News archive 2014

Bishop Crean asks for prayers for all affected by tragic deaths in Cobh

Dec 29, 2014

Bishop William Crean, Bishop of Cloyne, has asked for prayers for all of those affected by the tragic events in Cobh on Sunday afternoon. Bishop Crean said, “I was deeply shocked to hear of the deaths of Michael and Valerie Greaney and the serious injuries suffered by...

Christmas Day homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin

Dec 24, 2014

Press Release embargoed until 00:00am Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December 2014 “This Christmas I am heartened by the news from Stormont that our politicians have made progress in removing some of the stumbling blocks obstructing the path to lasting peace” – Archbishop...

Christmas Message from Bishop Kevin Doran

Dec 22, 2014

Christmas is a time of many images; parcels and reindeer, candles and trees. The image that is always strongest for me, however, is the image of family. Christmas brings me face to face with the Holy Family of Nazareth, the family into which Jesus was born and grew to...

Christmas message from Bishop Noel Treanor

Dec 19, 2014

Christmas: Celebrating God in Mystery Christmas comes but once a year!  The Advent wreath, the Christmas carols, the star on the Christmas tree, midnight Mass and the Christian liturgies of Christmas Day speak of the mystery of God’s birth in the human being, Jesus of...

A step by step demonstration of how to make a St Brigid's Cross. This video was recorded on the first day of Feile Bride 2013 in Aras Bhride, (Parish Centre) Kildare Town. Special thanks to Margaret Walsh for the demonstration and the Solas Bhride Team.

A step by step demonstration of how to make a St Brigid's Cross.

This video was recorded on the first day of Feile Bride 2013 in Aras Bhride, (Parish Centre) Kildare Town.

Special thanks to Margaret Walsh for the demonstration and the Solas Bhride Team.

1 0

YouTube Video UEw5U0ZnbHhHSVBDTkVoUGljZndaMHMySWZHUUF5SGM4WS5ENDU4Q0M4RDExNzM1Mjcy

How to make a St Brigid's Cross

Cardinal Mario Grech shares his hopes for the Synod on Synodality, how he sees it as a learning process and why people should not fear drastic doctrinal change.

This video is private.

3 1

YouTube Video UEw5U0ZnbHhHSVBDTkVoUGljZndaMHMySWZHUUF5SGM4WS5EQUE1NTFDRjcwMDg0NEMz

Synodality and Evangelisation are the two sides of the same coin - Cardinal Grech

As they prepare to participate as two of the Irish delegates in the Continental Stage in Prague, Julieann Moran & Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon discuss the various rounds of listening and open reporting that are part of the Synodal process

As they prepare to participate as two of the Irish delegates in the Continental Stage in Prague, Julieann Moran & Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon discuss the various rounds of listening and open reporting that are part of the Synodal process

2 0

YouTube Video UEw5U0ZnbHhHSVBDTkVoUGljZndaMHMySWZHUUF5SGM4WS41QTY1Q0UxMTVCODczNThE

What is most encouraging the integrity of the process - Julieann Moran & Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon

Bishop Fintan Monahan reflects on the synodal process to date and how the issues that were raised in the Killaloe Diocesan Synthesis were echoed in both the wider Irish Synthesis and the global 'Document for the Continental Stage'.

Bishop Fintan Monahan reflects on the synodal process to date and how the issues that were raised in the Killaloe Diocesan Synthesis were echoed in both the wider Irish Synthesis and the global 'Document for the Continental Stage'.

2 0

YouTube Video UEw5U0ZnbHhHSVBDTkVoUGljZndaMHMySWZHUUF5SGM4WS45RTgxNDRBMzUwRjQ0MDhC

"We were greatly encouraged that we were not alone" - Bishop Fintan Monahan

Professor Anna Rowlands reflects on what has emerged in the Synodal process in the national reports, including what people feel have to offer as the Church seeks to renew itself. This leads into the question of whether the dignity of women is fully recognised and realised in the Church.

Professor Anna Rowlands reflects on what has emerged in the Synodal process in the national reports, including what people feel have to offer as the Church seeks to renew itself. This leads into the question of whether the dignity of women is fully recognised and realised in the Church.

1 0

YouTube Video UEw5U0ZnbHhHSVBDTkVoUGljZndaMHMySWZHUUF5SGM4WS4yMUQyQTQzMjRDNzMyQTMy

"There was a real sense that people feel they have gifts they want to offer " - Prof Anna Rowlands

Archbishop Dermot Farrell shares the vision behind the Building Hope renewal process for the Archdiocese of Dublin and how this process will move forward in 2023 through parish partnerships.

Archbishop Dermot Farrell shares the vision behind the Building Hope renewal process for the Archdiocese of Dublin and how this process will move forward in 2023 through parish partnerships.

1 0

YouTube Video UEw5U0ZnbHhHSVBDTkVoUGljZndaMHMySWZHUUF5SGM4WS41Mzk2QTAxMTkzNDk4MDhF

Building Hope - Moving Forward in 2023

JulieAnn Moran and Fr Declan Hurley reflect on key themes that have emerged from the synodal process at both national and international level. For more information see www.synod.ie

JulieAnn Moran and Fr Declan Hurley reflect on key themes that have emerged from the synodal process at both national and international level.

For more information see www.synod.ie

12 2

YouTube Video UEw5U0ZnbHhHSVBDTkVoUGljZndaMHMySWZHUUF5SGM4WS4yODlGNEE0NkRGMEEzMEQy

What you could sense was a deep love for the Church

Austen Ivereigh shares with us about being part of the group that drafted the Working Document for the Continental Stage of Synod 2021- 24. This document is a synthesis of all that has emerged in the first phase of the Synod process, which was the greatest listening exercise the Catholic Church has ever carried out.

Austen Ivereigh shares with us about being part of the group that drafted the Working Document for the Continental Stage of Synod 2021- 24. This document is a synthesis of all that has emerged in the first phase of the Synod process, which was the greatest listening exercise the Catholic Church has ever carried out.

5 1

YouTube Video UEw5U0ZnbHhHSVBDTkVoUGljZndaMHMySWZHUUF5SGM4WS4xMkVGQjNCMUM1N0RFNEUx

What we heard from Catholics from around the world - Austen Ivereigh

Papal biography Austen Ivereigh discusses how Pope Francis is leading the Church to become a synodal Church and to be more inclusive in how we discern the path ahead.

Papal biography Austen Ivereigh discusses how Pope Francis is leading the Church to become a synodal Church and to be more inclusive in how we discern the path ahead.

3 0

YouTube Video UEw5U0ZnbHhHSVBDTkVoUGljZndaMHMySWZHUUF5SGM4WS41NkI0NEY2RDEwNTU3Q0M2

What is a Synodal Church? – Austen Ivereigh

"I just feel a great sense of gratitude for everyone who has been walking with us on this synodal journey ... " Archbishop Eamon Martin on the National Pre-Synodal Assembly which concluded with prayer at the ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise

"I just feel a great sense of gratitude for everyone who has been walking with us on this synodal journey ... " Archbishop Eamon Martin on the National Pre-Synodal Assembly which concluded with prayer at the ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise

2 0

YouTube Video UEw5U0ZnbHhHSVBDTkVoUGljZndaMHMySWZHUUF5SGM4WS45NDk1REZENzhEMzU5MDQz

"I just feel a great sense of gratitude" - National Pre-Synodal Assembly

"Today has been prepared for a long time ... you could say that we have been coming to this day since the Second Vatican Council" ... Bishop Brendan Leahy on the National Pre-Synodal Assembly

"Today has been prepared for a long time ... you could say that we have been coming to this day since the Second Vatican Council" ... Bishop Brendan Leahy on the National Pre-Synodal Assembly

1 0

YouTube Video UEw5U0ZnbHhHSVBDTkVoUGljZndaMHMySWZHUUF5SGM4WS5DQUNERDQ2NkIzRUQxNTY1

"We have been coming to this day since the Second Vatican Council" National Pre-Synodal Assembly

Bishop Fintan Monahan on how themes that emerged in the Killaloe Diocese synthesis were echoed by other dioceses at the National Pre-Synodal Assembly

Bishop Fintan Monahan on how themes that emerged in the Killaloe Diocese synthesis were echoed by other dioceses at the National Pre-Synodal Assembly

0 1

YouTube Video UEw5U0ZnbHhHSVBDTkVoUGljZndaMHMySWZHUUF5SGM4WS40NzZCMERDMjVEN0RFRThB

"It reaffirmed the work that was done in the various dioceses ..." National Pre-Synodal Assembly

Catholic Education and Formation

Catechetics
Doctrine
Ecumenism and Inter-Religious Dialogue
Education

Pastoral Care

Accord
Bioethics
Emigrants
Family and Marriage
Healthcare
IBDI – Drugs Initiative
Immigrants
Prisoners Overseas

Planning, Communications and Resources

Communications
Finance
Intercom
Research and Development
Veritas

Social Issues and International Affairs

Europe
Justice and Peace
Missions
NICCOSA
Trocaire

Worship, Pastoral Renewal and Faith Development

Clergy
Permanent Diaconate
Liturgy
Pastoral Renewal and Adult Faith Development
Religious
Vocations