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...

Irish Chaplaincy offers contact service for anyone in Ireland with concerns about vulnerable older family or friends isolated in London: The Irish Chaplaincy in London is a registered charity which provides an outreach service to three main groups: elderly Irish people (the Seniors’ Project); prisoners and to Travellers.  At this challenging time caused by COVID-19 social...

Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Faithful for the Month of May 2020   Dear Brothers and Sisters,   The month of May is approaching, a time when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary.  It is traditional in this month to pray...

Accord’s new helpline identifies problems and offers advice to couples during pandemic restrictions:  Accord’s free and confidential ‘Relationships Support Phone Line’ for marriages, families and relationships offers support to those experiencing extra pressure due to social restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The three numbers are: –          Accord CLG – 01 531 3331 –          Accord Dublin –...

CANCELLATION OF THE 2020 VISIT OF THE RELICS OF ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT: It is with deep regret we announce that the 2020 Visit of the Relics of St. Oliver Plunkett to the Conaty Chapel of the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre on Tuesday 2 June 2020 has been cancelled.  The decision was taken by the Diocesan...

52nd International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest Postponed:  Due to the current health situation and its consequences on the movement and gathering of the faithful and pilgrims, the Holy Father, together with the Pontifical Committee for International Eucharistic Congresses and with the Hungarian Episcopate, decided to postpone the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress, scheduled in Budapest next...