by Oisin Walsh | Feb 22, 2012 | Features, Video
Pope Benedict XVI’s 2012 Message for Lent “Let us be concerned for each other, to stir a response in love and good works” (Heb 10:24) Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Lenten season offers us once again an opportunity to reflect upon the very heart of Christian life:...
by Oisin Walsh | Feb 21, 2012 | News archive 2012
Bishops ask faithful to offer Lenten prayer and fasting for healing and renewal of the Church in Ireland As Lent begins tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, the Bishops of Ireland have asked the faithful to offer up their fasting, prayer, reading of Scripture and works of mercy*...
by Oisin Walsh | Feb 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Alcohol / Drugs – Parishes Response Bishop Freeman will launch upcoming Seminars in the Ossory Diocese. The two seminars are being held on 7 March at 7.30pm in St Patrick’s Parish Community Hall, Kilkenny and Piltown Parish Community Hall Co Kilkenny. The...
by Oisin Walsh | Feb 20, 2012 | Features
ACCORD Golden Jubliee Conference 1962-2012 On 3 and 4 March next a major conference will be hosted by ACCORD in Belfast to mark its 50th year. Cardinal Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, will celebrate Mass for participants and conference...
by Oisin Walsh | Feb 20, 2012 | News archive 2012
50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012 Launches Day on Social Justice To mark World Day of Social Justice on 20 February, the 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012 (IEC2012) is emphasising the essential connection between Communion and Social Solidarity...
