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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. ...

Prayer by Telephone

  The Sisters of Mercy, at "Bethany", House of Prayer, welcome any person who may wish to request prayer, especially during these difficult times.  One of the sisters will be happy to listen and pray with you.  All requests are confidential. "Bethany" House of Prayer, 34 Point Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth   Tel 042-9331602 9am - 9pm d...

Totus Tuus Magazine

  Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak, Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door.   If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 876 0058. ...

QUB Catholic Chaplaincy reopened on 21 September 2020

  The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s reopened on Monday 21 September. Our liturgies, faith events and social gatherings are popular with students and alumni.  We have a range of groups and societies whose activities appeal to a wide range of interests.  Our Chapel, Food Bar and study space are open throughout the academic year.  Wherever you are on your fai...