I was honoured to attend a seminar in Rome recently organised by the Conference of European Bishops. The theme was 'Today, who is my neighbour'. Pope Leo addressed the gathering reminding us that universal healthcare is a moral obligation.
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It was an honour to celebrate Mass yesterday in St. Nicholas' Church for the African Catholic Communities of the Archdiocese of Armagh and the Diocese of Meath. It was a special Mothers Day celebration. Congratulations to Yvonne Mefor who was awarded the Mother of the Year!
I visited a very busy St. Patrick's Soup Kitchen in Dundalk this morning. The volunteers were distributing food parcels for Christmas. Well done to all on a remarkable effort. Please God it will help ease the pressure on those who are finding life challenging at present.
What a wonderful day it was here in Rome at the Jubilee of Youth. We had a beautiful Mass for our group in St. Peter’s Basilica in the morning celebrated by Bishop McKeown and got to see Pope Leo twice! Nice to meet Cardinal Tagle and Bishop Robert Barron as well.
Today was a sad yet remarkable day. Over 200,000 people and the leaders of many nations paid their respects to Pope Francis a humble man of great courage. I was privileged to be among them to give thanks for his Spirit filled leadership and guidance. May he rest in peace.
Delighted to bless two newly acquired ambulances for the Order of Malta, Dundalk Unit, after the Jubilee Mass for the Sick and Healthcare Workers in St. Patrick's Church, Dundalk, tonight.
It was a great honour to lead out the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Armagh this afternoon along with Dean Shane Foster, Armagh, Dean Sarah Rowland Jones, St. David's Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, Wales and Rev. Giacomo Taffi, Deacon in Armagh.
It was lovely to celebrate Mass for St. Patrick's Day in the Cathedral in Armagh this morning. The 1st Armagh Scout Group and the Murray School of Irish Dancing made it a memorable and colourful occasion.
As interim Chair of the Family Addiction Support Network I was honoured to welcome Jarlath Burns, President of the GAA, to the Carrickdale Hotel today to launch our Strategic Plan 2025-2029. Thank you to the local politicians, HSE, CYPSE, NERDATF reps, and all who were present.
During my sermon this morning in St. Patrick's Church, Dundalk, I welcomed the proposals contained in the final report of the Universal Synod "For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission".
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It was great to welcome members of the Armagh Senior Football Team and management, the County Board, Ulster Council, and, of couse, the Sam Maguire to St. Patrick's Cathedral this morning. A joyful celebration of thanksgiving. @ArmaghGAA @ArmaghYouth @CatholicBishops
Thank you to all who travelled to Knock Shrine yesterday on the annual Armagh Diocesan Pilgrimage. Even though the weather wasn't great it was a wonderful day and a real honour and privilege for me to lead the pilgrims from the Archdiocese. youtube.com/watch?v=oAbPJ2dy…
An excerpt from my homily for the Mass of the Lord's Supper last night in St. Colmcille's Church, Knockaconny, Armagh.
A reflection to begin our journey through this coming Holy Week. The words of Pontius Pilate on Good Friday resonate still "Truth. What is that?" In a confused and troubled world the Gospel of Jesus shines forth as a beacon of hope for all. youtu.be/w9vSaDXVeZQ?si=eHgt…
May you all have a peaceful Christmas and a very happy New Year.
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