by Oisin Walsh | Apr 12, 2017 | News archive 2017
One of the biggest challenges facing the Irish church at the moment is the shortage of candidates coming forward to priesthood and religious life. The sharp decline in numbers studying for the priesthood obviously has huge implications for the future shape of...
by Oisin Walsh | Apr 11, 2017 | News archive 2017
A special Holy Week and Easter feature is now available on www.catholicbishops.ie. The feature includes details on: Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week and Easter An explanation of the ceremonies and services for Holy Week and the Easter Triduum The broadcast of...
by Oisin Walsh | Apr 10, 2017 | News archive 2017, Northern Ireland
“The truth will set you free.” John 8:32 At the core of the trial of Jesus, Pontius Pilate asks a question, self-servingly and flippantly, “What is truth?” Pilate scoffs at Jesus’ idea of bearing witness to the truth. From Pilate’s position of power, truth is...
by Oisin Walsh | Apr 10, 2017 | Features, Headlines
During Holy Week, the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of his life on earth, beginning with his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. The Lenten season lasts until the Thursday of this week. The Easter Triduum begins...
by Oisin Walsh | Apr 9, 2017 | News archive 2017, Northern Ireland
Saint Patrick’s, Armagh My dear families of the Disappeared, your experience and painful vigil has many lessons for the wider healing and reconciliation of our troubled past. Together we still gather each Palm Sunday, hoping against hope, that even at this late...
