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Bishops alarmed at rush to remove rights of the most vulnerable

Bishops alarmed at rush to remove rights of the most vulnerable   With the thousands of others who have voiced their concern in recent days, we wish to express our alarm at the unprecedented way in which the Westminster Parliament has used the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill to rush through legislation which will have a devastating impact on the right to life of unborn childre...

The Joy of Love in Marriage - Marriage Enrichment Weekends

The Joy of Love in Marriage A Marriage Enrichment Weekend offers married couples of all ages in a good relationship, private time to rekindle the joy of their love. The next (residential) Weekends (Fri 8pm to Sun 4:30pm) will be held at the Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry from 13 – 15 Sep 2019  and at The Lake Hotel Killarney from 15 -17 Nov 2019. For info. and to book, visit ...

Homily of Archbishop Eamon at Mass for unveiling of statue of Saint Oliver Plunkett

The Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin at the Mass for the unveiling of the statue of Saint Oliver Plunkett in honour of martyrs yesterday, today and tomorrow can be viewed here. ...

Statement of Archbishop Eamon Martin on the sanctity and right to life of the unborn child

Statement of Archbishop Eamon Martin on the sanctity and right to life of the unborn child   "How tragic it is for humanity that some legislators would ‘fast track’ the ending of the lives of the most defenceless in our society” – Archbishop Eamon Martin.   Archbishop Eamon Martin participated at the ‘Rally for Life’ which was held in Dublin...

Three-day camino in honour of Saint Oliver Plunkett

Over 100 people to undertake 100km three-day camino in honour of Saint Oliver Plunkett   Details of the launch of the three-day, 100 kilometre, camino pilgrimage from Drogheda to Armagh to culminate in the unveiling of a statue of Saint Oliver Plunkett can be viewed on The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference website here.   Further information on the life and times of Sai...

Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin at Mass for the Catechism of the Catholic Church Adult Studies pilgrimage

The Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin at the Mass for the Catechism of the Catholic Church Adult Studies pilgrimage on the Feast of Saints Peter & Paul, Saturday 29 June 2019 can be viewed here.   ...

St Oliver Plunkett - Triduum of Prayer - July 7 – 9 July 2019 - St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh

Triduum of Prayer (July 7 – 9 July 2019) St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh In preparation for the unveiling of the new statue of St Oliver Plunkett, marking the 350th anniversary of his appointment to the See of Armagh and honouring all Martyrs of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Sunday 7 July 5.30pm Mass and Prayers   Theme: St Oliver: Man of Faith Homilist: C...

Weekly Faithcast Podcast - Episode 51

Faithcast is the weekly faith podcast from https://catholicnews.ie, the news source for the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Presented by Brenda Drumm, Faithcast is a mixture of interviews, news and stories of faith from the Catholic Church in Ireland. Episode 51 of Faithcast marks the 50th anniversary of the Irish Church Music Association Summer School which is taking place this week...

Only 1 week to the All Ireland Rally for Life

Message from Life Institute: LIFE INSTITUTE NEWS : 27 June 2019 Only 1 week to the All Ireland Rally for Life , mothers and babies need you there   Just ONE week left and we urgently need YOU to help us promote the Rally for Life this weekend by distributing leaflets at masses in your locality. People need to know the Rally is on, and they are delighted to get the informati...

Ordination of Fr Michael Router as Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh

Ordination of Fr Michael Router as Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh: Saturday 20 July: 7.00pm Vigil Mass in St Patrick’s Cathedral. During the Mass, the blessing of the Pontifical Insignia will take place. As we gather on the Feast of the Dedication of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Archbishop Eamon will bless Bishop Michael’s Pastoral Ring, Staff and Mitre. After Mass, there will ...