“It is our hope and prayer that one day there will be no need for our service because everyone will have the social and financial resources to live life to the full as God intended.”
Exhibition gives a unique glimpse into the hearts of those who ministered and those to whom they ministered during the Rising in Dublin.
Previously unseen historical documents from the Dublin Diocesan Archive and material from religious orders who witnessed the Rising will be on display to the public at the Pro Cathedral until the end of the year.
“A very proud moment for our two provinces of Ireland and Great Britain and Vice Province of South Africa and for the Order as a whole – truly a sign of God’s blessings upon us.”
Talks will look at the role the friars in the 1916 Rising, War of Independence and the Celtic Cultural Revival, as well as at the height of the penal persecution.
NBSCCCI audits of 43 orders show a total of 325 allegations of sexual abuse were made against 141 religious resulting in 8 criminal convictions.
The 'Celebrating the Year of Consecrated Life' video will be officially launched on Monday 2 February - World Day of Consecrated Life.
Thousands queue in Dublin and Cork to venerate popular Saint.
Follow up event to WYD2013 and Rio in Dublin planned for September.
One million young people to take part in vigil tonight.
