Our Common Humanity was published after the Spring General Meeting of the Irish Bishops’ Conference. Having received a number of requests, the Catholic Communications Office and Veritas have designed the pastoral message for distribution in parishes. A PDF of Our Common […]
To be their voice – a pastoral message on the right to life from the priests of the Diocese of Achonry
The following pastoral letter has been published in the name of the priests of the Diocese of Achonry as the diocese is currently without a bishop: Dear Parishioners, Normally a letter to the people of the diocese comes from the […]
Pastoral message by Bishop Kevin Doran to the Diocese of Elphin on the Right to Life
Dear Parishioners, Today we celebrate the Holy Spirit whom we describe in the Creed each week as the “Giver of Life”. We have five days left to do all that we can to protect that Gift of Life. I want […]
Bishop John Buckley’s pastoral message on the Right to Life
Within days Ireland will be facing a Referendum to remove the right to life of the unborn from the Constitution. I am asking you to reflect on a number of issues and misinformation that people have brought to my attention […]
Love Them Both – a pastoral message from Archbishop Eamon Martin as the 25 May Referendum approaches
Dear brothers and sisters, When I wrote to you in January about protecting the Eighth Amendment, I invited you to spread the word about the precious gift of life from the first moment of conception until the moment of […]
The Defence of Human Life by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin
The Church must always be pro-life. That means that the Christian community must be a beacon of support for life especially at its most vulnerable moments and a beacon of support at vulnerable moments of any woman or man along […]
Bernadette’s Story
Bernadette Goulding from Co. Cork is the director of Rachel’s Vineyard Ireland “When I was 19 years old I emigrated to London. The new-found freedom was overwhelming. I started to experiment with alcohol, go out with guys and eventually I […]
Spring pastoral letter on human life by Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly SMA
Dear parishioners and all people of good will in the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly, Spring has at last come and I wish to send you greetings and good wishes. The harsh winter we have experienced is now coming to […]
That they may have life – A pastoral reflection by Bishop Brendan Kelly on the upcoming referendum
New life At long last, spring is in the air, and with it, a new spring in our step. All around us life is burgeoning again, new life. We cannot cut hedges anymore this year. It is strictly forbidden until […]
Pastoral Letter to the priests and people of the Diocese of Killala from Bishop John Fleming
I am aware that the current debate on the 8th Amendment to the Constitution is complex, sensitive and painful for many. I offer this reflection, therefore, with respect for all concerned. Compassion Compassion is at the core of the Christian […]