Waterford and Lismore Diocese has 45 parishes, 85 churches in the Diocese. There are an estimated 44,000 Catholic households in this diocese, with a population of 153,206.

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Adoration to pray for Vocations

18 Apr 2024

On Saturday 20th April, an hour of Eucharistic Adoration will be held in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford from 5pm to 6pm. All are welcome as we continue to pray for Vocations.     

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Cherished Women’s Retreat 26th – 28th April

12 Apr 2024

"Rooted in Christ", a Cherished Retreat for Women aged 18+ on April 26th - 28th at Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary. €220 full board accommodation.   "Whether you have been at a Cherished event in the past or are coming for the very first time,...

Divine Mercy Sunday Devotions in the Diocese

05 Apr 2024

  St. Peter & Paul’s Church CLONMEL.  2.30pm. Ending with Mass. Confessions before Mass. All welcome. St Mary's Parish Church, DUNGARVAN: 2.30pm. Divine Mercy Prayers, Celebration of Holy Mass (Celebrant: Fr John McEneaney), Confessions available on...

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The Irish Episcopal Council for Emigrants have been responding to the needs of Irish emigrants around the world since 1957. Through pastoral centres in the US and the UK, we provide direct practical assistance to those experiencing hardship. This can be as simple as providing hot water bottles, electric blankets, furniture, and food those who are most in need and are struggling to keep warm and pay their bills. We also help our clients access statutory services – including housing and benefits and very importantly we provide social and friendship supports – reaching out to those who are lonely and vulnerable. Thanks to all those who generously support the collection for the Emigrants’ Council taken up in many parishes throughout the country around St Patrick’s Day. Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh!

The Irish Episcopal Council for Emigrants have been responding to the needs of Irish emigrants around the world since 1957.

Through pastoral centres in the US and the UK, we provide direct practical assistance to those experiencing hardship. This can be as simple as providing hot water bottles, electric blankets, furniture, and food those who are most in need and are struggling to keep warm and pay their bills.

We also help our clients access statutory services – including housing and benefits and very importantly we provide social and friendship supports – reaching out to those who are lonely and vulnerable.

Thanks to all those who generously support the collection for the Emigrants’ Council taken up in many parishes throughout the country around St Patrick’s Day.

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh!

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Emigrants Collection 2024 - Supporting Vulnerable Irish People Overseas

Julieann Moran looks back at the progress of the synodal pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland and the Universal Synod on the theme of synodality called by Pope Francis. See Synod.ie for all videos and documents featured in this video produced by iCatholic

Julieann Moran looks back at the progress of the synodal pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland and the Universal Synod on the theme of synodality called by Pope Francis.

See Synod.ie for all videos and documents featured in this video produced by iCatholic

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The Synodal Pathway - the journey so far

Bishop Michael Router shares a message for World Day Of the Sick which will be celebrated on 11th Feb 2024, (Feast of our Lady of Lourdes)

Bishop Michael Router shares a message for World Day Of the Sick which will be celebrated on 11th Feb 2024, (Feast of our Lady of Lourdes)

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World Day Of the Sick 2024

The late former Taoiseach John Bruton spoke at the 2012 International Eucharistic Congress which was held in Dublin on 'The Christian Tradition in European Democracy'

The late former Taoiseach John Bruton spoke at the 2012 International Eucharistic Congress which was held in Dublin on 'The Christian Tradition in European Democracy'

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John Bruton - The Christian Tradition in European Democracy

The theme for the 2024 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18 to 25 January – the octave of Saint Peter and Saint Paul) is from the parable of the Good Samaritan: ‘love the Lord your God… and your neighbour as yourself’ (Lk 10:27). Each year a Week of Prayer theme comes from a specific area of the world. For 2024, the discussion by the Archbishops of Armagh is a response to calls from the Christian Churches in Burkina Faso to join with them in self-reflection and consideration of what it means to love our neighbour in the world today. This year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place from

The theme for the 2024 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18 to 25 January – the octave of Saint Peter and Saint Paul) is from the parable of the Good Samaritan: ‘love the Lord your God… and your neighbour as yourself’ (Lk 10:27).

Each year a Week of Prayer theme comes from a specific area of the world. For 2024, the discussion by the Archbishops of Armagh is a response to calls from the Christian Churches in Burkina Faso to join with them in self-reflection and consideration of what it means to love our neighbour in the world today.

This year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place from

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Week of prayer for Christian Unity

Julieann Moran and Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon discuss a recently published research report which calls for leadership training at local level in order to advance the Irish Synodal Pathway and how each diocese is being asked to form a diocesan synodal team to drive the process forward at local level.

Julieann Moran and Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon discuss a recently published research report which calls for leadership training at local level in order to advance the Irish Synodal Pathway and how each diocese is being asked to form a diocesan synodal team to drive the process forward at local level.

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Synodality - "this will happen or not at local level"

Bishops Alan McGuckian and Bishop Brendan Leahy share their reflections after attending the first session of the Synod on Synodality in Rome (4th - 29th Oct 2023)

Bishops Alan McGuckian and Bishop Brendan Leahy share their reflections after attending the first session of the Synod on Synodality in Rome (4th - 29th Oct 2023)

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Learnings from the Synod on Synodality in Rome

Fr Eamonn Conway who attended the Synod on Synodality reflects on how the final synthesis report ... 'the fruits of our work' ... is now handed over to the whole Church to reflect on and to continue the journey together more info - https://synod.ie/

Fr Eamonn Conway who attended the Synod on Synodality reflects on how the final synthesis report ... 'the fruits of our work' ... is now handed over to the whole Church to reflect on and to continue the journey together

more info - https://synod.ie/

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Synod2023 ends in Rome ... a new stage begins

Bishop Martin Hayes introduces his Pastoral Letter titled 'Making Decisions and Preparing for the Future Together' which addresses the four key pastoral priorities identified through the 'conversations about our faith' that took place over the last two years in Kilmore Diocese. https://www.kilmorediocese.ie/

Bishop Martin Hayes introduces his Pastoral Letter titled 'Making Decisions and Preparing for the Future Together' which addresses the four key pastoral priorities identified through the 'conversations about our faith' that took place over the last two years in Kilmore Diocese.

https://www.kilmorediocese.ie/

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Making Decisions and Preparing for the Future Together - Kilmore Diocese

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan directs a few words to the parents, guardians and teachers of the Confirmation students of 2024. All coincide in desiring what is best for these beloved students as they prepare to receive more of the Holy Spirit. Bishop explains about a new series of blessings that will be implemented during the Confirmation ceremony, in particular one for parents and guardians to bless their children. Come Holy Spirit and renew the hearts of your faithful!

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan directs a few words to the parents, guardians and teachers of the Confirmation students of 2024. All coincide in desiring what is best for these beloved students as they prepare to receive more of the Holy Spirit. Bishop explains about a new series of blessings that will be implemented during the Confirmation ceremony, in particular one for parents and guardians to bless their children. Come Holy Spirit and renew the hearts of your faithful!

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Bishop Phonsie's Confirmation Message to Parents and Teachers 2024

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan invites young people to find answers to their questions. Perhaps Msgr. James Shea can help! Msgr James Shea, president of St. Mary's University in North Dakota, USA, will be the keynote speaker at Connect 4 on Sunday, 18th of February. Join the Diocese of Cork and Ross for Connect 4 as they host a faith gathering for young people ages 18-35 at the Student Centre (UCC) from 10am-4pm. Please see the Cork and Ross website or eventbrite for more details.

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan invites young people to find answers to their questions. Perhaps Msgr. James Shea can help! Msgr James Shea, president of St. Mary's University in North Dakota, USA, will be the keynote speaker at Connect 4 on Sunday, 18th of February. Join the Diocese of Cork and Ross for Connect 4 as they host a faith gathering for young people ages 18-35 at the Student Centre (UCC) from 10am-4pm. Please see the Cork and Ross website or eventbrite for more details.

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What is the point of being Catholic?

Have you ever stopped to think about if what you are listening to is affecting the kind of person you are? Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan speaks to us about the importance of paying attention to what we are listening to. If we want to transmit Jesus to others, we must spend time in prayer listening to Him.

Have you ever stopped to think about if what you are listening to is affecting the kind of person you are? Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan speaks to us about the importance of paying attention to what we are listening to. If we want to transmit Jesus to others, we must spend time in prayer listening to Him.

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Who are You Listening to?

We are all looking for peace, but often in the wrong places. Tune in as Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan gives us some advice about where to find the peace that we are seeking: Confession and prayer.

We are all looking for peace, but often in the wrong places. Tune in as Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan gives us some advice about where to find the peace that we are seeking: Confession and prayer.

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Pray with the Heart

How can we find true freedom? Can I really find peace by giving my freedom away? Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan speaks to us today about what it means to be free and how to find the fullness we are all looking for by learning from St. Ignatius' prayer, "Take, Lord, receive all my liberty..."

How can we find true freedom? Can I really find peace by giving my freedom away? Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan speaks to us today about what it means to be free and how to find the fullness we are all looking for by learning from St. Ignatius' prayer, "Take, Lord, receive all my liberty..."

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Want to be Free?

In August 2023, the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore took a group of young people to World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal. What did they do in Lisbon? Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan shares about the powerful experience of those present at this celebration of the Catholic Faith. Let's continue to keep all of them in our prayers as the year goes on.

In August 2023, the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore took a group of young people to World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal. What did they do in Lisbon? Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan shares about the powerful experience of those present at this celebration of the Catholic Faith. Let's continue to keep all of them in our prayers as the year goes on.

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World Youth Day

In these troubled times when war is breaking out in several countries, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan shares with us about the secret of peace. Peace is possible, but each of us must make an effort to become a person of peace. On Saturday, 11 November 2023 at 11am, we invite you to join us as we ring the bells for peace, asking the Lord to restore peace to our hearts and to our countries.

In these troubled times when war is breaking out in several countries, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan shares with us about the secret of peace. Peace is possible, but each of us must make an effort to become a person of peace.
On Saturday, 11 November 2023 at 11am, we invite you to join us as we ring the bells for peace, asking the Lord to restore peace to our hearts and to our countries.

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Is Peace Possible?

Right now, in these confusing times of education where so many parents are worried about some of the things taught in the schools, Bishop Phonsie encourages them in this special role that the Lord has chosen for them in the life of their child. To find out more about what will be implamented in the schools regarding sexual education, join us at the Talbot Hotel on September 9th for the conference "Education or Indoctrination: Worried about the Agenda in our Schools?" https://www.tickettailor.com/events/educationorindoctrination/973973

Right now, in these confusing times of education where so many parents are worried about some of the things taught in the schools, Bishop Phonsie encourages them in this special role that the Lord has chosen for them in the life of their child.

To find out more about what will be implamented in the schools regarding sexual education, join us at the Talbot Hotel on September 9th for the conference "Education or Indoctrination: Worried about the Agenda in our Schools?"
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/educationorindoctrination/973973

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Worried about what your Children are Learning?

On the 17th of August, at 1:30pm in the Apparition Chapel in Knock, please join us in praying for vocations to Diocesan Priesthood.

On the 17th of August, at 1:30pm in the Apparition Chapel in Knock, please join us in praying for vocations to Diocesan Priesthood.

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All the Country Together in Knock