The annual Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of abuse will take place on Friday 25 February 2022.
The Day of Prayer has been marked in Irish dioceses and parishes since 2017.
Candle of Atonement
The bishops of Ireland have blessed and dedicated Candles of Atonement for use in… Read more...
On Sunday 1 May 2022 Bishop Michael Duignan will be installed as new bishop to the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora, in addition to his current appointment in Clonfert.
Pope Francis is asking the Church to listen to every voice in the community – laity, disenfranchised, religious – each and all who have a view to offer. "No-one can be excluded." Will you complete this online questionnaire?
The thoughts and views of everyone are important in this initiative of Pope Francis. No-one is to be excluded in the participatory process of the listening synod.
Examining Language, Terminology and Representation in Ireland's 'Mother and Baby Homes', 'County Homes' and Related Institutions: Invitation to Participate.
Catholic Schools Week is being celebrated in schools across Ireland from Sunday 23 January to Sunday 30 January. The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2022 is ‘Catholic Schools: Living Life to the Full’.
During Catholic Schools Week, families, parishes and schools are invited to participate in a… Read more...
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes & World Day of Prayer for the Sick – Friday 11 February 2022
4 January: Pope Francis releases his message for the 30th World Day of the Sick, and urges Catholics and Church-run institutions to continue efforts to heal and soothe the wounds of those suffering… Read more...
Pope's Prayer Intentions for 2024The Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network is a pontifical work with the mission of mobilizing Catholics through prayer and action, in the face of the challenges confronting humanity and the mission of the Church. These challenges are addressed in the form of prayer… Read more...
A Prayer for the New Year
May God make our year a happy one,
by strengthening us to bear it, as it comes;
by making us sturdy to travel any path;
by taking fear from our heart;
by keeping our face bright, even in the shadows;
by showing us when people need us most,
and by making us willing to be… Read more...
Come, O long expected Jesus,
born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us,
let us find our rest in thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart.