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First anniversary of the beatification of Blessed Pope John Paul II

First anniversary of the beatification of Blessed Pope John Paul II

Blessed John Paul’s heroic witness of faith, love and courage has helped believers throughout the world not to be afraid; not to be afraid to be called a Christian, not to be afraid to belong to the Church or to speak of the gospel. – Cardinal Seán Brady

Fourth National Collection for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress to be held next weekend 5 and 6 May 2012

Fourth National Collection for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress to be held next weekend 5 and 6 May 2012 •    “As the celebration of the Congress draws near I thank you for your help to date and I encourage you to avail of the great opportunity which the Congress affords.” – Bishop Fleming The Fourth [...]

Statement by the Very Reverend Martin McVeigh, Parish Priest of Pomeroy

Statement by the Very Reverend Martin McVeigh, Parish Priest of Pomeroy Dear Parishioners, The last month has been the most of difficult in my life. I refer to the meeting of 26 March last with parents of P4/R4 in Saint Mary’s Primary School and my presentation prepared for the upcoming First Holy Communion. I deeply [...]

St Andrew’s Church celebrates 180 years at the heart of Dublin City

St Andrew’s Church celebrates 180 years at the heart of Dublin City A parish that has been at the heart of Dublin city for almost two centuries will come together in celebration this weekend. On Sunday, 29 April, St Andrew’s Church on Westland Row will celebrate its 180th anniversary.  The celebrations are being held in [...]

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Church leaders meet Sinn Féin in Armagh to discuss welfare reform

The four church leaders met with a Sinn Féin delegation today, Friday 27 April, to discuss the implications of possible welfare reforms in Northern Ireland.

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Dublin churches unite for “Camino” Pilgrim Walk

Dubliners and visitors to the capital will be able to take part in a city centre “Camino” or Pilgrim Walk during the International Eucharistic Congress in June.

29 April: World Day of Prayer for Vocations

The Church celebrates World Day of Prayer for Vocations next Sunday 29 April on the theme ‘Vocations, the Gift of the Love of God’

IEC2012 – What Pilgrims can Expect

This video provides an insight into the upcoming International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin and what pilgrims can expect.

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Theology Symposium in Maynooth for 50th International Eucharistic Congress

Theme for Symposium: ‘The Ecclesiology of Communion Fifty Years after the Opening of Vatican II’

50th International Eucharistic Congress Gathers and Remembers 1932

50th International Eucharistic Congress Gathers and Remembers 1932 The 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012 (IEC2012) is holding a special event to recognise people who participated in the 1932 Eucharistic Congress 80-years ago in Dublin. A group of people who attended the 1932 Congress will gather at the Brennan Green Isle Hotel in Dublin on Monday, [...]