Statement of the Irish Catholic Bishops` Conference on the publication of the Framework Document for a return to the public celebration of Mass and the Sacraments: As we look forward in joy and hope to the re-opening of our churches for the celebration of Mass and the Sacraments, we offer this Framework Document [see below]...

Reflections on COVID-19 from St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth:  Faculty members (Philosophy and Theology) at the Pontifical University of St. Patrick’s College in Maynooth have been reflecting on the impacts of the coronavirus from its social, human, philosophical and theological perspectives.  A number of Faculty members have had articles published in national and local newspapers as...

Lough Derg Pilgrimage Season delayed yet the voice of prayer will not be silenced: On 1st June Mgr La Flynn, Prior of Lough Derg, resumed his post on Station Island, to maintain a tradition of prayer that has endured there from season to season over the centuries, until pilgrims can return with confidence when restrictions ease....

  American Priest with Kilmore Connections to be beatified: In a decree issued from the Vatican on Wednesday 27 May 2020, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, with the approval of Pope Francis, has acknowledged a miracle through the intercession of the Venerable Father Michael Joseph McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus,...

Coronavirus, Church and You – Online Survey: A research team at Dublin City University’s Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education (Director, Dr. Gareth Byrne; post-doctoral researcher Dr. Bernadette Sweetman) has an important online survey recently made available. The Covid-19 pandemic has obviously had a profound effect on Church. As we pass the most severe period...

UPDATE (25 May 2020): LIVE-STREAMING OF LITURGIES & OTHER SERVICES IN CHURCHES THROUGHOUT THE DIOCESE OF KILMORE  The following parishes in the Diocese of Kilmore are currently providing live-streams of liturgies and other services over the internet helping those confined to home or care facilities, and those living away from home, to keep in touch...

Sharing the Wisdom of Time: In the book Sharing the Wisdom of Time Pope Francis has asked young and old to join forces to make the world a better place. Pope Francis views elders as reservoirs of wisdom and historical memory and believes their insights will offer future generations much-needed understanding and direction. More than 250 people were interviewed for...

Statement of Archbishop Michael Neary on the cancellation of the Reek Sunday pilgrimage 2020: The National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick on Reek Sunday is an important annual occasion for many people, and it has a long and distinguished history.  Climbing Ireland’s Holy Mountain provides an opportunity for pilgrims to pray both in petition and in thanksgiving, to participate at Mass and to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance at...

New date for the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest announced: Upon the proposal of Cardinal Péter Erdő, Primate of Hungary, the Holy See has approved the new date of the previously postponed 52th International Eucharistic Congress. The Catholic World Event, hosted by Budapest, Hungary is to be held 5-12 September 2021

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS for the 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 27 September 2020 Like Jesus Christ, forced to flee. Welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating internally displaced persons. At the beginning of this year, in my Address to the members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, I pointed...