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The Season of Creation has a special significance for the Catholic Church, particularly since Pope Francis established 1 September as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The Season of Creation or Creation Time, is marked throughout the Christian world from 1 September to 4 October (Feast of St. Francis of...
Pope Francis announces canonization of Cardinal Newman
On July 1, 2019, the Vatican announced that Cardinal John Henry Newman and four others will be canonized on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Cardinal Newman was born in London on February 21, 1801, and died in Edgbaston on August 11, 1890. He founded the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Birmingham in 1848. He also...
Irish Church Music Association’s 50th Summer School
Jubilee Conference to precede Irish Church Music Association’s 50th Summer School
Placing Hope in Faith – Stage 2 – 2019
Following on from our Diocesan Assembly last July, where over 300 delegates from all 22 parishes in our diocese voted on 129 proposals, Stage 2 continues apace with Focus Groups dedicated to ten areas of pastoral concern. Focus Group meetings commenced in March and will continue for the remainder of the year. Each Focus Group...
Christ is Risen. Alleluia! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia!
He is not here, for he has risen as he said. Matthew 28:6 We rejoice at the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. We celebrate the great mystery of our faith. Christ is Risen. Alleluia! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia, Alleluia! Wishing you a peaceful and blessed Easter!
