Recent statements and homilies
The family is the foundation of society – Archbishop Michael Neary speaking at Catholic Grandparents Association Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine
Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam has said that, “Grandparents have both the opportunity and responsibility to establish a tone...
Publication of Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love)
The second Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis has been published today, Friday 8 April 2016. Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of...
Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin at Mass in Knock for the Armagh diocesan pilgrimage
· National Marian Shrine, Knock, Co Mayo in the Archdiocese of Tuam “Among the many lessons that we as Church...
Speaking notes of Bishop Donal McKeown at a public meeting on the marriage referendum
8.00pm Malin Hotel, Malin, Inishowen Co Donegal Although a citizen of Ireland I am not resident in the Republic...
Bishop Liam MacDaid Pastoral Letter to the Catholic People of the Diocese of Clogher and to Christians and people of good-will
The following pastoral letter from Bishop Liam MacDaid was read at Masses in the diocese of Clogher on the weekend...
Pastoral Letter of Bishop Liam MacDaid
The following pastoral letter from Bishop Liam MacDaid was read at Masses in the diocese of Clogher on the weekend...
Pastoral message on marriage by Bishop Seamus Freeman
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On my appointment as Bishop of Ossory in December 2007, I chose the words...
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin:”Marriage really matters; reflect carefully before changing its definition”
Pastoral reflections of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin for use at all Masses on 16th and 17th May Feast of the Ascension...
Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly: A Pastoral Statement on the Coming Referendums
I write this letter – my first as bishop of the archdiocese of Cashel and Emly – at a moment...
Bishop John Fleming: Pastoral Letter ‘Reflect on the Meaning of Marriage’
My dear priests and people, Reflect on the meaning of marriage This week, you will be asked to vote in...