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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Synod Moment of Prayer – September 30th

20 Sep 2023

Together – Gathering of the People of God An ecumenical prayer vigil to entrust to the Holy Spirit the works of the first session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops (October 2023) of the Roman Catholic Church takes place on 30th...

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Vacancy – Maintenance Assistant

18 Sep 2023

Vacancy:  Maintenance Assistant - St Johns Pastoral Centre COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary.  Accredited training will be provided to support your career.  Duties Open and close...

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Archbishop Eamon Martin highlights the importance of prayer in the Synod process as we "explore a new way of being Church while remaining faithful to the Church's tradition and teaching."

Archbishop Eamon Martin highlights the importance of prayer in the Synod process as we explore a new way of being Church while remaining faithful to the Church's tradition and teaching.

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Praying for the Synod on Synodality - Archbishop Eamon Martin

Fr Willie Purcell (National Vocations Office) on the importance of prayer during this Year of Vocation for Diocesan Priesthood to support those who are thinking about contacting a Vocations Director For more info see https://vocations.ie/

Fr Willie Purcell (National Vocations Office) on the importance of prayer during this Year of Vocation for Diocesan Priesthood to support those who are thinking about contacting a Vocations Director

For more info see https://vocations.ie/

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Praying for Vocations - Fr Willie Purcell

During the diocesan stage of the Universal Synod, people called for courses, resources, and dynamic spaces where they could explore or deepen their own faith, spirituality, and understanding of Scripture on a personal level. One initiative being made available in 2023 is this series of short video reflections on the Sunday Gospel each week. Watch out for a new video each week and please feel free to share these videos as widely as possible - on your websites, your social media platforms, and with others on your networks.

During the diocesan stage of the Universal Synod, people called for courses, resources, and dynamic spaces where they could explore or deepen their own faith, spirituality, and understanding of Scripture on a personal level. One initiative being made available in 2023 is this series of short video reflections on the Sunday Gospel each week. Watch out for a new video each week and please feel free to share these videos as widely as possible - on your websites, your social media platforms, and with others on your networks.

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Synodal Sunday Reflection for 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 17th September 2023

Julianne Moran, General Secretary of the Irish Synodal Pathway, reflects on the progress made so far on the Synodal pathway and the journey ahead over the coming years.

Julianne Moran, General Secretary of the Irish Synodal Pathway, reflects on the progress made so far on the Synodal pathway and the journey ahead over the coming years.

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‘The Synod: Are We There Yet?’ - Julieann Moran

As we enter into the Season of Creation 2023, we take a look back at the blessing the Our Common Home garden at the World Meeting of Families 2018 by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle

A look back at the blessing the Our Common Home garden at the World Meeting of Families 2018 by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle

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Our Common Home garden at WMOF2018

Marking the 5th anniversary of Pope Francis coming to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families ... we look back at the Festival of Families which took place in Croke Park on Saturday 25th August 2018.

Marking the 5th anniversary of Pope Francis coming to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families ... we look back at the Festival of Families which took place in Croke Park on Saturday 25th August 2018.

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Pope Francis in Croke Park - Festival of Families 2018

Speaking at the 2023 National Novena in Knock, well known broadcaster Sean O'Rourke reflects on the gift of service and priesthood. "It is right that we think about and pray for those called to the priesthood, those who have a vocation to show Christ’s love to the world in a particular way. We can all think of a priest who has made a positive difference among your family circle, friends, or community… and give thanks for his vocation. Because we all know priests and religious who have done huge amounts of good, and offered their lives for others. And they need and deserve our support, gratitude, and prayers. And we need more of them." see vocations.ie

Speaking at the 2023 National Novena in Knock, well known broadcaster Sean O'Rourke reflects on the gift of service and priesthood.

"It is right that we think about and pray for those called to the priesthood, those who have a vocation to show Christ’s love to the world in a particular way. We can all think of a priest who has made a positive difference among your family circle, friends, or community… and give thanks for his vocation.

Because we all know priests and religious who have done huge amounts of good, and offered their lives for others. And they need and deserve our support, gratitude, and prayers.

And we need more of them."

see vocations.ie

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The gift of service and priesthood - Sean O'Rourke

"This is the most exciting moment in the Catholic Church since Vatican II ..." @eamonnconway on the publication of the #SynodonSynodality working document #synod @Synod_va @synodalpathway @synodalpathway

"This is the most exciting moment in the Catholic Church since Vatican II ..." @eamonnconway on the publication of the #SynodonSynodality working document #synod @Synod_va @synodalpathway @synodalpathway

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"This is the most exciting moment in the Catholic Church since Vatican II ..." - Prof Eamonn Conway

Highlights from the Ordination ceremony from St Mel's Cathedral Longford on 18th June 2023 which was livestreamed by iCatholic Full ceremony available here - https://youtu.be/eiYyi6IBJy0 ———SUPPORT iCatholic——— Donate: https://www.icatholic.ie/donate/

Highlights from the Ordination ceremony from St Mel's Cathedral Longford on 18th June 2023 which was livestreamed by iCatholic

Full ceremony available here - https://youtu.be/eiYyi6IBJy0

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Episcopal Ordination of Fr Paul Connell - Highlights

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

World Youth Day is coming up. Please pray for our pilgrimage from August 1-8th, joining with youth from all over the world.

World Youth Day is coming up. Please pray for our pilgrimage from August 1-8th, joining with youth from all over the world.

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Pray for our Young People Attending World Youth Day, Lisbon

Bishop Phonsie invites you to join in for a walk of St Declan, this Saturday, 22 July. It begins at 2pm at the Mount Melleray Abbey. Come, and bring a carload!

Bishop Phonsie invites you to join in for a walk of St Declan, this Saturday, 22 July. It begins at 2pm at the Mount Melleray Abbey. Come, and bring a carload!

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Walk to St Declan this Saturday!

Eucharistic Procession for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi through Waterford City, Ireland on June 11, 2023. O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, All Praise and All Thanksgiving be every moment Thine!

Eucharistic Procession for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi through Waterford City, Ireland on June 11, 2023.

O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine,
All Praise and All Thanksgiving be every moment Thine!

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Corpus Christi Procession 2023 Waterford City

About 200 people showed up in Kickham Barracks Plaza, Clonmel on May 13, 2023 for the Ireland Needs Fatima's Rosary Rally, in union with people from 500 other locations around the country to pray the Rosary. "As human efforts fail to solve Ireland's key problems, we turn to God, through His Holy Mother, asking Her urgent help." It was a beautiful "multi-cultural" rosary, prayed in many languages, just like in the Marian shrines, followed by a consecration prayer to Our Blessed Mother. “Pray the Rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." -Our Lady in Fatima Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!

About 200 people showed up in Kickham Barracks Plaza, Clonmel on May 13, 2023 for the Ireland Needs Fatima's Rosary Rally, in union with people from 500 other locations around the country to pray the Rosary.
"As human efforts fail to solve Ireland's key problems, we turn to God, through His Holy Mother, asking Her urgent help."
It was a beautiful "multi-cultural" rosary, prayed in many languages, just like in the Marian shrines, followed by a consecration prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
“Pray the Rosary every day to obtain peace for the world."
-Our Lady in Fatima
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!

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Rosary Rally in Kickham Barracks Plaza, Clonmel on May 13, 2023

Have you ever thought that the Lord might be calling you to be a priest? Five priests from around Ireland share how they followed their vocation to the Diocesan priesthood, explaining what a priest is and his sublime mission in the world. This video was made at the request of the National Vocations Office, an office within the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference, in honour of the Year for Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood held from April 30, 2023- April 21, 2024. The theme for the year is "Take the Risk for Christ."

Have you ever thought that the Lord might be calling you to be a priest? Five priests from around Ireland share how they followed their vocation to the Diocesan priesthood, explaining what a priest is and his sublime mission in the world.

This video was made at the request of the National Vocations Office, an office within the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference, in honour of the Year for Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood held from April 30, 2023- April 21, 2024. The theme for the year is "Take the Risk for Christ."

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Take the Risk for Christ

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan speaks about the year dedicated to praying for vocations to the Diocesan priesthood, with the theme “Take the Risk for Christ.” It will run from April 30, 2023- April 21, 2024.

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan speaks about the year dedicated to praying for vocations to the Diocesan priesthood, with the theme “Take the Risk for Christ.” It will run from April 30, 2023- April 21, 2024.

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Bishop Phonsie explains upcoming Year for Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood

Bishop Phonsie gives a message for all the parents of children in primary schools.

Bishop Phonsie gives a message for all the parents of children in primary schools.

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For Parents of Children in Primary Schools