First group begin formation for the Permanent Diaconate in Dublin
PRESS RELEASE20 September 2010 First group begin formation for the Permanent Diaconate in Dublin Archbishop Diarmuid Martin celebrated the Rite of Admission to Candidacy, with the first group of men to begin their formation for the Permanent Diaconate in the...
Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Britain
‘Heart speaks unto heart’ is the theme of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Britain, 16 -19 September 2010. See video interview with Cardinal Brady, details of the beatification of Cardinal Newman, the itinerary and the official Papal visit website. Cardinal Seán Brady,...
Day for Life 2010 on the meaning of Christian death and care for those who are dying
PRESS RELEASE 9 September 2010 Day for Life 2010 on the meaning of Christian death and care for those who are dying Special feature on www.catholicbishops.ie Day for Life Mass to be broadcast by RTÉ 1 from Ballina, Co Mayo The Catholic Church in Ireland will celebrate...
Video reflection for Day for Life 2010
Video reflection with Marie Gribbons, Chaplain in St Francis Hospice in Raheny, Dublin, including the special hospice song written by Sr Marie Dunne
IBDI – Tips for Teens
Information for Young People Download brochure … For teenagers Your questions answered about drugs and their effects, and what to do if you have concerns … Myth or fact? Find out the truth about alcohol … How to resist peer pressure Support and advice … Worried about...
IBDI – Tips for Parents
Information for parents / guardians from the Irish Bishops Drugs Initiative
‘In Praise of Priests’
Bishop Philip Boyce, Chair of the Bishops' Council for Clergy, launches a series of short
National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage
Bishop John McAreavey will lead the fourth National Grandparents' Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 12 September. Further details here, including a video interview with Bishop McAreavey and background information. National Grandparents' Pilgrimage 2010 Over 10,000...
Bishops’ response to the DES examination of areas for possible divesting of patronage
PRESS RELEASE 3 August 2010 Bishops’ Council for Education response to the Department of Education & Skills examination of areas for possible divesting of patronage of Catholic primary schools The Council for Education of the Irish Bishops’ Conference welcomes the...
National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick
Archbishop Michael Neary led the 2010 National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick involving about 20,000 people. Feature includes event details and background information in text, audio and video formats. “Many people today have lost faith in the Church, in political...