Pope Leo XIV commences his papacy as the 267th successor of St Peter on May 8, 2025. St Muredach, pray for him. The new Pope addressed the waiting crowds: “Peace be with you. Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good...
Remembering Pope Francis with profound gratitude for his gentle witness to the loving compassion of Christ. To read Archbishop Francis Duffy’s statement following the death of Pope Francis, please click here.
On Tuesday, April 15th, in St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina, Archbishop Francis Duffy celebrated the Mass of Chrism for the people, religious and priests of Killala Diocese. After the priests renewed their priestly promises, Archbishop Francis Duffy commissioned over...
On Friday, March 28, 2025, in St Muredach’s Cathedral, 64 men and women were conferred with a Certificate in Lay Leadership from The Newman Institute of Education, Ireland, and presented with their parchments by Archbishop Francis Duffy. The graduates completed a...
We join in prayer with people around the world as we remember Pope Francis during his illness. We pray that Pope Francis will experience the tender love of God through the hands of all who care for him. St Muredach, pray for him. St Patrick, pray for him. St Brigid,...
On 28 January, the dicasteries for the Doctrine of the Faith and for Culture and Education have published a document which highlights the potential and the challenges of artificial intelligence in the areas of education, the economy, labour, health, human and...
This Friday, 22 November at 10.00pm, RTÉ Radio 1 will start broadcasting a new religious programme called The Divine Spark hosted by journalist Dearbhail McDonald (pictured). This programme will offer a fresh, engaging and thought-provoking look at...
This weekend, the Irish Catholic Bishops launched their Pastoral Letter entitled, "A Hundred Thousand Welcomes?" Addressing the important subject of migration, the Bishops note: "In Ireland, we rightly pride ourselves on our céad mÃle fáilte. But in recent years that...
A monthly Bereavement Support Group will commence at The Newman Institute, Ballina, on Wednesday, October 9th at 8.00pm and will continue on the second Wednesday of each month until May. Trained facilitators will lead the group meetings and assist those burdened by...
To herald the Jubilee Year, on 29 December, bishops across Ireland will celebrate Mass in their dioceses for the solemn opening of the Holy Year, and thereafter events will be organised locally. In addition, specific jubilee projects will be proposed by the Irish...