An Post issues two Congress stamps
An Post has issued two new stamps to mark the International Eucharistic Congress, which begins in Dublin on Sunday.
View ArticleThousands of pilgrims expected in Dublin for IEC
The 50th International Eucharistic Congress will take place in Dublin on 10 - 17 June.
View ArticleEucharistic Congress a chance for renewal - Martin
Archbishop of Dublin Dr Diarmuid Martin, has said the Eucharistic Congress is not a triumphalist event but a moment in a process of reflection and renewal for the Catholic Church here.
View ArticleChurch a more 'humble community of faith'
An open-air mass was held in the centre of Mullingar, Co Westmeath this morning followed by a Corpus Christi procession through the streets.
View ArticleGroups protest against Eucharistic Congress
A number of protest groups have gathered outside the RDS in Dublin this afternoon to demonstrate against the holding of the Eucharistic Congress in Dublin.
View ArticleChurch is on a path to renewal - Diarmuid Martin
Catholic Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin has assured the congregation at the opening mass of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress that the church here is on a path to renewal.
View Article1932 Congress exhibition in Dublin
A collection of photographs and memorabilia relating to the 1932 International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin went on display today at the Dublin City Library & Archive in Pearse Street Library.
View ArticleChristian churches urged to face secular challenge
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, has urged the main Christian churches to cooperate in facing the challenges posed by secularisation.
View ArticleKerry pupils bring ciborium story to IEC
A group of children from a small primary school in North Kerry have been performing their story at the Eucharistic Congress about a ciborium or chalice used at masses in their area, which was lost for...
View ArticleAsian churches urged to set abuse directives
Catholic Church authorities in Asia have been urged to put in place clear directives on how to deal with the civil authorities when allegations of criminal sexual abuse are made against priests.
View ArticlePapal Legate on Lough Derg visit on behalf of Pope
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has said the Papal Legate, Cardinal Marc Ouellet, is in Lough Derg at the request of Pope Benedict XVI.
View ArticlePope Benedict offers prayers for IEC in Dublin
Pope Benedict has offered prayers for the Eucharistic Congress, which is under way in Dublin.
View ArticlePapal Legate meets clerical abuse survivors
Papal Legate to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress Cardinal Marc Ouellet has met a representative group of survivors of clerical child abuse.
View Article12,500 take part in Congress procession
Around 12,500 people took part in a procession for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin.
View ArticlePilgrim walk for Congress takes place
A pilgrimage walk has taken place from the Old Mellifont Abbey in Co Louth to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin.
View ArticleChurch failure over abuse a 'deep shame' - Brady
Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh Cardinal Seán Brady has apologised for the failure of the Church to respond adequately to the victims of clerical child sexual abuse.
View ArticleHealing Stone to be moved to Lough Derg
The Healing Stone, which was unveiled at the opening ceremony of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, is to go on permanent display in Lough Derg.
View ArticleSeventh day of Eucharistic Congress in Dublin
Cardinal Robert Sarah, President of the Pontifical Council 'Cor Unum', has concelebrated mass at today's International Eucharistic Congress in the main RDS arena.
View ArticleLegacy of Church shaken by appalling abuse - Pope
Pope Benedict has said the legacy of Irish Catholicism has been shaken by the clerical sexual abuse of children.
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