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Cemetery Sunday at Rahoon

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Rahoon Cemetery Sunday Mass live-streamed behind closed doors.

Covid-19 Pandemic and the Church

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A series of reflections by members of the Philosophy and Theology faculties at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth.

Season of Creation 2020

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The Season of Creation has a special significance for the Catholic Church, particularly since Pope Francis established 1 September as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.  The Season of Creation, or Creation Time, is marked throughout the Christian world from 1 September to… Read more...

Strong in the Face of Tribulation

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Strong in the Face of Tribulation: prayers, supplications, and the Pope’s homilies as “a sure support in time of trial”.

ALONE Support Helpline

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COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: 0818 222 024

Worshippers urged to wear face coverings

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No change to indoor religious gathering numbers following 18 August Government announcement, but Church leaders urge worshippers to wear face coverings.

Tuesday 18 August :: Prayers for Belarus

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All Christians are asked to unite in saying the Lord’s Prayer for the Belarusian people on Tuesday, 18 August 2020, at 18:00 CEST so that truth, justice and peace may prevail.

Justice for Belarus

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Peace and Justice for Belarus Following the Presidential election in Belarus held on 9 August 2020, thousands of protesters took to the streets to reject the election results as manipulated, leading to violent clashes with the country’s security forces. According to reports, the… Read more...

Roadmap for reopening schools :: 18 August update

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The Government's roadmap for return to schools was updated on 18 August.

Prayers for Beirut

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Pope Francis calls for prayers for the people of Beirut and a united effort to help Lebanon overcome “this serious crisis”.” “Let us pray for the victims and their family members, and let us pray for Lebanon so that with the effort of everyone in society – political and religious – it may… Read more...

Knock Shrine closed for the Feast of the Assumption

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Knock Shrine will be closed this year for the Feast of the Assumption, owing to coronavirus restrictions.

Gestures of Tenderness

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Pope Francis has invited young people around the world to perform “gestures of tenderness” toward the elderly, as many are forced into isolation to observe Covid-19 health guidelines. The Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life quickly answered that call and launched “The elderly are your… Read more...

Pastoral Conversion of the Parish Community

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Holy See Press Office: a new publication from the Congregation for the Clergy.

Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavement Support Line

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Tel. 1800 80 70 77 Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 1.00pm.

4 July: Update on numbers in church

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Cabinet committee reviews progress on Ireland’s COVID-19 response: update to numbers permitted in places of worship. The Taoiseach chaired the first meeting of the new Government’s Cabinet Committee on Ireland’s Covid-19 response on Friday 3 July.  The Cabinet Committee reviewed the detailed… Read more...

Renmore Church Cenacolo Community testimonies

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Renmore Church on Monday 6th July at 10:40am.

Galway Cathedral Recitals

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The 2021 series of summer concerts in Galway Cathedral is online again this year. Watch at 8.00pm each Thursday in July or later on demand.

Catholic News

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Click here for Catholic News, the news source of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference.

Online virtual 'Lourdes Pilgrimage'

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Join Fr Martin Moran in Killannin parish as he celebrates virtually the Masses which pilgrims would normally attend in Lourdes.