News 2020

Letter from Archbishop Eamon - Do not lose heart - a message in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic

  Do not lose heart – a message in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic   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 others, the Church has endeavoured to suppor...

Drumalis Retreat and Conference Centre, Larne

    "To Whom Shall We Go?  Seeking Jesus in the Gospel of John” 8 session course, led by Sr Pam Thimmes OSC, hosted via Zoom, on the Gospel of St John, starting - Saturday, 24 October 2020 (10 am – 12:30 pm). The cost of the online course is £120 per individual or £180 per household.   "Hope in a Time of Pandemic” ...

ACN Ireland October Campaign “One million children praying the Rosary can change the world”

  Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Ireland invites parishes, schools and families to participate in the initiative on 19th October of "One Million Children Praying the Rosary”. The focus of the prayer campaign is worldwide unity and peace. This year provides a very special context, because never has there been such a worldwide healthcare and economic crisis. Cardinal Mauro Pia...

Statement of the Autumn 2020 General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops` Conference

    In accordance with the public health restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19, members of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference gathered this week for their Autumn 2020 General Meeting via video-link, instead of the usual location at Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth.  This was the second plenary meeting of bishops hosted using this medium.  The Presi...

Brexit: ‘Act with urgency and generosity to end economic and social uncertainty’ — Church Leaders

  In a joint statement today (6 October), Christian Church Leaders from across the island of Ireland have appealed for renewed efforts to strengthen relationships across and between these islands and beyond in this critical phase of the Brexit negotiations.   Church Leaders’ joint statement in full   "With limited time remaining to prepare for the outworking...

Archbishop Eamon Martin encourages all to read Pope Francis’ letter to all of humanity, Fratelli Tutti

  Archbishop Eamon Martin encourages all to read Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis’ letter to all of humanity on fraternity and social friendship   Text summary and video resources accompanying Fratelli Tutti now available on www.catholicbishops.ie   Pope Francis’ third encyclical letter Fratelli Tutti (All brothers and sisters), a call to solidarity for all of hu...

Family Rosary Crusade

  Archbishop Eamon is asking families to pray the Rosary together for the month of October in a ‘Family Rosary Crusade against Covid’. On Saturday October 10th, the Hail Holy Queen Conference will be Live and Exclusive on Radio Maria Ireland, beginning with the Rosary from 12.30pm.  Guest speakers include Dana, Marino Restrepo, Fr Damian Polly, Fr Ruairi O'Domh...

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Annual Remembrance Virtual Service

  Light a candle and join us in remembering our babies and children who have died in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda - October 4th, 2020 From 3pm. Please see poster below. The Virtual Service from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda can be viewed at the two links below: Virtual Remembrance Ceremony 2020 Part A Virtual Remembrance Ceremony...

October Family Rosary Crusade against COVID - message from Archbishop Eamon

  Dear brothers and sisters, I invite you to join with families all over Ireland this October in praying together the Rosary, or even a decade of the Rosary, in your homes each day for God’s protection during this time of coronavirus. These past six months have reminded us of the importance of the "domestic Church” – the Church of the sitting roo...

Vacancy - Diocese of Clogher - Diocesan Support Worker for Clergy

  The Diocese of Clogher is currently advertising for a Diocesan Support Worker for clergy.   Please see the attached advert, which is also available on www.clogherdiocese.ie.   The closing date for applications is Friday 9 October 2020 at 12 noon. ...