by Michael Gilroy | Oct 16, 2020 | News & Events
Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic the people of Ireland have endured testing times with courage, resilience, and compassion. Individuals and communities have made great sacrifices for the protection of life, health and the Common Good. Like many...
by Michael Gilroy | Oct 4, 2020 | News & Events
Pope Francis signed his new encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, on Saturday 3 October 2020 during a visit to Assisi. The Holy Father celebrated Mass at the tomb of his namesake, Saint Francis of Assisi. “Fratelli tutti,” the encyclical’s opening words,...
by Michael Gilroy | Sep 10, 2020 | News & Events
The Church has been celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) since 1914. It is always an occasion to express concern for different vulnerable people on the move; to pray for them as they face many challenges; and to increase awareness about the...
by Michael Gilroy | Sep 3, 2020 | News & Events
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION 1 SEPTEMBER 2020 “You shall thus hallow the fiftieth year and you shall proclaim a release throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you.”...
by Michael Gilroy | Aug 15, 2020 | News & Events
On the Feast of St Muredach – August 12th – Bishop John Fleming blessed the holy oils to be used in the celebration of the sacraments in our diocese. The Mass was celebrated in St Muredach’s Cathedral on Wednesday, August 12th at 12 noon. Please...