Over €3,800 was raised in the Special Collection taken up at Masses on the weekend of 26/27 March to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and especially the families and children fleeing for their lives from the barbarism and destruction being inflicted on their homeland by the aggressor. Thank you for your generous solidarity!

After his Angelus address on Sunday 20 March, Pope Francis said:
I invite every community and all the faithful to unite with me on Friday 25 March, the Solemnity of the Annunciation, for the Solemn Act of Consecration of humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, so that she, the Queen of Peace, may help us obtain peace.

Once again we have had a generous response to the Annual Christmas Appeal for our parish outreach project in Lodwar, Kenya.
Bishop Dominic and Sr Agnes are most grateful for your Christmas gift of education to help these girls break out of the trap of poverty.

Alongside the Synodal Pathway process, the Archbishop set up a Task Force to explore ways of renewing the church in our Diocese. The Task Force report was issued in late Summer entitled, ‘Building Hope’. One of its recommendations was that the Diocese should produce a Statement of Mission that would be a reference point for the process of renewal. The Archbishop issued this Statement of Mission on 9 February 2022.

Health Care Workers
We pray for health care workers who serve the sick and the elderly, especially in the poorest countries; may they be adequately supported by governments and local communities.

Many couples attend the Marriage preparation session, in person or on Zoom. Others are connecting online to have individual discussions with Fr James. See also Relationships Enrichment events.

A Memorial Mass for Msgr Cormac Burke was celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace on Saturday 18 December 2021 at 12 noon by Fr Donncha Ó hAodha, Regional Vicar of Opus Dei for Ireland. Video recording available here.

The month of November is traditionally the time of year when Church liturgy invites us to pray for all those who have passed from this world. Video recording of Mass available here.

Looking to the future with creativity, the Archbishop wants to act now so as to be able to give effective witness in the future. Parishioners and their families are invited to pray for the successful outcome of this extensive conversation within the Archdiocese.

St Josemaría Escrivá is known as the Saint of Ordinary Life. Lecture by Fr Paul O’Callaghan on the topic ‘Is Christ Present in our Society?’ in the light of St Josemaría’s teachings. Video recording available.