Celebrating Priesthood in the Diocese of Kilmore in this Year of Prayer for Vocations – A Reflection: There have been many moments in my life where a diocesan priest has inspired me; be it, at Mass, in brief passing on the street, as they ministered to a dying relative, heard my confession or visited my...

“Hang on a second. Which son am I?” Mary Kirk, a member of the Diocesan Synodal Team in Dublin, reflects on the parable of the two sons in this Sunday’s Gospel; on how all of us have probably had the experience of giving both responses to God at various times in our lives. Times when we...

The latest issue of the Sharing the Good News weekly e-Zine for parishes and dioceses from the Catholic Communications Office of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference may be accessed from the following link: www.catholicnews.ie/?na=view&id=53 

A few times since Father has come to the parish, I have wondered if he has overheard my conversation with friends as he tends to hit the nail on the head in his sermons! I was living with an alcoholic family member at this time. With bad health and the stresses of the way I...

The latest issue of the Sharing the Good News weekly e-Zine for parishes and dioceses from the Catholic Communications Office of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference may be accessed from the following link: www.catholicnews.ie/?na=view&id=51

Laudato Si’ Project Officer Vacancy: Description: Are you energised by the thought of working in an organisation that supports people and communities to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice? Do you love the idea of working in a global organisation with an inclusive and collaborative culture? Do you want to promote climate justice...

Synodal Sunday Reflection – 24 September 2023:  Fr Willie Purcell reflects on that fact that migration has always been part of our history and that this is why it is necessary to build communities that are ready to welcome, protect, promote and integrate our migrant and refugee brothers and sisters. The Synodal Pathway calls us...

  Faith Renewal Events at Knock Shrine:   ‘What do we know about Jesus?’ Adult Faith Formation Course with Fr Eugene Duffy. Beginning 3rd October and running for 8 weeks on Tuesday evenings at 8pm. Booking required on Eventbrite (see knockshrine.ie for direct link to book)   ‘Joining in the Synod: A weekly update on the proceedings...

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR FAITH? Then try Alpha. Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the kerygma – the very basics of the Christian faith. Who is it for?  Alpha is for anyone, because it helps to create a space for encounter. Guests explore life, faith, and meaning in an open...

This week Natalie Doherty and some World Youth Day pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Dublin reflect on Peter’s question to Christ in this Sunday’s Gospel; the question of how often we must forgive others. Natalie and the pilgrims look at the difficulty we can find ourselves in when we may be seeking forgiveness ourselves but...