16 February 2024 - published weekly by the Catholic Communications Office - Issue 144
First Friday of Lent marks Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse
16/02/2024
This past Wednesday, 14 February, was Ash Wednesday and also the start of the liturgical Season of Lent. The English word ‘Lent’ comes from the Anglo-Saxon word Lencten, meaning ‘Spring’.  In…
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Trócaire’s Lenten campaign focusses on the plight of people in Malawi ”the warm heart of Africa”  
16/02/2024
Trócaire encourages everyone to participate in this year’s Lent awareness campaign that focuses on the plight of the people of Malawi. Anna Keegan, Trócaire Church Outreach Officer, said, “With Lent…
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Irish Synodal Pathway conducts regional gatherings ahead of its next phase
14/02/2024
The Irish Synodal Pathway very recently convened regional and online gatherings with key representatives from dioceses, religious congregations, movements and associations.  Bringing together lay men and women, priests, deacons, bishops,…
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Bishops bless engaged couples as 7,254 couples were prepared for marriage in 2023
16/02/2024
This week, bishops blessed engaged couples in Dublin and Belfast ahead of Saint Valentine’s Day.  The blessings at two sacred sites in both cities have become permanent fixtures at this…
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Dominican Order celebrates 800 years in Ireland
14/02/2024
On Sunday 11 February, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Dominican Order celebrated 800 years in Ireland with Father Gerard Francisco Timoner OP as chief celebrant for a…
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