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BALALLY – JOHN MAIN SEMINAR

This November, The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM) hosts the John Main Seminar 2025 at Balally Parish in Dublin, with the theme Integral Christianity: The Vision of Celtic Christianity for the Crisis of the 21st Century. The event will also be available live online, Continue reading...

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Hopelessness can often be a characteristic of many lives today. This is not difficult to believe as with increasing secularism, war, violence, lack of social cohesion, the lack of care for our planet and general brokenness, it can be a real challenge to be a person of hope. In response Continue reading...

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At the Saturday evening Mass in St Mary’s Barndarrig on the 4th October 2025 at 7.30 PM there will be a blessing of Roses to mark the feast of St Therese. If people want to bring roses for blessing on the night, they are welcome to do so.

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SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding is all the things we do to ensure that children and vulnerable adults are protected from harm. The Archdiocese of Dublin values and encourages the participation of children and young people in Parish Liturgies and in Diocesan activities.

Each Parish has safeguarding representatives who ensure that diocesan safeguarding Continue reading...

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The annual collection to support Crosscare, The Dublin Diocesan Social Care Agency, takes place this weekend 20/21 Sept 2025 at all masses. It replaces the usual second collection for Share. You can also donate to Crosscare at their website www.crosscare.ie

See the letter from Archbishop Dermot Farrell

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FIRST MEETING OF THE DUBLIN DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL

The first meeting of the newly established Dublin Diocesan Pastoral Council took place on Thursday 11th Sept in St Paul’s, Arran Quay. The council elected Geraldine Tallon as its chairperson and Orla McCarthy as its secretary. The meeting heard presentations on: 1. Continue reading...

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WHY SUNDAY MATTERS

“As we journey together through this Jubilee Year of Hope, we, the Irish Bishops, warmly invite all Catholics to reflect on the profound gift of Sunday Mass. This special year offers a unique opportunity to rediscover the heart of our faith and, for those who have been Continue reading...

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Day of Prayer and Reflection for Gaza on Sunday 24th August 2025
To all Parishes in the Archdiocese of Dublin

I invite all parishes in the Archdiocese to dedicate Sunday 24th August as a special day of prayer and reflection for Gaza and for a renewed commitment by the Continue reading...

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Kilbride and Barndarrig Parish are looking for a person who is interested in working in a Caretaking role for Brittas Bay Church.

This placement is through County Wicklow Partnership’s Tús Programme.

The placement will be for 1 year and participants will be required to work for 19½ hours per week Continue reading...

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