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Even the Pope goes to Confession…
Yes, Pope Francis went to Confession, publicly, in St. Peter’s Basilica, after leading a penitential service. The Holy Father said the Christian way begins with taking a step backward, with removing oneself from the centre to make room for God. This same criterion, this same outlook, applied to confession, can…
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Our Lady of Fieldstown
Last year (2020) during Lockdown, it was suggested at a Parish Pastoral Council Meeting, that we should explore erecting a Shrine to Our Lady on the outside of the Church in Fieldstown. Very quickly the idea took momentum, and through the stalwart work of Enda Fahy, and his son, Gavin,…
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First Holy Communion & Confirmation 2021
Recent controversy in the media about whether the Church should hold the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion, despite public health reccomendations, prompted me to take some time this week to reflect on how we celebrate these important times in the faith journey of our young people, & their…
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World Day of Prayer for Grandparents & the Elderly
Pope Francis has established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will take place for the first time on Sunday 25 July 2021 on the theme ‘I am with you always’ (Mt 28:20) Today is a day of joy and hope for all of us in celebrating and…
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Closing of Year of Reflection & Prayer and Commissioning of Diocesan Synodal Core Group
On Behalf of Bishop Michael… Thank you to the priests, religious and parishes who responded to the invitation to attend the ceremony in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, on Wednesday 30th June, or who watched it online. The homily, in particular, provides information on the nature of the Synodal Pathway that…
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St. Colmcille’s 1500th Anniversary
Pastoral Area: Along with Termonfechin (Fr Paul Byrne 98 22121), Clogherhead (Fr Martin McVeigh 98 22224), & Togher (Monsignor Jim Carroll 98 89335), our Parish is part of the St. Colmcille’s Pastoral Area. Wednesday 9th June was the feast of Saint Columcille and this year is a very special…
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The Pope Video
This wonderful initiative is designed to help get the Holy Father’s prayer intentions out into the world of social media and online life. Please check out the wonderful messages from Pope Francis each month by clicking this link
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Pastoral Area Pentecost Prayer Service
This week, members of the Pastoral Councils from the St. Colmcille’s Pastoral Area (which includes the parishes of Clogherhead, Termonfechin, Togher, & Monasterboice) recorded a prayer service for Pentecost. You can view this video by clicking this link We wanted to mark the Feast of Pentecost, or the coming of…
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Vocations Sunday
Sunday 25th April is the 58th Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations also known as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” The purpose of this day of prayer is to publicly fulfill the Lord’s instruction to, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest” (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2).…
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