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Candidates prepare for Confirmation 2020 with online videos posted by Ireland’s bishops

“These videos can be accessed at www.icatholic.ie along with accompanying notes and worksheets,” says Bishop Larry Duffy of Clogher.

2020.07.31.

“Year of Reflection and Prayer” launched in Archdiocese of Armagh

Everything worthwhile and lasting in the life of the Church, and in life in general, begins with reflection, prayer and the invocation of the Holy Spirit – Bishop Michael Router.

2020.01.31.

Archbishop recommends five-a-day prayer diet

"I ask you to think of five different people, that the love of Christ may really take root in their hearts."

2019.05.27.

Bishop Larry Duffy answers ‘call within a call’ in Monaghan Cathedral consecration

“Imagine if everyone could find their unique ‘call within a call’; say their personal ‘Here I am, Lord’ and become part of the new evangelisation in Ireland!”

2019.02.11.

Historic Agreement on the Holy Spirit signed in Dublin

“We have worked together as two families who have become one family” – Archbishop Michael Jackson of Dublin and Glendalough.

2017.10.31.

Longing for a new Pentecost

I have noticed the shoots of this new springtime in so many people and places across Ireland – Archbishop Eamon Martin.

2017.07.17.

The gift of priesthood is gladly given in the Diocese of Ferns

Remember what the Holy Spirit took from the disciples in the upper room: their fear and anxiety about the future – Bishop Denis Brennan at the ordination of Fr Billy Caulfied.

2017.06.12.

Church needs impassioned missionaries not bureaucrats

Pope Francis treats Rome's homeless to trips to the beach followed by dinner in a pizzeria.

2016.08.15.

Bishop of Elphin critical of beliefs around Limbo

“Looking back on it now, such an idea doesn’t take into account the mercy of God who created these children in his own image.”

2016.05.23.

Pope Francis baptises 26 babies in Sistine Chapel

In new book, Pontiff states “The Church does not exist to condemn people, but to bring about an encounter with the visceral love of God’s mercy.”

2016.01.11.

Synod of bishops gets underway in the Vatican

Pope tells delegates Synod is a space for the action of the Holy Spirit only if participants vest themselves with “apostolic courage, evangelical humility & trusting prayer”.

2015.10.06.

Top Hollywood actors to star in Vatican drama

Television series explores inner struggle between the responsibility of being pope and the miseries of the man chosen as Pontiff.

2015.07.31.

New social context poses challenges for priests

Gospel must be offered to the world in a "radically new way" Bishop Dominique Rey of Fréjus in France tells Maynooth conference.

2015.07.10.

Francis is allowing Church be renewed: biographer

“Church renewal is coming primarily through an emphasis on collegiality and the restoration of the synodal process to what it was intended to be in Vatican II" - Austen Ivereigh.

2015.04.19.

Primate launches Year of Consecrated Life in Armagh

Bishop Nulty suggests religious congregations consider having an ‘Open House’ in an effort to allow society gain a deeper understanding of their charism and life.

2015.02.02.

Allow yourselves to be led by the Spirit Pope urges

On second day of Turkey visit, Pontiff prays with Grand Mufti at Blue Mosque and later prays with Ecumenical Patriarch and celebrates Mass for Catholic communities.

2014.11.30.

The devil exists and we must fight him: Pope

Catholic theology has not changed though existence of the devil has been downplayed says Irish bishop.

2014.10.31.

Archbishop welcomes Extraordinary Synod message

The biggest challenge: how to open a dialogue with men and women where they are and lead them to a better idea of the Christian understanding of marriage.

2014.10.19.

Cardinal Baldisseri calls for free discussion at Synod

Important for participants to feel free to express themselves “without fear or suspicion.”

2014.10.07.

Pope Francis opens landmark Synod in Rome

Prelates told to keep their mind and hearts on Jesus and warned not to try and take over the vineyard of the Lord.

2014.10.06.

Church’s future lies in small faith communities: priest

Fr Neal Carlin sets out the story of the Columba Community in Derry in new book.

2014.10.06.

Holy Spirit, not theology, is the source of faith: Pope

"You can have five degrees in theology, but not have the Spirit of God. Maybe you'll be a great theologian, but you are not a Christian," Pontiff warns.

2014.09.03.

‘Faith is more than knowing the catechism by heart’

Archbishop Martin addresses up to 800 people from Ireland and UK at national charismatic renewal conference.

2014.06.29.

Irish parishes involved in Milan parish cells seminar

Italian parish shows how hundreds of people have given their talents for the service of others.

2014.06.21.

“Be close to your children” Pope urges fathers

St Joseph is a model for all fathers and educators.

2014.03.20.

Creative brain losing out to demands of digital media

Safeguard an inner garden for inspiration urges Benedictine abbot.

2014.01.11.
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