Catholic priest installed as ecumenical canon in St Anne’s Cathedral
Historic appointment in Belfast cathedral strengthens the common mission to “witness to Christ and promote reconciliation, peace and unity.”
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Dreaming big – A day meeting for Clergy
This Annual Focolare Day for Clergy explores some elements of the identity and mission of the families in the light of the spirituality of unity.
Focolare Centre, Prosperous, Co. Kildare Tuesday 23rd February 11am – 4pm
Being Eucharist for Others
Clergy from many parts of Ireland gather. “One of the best priest meetings I’ve been at in a long time” is how one participant put it commenting on a meeting of clergy in the Focolare Centre, Prosperous on Friday 20th February last. Of the almost 50 who attended, most were from varied parts of Ireland. They were also joined by several priests from Scotland and England.
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Being Eucharist for others
A meeting for priests organized by the Focolare Movement on Friday 20th February 2015, in the Focolare Centre of Prosperous, Co. Kildare, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
All priests are welcome.
This year’s meeting will explore the Eucharist both from the point of view of priests’ spirituality today and the ministry to young people who face the challenges of an increasingly secular culture. There will be opportunity for discussion and feed-back.
Open Day for Priests
The Priests of Focolare are holding an open day for priests on Wednesday 26th February in the Focolare centre, Curryhills, Prosperous. More details to follow
[more]The Human Voyage of Self-Discovery
Congratulations to Fr. Brendan Purcell, who was honoured with the publication of the of a collection of essays: The Human Voyage of Self-Discovery: Essays in Honour of Brendan Purcell. It was launched in UCD by Professor Teresa Iglesias on August 14th. Edited by Bishop Brendan Leahy and Professor David Walsh, the book contains a collection […]
[more]Fr. Tom Norris moves to Rome
Rev. Dr Thomas Norris, a Priest of the Diocese of Ossory, has been appointed as the new Spiritual Director of the Pontifical Irish College, Rome. Fr Tom, an alumnus of the Irish College, is former Professor of Systematic Theology at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth. More recently recently, he has been Paluch Professor of Theology at Mundelein Seminary, Chicago. Fr […]
[more]Bishop Leahy’s homily, National Prayer Vigil for Life
Homily of Bishop Brendan Leahy
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