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, Bishop of Down and Connor, has condemned the destruction of 13 Jewish graves in Belfast. Trustees of National Seminary meet in St Patrick’s College, Bishop Treanor was Maynooth speaking at Mass in 14 new seminarians begin their training for the priesthood Saint Peter’s Cathedral in Belfast on 28 August, In a statement published on 24 August last, it was announced that Saint where he told Mass- Patrick’s College, Maynooth, has welcomed fourteen new seminarians to start goers that “these their training for the priesthood. The statement said that, “The Trustees shameful acts are a acknowledged the generosity and openness which motivates young men to con- blemish on our society.” sider a vocation to the priesthood and to apply themselves to the formation pro- cess. The Trustees also paid tribute to the dedication of the staff of the college  During the month of for their role in formation. The Trustees offered prayers and encouragement September, Lough Derg for the seminarians and the college staff asking that this will be a time of will host special days of and blessing.” The statement went on to say, “Acknowledging the recent and retreat on themes of extensive media coverage regarding the College, and the disquiet that it has ecumenism and living caused amongst the faithful, the Trustees emphasise that the Church has clear with the aftermath of instructions on the formation of seminarians. It is essential that these are ob- suicide. They will also served in order to form priests “after the heart of the Good Shepherd” (cf. Jer continue one-day 3.15). There is no place in a seminary community for any sort of behaviour or pilgrimages. See attitude which contradicts the teaching and example of Christ.” A review www.loughderg.org for of current resources, procedures and policies, including the use of internet and more information. social media will now be undertaken. See catholicbishops.ie for full statement.  The 2016 Catholic Grandparents’ : ‘New times require new institutions’ Pilgrimage to Knock In his homily for the final Mass in the chapel of the Mater Dei Shrine will take place on Institute of Education in on 24 August, Archbishop Sunday 11 September Diarmuid Martin said, “We live in an era of change. It is no time 2016. for believers to sit and bemoan or to be side-lined into the irrelevant. Believers  The 2016 Hugh must regain confidence and courage to face new things in new ways. It is time O’Flaherty International for tolerance and respect for diversities. It is time for a Church to be present in Humanitarian Award society in such a way as to help people find that God revealed in Jesus Christ, will be awarded to not as an imposition but as an invitation to fullness of life.” Read the full text of Father Shay Cullen SSC. Archbishop Martin’s homily on www.catholicbishops.ie. Pope Francis Tweet of Canonisation of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta the Month: “Consoling those who suffer we are Pope Francis will celebrate the Mass of Canonisation for Blessed able to help build a better Teresa of Calcutta on Sunday 4 September in , on the eve of world. Follow Pope Francis the 19th anniversaryProduced of her by thedeath. Catholic Coverage Communications of the canonisation Office of the on Twitter @Pontifex. Mass will begin on RTÉ OneIrish Television Catholic ’ from 9.10am. Conference On Monday 5 September, Archbishop , , will celebrate a special Produced by the Catholic Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the Canonisation in Saint Malachy’s Church, Communications Office of the Irish Bishops’ Conference. See Armagh at 7.30pm. All are welcome. catholicbishops.ie.