This document discusses, among other issues, the context and current practice of grouping parishes; a vision of local Church and its theological underpinning; canonical models of parish; facilitating the development of Pastoral Areas and implications for leadership.

The purpose of the Annual Report is to offer to IEC, for critical comment and direction, an account of work done and work in progress under the auspices of the Council.

Through the Council for Pastoral Renewal and Adult Faith Development, Cardinal Brady invited countrywide reflection and response to the Pastoral Letter of the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI to the Catholics of Ireland. This invitation went out through the (then) Advisory Group: diocesan contact persons for pastoral renewal and adult faith development, CORI and IMU, [...]

Some frequently asked questions about Mass cards and a video interview with Bishop Colm O’Reilly

Policy For The Religious Education of Catholic Children Not Attending Catholic Schools Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference 2011   Download pdf

This document the Council for Justice and Peace addresses the considerable financial turmoil that we face individually and collectively and the associated disaffection throughout Irish society.

A joint publication ofthe Northern Ireland Catholic Council for Social Affairs (NICCOSA), the Society of St Vincent de Paul and St Mary’s University College, Belfast 1 December 2010 | Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference Challenging Poverty in Northern Ireland Download pdf … Get Adobe Acrobat Reader ​

A summary of Church teachings regarding Mass Offerings March 2011 | Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference Frequently asked Questions About Mass Cards Full text here … An Explanatory Statement on Mass Offerings At the October 2010 General Meeting of the Irish Episcopal Conference, the Bishops approved the following message which summarises the Church’s position on Mass [...]

A bi-monthly newsletter, published by the Refugee and Migrant project, covering asylum, refugee and migrant matters, nationally and internationally. Ongoing | Refugee and Migrant Project ╬ Sanctuary ╬ Download pdf versions of recent issues: Sanctuary 30 November 2010 (~65 Kb) Sanctuary 30 September 2010 (~59 Kb) Sanctuary 31 July 2010 (~55 Kb) Sanctuary 31 May [...]

Submitted to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform 29 November 2010 | Irish Prison Chaplains