Bishop Connell: Despite the darkness in our world the light of hope, of faith will endure
Date Published: 20/Dec/2024
Bishop Connell: Despite the darkness in our world, especially in the Holy Land, the light of hope, of faith will endureOn 19 December, Mass was concelebrated by Bishop Paul Connell (pictured above), Monsignor Joseph McGuinness and Father Brian Kavanagh, in Columba Centre of Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, for the community of staff working for t...Read On
Pope Francis to canonise Acutis and Frassati during Jubilee 2025
Date Published: 06/Dec/2024
Pope Francis to canonise Acutis and Frassati during Jubilee 2025On 23 May last, Pope Francis approved the decree for the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the young layman from Lombardy in northern Italy, famed for his love of the Eucharist and his passion for technology, who has been defined by many as “an influencer of......Read On
Joint Statement – Outcome of the consultation on the future of St. Mel's & Mean Scoil Mhuire
Date Published: 03/Dec/2024
StatementThe Patrons of Meán Scoil Mhuire and Saint Mel’s College, CEIST and the Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois, wish to thank the school communities of Meán Scoil Mhuire, Saint Mel’s College and local Catholic primary schools for their participation in the consultation process on the future of post-primary Catholic Education in Longford Town.Thi...Read On
Bishops welcome the National Board for Safeguarding Children’s new policy
Date Published: 15/Oct/2024
bDuring their 2024 Summer General Meeting in Maynooth, bishops welcomed the National Safeguarding Board’s new policy, A Safe and Welcoming Church – Safeguarding Children Policy and Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland. This replaces its 2016 policy and came into effect on 11 June. A Safe and Welcoming Church takes...Read On