Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Environment, Faith and Justice, Festivals, Religious patronage, Religious teaching, Youth
The diocese of Kildare and Leighlin will, for the first time have an exhibition stand at the World Ploughing Championships in Grangeford, Tullow, Co Carlow from Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th September 2006. The theme is to reach out to people and let them know about the various ministries, services and initiatives in the diocese […]
Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Music
Laudate Dominum is sung by the Dublin Choral Foundation and is taken from their CD Wedding Memories From Ireland. Further details about the Dublin Choral Foundation and their recordings can be found on www.dublinchoralfoundation.ie
Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 in Death, Environment, Faith and Justice, Poverty
Last September, New Orleans was almost completely wiped out by hurricane Katrina. Many of the poorest communities were badly affected and one year later are now trying to rebuild their lives. Maura O’Donovan and Teresa Rooney CHF were both working there at the time. Teresa was working in the now famous Lower Ninth Ward of […]
Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Festivals, Music
On January 27th of this year the worldwide celebrations began to mark the 250th. anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A musical genius, Mozart composed his first piece of music at the age of 5 and completed his first symphony at the age of 8. All over Ireland choirs and musical societies are […]
Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Do you feel that every moment of your day is taken up? Would you like to have more time for leisure activities and get the balance right? Easier said than done. Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony is organising a conference in the Croke Park Conference Centre, to address that very issue. It’s called, “A Balanced Lifestyle […]
Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values
‘Together We’re Better’ is the slogan of the recently established Taskforce on Active Citizenship. The aim of the Taskforce is to get the views of people interested in making their community a better place for everyone to live in, by addressing questions like ‘What does it mean to be an Active Citizen?’ Sr. Bernadette McMahon […]
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Retreats
When travelling abroad at this time of year, many places strike a chord and cause us to think back on what we experienced, long after the holiday is over. The Rev. Patrick Comerford loves Greece and here he reflects on one of the places there that he found particularly inspiring – Mt. Athos.
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Charity, Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
As many people are about to get their SSIA cheques, it’s a good time to think about those less fortunate and in need of our help. Trocaire are running a scheme to encourage people who have had SSIA Accounts to continue the monthly payment habit, by donating a small amount every month to help Trocaire […]
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Music
Specialising in music ministry for the past number of years, Liam Lawton has never been out of the best sellers lists. His albums ‘Another World’ and ‘Time’ have sold double platinum in Ireland alone and his tours of churches, cathedrals and venues in Ireland are always sold out. His latest venture – an open air […]
Posted on 26. Jul, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Communicating the Christian message is what the Church is about. Martin Long is Director of Communications in the Catholic Communications Office in Maynooth, Co. Kildare. He was recently involved in hosting the annual conference for Catholic press officers from all over Europe, held for the first time ever in Maynooth. Miriam Gormally met with Martin […]