by Oisin Walsh | Apr 20, 2020 | News archive 2020
It is very striking that, very early in St John’s Gospel, Jesus is introduced as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (Jn 1:29) and that, here in this scene towards the end of the Gospel, Jesus talks specifically about forgiving sin. Jesus died and rose...
by Oisin Walsh | Apr 19, 2020 | News archive 2020
Bishop Leahy reaches out to First Holy Communion and Confirmation children as sacraments postponed Sunday 19 April 2020: Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy has admitted the pain and sacrifice that the public has to endure due to the COVID-19 impact on Church...
by Chah Garde | Apr 17, 2020 | News archive 2020
Following their weekly video conference today (17 April), the leaders of Ireland’s main Churches have expressed their deep appreciation and thanks for those working on the frontline during the current Coronavirus pandemic, commending them for “their work, courage and...
by Chah Garde | Apr 16, 2020 | News archive 2020
“Every life matters. Every life counts. Every life is precious irrespective of age or potential productivity.” – Bishop Nulty News broke last evening of the coronavirus related deaths of eight residents in the Maryborough Centre at Saint Fintan’s Hospital...
by Chah Garde | Apr 15, 2020 | News archive 2020
To help support marriage and relationships in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, Accord CLG and Accord Northern Ireland have established a new relationship support phone line which will be staffed by experienced couples and relationships counsellors. This will be a...