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12 January 2014 – Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
This reflection is taken from the catechesis of Pope Francis on 8 January 2014.
1. Baptism is the Sacrament on which our very faith is...
6 January 2014 – Feast of the Epiphany
Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, offering us an opportunity to reflect again on the message of the...
Christmas 2013 – “All are within the embrace of God’s family”
Bishop Michael Smith celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Nativity in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar. The Bishop welcomed all to the...
Advent Carol Service at the Cathedral of Christ the King
Bishop Michael Smith presided at the Advent Carol Service in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar Sunday 22 December 2013.
Among those taking part...
Fourth Sunday in Advent – Joseph finds trust in a dream
We’re almost there! The run-up to Christmas can sometimes feel like exactly that – a run, or even a marathon. No matter how much...
Fr Robert McCabe sends Christmas greetings from Syria
Fr Robert McCabe is Chaplain with 43 Infantry Group serving with UNDOF on the Golan Heights. He is well known to many people in...
Programme of celebrations in parishes for Christmas 2013
Below is a schedule of various celebations in the parishes of the Diocese of Meath for Christmas 2013.
The listing includes the Masses for the...
Gaudete Sunday – share the joy with Trocaire Global Gifts
The birth of a baby is such a precious time. But in Somalia it can be a worrying time for expectant mothers too, due...
Funeral of Fr Seamus Giles, PP Castletown-Geoghegan
The death has occurred unexpectedly of Fr Seamus Giles, Parish Priest of Castletown-Geoghegan, on Sunday 8 December 2013 at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
A native of...
12 December – Feast of St Finian, Patron of Meath
Born in the sixth century, St Finian made his way to Clonard in County Meath were he established a school for Christian learning. It...