Cardinal Brady’s address at Opening of Edmund Rice Summer School
“As a Church we must prepare with others to defend the equal right to life of a mother and child against any effort to introduce abortion”
Prayers for Emigrants
A prayer resource for emigrants produced by the Council for Emigrants of the Irish Bishops’ Conference.
Annual Novena in Knock begins 14 August
The National Public Novena in honour of Our Lady of Knock takes place from 14-22 August in Knock Shrine. The theme for this year is ‘Eucharist and Life’.
National Pastoral Conference
Details on the National Pastoral Conference (Sheraton Hotal, Athlone 13-15 September) and video interview with Sr Anne Codd on Parish Pastoral Councils and the difference they make in a parish.
Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage 2012
On Reek Sunday, 29 July, up to 20,000 pilgrims will follow in the footsteps of St Patrick by climbing Croagh Patrick. The pilgrimage will be led by Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, who this year will be joined by the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, His Excellency Most Rev Charles Brown.
Bishop McKeown talks about Catholic education in Northern Ireland
Bishop Donal McKeown, Auxiliary Bishop of Down and Connor talks about the challenges for Catholic Education in Northern Ireland and the role of education in a post-conflict situation.
Information for Emigrants
The Irish Episcopal Council for Emigrants has prepared information which will equip our emigrants with material that will allow them make informed decisions as well as support them in their new life abroad.
Year of Faith
With the Apostolic Letter of 11 October 2011, Porta fidei, Pope Benedict XVI declared a Year of Faith. This year will begin on 11 October 2012, on the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Ecumenical Vatican Council, and will conclude on 24 November 2013, the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King.
Pictorial Record of IEC 2012
A selection of images from the 50th International Eucharistic Congress held from 10-16 June in the RDs Dublin and the Statio Orbis from Croke Park on Sunday, 17 June
World Refugee Day 20 June 2012: Parish Resources
World Refugee Day was established by the United Nations to honour the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homes under threat of persecution, conflict and violence.