Calling all 18 30 year olds! Do you want to explore your faith with other like-minded young people in a beautiful and reflective location? Join us for a Retreat for Young Adults at Lough Derg , Pettigo, County Donegal on Saturday 27th April 2024 from 10am to 4pm. Refreshments and Lunch provided. This Retreat is...

  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=71

Ever wondered about the reasons behind our actions during Mass? Curious about the true significance of it all and the origins of the Mass itself?  Ever heard someone say, “I’m not getting much from Mass”? Maybe the real question is, “What am I contributing to Mass? Am I genuinely involved, or just an observer?” You...

The Synodal Pathway – The Journey So Far:

Some Lenten inspiration from the National Synodal Pathway Office in Maynooth… Whether you’re seeking prayer, fasting and almsgiving on the “lite,” on the “move” or looking to dive deeper during this this sacred time, this lovely resource to support your Lenten practice might just be what you need. Discover which bundle suits you best and...

Care of Creation Group – Some Lenten Reflections:  “THROUGH THE DESERT, GOD LEADS US TO FREEDOM”.   Opening our eyes to reality ‘Stop and Listen’ Lenten Meditations   The glory of the Human has become the desolation of the Earth. The desolation of the Earth is becoming the destiny of the Human. All Human activities...

  Bishop Martin speaks to the People of the Diocese of Kilmore – February 2024:  Throughout the Diocese of Kilmore during Lent, parishes are discussing the reduction and rescheduling of Masses. In this video, Bishop Martin Hayes talks about these changes and what the future might bring.

For the Christian believer, Lent is the time of preparation for Easter and it commemorates the forty days which, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, Jesus spent fasting in the desert before beginning His public ministry where He endured temptation.  During Lent – through prayer, penance (including participating in the Sacrament of...