturday 17 August. This year’s walk is taking place as part of the celebrations of the Year of Faith, National Heritage Week and The Gathering Ireland.
Ireland to be Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Ireland will be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The consecration will take place at Knock Shrine, during the annual Novena to Our Lady of Knock. Cardinal Seán Brady, Archbishop of...
Archbishop Neary to lead annual Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage
Mass to be celebrated on the summit every half hour beginning at 8.00am Reek Sunday pilgrimage extended to week-long celebration to mark Year of Faith and The Gathering New Pilgrim Prayer Card and Stations of the Reek Booklet to be launched The annual Reek Sunday...
Pope Francis appoints Father Francis Duffy as Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois
Pope Francis has appointed Father Francis Duffy, a 55 year-old parish priest from the Diocese of Kilmore, as Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois. Father Duffy will succeed Bishop Colm O’Reilly who has been Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois for the past 30 years.
Lumen Fidei – The Light of Faith
Hard copies of the first Encyclical Letter of Pope Francis will be available from Veritas on July 12
Issue 8 of Choose Life Newsletter now available
Since the 22 May 2013 the Catholic Communications Office has been circulating a weekly bulletin for parishioners, parish newsletters and websites with information promoting the Church’s position on the sanctity of unborn human life. The newsletter headings this...