Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare & Leighlin and President of Accord CLG has launched Accord’s first online counselling service to support individuals and couples experiencing difficulties in their relationships.  To support this initiative, Accord has commissioned a new digital media and local radio advertising campaign across the country – see list below – to...

Archbishop Michael Neary has welcomed the inclusion of Knock, the international Marian Shrine, as one of thirty shrines around the world invited by the Holy Father Pope Francis to be part of the Holy Father’s marathon of prayer for the end to the pandemic.  Archbishop Neary said, “The International Shrine of Our Lady of Knock...

Rev. Bernard Fitzpatrick R.I.P. 5 January 1941 – 30 April 2021 Your prayers are asked for the happy repose of the soul of the late Fr. Bernard (Benny) Fitzpatrick who passed away on Friday 30 April 2021. + Born – 5 January 1941, son of Patrick Fitzpatrick and Mary Lynch, Rathcorick, in the parish of...

As we approach the month of May – the month dedicated to Mary – we invite you to prepare a May altar at home. This old tradition of honouring Our Lady in our homes during the month of May has been passed down through the generations. You can create a space for your altar on a...

  Fifth Sunday of Easter – 2 May 2021 “It is to the glory of my Father that you should bear much fruit and then you will be my disciples.” Are you being called to love the Lord and His people as a priest, sister or brother? Love demands truth and action.  If you are...

ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024. Calls...

Homily for Good Shepherd / Vocations Sunday – 25th April 2021 delivered by Bishop Martin at the 11.00am Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Virginia, Co. Cavan. We are in a fog – not knowing our way ahead – being tested, tested in faith and I believe we will come out stronger.  In our...

Very Rev. Fintan McKiernan P.E. R.I.P. 15 February 1942 – 21 April 2021 Your prayers are asked for the happy repose of the soul of the late Fr. Fintan McKiernan who passed away suddenly on Wednesday 21 April 2021. + Born – 15 February 1942, son of John McKiernan and Catherine Meehan, Cross in the...

Sunday 25 July 2021 will see the celebration of the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. The theme chosen by the Holy Father for this World Day is “I am with you always” (cf. Mt 28:20) which is a way of expressing the closeness of the Lord and the Church to every older...

Sharing the Good News is the monthly magazine of the Irish Catholic Bishops Conference for dioceses and parishes. The April 2021 issue has just been published featuring: the launch of the initial submission passed of the Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland; the Church Leaders’ call for a unified political response to address...