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Now is the right time for the Eucharistic Congress
The 1932 Eucharistic Congress in Dublin had a long-lasting effect on the generation that lived through that time, and it left its mark on...
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 12-17 September 2012
Bishop Smith will lead the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes next September.
Bookings are already underway. Pilgrims can contact Pilgrimages Abroad at 69 Upper O’Connell Street,...
Pentecost Sunday – the Holy Spirit is the soul of the Church
Today the Church throughout the world is reliving the Solemnity of Pentecost, the mystery of her birth, her own "Baptism" in the Holy Spirit...
Ascension Sunday – Christ’s loving presence in the Eucharist
Like the apostles we are called to stop looking up at the sky with sadness, but instead to be obedient to the Lord's command:...
Remembering the 1932 International Eucharistic Congress
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Fr Paul Connell and Phil Tierney have written articles on the 1932 International Eucharistic Congress, the last time the event was hosted in Ireland.
In...
Pakistan flood victims say thanks for support
When torrential rain devastated the Peshawar region of Pakistan in July and August 2010, local priest Fr Tom Rafferty sought help for the people...
Oristown-Kilberry prepares for Eucharistic Congress
Oristown Kilberry parish had a full programme prepared for the arrival of the Eucharistic Congress Bell.
The bell arrived in the parish from Friday April...
National Collection for International Eucharistic Congress
Parishioners are asked to support the national collection on Sunday 6 May towards the costs of hosting next month's International Eucharistic Congress.
The Congress organisers...
Vocations Sunday – Called to priesthood or the religious life?
The Diocese of Meath wishes to guide you in whatever way we can. We want to help you discover whether or not priesthood is...
Pope Benedict XVI marks the 7th anniversary of his election
"A simple humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord." Those were the modest words Pope Benedict XVI used to describe himself in his...