by Oisin Walsh | May 13, 2017 | News archive 2017
Apostolic Letter by Pope Francis, read at Mass, declares feast day of 8 May The first ever beatification in Ireland, that of Father John Sullivan SJ (1861 – 1933), took place at 11.00am today during the celebration of Mass in Saint Francis Xavier...
by Oisin Walsh | May 13, 2017 | News archive 2017
Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh, has today welcomed the appointment by Pope Francis of Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo as Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland. Congratulating Archbishop Okolo on his appointment, Archbishop Martin said: “I warmly welcome the...
by Oisin Walsh | May 13, 2017 | News archive 2017
Today the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed His Excellency Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, Titular Archbishop of Novica, as the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland. It is expected that the date of Archbishop Okolo’s arrival to Ireland will occur during the summer....
by Oisin Walsh | May 11, 2017 | Features, Front Page Banners, Headlines
#Pray4Vocations Vocations Sunday was marked in Ireland this year with the launch of a new vocations prayer initiative – #Pray4Vocations. 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. To coincide with this event the Bishops’ Council...
by Oisin Walsh | May 10, 2017 | Features, Headlines
Some prayers for those preparing for exams at this time of year: Exam Prayer Lord, I know you are with me and love me. Give me peace of mind as I prepare for this time of study. Help me to focus on my books and notes. Keep me from all distractions so that...
