Christmas Message 2020 from Bishop Francis Duffy
Date Published: 19/Dec/2020
Christmas
Message 2020
A year ago, in preparation for our Diocesan Assembly,
I referred to “the joys, anxieties and hopes that come with family life”. Little
did we know then the extraordinary challenges that 2020 would entail.
We have
missed what we value most - people. We
miss being with and among people, all the ordinary everyda...Read On
A message from the Irish bishops: “Keep Christ at the Centre of Christmas”
Date Published: 03/Dec/2020
A message from the Irish bishops:“Keep Christ at the Centre of Christmas” With the beginning of Advent last Sunday, preparations have begun in earnest in parishesacross the country for the celebration of Christmas – albeit in a very different context thisyear. Priests working with Parish Pastoral Councils are making decisions at a local ...Read On
Advent Safeguarding Message 2020
Date Published: 27/Nov/2020
The last nine months have been very difficult for
many people with the continuing threat to health,
lives and livelihood. As we prepare for Christmas
during this season of Advent we remember that Jesus
Christ was born into a family and there he grew up.
Although Church activities have been restricted for
most of this year our commitment to sa...Read On
‘Remember In November’ – A Pastoral Letter for November 2020
Date Published: 29/Oct/2020
Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois
‘Remember In November’ – A Pastoral Letter for
November 2020
Bishop Francis Duffy, Bishop of Ardagh &
Clonmacnois
November
is a time to remember and pray for family members, colleagues, neighbours and
friends who have died since this time last year. Those who have gone before ...Read On