Very Rev Thomas O’Shea PE
BiographyDate of Birth: 19th April 1934 Date of Ordination: 19th June 1960 Appointments1960 – 1972 CC,…
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Bishop Denis’ Homily for the Feast of St. Fintan 17.02.2025
Homily: In his reflection on holiness in today’s world, Gaudete et Exultate, Pope Francis helpfully points us to…
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Safeguarding Sunday Homily
Homily given by Bishop Denis for Safeguarding Sunday, February 9th, 2025, in Bennekerry, Carlow. Fifth Sunday in Ordinary…
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Bishop Denis’ remarks at Pilgrim Gathering in Solas Bhride
Remarks at Pilgrim Gathering re. St. Brigid’s Flame Solas Bhríde 22 January 2025 I am delighted to be…
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Bishop Denis’ Reflection on Grandparents Day in Catholic Schools Week
Grandparents Reflection: 22 January 2025 The Wednesday of Catholic Schools Week is the day the lens focuses…
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Catholic Schools Week 2025 – Alive in Christ!
“Christ is alive! He is our hope, and in a wonderful way he brings youth to our world,…
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6th Sunday of the Word of God: “I hope in...
Sixth Sunday of the Word of God The Sunday of the Word of God is a profoundly pastoral…
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Confirmation 2025 – “Without Him, I can do nothing” Jn....
Inspired by Blessed Carlo Acutis, who is to be canonised on April 27th 2025, and aligned with the…
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Diocesan Appointments January 2025
Diocesan Appointments – January 2025 Fr. John Heinhold SPS to become PP Baltinglass, assisted by Fr. Laurence Kurgat…
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Bishop Denis’ Homily at Midnight Mass
Christmas Midnight Mass: 24.12.2024 Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow @ 10pm Blessing of Crib: Mary will…
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Diocesan Launch of the Jubilee Year of Hope
Diocesan Launch of the Jubilee Year of Hope – Year C: 29.12.24 Mass @ 7.00pm – Cathedral…
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Bishop Denis’ Homily on World Day of Peace
World Day of Peace: 01.01.25 Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow @ 12noon Introduction: Those responsible for the…
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Bishop Denis’ Christmas Message
Kildare & Leighlin Christmas Message 2024 At the very centre of the word ‘incarnation’ is the noun ‘caro’…
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Bishop Denis’ Homily on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Feast of the Immaculate Conception: 09.12.24 St. Leo’s Convent @ 10am Introduction: I often think the…
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Bishop Denis Nulty’s Statement on the appointment of Maeve Mahon...
Statement on the appointment of Maeve Mahon as CEO of CEIST I congratulate Maeve Mahon on her appointment…
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Very Rev Joseph Fleming, PE CC. RIP
Biography Date of Birth: 18th March 1933Date of Ordination: 23rd June 1957 Appointments 1957 – 1958 …
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Advent & Christmas Resources 2024
2024 Advent Scriptures Sharing with Ceremony of Hope Faith Development Services are very happy to share their resources…
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Bishops’ Statement for Election 2024
‘To be a people of hope! Bishops’ statement for Election 2024 and questions for candidates Key takeaways: This…
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Bishop Denis’ thoughts on his recent trip to Ethiopia with...
Initial Thoughts on my Trip to Ethiopia Africa is a huge continent. It is said that the maps…
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St Columbanus Lecture & the Launch of The International Columbanus...
St Columbanus Lecture and the launch of The International Columbanus Day 2025 Dr Damian Bracken, U.C.C., will deliver…
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Bishop Denis’ Homily at Teagasc Remembrance Mass
Teagasc Remembrance Mass:, 08.11.24 Oak Park House @ 6.30pm Introduction: I welcome you warmly to Teagasc this evening…
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16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
The final document of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops was released from Rome…
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Irish Catholic Bishop’s Conference Pastoral Letter A Hundred Thousand Welcomes?
The Irish bishops’ have launched a new pastoral letter A Hundred Thousand Welcomes? The theme of A Hundred Thousand Welcomes? is…
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Ministry Update
Our latest Ministry Update has just been released, inside you will find lots of news from around the…
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