Resignation of the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI – Mass and prayer at this time
A Diocese or parish may celebrate a special Mass during this unique time and the Roman Missal contains texts in its section on Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions. This includes during the ‘sede vacante’ and holding of the Conclave and after the election of a successor to Pope Benedict.
Share the Good News – Introduction and Implementation
Share the Good News is the National Directory for Catechesis in Ireland. It is a ten year plan for Evangelisation, for Catechesis and for Religious Education in Ireland from the perspective of the Catholic Church.
Lent 2013
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which this year falls on Wednesday 13 February. Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence. Lent is traditionally described as lasting for forty days, in commemoration of the forty days which, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark...
Voices from the floor: “the national pastoral conference as we experienced it”
The National Pastoral Conference had, for many, real potential to impact positively on life, mission and ministry in our Church…
Message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the Twenty-first World Day of the Sick
On 11 February 2013, the liturgical memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Twenty-first World Day of the Sick will be solemnly celebrated at the Marian Shrine of Altötting.
Women’s World Day of Prayer 2013
Women’s World Day of Prayer is celebrated on Saturday, 9 February, 2013. The theme for this year is “I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” and is written by the Christian women of France.
National Parish Youth Conference: "Life is a Gift"
The Fourth National Parish Youth Conference, on the theme of “Life is a Gift”, will take place in Tullamore on Saturday 23 February 2013.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2013
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity runs from 18 to 25 January – the octave of St Peter and St Paul. The theme for 2013 is: What does God require of us? – which invites us to reflect on and respond to our obligations to act justly in the world.
Presentation to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health & Children
Presentation to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health & Children on the Implementation of the Government decision following publication of the Expert Group Report into matters relating to ABC v Ireland by Bishop Christopher Jones, Bishop of Elphin, Chair of the Catholic Bishops’ Council for Marriage and the Family, and President of ACCORD
Advent 2012: Family Prayer for the Feast of the Holy Family
This is a Family Prayer for use on the Feast of the Holy Family which falls on Sunday 30 December 2012.