Irish Catholic
Bishops’ Conference
Holy Week and Easter
During Holy Week, the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of His life on earth, beginning with His messianic entrance into Jerusalem. The Lenten season lasts until Holy Thursday. The Easter Triduum begins with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday.
Read Archbishop Eamon Martin’s message encouraging prayers for peace during Holy Week and Easter. The 2024 Holy Week and Easter broadcasts from the Vatican, RTÉ and BBC Radio Ulster can be viewed here.
See more information on Holy Week 2024
Media Statements
Church News
Emigrants Collection 2024 - Supporting Vulnerable Irish People Overseas
The Synodal Pathway - the journey so far
World Day Of the Sick 2024
John Bruton - The Christian Tradition in European Democracy
Week of prayer for Christian Unity
Synodality - "this will happen or not at local level"
Learnings from the Synod on Synodality in Rome
Synod2023 ends in Rome ... a new stage begins
Making Decisions and Preparing for the Future Together - Kilmore Diocese
"I would be hoping that back home in the Church in Ireland we can do this ..." Bishop Alan McGuckian
"Everyone has to feel that this Synod is for them ..." Bishop Brendan Leahy
Supporting Synodality - Fr Eamonn Conway at Synod2023
'Laudate Deum' - an urgent call to action by Pope Francis
Celebrating the Season of Creation 2023 - Jane Mellet
"We need to support each other in these conversations" - Sr Mary Barron at Synod2023
Open to the Spirit - Synod2023 begins in Rome
Trócaire - Working for a Just World for 50 years
Praying for Vocations - Fr Willie Purcell
The gift of service and priesthood - Sean O'Rourke
Take the Risk for Christ