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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Fr Paul Finnerty, Rector of the Irish College in Rome, on the invitation for people to come to Rome during the Jubilee Year as pilgrims of hope and to follow the tradition of passing through the Holy Doors in the Papal Basilicas.

Fr Paul Finnerty, Rector of the Irish College in Rome, on the invitation for people to come to Rome during the Jubilee Year as pilgrims of hope and to follow the tradition of passing through the Holy Doors in the Papal Basilicas.

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Pilgrims of Hope - The Jubilee Year of 2025

An in-depth interview with Archbishop John Kennedy, Secretary for Discipline at the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Archbishop John shares with us his vocation story, how he came to work in the Vatican and the challenge of leading the Discipline office that deals with cases of the abuse of minors by clergy, which he calls 'the worse of the worst'.

An in-depth interview with Archbishop John Kennedy, Secretary for Discipline at the
Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Archbishop John shares with us his vocation story, how he came to work in the Vatican and the challenge of leading the Discipline office that deals with cases of the abuse of minors by clergy, which he calls 'the worse of the worst'.

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Every Suffering of the Church is Yours

Seamus Mulconry, Sec Gen of the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association, calls for equal capitation funding for Primary and Post-Primary schools.

Seamus Mulconry, Sec Gen of the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association, calls for equal capitation funding for Primary and Post-Primary schools.

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Cherish all the children of the nation equally

Michael Kelly discusses the importance of the Week of Witness and Red Wednesday which is a week of campaigning and prayer for persecuted Christians around the world when Churches are lit red.

Michael Kelly discusses the importance of the Week of Witness and Red Wednesday which is a week of campaigning and prayer for persecuted Christians around the world when Churches are lit red.

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Week Of Witness | Red Wednesday 2024

Seamus Mulconry details the range of services provided by the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association which includes training and advocacy and their helpline which handles 16,000+ calls a year. More info - https://www.cpsma.ie/

Seamus Mulconry details the range of services provided by the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association which includes training and advocacy and their helpline which handles 16,000+ calls a year.

More info - https://www.cpsma.ie/

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CPSMA - Serving Catholic Primary Schools

Michael Kelly discusses 'Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2022-24' produced by Aid to the Church in Need which highlights the reality that Christian persecution has significantly worsened globally.

Michael Kelly discusses 'Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2022-24' produced by Aid to the Church in Need which highlights the reality that Christian persecution has significantly worsened globally.

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'Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2022-24'

Julieann Moran reflects on the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality in Rome and how the Final Document provides a roadmap for a Synodal Church with training and formation as the primary objective. Julieann Moran is the Gen. Sec. of the Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland. for more info - https://synod.ie/

Julieann Moran reflects on the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality in Rome and how the Final Document provides a roadmap for a Synodal Church with training and formation as the primary objective.

Julieann Moran is the Gen. Sec. of the Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland.

for more info - https://synod.ie/

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A roadmap for a Synodal Church

'The Holy Spirit at work ...' Bishop Brendan Leahy gives an in-depth review of the Synod on Synodality, his experience in Rome, the final document, what reforms should follow and what lies ahead for the Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland. For more info - www.synod.ie

Bishop Brendan Leahy gives an in-depth review of the Synod on Synodality, his experience in Rome, the final document, what reforms should not follow on and what lies ahead for the Synodal Pathway for the Irish Church.

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Reviewing the Synod on Synodality - Bishop Brendan Leahy

'The Rock from Which You Were Hewn: The Lives and Legacy of Holy Irish Men and Women' edited by Patrick Kenny and Fr John Hogan. This book presents brief biographies of over 40 modern Irish men and women whose causes for canonization are in process, along with others who enjoy a strong reputation for sanctity. Written in response to Pope Benedict XVI’s call to the Irish to renew the Church in Ireland by drawing on the legacy of holiness offered by their ancestors, this book details the heroic lives of more recent saintly models to encourage contemporary Catholics to seek holiness in their lives. Featuring chapters written by various contributors, including the postulators of some of the causes, the book offers moving insights into the subjects themselves and the times and places in which they lived. All are native-born Irish, some lived and died in Ireland, and some were missionaries in other countries as was often the Irish experience for a great part of its modern history. Among those whose inspiring lives are told include Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, Fr. Willie Doyle, S.J., Father Edward Flanagan, Frank Duff, Sister Clare Crockett, Venerable Patrick Peyton, Venerable Matt Talbot, Venerable Edel Quinn, Blessed John Sullivan, Blessed Columba Marmion, Little Nellie, Archdeacon Cavanagh of Knock, and many more. Published by Cenacle Press https://cenaclepress.com/products/the-rock-from-which-you-were-hewn-1 and internationally by Ignatius Press

'The Rock from Which You Were Hewn: The Lives and Legacy of Holy Irish Men and Women' edited by Patrick Kenny and Fr John Hogan.

This book presents brief biographies of over 40 modern Irish men and women whose causes for canonization are in process, along with others who enjoy a strong reputation for sanctity. Written in response to Pope Benedict XVI’s call to the Irish to renew the Church in Ireland by drawing on the legacy of holiness offered by their ancestors, this book details the heroic lives of more recent saintly models to encourage contemporary Catholics to seek holiness in their lives.

Featuring chapters written by various contributors, including the postulators of some of the causes, the book offers moving insights into the subjects themselves and the times and places in which they lived. All are native-born Irish, some lived and died in Ireland, and some were missionaries in other countries as was often the Irish experience for a great part of its modern history.

Among those whose inspiring lives are told include Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, Fr. Willie Doyle, S.J., Father Edward Flanagan, Frank Duff, Sister Clare Crockett, Venerable Patrick Peyton, Venerable Matt Talbot, Venerable Edel Quinn, Blessed John Sullivan, Blessed Columba Marmion, Little Nellie, Archdeacon Cavanagh of Knock, and many more.

Published by Cenacle Press
https://cenaclepress.com/products/the-rock-from-which-you-were-hewn-1
and internationally by Ignatius Press

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'The Rock from Which You Were Hewn: The Lives and Legacy of Holy Irish Men and Women'

Bishop Phonsie sends his Christmas wishes to all the Primary Schools across the Diocese. He reminds the boys and girls that the center of Christmas is the coming of Jesus Christ.

Bishop Phonsie sends his Christmas wishes to all the Primary Schools across the Diocese. He reminds the boys and girls that the center of Christmas is the coming of Jesus Christ.

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Bishop Phonsie's Christmas Message

All saints festival organised by Jesus Youth! The day included a rosary procession through the streets of Clonmel, lunch, catechism, games, and songs! Children were invited to dress up as a saint to remind us of those who have already reached their desired destination: Heaven. Long live the saints! Thank you to Jesus Youth, St. Mary's Parish, and Fr. Paul Spaine, IVE, for organising this event.

All saints festival organised by Jesus Youth! The day included a rosary procession through the streets of Clonmel, lunch, catechism, games, and songs! Children were invited to dress up as a saint to remind us of those who have already reached their desired destination: Heaven. Long live the saints! Thank you to Jesus Youth, St. Mary's Parish, and Fr. Paul Spaine, IVE, for organising this event.

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Holyweens 2024

Bishop Phonsie greets all the children that are back in school. He looks forward to their First Holy Communion and Confirmation ceremonies and reminds them of the importance of prayer.

Bishop Phonsie greets all the children that are back in school. He looks forward to their First Holy Communion and Confirmation ceremonies and reminds them of the importance of prayer.

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Back to School Message From Bishop Phonsie

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan speaks about the debate concerning the new SPHE programme for secondary schools. Well done to the brave teacher who started this debate. The SPHE programme she highlighted is totally unsuitable for anyone let alone a young person. I hope this video offering helps.

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan speaks about the debate concerning the new SPHE programme for secondary schools. Well done to the brave teacher who started this debate. The SPHE programme she highlighted is totally unsuitable for anyone let alone a young person. I hope this video offering helps.

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SPHE Debate

The people of Waterford came in crowds on Tuesday to venerate the first class relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes in the cathedral of The Most Holy Trinity. The relics were received with great joy! Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan gave a warm welcome to all the students, families and people who came to pray and place their intentions before St Bernadette’s relic’s throughout the day. The Holy Mass at 7pm concluded the first of two blessed days of St Bernadette’s presence here among us in Waterford. St Bernadette, intercede for the diocese of Waterford and Lismore and for Ireland!

The people of Waterford came in crowds on Tuesday to venerate the first class relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes in the cathedral of The Most Holy Trinity. The relics were received with great joy! Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan gave a warm welcome to all the students, families and people who came to pray and place their intentions before St Bernadette’s relic’s throughout the day. The Holy Mass at 7pm concluded the first of two blessed days of St Bernadette’s presence here among us in Waterford.
St Bernadette, intercede for the diocese of Waterford and Lismore and for Ireland!

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The City of Waterford venerates St Bernadette of Lourdes

Rugadh Nellie Ní Orgáin, nó Nellie Dia Naofa mar ab fhearr aithne uirthi, i gContae Phort Láirge sa bhliain 1903. Níor mhair sí ach ceithre bliana agus cúig mhí, ach bhí grá ollmhór aici d’Íosa agus tuiscint chomh domhain sin aici d’Íosa sa Sacraimint Beannaithe go raibh tionchar mór ag Nellie Bheag ar an bPápa Pius X nuair a rinne sé an cinneadh aois an chéad chomaoineach a ísliú do pháistí beaga. Is dea-shampla álainn í Nellie do dhaoine ar fud an domhain idir leanaí óga agus dhaoine fásta de bharr simplíocht a creideamh agus doimhneacht a grá do Dhia Naofa.. Acmhainní le dul leis an bhfíseán seo ar fáil ar https://waterfordlismore.ie/education/ Féach ar an gclár faisnéise ar shaol Little Nellie atá léirithe ag Deoise Phort Láirge agus Leasa Móire i gcomhar le na Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother anseo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbLABsQnbOQ • Físeán bunaithe ar ‘Nellie Dia Naofa: An comhartha a raibh an Pápa ag fanacht leis.' The Home of the Mother, {Hogar de la Madre}, Cantabria, An Spáinn a dhear. • Cóipeanna den leabhar ar fáil sa siopa Benedictus Bookshop, 9, North Main Street, Corcaigh 00353 21 4270944 • Fís: Léirithe ag Deoise Phort Láirge agus Leasa Móire www.waterfordlismore.ie

Rugadh Nellie Ní Orgáin, nó Nellie Dia Naofa mar ab fhearr aithne uirthi, i gContae Phort Láirge sa bhliain 1903. Níor mhair sí ach ceithre bliana agus cúig mhí, ach bhí grá ollmhór aici d’Íosa agus tuiscint chomh domhain sin aici d’Íosa sa Sacraimint Beannaithe go raibh tionchar mór ag Nellie Bheag ar an bPápa Pius X nuair a rinne sé an cinneadh aois an chéad chomaoineach a ísliú do pháistí beaga. Is dea-shampla álainn í Nellie do dhaoine ar fud an domhain idir leanaí óga agus dhaoine fásta de bharr simplíocht a creideamh agus doimhneacht a grá do Dhia Naofa..

Acmhainní le dul leis an bhfíseán seo ar fáil ar https://waterfordlismore.ie/education/

Féach ar an gclár faisnéise ar shaol Little Nellie atá léirithe ag Deoise Phort Láirge agus Leasa Móire i gcomhar le na Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother anseo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbLABsQnbOQ

• Físeán bunaithe ar ‘Nellie Dia Naofa: An comhartha a raibh an Pápa ag fanacht leis.' The Home of the Mother, {Hogar de la Madre}, Cantabria, An Spáinn a dhear.
• Cóipeanna den leabhar ar fáil sa siopa Benedictus Bookshop, 9, North Main Street, Corcaigh 00353 21 4270944
• Fís: Léirithe ag Deoise Phort Láirge agus Leasa Móire www.waterfordlismore.ie

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Nellie Beag Dia Naofa

Ellen Organ, better known as Little Nellie of Holy God, was born in Co. Waterford, Ireland in 1903. Little Nellie only lived to the age of four years and five months, but her profound knowledge and love for Jesus, whom she always referred to as “Holy God”, and her deep understanding of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist played a significant role in Pope Pius X lowering the age at which children could receive their First Holy Communion. Little Nellie’s simplicity of faith and depth of love for Holy God is an inspiring example for children and adults everywhere. Resource pack to accompany this video available at https://waterfordlismore.ie/education/ Watch the documentary on Little Nellie's life produced by the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore in association with the Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbLABsQnbOQ -Video based on “Little Nellie of Holy God: The Sign the Pope was Waiting For” designed by the Home of the Mother (Hogar de la Madre), Cantabria, Spain. -Copies of the book available from Benedictus Bookshop, 9 North Main Street, Cork, 00353 21 4270944 -Video: Produced by the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore www.waterfordlismore.ie -Music: www.bensound.com

Ellen Organ, better known as Little Nellie of Holy God, was born in Co. Waterford, Ireland in 1903. Little Nellie only lived to the age of four years and five months, but her profound knowledge and love for Jesus, whom she always referred to as “Holy God”, and her deep understanding of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist played a significant role in Pope Pius X lowering the age at which children could receive their First Holy Communion. Little Nellie’s simplicity of faith and depth of love for Holy God is an inspiring example for children and adults everywhere.

Resource pack to accompany this video available at https://waterfordlismore.ie/education/

Watch the documentary on Little Nellie's life produced by the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore in association with the Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbLABsQnbOQ

-Video based on “Little Nellie of Holy God: The Sign the Pope was Waiting For” designed by the Home of the Mother (Hogar de la Madre), Cantabria, Spain.
-Copies of the book available from Benedictus Bookshop, 9 North Main Street, Cork, 00353 21 4270944
-Video: Produced by the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore www.waterfordlismore.ie
-Music: www.bensound.com

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Little Nellie of Holy God

Light Fever generally takes place once a month in a number of locations across the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. It involves Eucharistic Adoration, Confession and a candlelit Church. All are welcome. If you are interested in knowing more, please contact us at lightfeverwaterford@gmail.com

Light Fever generally takes place once a month in a number of locations across the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. It involves Eucharistic Adoration, Confession and a candlelit Church. All are welcome.

If you are interested in knowing more, please contact us at [email protected]

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Light Fever - Diocese of Waterford and Lismore

The Waterford and Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from the 5th to the 10th of June under the leadership of Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan. The pilgrimage is for the whole diocese, even those unable to physically participate. Bishop Cullinan invites you to send any prayer intentions you might have to info@waterfordlismore.ie (subject: Lourdes) so that he can pray for you at Our Lady's grotto during the pilgrimage.

The Waterford and Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from the 5th to the 10th of June under the leadership of Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan. The pilgrimage is for the whole diocese, even those unable to physically participate. Bishop Cullinan invites you to send any prayer intentions you might have to [email protected] (subject: Lourdes) so that he can pray for you at Our Lady's grotto during the pilgrimage.

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Send us your Intentions