Bishop Leahy calls for new era of shared parish responsibility
Date Published: 19/Jun/2026
Bishop Leahy calls for new era of shared parish responsibilityOn 14 June last, Bishop Brendan Leahy, Bishop of Limerick, published findings of an extensive diocesan consultation process, describing the report as both a source of hope and a clear call to action as the Diocese seeks to meet challenges around clergy numbers, volunteer c...Read On
Bishops meet in Maynooth for their Summer General Meeting
Date Published: 13/Jun/2026
Bishops meet in Maynooth for their Summer General MeetingFrom 8 to 10 June, the Irish Bishops met in plenary session for their Summer General Meeting at Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth. The gathering began with the celebration of Mass in Saint Mary’s Oratory, attended by members of the Saint Patrick’s College community, including seminarian...Read On
National Board for Safeguarding: Building a safer and stronger community
Date Published: 05/Jun/2026
National Board for Safeguarding: Building a Safer and Stronger CommunityNational Board for Safeguarding: Building a safer and stronger communityAidan Gordon and Lyn McDermott discuss the work that they are doing with the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in IrelandRead More...Read On
Much interest in priestly ministry at Dublin Ignite conference
Date Published: 28/May/2026
Much interest in priestly ministry at Dublin Ignite conferenceOn 23 May, the National Vocations Office of the Bishops’ Conference attended the Ignite Ireland Conference, hosted by the Dominicans under the theme Embers into Flames. The event took place at the Dublin Convention Centre. Bishop Fintan Gavin of Cork and Ross celebrated Mass, and A...Read On