Volunteers wanted for IEC 2012
Up to 3,000 volunteers are needed for the International Eucharistic Congress that will take place in Dublin in June 2012. Find out how to apply.
Response to NBSCCC Reviews into Safeguarding Practice
Today the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church published Reviews of Safeguarding Practice for the Dioceses of Ardagh & Clonmacnois, Derry, Dromore, Kilmore, Raphoe and Tuam.
Parishes to celebrate Mass using the new translation of the Missal
The new Missal enables us to come to a deeper understanding of the Eucharist, which is the source and summit of the life of the Church – Bishop McAreavey
RTÉ to broadcast first Mass using full translation of the new Missal
This Sunday 20 November at 11.15am RTÉ One television will broadcast a special live studio Mass at which – for the first time on television in Ireland – the priest and congregation will pray the full version of the new translation of the Roman Missal.
Welcoming the New Missal
From the 27 November 2011, the first Sunday of Advent, congregations and priests will use the text of the new edition of the Roman Missal for the celebration of Mass. A number of resources, including videos, are available to help explain the changes to members of the Church.
Call for papers for 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012 Theology Symposium
Papers are invited from active researchers (at post-graduate level or with a doctorate qualification received in the past three years) who have an interest in the theme of communion and who plan to attend the symposium.
Countdown to 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012
As the Countdown to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress (10 to 17 June 2012) continues, the 500th volunteer, Sr Felicity Kalu has registered and Aer Lingus has been announced as the official carrier for the IEC 2012.
Glossary of words and phrases from New Missal
A glossary of the new words and phrases used in the congregational prayers and responses. The glossary is taken from a current Intercom article by Father Patrick Jones, Director of the National Centre for Liturgy at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth:
Day for Life 2011
On Sunday, 2 October, the Catholic Church in Ireland celebrates Day for Life. In the video, Bishop John Fleming, Bishop of Killala, talks about Day for Life and the theme chosen for 2011: A call to solidarity and hope in difficult times.
Praying the New Missal with Children
A new resource, including as guide for teachers and workbooks for children, is now available to help children with the new translation of the Roman Missal. Watch video introduction.