‘God is real, Christ is alive, He is present, He wants to befriend each one of us, forgive us, heal us, free us, involve us in the loving community of faith and make our lives better,’ said Bishop Michael Duignan in his first address as a member of the Irish hierarchy.
“As I begin my new ministry as Bishop of Meath, pray with me that all who minister in this diocese will treasure and foster that sense of joy that transcends our own worries, failings and shortcomings, and enables us to reach out to others.”
The Bishop could never imagine, as a child collecting funds for the building of the cathedral, “a day like this, presiding here ... at this great banquet of life and joy and welcome”.
Nine students currently studying for the priesthood in the diocese - one of the highest number in the country.
The Church needs to be rebuilt, not just repainted or tinkered suggests Bishop of Derry.
Primate describes Knock as “synonymous with the sick.”
15,000 pilgrims in Knock for Feast of the Assumption and the Consecration of Ireland.
Feast of the Assumption is one of the biggest days of the year in Knock.
Cardinal to lead bishops in ceremony requesting Mary’s blessing on the Irish people.
