Vocation Voices: Monsignor Jim Cassin
In this video interview, Monsignor Jim Cassin speaks about his vocation
Episcopal Ordination of Mons Eamon Martin as Coadjutor Archbishop of Armagh
The Episcopal Ordination of Monsignor Eamon Martin as Coadjustor Archbishop of Armagh took place on Sunday 21 April 2013 - Vocations Sunday, in Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh. Cardinal Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland In his homily...
Prayers for Boston
At this time of mourning the Holy Father prays that all Bostonians will be united in a resolve not to be overcome by evil, but to combat evil with good (cf. Rom 12:21), working together to build an ever more just, free and secure society for generations yet to come.
50th World Day of Prayer for Vocations on Sunday 21 April 2013
The World Day of Prayer for Vocations or Vocations Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday 21 April 2013. The theme chosen for 2013 is: “Vocations as a sign of hope founded in faith”.
Reflection on Anniversaries of Good Friday Agreement and ‘Pacem in Terris’
This month we reflect on two key anniversaries in the field of peace building – the 50th anniversary of Pope John’s Encyclical Letter Pacem in Terris (11 April 1963) and the 15th anniversary of the historic signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
Special Day of Prayer for Unborn Life at Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock
Saturday, 4 May 2013 is designated as a special Day of Prayer for Unborn Life at Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock. People from every parish in Ireland are invited to come to Knock for this day which will focus on prayer and liturgy for the intention of protecting Unborn Life.
An update on the implementation of Share the Good News
Share the Good News, the National Directory for Catechesis is inspiring the work of groups of people all around Ireland. The directory was launched in 2011 and is a ten year plan for renewal of the faith community in Ireland.
Holy Week and Easter 2013
We celebrate the joy of Our Lord’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday, 31 March. Please see above a video reflection on Holy Week by Monsignor Eamon Martin, Diocesan Administrator of the Diocese of Derry. Details of liturgies from the Vatican; homilies, reflections and...
The Conclave to elect the 266th Pope
The Conclave to elect the 266th Pope begins today (Tuesday 12 March 2013) in Rome. Below is the timetable released by the Vatican Press Office for the first two days of the Conclave. We will update this if necessary for Thursday 14 March. Tuesday, 12 March,...
Emigrant Information Pack 2013
The Irish Episcopal Council for Emigrants (IECE) has published an Emigrant Information Pack for 2013. The Information Pack aims to assist parishes and dioceses in raising awareness about the issues affecting emigrants and to ask for the prayers and support of parishioners.