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Bishop Brendan in conversation with Declan Aherne a Clinical Psychologist
March 4, 2021
Bishop Brendan in conversation with Declan Aherne a Clinical Psychologist

Speaks about the impact of the covid pandemic on the individual, the family and, society at large while giving positive insights on how to cope with the pressures and uncertainties caused by the pandemic.

Tags: COVID-19, Video
Bishop Brendan in Conversation with Fr Joseph Hayes SJ
March 1, 2021
Bishop Brendan in Conversation with Fr Joseph Hayes SJ

Talks about his background, his work in Africa, how covid 19 has impacted him, cultivating friendship with the Lord and, how to communicate this friendship with others.

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Bishop Brendan in conversation with Fr Éamonn Fitzgibbon
February 26, 2021
Bishop Brendan Speaks to Fr Éamonn Fitzgibbon

Discusses his priestly vocation, work with the youth, the family, an awakening of the domestic Church and, hope in the midst of a changing world.

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From the Archives - Limerick's Lent, 1966: Seven Houses in Seven Weeks
March 1, 2021
From the Archives - Limerick's Lent, 1966: Seven Houses in Seven Weeks

From St Anne's Guild, Limerick, an innovative 1966 Lenten fundraising initiative to build houses for older people.

Statement to Mark the Beginning of Lent.
February 16, 2021
Statement to mark the beginning of Lent

Bishop Proposes 3 "ds" to guide us during this special time.

From the Archives - Lenten Pastoral on Global Mystery Disease, 1892
February 22, 2021
From the Archives - Lenten Pastoral on Global Mystery Disease, 1892

Bishop O'Dywer's 1892 Lenten Pastoral on the global influenza epidemic which claimed the lives of thousands of Irish people.

From the Archives - Fr Leslie McNamara RIP
February 16, 2021
From the Archives - Fr Leslie McNamara RIP

Fr Leslie McNamara who died recently RIP

 

Will you walk with Rose & Tyson to help the people of South Sudan?
February 13, 2021
Will you walk with Rose & Tyson to help the people of South Sudan?

You are invited to take part in our Get Moving with Trócaire Fundraising Event – called 'From Limerick with Love'.  This is a Diocesan wide event which will run over the six weeks of Lent.

Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes / World Day of the Sick
February 11, 2021
Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes / World Day of the Sick

On the Feast Day, Thursday 11th February, a healing service will take place at 7 p.m.to mark the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick.

Service of Prayer for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021
January 22, 2021
Service of Prayer for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021

A Service of Prayer with Christian Leaders in Limerick for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021
January 18, 2021
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021

Bishop Brendan hosts a Zoom Conversation with Christian Faith Leaders for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Christmas Message from Bishop Brendan
December 24, 2020
Christmas Message from Bishop Brendan

Bishop Brendan sends Christmas wishes to the people of Limerick. 

Entering into the Simplicity of Christmas
December 25, 2020
Entering into the Simplicity of Christmas

Rose O'Connor & Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon Christmas Day Reflection 2020 on Sacred Space 102FM.

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10 Tips for Living our Faith in COVID
December 22, 2020
10 Tips for Living our Faith in COVID

Bishop Brendan shares ten tips for living our faith in times of COVID

Watch recording  of Mass for Deceased Members of Lourdes Pilgrimage
November 30, 2020
Watch recording of Mass for Deceased Members of Lourdes Pilgrimage

Watch a recording of the Mass for the Deceased Members of the Lourdes Pilgrimage that took place on Monday, the 30th November at 7.30 p.m. 

"COVID-19 has created poverty in new guises" Bishop Brendan Leahy
November 16, 2020
"COVID-19 has created poverty in new guises" Bishop Brendan Leahy

Bishop Brendan's Statement on World Day of the Poor

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1st November Prayer Service
October 31, 2020
November Prayer Service

3pm, Sunday 1st November: Prayer Service of Remembrance

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Remembrance Resources for November
October 31, 2020
Remembrance Resources for November

November Resources for Home, Graveyard and Church

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WYD Lisbon 2023 Theme
October 18, 2020
WYD Lisbon 2023 Theme

"Mary arose and went with haste" (Lk 1:39) is the bible quote chosen by Pope Francis as the motto of the XXVIII World Youth Day that will be held for the first time in the capital city of Lisbon, Portugal.

Fratelli Tutti – Pope Francis' Encyclical Letter on Fraternity and Social Friendship
October 18, 2020
Fratelli Tutti – Pope Francis' Encyclical Letter on Fraternity and Social Friendship

Pope Francis signed his new encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, on Saturday 3 October 2020 during a visit to Assisi. The Holy Father celebrated Mass at the tomb of his namesake, Saint Francis of Assisi. 

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