Addiction is a frightening aspect of life in Ireland today. The rise in the abuse of drugs and alcohol is well documented and many parents, families and communities have suffered and are struggling to respond. Bishop Michael Router Episode two of the ‘Leave Your Mark’ podcast is now available focusing on the issue of addiction. The Irish Bishops’ Drugs Initiative …
Holy Week
Good Friday (a day of Fast and Abstinence) Stations of the Cross – Webcam only The Stations of the Cross will not be prayed in public this year in any of the churches because of COVID ‒ 19 restrictions. They will be broadcast at 3.00pm on the Cathedral webcam. (See below for recording.) Outdoor Stations of The Cross from Dromantine At …
Places of worship to close
Places of worship are to close from Friday 27th November for two weeks under new covid restrictions from the NI Assembly. (Excluding weddings and funerals that will be limited to 25.) Update: 24th November 2020 Churches will remain open for personal prayer. Read Archbishop Eamon Martin’s reaction here. “The unexpected news announced late last night that churches across Northern Ireland …