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Guidance for a Return to the Pastoral Life of the Church

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...

Laudato Si’ Week 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

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 Maírín Glenn and her husband Mr. Redmond Connolly. Please...

Praying the Rosary at home in May – Pope Francis

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

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”