by Michael Gilroy | Jun 15, 2020 | News & Events
A portrait of St Anthony ministering to the poor. In his message for this year’s World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis has told the faithful: “Prayer to God and solidarity with the poor and the suffering are inseparable.” Instituted by Pope Francis in 2017 to focus...
by Michael Gilroy | Jun 7, 2020 | News & Events
Pope Francis released his annual Message for World Mission Sunday 2020 on Pentecost Sunday. It’s theme is taken from Isaiah: “Here am I, send me” (6:8). World Mission Sunday is celebrated on October 18 in 2020. The full text of the message follows: Dear Brothers and...
by Michael Gilroy | May 29, 2020 | News & Events
In preparation for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, you may find the attached prayer services helpful for prayer in the home. Please click here for Day One – Friday, May 29th Please click here for Day Two – Saturday, May 30th Please...
by Michael Gilroy | May 15, 2020 | News & Events
The 54th World Day of Social Communications will be celebrated on Sunday 24 May – the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Pope Francis has chosen to reflect on theme of storytelling in his message this year. In the intro to his message on the theme “That you...
by Michael Gilroy | May 15, 2020 | News & Events
Next week, 16-24 May, is Laudato Si’ Week 2020. Laudato Si’ Week marks the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on care for our common home. The theme of Laudato Si’ Week 2020 is “everything is connected.” Pope Francis has...
