by ballyish | Apr 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Next Sunday is Vocations Sunday – a day in which we are reminded of the call to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Bishop Paul Dempsey will celebrate Mass in the Cathedral on Saturday evening, April 24th, at 8.00pm. The theme of the Mass...
by James McDonagh | Nov 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the...
by James McDonagh | Nov 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
A powerful prayer. REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to...
by ballyish | Oct 13, 2020 | Diocese, Parish, Uncategorized
Bishop Paul issued the following statement as our Diocese, with the rest of Ireland, enters LEVEL 3 in the continuing effort to curb the spread and impact of Covid-19. As we continue to battle with COVID 19, the Government has now advised that we move to Level 3 as a...