PASTORAL LETTER OF THE HOLY FATHER POPE BENEDICT XVI TO THE CATHOLICS OF IRELAND 1. Dear brothers and sisters of the Church in Ireland, it is with great concern that I write to you as Pastor of the universal Church. Like yourselves, I have been deeply disturbed by the information which has come to light […]
Statement from Archbishop Martin on the Pastoral Letter of Pope Benedict XVI Archbishop Diarmuid Martin welcomes the Pastoral Letter of Pope Benedict XVI to the Catholics of Ireland. He described the Letter not as a final word but as “a further step in the process of renewal and healing in the Catholic Church in Ireland […]
My dear people of the Cathedral Parish of Armagh: Today is a very historic day for the Catholics of Ireland. Pope Benedict has written a pastoral letter to express his closeness to us at this challenging time. He says ‘with words that come from my heart… I wish to speak to each of you individually […]
Candles burning at the Grotto in Lourdes Getting ready for the group photograph Bishop Leo O’Reilly led the Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage Preparing the tea Preparing for the procession The procession starts off Pilgrims at the Grotto A vigil at the Shrine following the candle light procession
Bishop Leo O’Reilly’s Message for Lent 2010 In his Lenten Message this year Pope Benedict says: “Each year, on the occasion of Lent, the Church invites us to a sincere review of our lives in the light of the teachings of the Gospel”. Those words of the Pope were particularly relevant to us as […]
The following is the text of a press release issued this afternoon by the Vatican press office following the conclusion of the meeting between the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI and Irish Bishops: Press release on the meeting of the Holy Father with senior Irish Bishops and high-ranking members of the Roman Curia On […]
On Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 February 2010 Pope Benedict XVI and senior officials of the Roman Curia met with twenty-four Irish Bishops. The Vatican issued a press release following the meeting. More… Press releases are available on the Catholic Communications Office website. Please navigate to the relevant dates. An article by Fr Michael Router reflecting […]
Bishop O’Reilly’s Address at the Launch of Catholic Schools Week 2010 This week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week throughout the country, North and South. It’s not that we don’t value the great work being done in other schools and the great service being provided by them. Catholic Schools are the ones we have responsibility […]
Homily delivered by Bishop Leo O’Reilly at the Ordination of Fr Seán Kelly OFM. Cap, St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim 6th December 2009 This ordination takes place very close to mid-winter. The days are dark, the weather unpleasant and in two weeks time we will have reached the shortest day of the year. […]
BISHOP LEO O’REILLY’S HOMILY AT A MASS TO MARK THE LAUNCH OF THE PRESENTATION BROTHERS SCHOOLS TRUST 21 November 2009 I thank the Presentation Brothers for doing me the honour of inviting me to celebrate this Mass to mark the launch of the Presentation Brothers Schools Trust. And I thank the Bishop of Cork for […]
