by Michael Gilroy | Oct 12, 2024 | News & Events
This weekend, the Irish Catholic Bishops launched their Pastoral Letter entitled, “A Hundred Thousand Welcomes?” Addressing the important subject of migration, the Bishops note: “In Ireland, we rightly pride ourselves on our céad míle fáilte. But in...
by Michael Gilroy | Oct 5, 2024 | News & Events
A monthly Bereavement Support Group will commence at The Newman Institute, Ballina, on Wednesday, October 9th at 8.00pm and will continue on the second Wednesday of each month until May. Trained facilitators will lead the group meetings and assist those burdened by...
by Michael Gilroy | Oct 4, 2024 | News & Events
To herald the Jubilee Year, on 29 December, bishops across Ireland will celebrate Mass in their dioceses for the solemn opening of the Holy Year, and thereafter events will be organised locally. In addition, specific jubilee projects will be proposed by the Irish...
by Michael Gilroy | Sep 19, 2024 | News & Events
The logo shows four stylised figures, representing all of humanity, coming from the four corners of the earth. These embrace each other to indicate the solidarity and fraternity which should unite all peoples. The figure at the front is holding onto the...
by Michael Gilroy | Aug 22, 2024 | News & Events
In his recent letter, The role of literature in formation, published at Saint John Lateran, Rome, on 17 July last, Pope Francis highlights the transformative power of literature in shaping Christians, especially those in pastoral ministries like pastoral workers,...
