23 March 2024 - published weekly by the Catholic Communications Office - Issue 149

Archbishop Eamon Martin encourages prayers for peace during Holy Week and Easter
22/03/2024
As Holy Week begins this Sunday, Palm Sunday, leading to the high point of the Church calendar, Easter Sunday, Archbishop Martin said, “I invite everyone to find some time for…
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Towards Peace welcomes Clodagh Malone as new committee member
21/03/2024
The Oversight Committee of Towards Peace held its bi-monthly meeting in the Columba Centre, Maynooth, on 19 March.  The group welcomed Clodagh Malone as a new member to the Committee. …
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Growing interest in Confirmation pledge to abstain from alcohol, smoking, vaping and drugs
22/03/2024
Mr Darren Butler (pictured), National Coordinator the Irish Bishops’ Drugs Initiative (IBDI), has informed CatholicNews.ie of a renewed interest in taking the pledge to abstain from alcohol and drugs at…
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“In a just world, everyone will have access to water” – Jane Mellett of Trócaire
21/03/2024
Friday 22 March 2024 is World Water Day.  This year, the Trócaire Lenten campaign focuses on the issue of water justice in Malawi. According Jane Mellett, Trócaire’s Church Manager, “in a…
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Church press officers discuss common communication challenges
22/03/2024
On 20 March, press and communications officers of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Church of Ireland and Catholic denominations, together with the Irish Council of Churches, met in Columba Centre,…
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