Pope Benedict XVI’s Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Ireland
Text of the ‘Pastoral Letter of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, to the Catholics of Ireland’ in English and Irish, including the Pope's special prayer, extracts from Pastoral Letter, related Vatican video clips and FAQs. Pastoral Letter of the Holy Father Pope...
National preparation for the 2012 Eucharistic Congress
Multimedia coverage of the on-going preparation for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress which takes place in Dublin from 10 to 17 June 2012.
Prayer for 2012 Eucharistic Congress
Watch a video reflection based on the text of the Congress Prayer. Text available in English Irish French German Italian Spanish Polish
The new Translation of the Roman Missal – including the Order of Mass
Context and explanation of the process for the introduction of the new edition of the Roman Missal in Ireland; the Order of the Mass in the new translation; changes as they affect the congreation and published expert articles.
Liturgy of Lament and Repentance for the sexual abuse of children by priests and religious in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin
PRESS RELEASE 20 February 2011 Liturgy of Lament and Repentance for the sexual abuse of children by priests and religious in St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin Archbishop Diarmuid Martin There are moments where silence and listening are more important than words and...
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Lent 2011 – Journeying towards Easter
As we enter the season of Lent we pause to reflect on our lives. Please see here a series of video and written reflections which will be added to during Lent.
St Mel’s Cathedral: Hope from the ashes
Mutimedia report on the planned restoration of St Mel's Cathedral Longford which was destroyed by fire on Christmas Day 2009. St Mel’s Cathedral – Hope rising from the ashes On Christmas Day 2009, St Mel's Cathedral Longford was destroyed by fire. On 6 February Bishop...
Liturgy of Lament and Repentance in Pro Cathedral, Dublin
PRESS RELEASE 15 February 2011 Liturgy of Lament and Repentance in Pro Cathedral, Dublin On next Sunday 20th February at 3pm a Liturgy of Lament and Repentance for the sexual abuse of children by priests and religious will be held in St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, within...
ACCORD celebrates love and marriage
ACCORD, the Catholic marriage care service, aims to promote a deeper understanding of Christian marriage. ACCORD offers couples the means to nourish marriage and family relationships. Click here for marriage prayer, audio reflections on love and a list of creative...
“Towards Healing” – The Launch of New Counselling and Support Service for Survivors of Clerical and Religious abuse
PRESS RELEASE 4 February 2011 “Towards Healing” - The Launch of New Counselling and Support Service for Survivors of Clerical and Religious abuse “Towards Healing”, the new Counselling and Support Service for Survivors of Clerical and Religious abuse has commenced...