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Christmas 2018 (Letter N°57)
Benedictine Monks Holy Cross Monastery 119 Kilbroney Road Rostrevor Co. Down BT34 3BN Northern Ireland Tel: 028 4173 9979 [email protected] www.benedictinemonks.co.uk Facebook: Benedictine Monks Rostrevor Twitter: @rostrevormonks Christmas 2018 (Letter n°57) “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness, on them light has shined.” (Is 9:2) On 8 December 2018 in Oran (Algeria) 19 martyrs of the Catholic Church in Algeria were beatified: Brother Henri Vergès, Marist (1930-1994) ; Sister Paul-Hélène Saint-Raymond, Little Sister of the Assomption (1927-1994) ; Sister Esther Paniagua Alonso (1949-1994) and Sister Caridad Alvarez Martin (1933-1994), Augustinian Missionary Sisters ; Father Jean Chevillard (1925-1994), Father Alain Dieulangard (1919-1994), Father Christian Chessel (1958-1994), Father Charles Deckers (1924-1994), Missionaries of Africa ; Sister Angèle-Marie Littlejohn (1933-1995) and Sister Bibiane Leclercq (1930-1995), Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles ; Sister Odette Prévost (1932-1995), Little Sister of the Sacred Heart ; Father Christian de Chergé (1937-1996), Brother Luc Dochier (1914- 1996), Father Christophe Lebreton (1950-1196), Brother Michel Fleury (1944-1996), Father Bruno Lemarchand (1930-1996), Father Célestin Ringeard (1933-1996), Brother Paul Favre-Miville (1939- 1996), Cistercian Monks ; Bishop Pierre Claverie, Dominican (1938-1996). We invite you to discover a little about one of those newly blessed: Bishop Pierre Claverie of Oran. Pierre Claverie, OP, Bishop of Oran, was born in Algiers on May 8, 1938. After his formation as a Dominican in France, he returned to his native country as a priest in 1967. -
News Snippets
News Snippets á The full text of Archbishop Eamon Martin’s homily for Mass celebrating the centenary of the Marian apparitions in Fatima is on catholicbishops.ie á Trócaire wishes to thank all Mass to celebrate the one year countdown to the World Meeting of those who contributed Families 2018 in Ireland generously to the recent Church collection for east Families and individuals from across Ireland travelled to Knock, Co Mayo, on Africa. “The collection will Monday 21 August to be part of the celebrations for the official launch of the enable us to reach even preparatory programme and to mark the one year countdown to next year’s more people with life- World Meeting of Families 2018. The WMOF2018 Icon of the Holy Family was saving aid. The support of unveiled and anointed at Mass in the basilica. The official prayer for the Catholic Church in WMOF2018 was also presented at the Mass. The Amoris: Let’s talk Family! Ireland will make a Let’s Be Family! Programme was also launched. Using a range of online and parish based resources, this programme will offer families, parishes and wider significant contribution to society an opportunity to think about and discuss our vision and hopes for saving lives in East Africa family and marriage, particularly in light of Pope Francis’ The Joy of Love over the coming weeks.” (Amoris Laetitia), his 2016 Apostolic Exhortation on love in the family. á Listen to our weekly faith Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said in the homily, “God’s love reaches out to all. podcast Faithcast on We have an obligation to preach the Gospel of love to all. -
News Snippets
News Snippets Archbishop Diarmuid Martin delivered the homily at the Requiem Mass of Cardinal Desmond Archbishop Eamon Martin encourages faithful to #LiveLent 2017 Connell RIP. Read the text Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh has launched a special web resource, and on www.dublindiocese.ie. a Twitter and Instagram #LiveLent initiative, for Lent 2017. Launching the Read the Pope’s message resources Archbishop Eamon said, “In his message for Lent 2017, which I for Lent 2017 on encourage everyone to read, Pope Francis invites the faithful to return to God www.catholicbishops.ie. with all their hearts, to refuse to settle for mediocrity and to grow in friendship with the Lord. The theme for the Pope’s message for Lent 2017 is ‘The Word is a Faithcast is a new weekly gift. Other persons are a gift’. Pope Francis describes Lent as a favourable faith podcast which can be season for deepening our spiritual life through fasting, prayer and almsgiving. subscribed to or “For Lent 2017 we continue to provide online downloaded from resources to assist in our spiritual preparations for www.catholicnews.ie. the joy and hope which comes with the Easter Bishop Michael Smith of season. I encourage everyone to visit and avail of Meath recently presided at our online resources and to consider taking part in the canonical establishment our #LiveLent initiative”, Archbishop Martin said. The #LiveLent initiative will involve short daily of a new monastery at suggestions shared on Twitter and Instagram based Silverstream Priory in the on the theme of the Holy Father’s Lenten message Diocese of Meath. -
Sharing the Good News January 2020
Issue 58 January 2020 Fr Paul Dempsey appointed Bishop of Achonry Diocese Pope Francis appointed Father Paul Dempsey, PP of Newbridge Parish in the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin, as Bishop of the Diocese of Achonry on 27 January. Speaking in the Cathedral of the Annunciation and Saint Nathy, following the announcement, Father Dermot Meehan, Administrator of Achonry Diocese said, “Today, Father Paul Dempsey comes into our assembly as Christ’s messenger, having accepted his appointment by Pope Francis as pastor of the people and priests of Achonry. We warmly welcome his appointment and, on behalf of the priests, religious and people of the diocese, I thank him for accepting it. It is a reason for rejoicing for us in Achonry that a priest of Father Paul’s calibre and extensive experience in pastoral ministry in his native diocese of Kildare and Leighlin comes to us as our new bishop. We assure him of our prayers as he prepares for his new role and we ask God to bless him with joy, contentment and peace in his ministry among us.” Speaking to the congregation of almost 800, gathered in the cathedral for the announcement, Father Dempsey said, “I’m sure you can understand how daunting it is to take on the role of bishop in a new diocese. I’m conscious of my own unworthiness and sinfulness as I take on this role. I ask you to be patient with me as I endeavour to get to know the priests, people, deacons and religious of the diocese in the coming weeks and months.” The Episcopal Ordination of the new Bishop of Achonry will take place on 19 April 2020, Divine Mercy Sunday. -
Sharing the Good News
www.vocations.ie SHARING THE GOOD NEWS Monthly newsletter for Dioceses and Parishes Issue 10 - August 2014 Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference Advertisement for Columba Centre, Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Co Kildare Vocations Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults presented to Pope Francis NEWS S NIPPETS The Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults is In his homily for the annual a new publication from the Irish Episcopal reek Sunday pilgrimage Conference. The result of several years‟ Archbishop Michael Neary work, this catechism is a call to renewal of said: “Hope belongs centrally faith among adults, at a time when people and decisively to faith. Faith may be questioning if the good news of cannot be about maintenance; it is about welcoming home all Jesus Christ applies to them. It responds sorts and conditions of to the recommendation in the Catechism people.” Read the full homily of the Catholic Church that Episcopal Conferences would develop „local on catholicbishops.ie. catechisms, which take into account various situations and cultures, while The Annual Knock Novena carefully preserving the unity of faith and fidelity to catholic doctrine‟. The new will take from14 to 22 August. catechism was launched in June and a copy was presented to Pope Francis by Speakers will include Bishop Ms Maura Hyland, Director of Veritas, on 26 June. Philip Boyce and Elma Walsh. For more information see Ireland is the second country in the English-speaking world to publish a local www.knockshrine.ie. catechism based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. To order your copy Bishops have designated 5 please see veritas.ie and for extra resource material please see irishcatechism.ie. -
Sha Ring the Good News
Issue 56 October 2019 Joy for faithful of the Diocese of Clonfert as they welcome Bishop Michael Duignan as their new bishop ‘‘God is real, Christ is alive, He is present, He wants to befriend us, forgive us, heal us, free us and make our lives better. Life lived in friendship with Christ in the midst of the Christian Community is life profoundly enhanced beyond our greatest expectations. This invitation is not only for the priests or religious or even bishops here – it is for each and every one of us.” These were the words of Bishop Michael Duignan in his first address as Bishop of Clonfert to those gathered for his Episcopal Ordination in Saint Brendan’s Cathedral in Loughrea, Co Galway on Sunday 13 October. He continued, “Clonfert is a diocese with a rich spiritual tradition dating back to Saint Brendan the Navigator and that great era of the early Irish saints. I would like to thank the people, priests and religious of the Diocese of Clonfert for the warm welcome I have received since the announcement of my appointment some months ago. I look forward very much to walking with you on the journey of faith that opens out before us .” You can read Bishop Duignan’s full address on www.catholicbishops.ie as well as Monsignor Cathal Geraghty’s homily. Archbishop Eamon Martin introduces the ‘Laudato Tree’ project as he launches the Extraordinary Month of Mission 2019 Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh has said that it is time to revive our missionary genes and to renew our hearts for mission. -
Safeguarding Children Parish Handbook
Safeguarding Children Parish Handbook Killala Achonry Elphin Tuam Clonfert Galway & Kilmacduagh BurrenKilfenora Safe Environments Child Protection Procedures Communication Quality Assurance Complainants Care of of Care Support Training and and Training Management Western Province of Respondents Safeguarding Children II Safeguarding Children Foreword The Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Tuam are pleased to introduce this ”Safeguarding Children Parish Handbook” which is designed to facilitate the implementation of best practice in safeguarding children in all parishes within the six dioceses of the Western Province: the Archdiocese of Tuam; the Diocese of Achonry; the Diocese of Clonfert; the Diocese of Elphin; the Diocese of Killala and the Diocese of Galway-Kilmacduagh-Kilfenora. In March 2016 The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI) produced ”Safeguarding Children Policy and Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland” which contains a policy statement and a framework of seven child safeguarding standards and indicators which support its implementation and applies to all church personnel. On behalf of our respective dioceses, as part of the Catholic Church in Ireland, we have committed to safeguarding children by agreeing to follow this policy of the NBSCCCI and will abide by and uphold the seven standards and applicable indicators in our entire ministry and contact with children. The policy and standards of the NBSCCCI provide the framework for practice, through a one-Church approach to child safeguarding, ensuring that the same principles, procedures and practices for safeguarding children and for responding to allegations or suspicions of child abuse operate at every level and in every place throughout the Catholic Church in Ireland. -
Sha Ring the Good News
Issue 57 November 2019 Archbishop Eamon Martin launches Ireland’s most popular Advent Calendar Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh has launched the 2019 online Advent Calendar, which will go live on www.catholicbishops.ie on the first Sunday of Advent, 1 December next. Now in its sixth year, the popular online Advent Calendar offers resources for the parish, school and home which can be accessed behind a virtual door each day during the season of Advent. The content is aimed at assisting people to pray and to reflect on how best we can keep Christ at the centre of our Christmas preparations during this special liturgical season. The unique interactive Advent Calendar has family prayers and suggestions for #LivingAdvent - acts of kindness or charity that all of us are encouraged to undertake during the month of December. The calendar also shares tips on how families can care for creation, our common home, by having a more sustainable Christmas. Welcoming the calendar Archbishop Eamon said, “I invite everyone during this Season of Advent to enjoy our online calendar. It is there for people not just to reflect on the content personally but to share on social media. At this busy time I encourage everyone to take a few moments of pause to reflect on the true message of Christmas which is that Christ is alive and is our hope.” Trócaire launch ‘Gift of Trees’ to support families in Africa and Asia Garden designer Diarmuid Gavin, along with students from Scoil Aoife Community National School, Dublin, helped to launch Trócaire’s Christmas ‘Gifts of Love’ for Christmas 2019. -
Annual Report and Financial Statements
HIERARCHY GENERAL PURPOSES TRUST FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018 Page 1 HIERARCHY GENERAL PURPOSES TRUST REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018 CONTENTS Page Trustees and Other Information 3 Report of the Trustees 4 Independent Auditors Report 12 Statement of Financial Activities 14 Balance Sheet 15 Cashflow Statement 16 Statement of Accounting Policies 17 Notes to the Financial Statements 19 Page 2 HIERARCHY GENERAL PURPOSES TRUST TRUSTEE AND OTHER INFORMATION TRUSTEES + Eamon Martin + Kieran O'Reilly SMA + Diarmuid Martin + Michael Neary + Michael Smith Resigned 02/09/2018 + John Buckley + John Kirby + Leo O'Reilly Resigned 31/12/2018 + John McAreavey Resigned 26/03/2018 + Donal McKeown + John Fleming + Denis Brennan + Brendan Kelly + Noel Treanor + William Crean + Brendan Leahy + Raymond Browne + Denis Nulty + Francis Duffy + Kevin Doran + Alphonsus Cullinan + Fintan Monahan + Alan McGuckian SJ Michael Ryan Resigned 11/03/2018 MIchael Mclaughlin Resigned 11/02/2018 Joseph McGuinness Dermot Meehan App 13/02/2018 + Dermot Farrell App 11/03/2018 + Philip Boyce App 26/03/2018 + Thomas Deenihan App 02/09/2018 EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR Harry Casey FINANCE AND GENERAL + Francis Duffy PURPOSES COUNCIL + John Fleming + Michael Smith (Resigned 02/09/2018) Derek Staveley Stephen Costello Sean O'Dwyer Alice Quinn Anthony Harbinson Aideen McGinley Jim McCaffrey CHARITY NUMBER CHY5956 CHARITY REGULATOR NUMBER 20009861 PRINCIPAL OFFICE Columba Centre Maynooth Co. Kildare AUDITORS: Crowe Ireland Chartered Accountants and Statutory Audit Firm Marine House Clanwilliam Court Dublin 2 BANKERS: AIB Plc Ulster Bank Bank of Ireland INVESTMENT MANAGERS: Davy Group Dublin 2 SOLICITORS: Mason Hayes & Curran South Bank House Dublin 4 Page 3 HIERARCHY GENERAL PURPOSES TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018 The Trustees present their annual report and the financial statements of the Hierarchy General Purposes Trust (HGPT) for the year ended 31 December 2018. -
St Nicholas' Church a 92-Page Booklet Commemorating the 150Th Anniversary of St Nicholas' Church In
150th Anniversary 1869-2019 Faith of our Fathers Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of St Nicholas’ Church in Churchtown Anniversary Mass 150th Anniversary St Nicholas’ Church, Churchtown 24th June 2019 at 7.30pm Chief Celebrant William Crean, Bishop of Cloyne Concelebrants Fr Robin Morrissey, PP, Churchtown-Liscarroll Fr Stephen O’Mahony, PE, Churchtown-Liscarroll Fr Gerard Coleman, PP, Castlelyons Fr Bill Conway, PE, Diocese of Joliet-in-Illinois, USA Fr Michael Madden, PE, Diocese of Cloyne Fr Tom McDermott, CC, Cobh Cathedral Canon Donal O’Mahony, PP, Charleville Organist Louise Roche Contents Letter from Fr Robin Morrissey PP ......................... 4 Letter from Bishop William Crean .......................... 5 Calendar of Commemorative Events 2019 .............. 6 Early Catholic Church in Ireland ............................. 7 The Diocese of Cloyne ............................................. 8 Saint Nicholas of Myra ............................................. 10 A Prayer to Saint Nicholas of Myra ......................... 11 Bruhenny Explained ................................................ 12 Grove White Publication 1911 ................................. 12 The Catholic Church in Churchtown ...................... 13 Catholic Parish Priests ............................................. 15 Griffith’s Valuation ................................................... 21 St Nicholas’ Choir .................................................... 22 St Nicholas’ Sacristans .............................................. 22 St Nicholas’ -
Diocesan-Directory 2020-08-19 0
DIOCESE OF GALWAY, KILMACDUAGH & KILFENORA Diocesan Directory 2019 The Diocesan Directory is compiled by the Diocesan Office, Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh & Kilfenora, The Cathedral, Gaol Road, Galway. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in the Directory, and it is updated regularly. Please notify any errors, omissions, or amendments to: [email protected] This edition of the Directory is available as a fully searchable pdf at: www.galwaydiocese.ie/parish-resources This edition is 2020-08-19 X Brendan Kelly Bishop of Galway and Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora CONTENTS The Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora ...................................... 4 Deanery Divisions ......................................................................................... 5 Administrative Information; Institutions; Charitable Societies ....................... 6 Parish Office Contacts List ............................................................................ 9 Parish Details ............................................................................................... 10 Vocations ..................................................................................................... 61 Marriage Tribunal ........................................................................................ 62 Pastoral Centre ............................................................................................ 63 Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service ....................................................... -
AN INTRODUCTION to the ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE of COUNTY DONEGAL
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE of COUNTY DONEGAL AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE of COUNTY DONEGAL COUNTY DONEGAL Mount Errigal viewed from Dunlewey. Foreword County Donegal has a rich architectural seventeenth-century Plantation of Ulster that heritage that covers a wide range of structures became a model of town planning throughout from country houses, churches and public the north of Ireland. Donegal’s legacy of buildings to vernacular houses and farm religious buildings is also of particular buildings. While impressive buildings are significance, which ranges from numerous readily appreciated for their architectural and early ecclesiastical sites, such as the important historical value, more modest structures are place of pilgrimage at Lough Derg, to the often overlooked and potentially lost without striking modern churches designed by Liam record. In the course of making the National McCormick. Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) The NIAH survey was carried out in phases survey of County Donegal, a large variety of between 2008 and 2011 and includes more building types has been identified and than 3,000 individual structures. The purpose recorded. In rural areas these include structures of the survey is to identify a representative as diverse as bridges, mills, thatched houses, selection of the architectural heritage of barns and outbuildings, gate piers and water Donegal, of which this Introduction highlights pumps; while in towns there are houses, only a small portion. The Inventory should not shopfronts and street furniture. be regarded as exhaustive and, over time, other A maritime county, Donegal also has a rich buildings and structures of merit may come to built heritage relating to the coast: piers, light.