Sunday June 21, 2020
News & Events
Guidance for a Return to the Pastoral Life of the Church
The Western Bishops have published a document outlining guidance for a return to the pastoral life of the Church, as parishes prepare for a safe reopening of their churches for the public celebration of Mass and the sacraments. Please click here to read the the full...
Prayer to God and solidarity with the poor are inseparable – Pope Francis
Fourth World Day of the Poor is on Sunday, November 15th
Message of Pope Francis for Mission Sunday 2020
Mission Sunday is celebrated on October 18 in 2020.
Preparing for Pentecost
Send forth your Spirit, O Lord
World Communications Day
May 24th, 2020
Laudato Si’ Week 2020
Next week, 16-24 May, is Laudato Si' Week 2020. Laudato Si' Week marks the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical on care for our common home. The theme of Laudato Si' Week 2020 is "everything is connected." Pope Francis has invited Catholics around the world...
Sunday Evening Reflection – May 17th at 6.30pm
The Diocese of Killala will host an online Sunday evening reflection on May 17th at 6.30pm. You can view this on the webcam of St. Muredach's Cathedral (Churchtv.ie/ballina). The reflection will be given by Dr MaÃrÃn Glenn and her husband Mr. Redmond Connolly. Please...
Praying the Rosary at home in May – Pope Francis
Pope Francis is encouraging the faithful to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home during the month of May, when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. In a letter for the month of May,...
Pope Francis creates John Paul I Foundation
John Paul I was Pope from August 26th to September 28th, 1978
“…simplicity, humility, insistence on God’s mercy, love of one’s neighbour and solidarity”