Irish Catholic
Bishops’ Conference
Honouring Mary during the month of Mary
May is the Month of Mary. For centuries, the Catholic Church has set aside the entire month of May to honor Mary, Mother of God.
Dedicating the month to Mary can be traced back to baroque times. Although it wasn’t always held during May, Mary Month included thirty daily spiritual exercises honoring Mary. It was in this era that Mary’s Month and May were combined, making May the Month of Mary with special devotions organised on each day throughout the month.
Media Statements
Church News
"Don't follow Canada's lead" - Alex Schadenberg
"The teachings have not changed" - Colm Flynn on 'Infinite Dignity' Vatican document
"Formation, Formation, Formation" - Fr Eamon Conway on the G.R.A.C.E research report
Travelling with Pope Francis - Colm Flynn
"It is absolutely awful because it is such a failure ..." Caoimhe De Barra on starvation in Gaza
"I cannot speak highly enough of the generosity of the Irish people" - Caoimhe de Barra
Reviewing the Year for Vocations - Bishop Cullinan
"I personally feel we need a missionary movement in the Church" - Cardinal Mario Grech
The Synodal Pathway - the journey so far
Take the Risk for Christ
Address by Irish Delegation at #SynodPrague2023