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Bereavement Course – Newman Institute

Bereavement Course – Newman Institute

A four week Bereavement Course will be delivered at the Newman Institute, Ballina, on Thursdays, November 7th, 14, 21st and 28th at 8.00pm. The course will be facilitated by Monica Morley, Director of Knock Family Centre and Broadcaster.

Day for Life

Day for Life

About Day For Life Day for Life is celebrated annually by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition.  This year’s Day...

Dr. Mary McAleese to address ACP Conference

Dr. Mary McAleese to address ACP Conference

The Association of Catholic priests will host a conference entitled "Women and the Church - Equality of opportunity?" on Saturday, October 5th. Please click here for full details.

Pope’s appeal to pray, reflect and act to safeguard creation

Pope’s appeal to pray, reflect and act to safeguard creation

“Now is the time to rediscover our vocation as children of God, brothers and sisters, and stewards of creation.” Those were the Pope’s words in a message released for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which is observed on 1 September. Taking...

Season of Creation

Season of Creation

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...

Pope Francis announces canonization of Cardinal Newman

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....

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