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Father’s Day

Father’s Day

Gracious God, we thank you for the great gift of our father. We thank you for the unconditional nature of our father's love; a love that nurtures us at every stage of life; a love that forgives, heals, and reassures; a love permeated with gentleness and profound care;...

Open Lecture – Newman – May 19th, 2022 at 8.00pm

Open Lecture – Newman – May 19th, 2022 at 8.00pm

You are invited to an Open Lecture at the Newman Institute: Where Are We Now? Reflections on Synodality in the context of Placing Hope in Faith. The Newman Institute - Thursday, May 19th at 8.00pm. Lecturer: Fr Gerry O’Hanlon S.J., theologian and leading expert on...

Christ is Risen! Alleluia! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia, Alleluia!

Christ is Risen! Alleluia! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia, Alleluia!

He is not here, for he has risen as he said. Matthew 28:6 We rejoice at the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. We celebrate the great mystery of our faith. Christ is Risen. Alleluia! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia, Alleluia! Wishing you a peaceful and blessed...

The Easter Vigil

The Easter Vigil

The Easter Vigil is the oldest vigil in Christianity. The people of God rejoice at the Resurrection of Christ. The celebration of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday (the Sacred Triduum) is the high point of the Church’s liturgical year. Please click here...

Happy St Patrick’s Day

Happy St Patrick’s Day

Wishing you a Blessed St Patrick's Day! St Patrick According to Patrician scholar, Máire B. de Paor, the evidence of St Patrick’s Confession favours Silva Focluti, the Wood of Fochaill, on the western shore of Killala Bay, as the location of the six years Patrick...

Lent 2022

Lent 2022

Welcome to our #LivingLent feature for the Season of Lent 2022. In this feature you will find information on  The Meaning of Lent  Why we receive ashes on Ash Wednesday  Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2022 Pope Francis’ call for Ash Wednesday to be a...

Taster in Theology Series – The Newman Institute

Taster in Theology Series – The Newman Institute

Professor Michael Conway, Professor of Faith and Culture at St Patrick's College, Maynooth will deliver a course entitled, "Keeping Faith in the Future" at the Newman Institute, Ballina. The course will examine topics including Women in the Church, Contemporary...

Fr Brendan Hoban publishes new book about the Great Famine

Fr Brendan Hoban publishes new book about the Great Famine

Commemorating the 175th anniversary of Black ‘47 Historians of the Great Famine have long lamented the lack of local research reflected in the paucity of regional studies and how areas well served by local historians confirmed the popular impression that the crisis...