Presider’s Page for 15 August (Assumption of the BVM)
We worship God who brought Mary to the glory of heaven this day. We celebrate her Assumption, the tangible reminder that the resurrection of Jesus brings victory over death for all who believe.
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Presider’s Page for 18 August (Ordinary Time 20)
Whoever eats the flesh of the Lord and drinks his blood will live for ever. We celebrate Jesus’ promise, believing we will share the eternal destiny of all who have this divine life in them.
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Root & Branch Online and in person: EMPOWERING OURSELVES – Flourish & Thrive, Fri 30 Aug – Sun 1 Sept
Hybrid online, live and in-person Hinsley Hall, Leeds Friday 30th Aug – Sunday 1st Sept. R O O T & B R A N C H A COMMUNITY FOR REFORM…
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Dr Carmel Gallagher: Opinion Column in the Irish Times on Irish Missionaries
Sun Aug 11 2024 – 00:30 Irish missionaries’ heroism and selflessness abroad is often overlooked today The contributions of this unique group of the Irish diaspora have been overlooked to…
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RTÉ reports: EU Apostolic Nuncio Noël Treanor dies aged 73
Updated / Sunday, 11 Aug 2024 18:42 By Ailbhe Conneely Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union Archbishop Noël Treanor has died aged 73. It is understood the…
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Australian Catholic Coalition for Church Reform – John Warhurst: Passing generation of Vatican II clergy
Australasian Catholic Coalition for Church ReformPassing generation of Vatican II clergyJohn Warhurst Yet another religious order or congregation leaves our diocese. A much-loved Vatican II-inspired archbishop dies. Our parish priest…
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Brendan Hoban: Priests need to work with their parishioners
Western People 6.8.2024 In the light of my reflections last week on the subject of priests’ changes, a reader both commends me for a column I wrote some months back…
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Presider’s Page for 11 August (Ordinary Time 19)
We gather together as friends, called by the Lord to forgive each other as quickly as God forgives us.
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Brendan Hoban: America and religion are often a toxic mix
Western People 30.7.2024 As I write, the Democratic Party in America is struggling to cope onfour fronts: a series of gaffes on television that made President Biden’s withdrawal from the…
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Rev Frank O’Connor, Limerick, RIP
The death has occurred of Very Rev Frank Canon O’Connor, Limerick Very Rev Frank Canon O’Connor, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Milford Care Centre on the…
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Séamus Ahearne: ALL THROUGH MY LIFE, THE NEW SIGHTS OF NATURE, MADE ME REJOICE LIKE A CHILD. (Marie Curie)
A LITTLE GIRL FROM A TINY VILLAGE: “I was a little girl from a tiny, little village – and I still am that little girl from Sligo,” Mona McSharry said….
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Profile: The Irish Child & Family Institute
The Irish Child & Family Institute (ICFI) was established in 2006 with the goal of providing independent child welfare and psycho-social services to a variety of statutory and non- statutory…
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The Pillar: Card. Müller’s non-renewal at DDF followed financial investigation
The Pillar: “We’re a Catholic media project focused on smart, faithful, and serious journalism, from committed and informed Catholics who love the Church…” has just posted the following article on…
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Presider’s Page for 4 August (Ordinary Time 18)
From the days when the Jewish people wandered in the desert to this very day, God has been food to the hungry and meaning to those who lose their way. We celebrate our Lord’s loving-kindness today.
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Dublin priest, Monsignor John Kennedy, Sec of Disciplinary Section DDF, appointed Archbishop
Statement from the Holy See: Episcopal appointment of secretary for the Disciplinary Section of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith The Holy Father has appointed Msgr. John Joseph…
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Brendan Hoban’s reply to Eugene Duffy’s ‘Furrow’ article (June edition) on the merging of dioceses in the west. Brendan’s article appeared in the July edition
There is little with which I would disagree in Eugene Duffy’s assessment (in the June Furrow) of the limited and unsynodal process that led to the recent decisions to move…
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Jim Cogley Reflections – Tues 30 July – Mon 5 Aug 2024
Information: For web-cam live services and recordings – ourladysisland.ie Weekday Masses are at 10am and Sundays at 11am Website for ordering books, psychotherapy and other details – jimcogley.com Email: frjimcogley@gmail.comfor…
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Croagh Patrick Reflection on Reek Sunday
Photo: Gertie Foley Peadar O’Callaghan: IMAGING THE FUTURE FROM THE REEK What horizon will pilgrims see in the far distance from the top of Croagh Patrick today? What dreams will…
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Brendan Hoban: Church is still in denial over priest shortage
Western People 23.7.2024 Once upon a time the annual announcement of priests’ changes – usually in June or July – was one of the high-points of the summer. Naturally it…
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Seán Walsh: Gone Daughter
Gone Daughter I climb the stairway to the attic – grim day, dim lit night – into an empty room full of Might Have Been… ‘Cross to the slanted ceiling,…
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