Archbishop Diarmuid Martin’s homily at the Diaconate Ordinations, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, 29 May 2010

  We have listened to the Gospel reading which is taken from the farewell address of Jesus.  There is an air of mystery in the words of Jesus.  He is with his disciples and he is seen by all.   In a short time, however, things would change.   He tells them that he will go away.  […]

Support Services

Support Services Nationwide for people affected by:   Abortion Rachel’s Vineyard    Addiction Alcoholics Anonymous          A history of Alcoholics Anonymous  by Oliver Clark – this visual and auditory history of AA spans the period 1932-1971. Quit Smoking Community National Cancer Institute   Bereavement Irish Stillbirths and Neonatal Death Society ISANSDS  Anamcara: Parental […]

Vatican Letter to Episcopal Conferences on Guidelines

The Vaitican has published a Letter from the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith to Episcopal Conferences on drawing up Guidelines for managning cases of sexual abuse of minors by clergy.   {youtube}KmhtuwVr4mY{/youtube} Vatican spokesman on the Letter to Episcopal Conferences   The Vatican letter to assist Episcopal Conferences in drawing up Guidelines Bishop […]

Guidelines for Episcopal Conferences

CONGREGATIO PRO DOCTRINA FIDEI    CIRCULAR LETTER TO ASSIST EPISCOPAL CONFERENCES IN DEVELOPING GUIDELINESFOR DEALING WITH CASES OF SEXUAL ABUSES OF MINORS PERPETRATED BY CLERICS     Among the important responsibilities of the Diocesan Bishop in his task of assuring the common good of the faithful and, especially, the protection of children and of the young, is […]

Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland

  Apostolic Nuncio   His Excellency, Most Reverend Luis Mariano Montemayor, Titular Archbishop of Illici   Contact Details The Apostolic Nunciature                   183 Navan Road Dublin 7 D07 CT98   Tel: 01 838 0577       Fax: 01 838 0276 Email: [email protected] Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission Right Reverend Monsignor Patrick Zay Han     Vatican […]

The Eucharistic Congress Bell visits Kilmore Diocese: May 18th – 29th

The route of the Eucharistic Congress Bell  in the Diocese of Kilmore May 18th – The bell will be received from Clogher diocese at Tanagh at 6pm that evening and will be walked to St. Michael’s Church, Cootehill, for a ceremony at 7pm. May 19th – Cootehill to Belturbet via Kilsherdany and Drung, Castletara and Urney […]

Cardinal Seán Brady’s message on the publication of ‘Towards Healing and Renewal’

Cardinal Brady urges everyone to read bishops’ pastoral response Towards Healing and Renewal PRESS RELEASE: 19 March 2011   Cardinal Brady urges everyone to read bishops’ pastoral response Towards Healing and Renewal Towards Healing and Renewal outlines initiatives to enhance the personal, pastoral, spiritual and practical support available to survivors of abuse. €10m co-funding over the next five […]

Frequently Asked Questions about Mass Cards

  Question 1:  Can you explain the practice of Mass Offerings? The Church encourages priests when they say Mass to do so for an intention, particularly for those in need.  They are to do this whether or not they have received an offering from one of the faithful to say Mass for a special intention.  […]

HSE Civil Registration Offices: Contact Details and Times of Opening

MARRIAGE IN IRELAND – GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION All couples intending to marry in Ireland must give at least 3 months notice of intention to marry, in person, to a Registrar. This can be done by making an appointment to visit any of the local Civil Registration Offices. Please note that if you wish to […]

Launch of the Pope John Paul II Award – Bishop’s Message

Bishop Leo O’Reilly’s Message at the Lauch of the Pope John Paul II Award in Kilmore   The Pastoral Centre, Cavan, 26 January 2011   I warmly welcome the proposal to introduce the Pope John Paul II Award in the diocese of Kilmore. Parish Pastoral Councils frequently discuss the issue of how to find creative […]