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Young heroes from the Diocese of Meath at London 2012
Bishop Smith extends his best wishes and prayers to athletes from the Diocese of Meath who are representing Ireland in London 2012. They include Kieran...
Diocese welcomes 12 foreign priests for service here
There are currently 12 foreign priests available for service in the Diocese of Meath. Most of these priests are visiting the parishes for the...
Sixteenth Sunday – “Come away and rest for a while”
"You must come away all by yourselves and rest for a while"
Today’s Gospel provides a welcome of sorts to summer, an invitation to “rest...
Burma leader praises schools project for migrant children
During the course of her one day visit to Ireland last month, Burma’s opposition leader was briefed by Ms Brigid Weir on efforts by...
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Recognising Jesus
The people of Jesus’ “own country” begin to measure him based on their own inadequate preconceptions and presumptions. Because they are “filled with contempt”,...
Knock, Lourdes and Lough Derg – spirituality this summer
The Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will be led by Bishop Smith on 12-17 September. The fare is €699, which includes return flights, 5 nights full...
Looking back on IEC 2012 – Videos and Photos
The International Eucharistic Congress was a unique moment in the life of faith in this country. The days in the RDS and Croke Park...
The Cathedral celebrates the opening of IEC2012
Mullingar Cathedral Parish marked the opening of the International Eucharistic Congress with an open-air Mass in Pearse Street followed by a Corpus Christi procession...
Parishes mark the beginning of the Eucharistic Congress
Many parishes are organising events in their local communities to mark the opening of the International Eucharistic Congress. Here is a selection of some...
Bishop Michael Smith reflects on the opening of IEC 2012
The International Eucharistic Congress will welcome over 10,000 visitors to Ireland this week. Many visitors have come from countries, especially in Asia and Africa,...