‘The crib does not distract us from the relevant issues of today. It exposes them’ – Bishop Dempsey
Bishop Paul Dempsey has published an opinion article in The Irish Times reflecting on the real issues that underpin the season of Christmas.
Bishop Paul Dempsey has published an opinion article in The Irish Times reflecting on the real issues that underpin the season of Christmas.
During their Winter General Meeting in Maynooth, Bishops noted that 2023 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Ballymascanlon talks.
During the Winter General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference in Maynooth, Bishops expressed concern that the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa is deepening.
Bishops: 'The successful efforts of the Irish negotiating team in getting the beginnings of a Loss & Damage facility established is to be commended.'
During their Winter General Meeting in Maynooth, Bishops discussed the effects of the current energy and cost of living crisis on people across the island of Ireland.
During the Winter General Meeting Bishops stated, “we have now begun our Advent journey, a time of patient waiting and joyful hope."
The Presidents and Coordinators of the Continental Assemblies recently gathered in Rome to prepare for the culmination of the second stage of the Synod process 2021-2024.
The local government sector is leading a new government appeal for offers of unoccupied properties to provide temporary homes for those fleeing war in Ukraine.
During their Winter General Meeting in Maynooth, the Irish Catholic Bishops’s Conference expressed concern about the ongoing political uncertainty in Northern Ireland.
The annual Maynooth Christmas Carol Service will be will be led by the President of Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Reverend Professor Michael Mullaney, and live-streamed from 7.30pm on YouTube.