Knock Shrine will be closed next Saturday, 15 August, the Feast of the Assumption, on what is generally one of its busiest days each year.

From 1 to 7 May each year, the United World Week is an opportunity to highlight what is already being done on the planet to build a more united and fraternal world.

Fr Chris O’Donnell chats to Dermot and Dave on Today FM about how priests and the Diocesan team in Limerick are trying new, creative ways of supporting people’s spiritual and pastoral needs during these challenging times. 

Bishop Brendan Leahy will say the "Our Father" in response to Pope Francis' call at 11am and then at 12 noon will then join with bishops and priests from all over Ireland in consecrating the people of Ireland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for strength and protection from the Coronavirus, COVID-19

Bishop Leahy will then join with bishops and priests from all over Ireland at 12 noon today in consecrating the people of Ireland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for strength and protection from the Coronavirus, COVID-19

Bishops Brendan Leahy and Kenneth Kearon to join in ecumenical prayer live on webcam from Redemptorist Church, Limerick at 11a.m.

“Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten families.” – Pope John Paul II

As people of faith, we are called to face the fears of this moment with a courage not our own and with a generous heart.  God is with his people in good times and bad.