Fr Eamonn McCarthy, a priest of the Diocese of Cloyne and currently working with Radio Maria (based in Dublin), here interviews Mary Lehane, Mary Crowley, Gillian Crowley, Emer O’Leary and […]
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How a Young Person may be active in parish: Áine Keane’s activity and service through the Pope John Paul II Awards
My name is Áine Keane. I am 19 years old. I’m a student at Presentation Secondary School in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. I am currently doing the Leaving Cert (2017). I […]
Tips for Lent from Isaiah – Fr John McCarthy
In a recent Sunday Gospel Jesus tells us: ’You are the light of the world.’ The first reading from the prophet Isaiah in the Old Testament on that Sunday also […]
Setting the World on Fire – A young woman recounts her year of mission in Australia
The following is a recollection by Siobhan O’Shaughnessy, a young woman who attends a young adult prayer meeting in Midleton parish. Siobhan is from Knockanore in Co. Waterford and here […]
Saintly men and women of our Diocese: Venerable Edel Quinn (Feast Day: May 12th)
Edel Quinn dedicated her entire life to serve God through her commitment to establishing the Legion of Mary in Africa, which was proved successful despite the many challenges that […]
The First Irish Pilgrimage to Lourdes (and a recent one) – John Arnold
The First Irish Pilgrimage to Lourdes Since the Apparitions in Lourdes in 1858 people from all over the world have travelled to the Grotto in the South of France. Groups […]
The Healing Power of Confession – by Fr. Eamonn McCarthy, C.C. Macroom
Forgiveness is at the heart of the teaching and ministry of Our Divine Saviour, yet, as the song goes, ‘sorry seems to be the hardest word.’ Why is it that […]
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Fr Eamonn McCarthy (Radio Maria) interviews young ladies from Diocese of Cloyne
January 25th, 2018Fr Eamonn McCarthy, a priest of the Diocese of Cloyne and currently working with Radio Maria (based [...]How a Young Person may be active in parish: Áine Keane's activity and service through the Pope John Paul II Awards
June 2nd, 2017My name is Áine Keane. I am 19 years old. I'm a student at Presentation Secondary School in Mitc[...]Tips for Lent from Isaiah - Fr John McCarthy
March 10th, 2017In a recent Sunday Gospel Jesus tells us: ’You are the light of the world.’ The first reading from t[...]Setting the World on Fire - A young woman recounts her year of mission in Australia
February 28th, 2017The following is a recollection by Siobhan O’Shaughnessy, a young woman who attends a young adult pr[...]