Annual Chrism Mass - Parishioners from all 39 parishes are being invited to join with Bishop Drennan and the priests of the diocese for the annual Chrism Mass to be held on Thursday 21st April at 11:00a.m in Galway Cathedral.
A Message from Trócaire
This Sunday as we prepare to celebrate Holy Week we are asked by Trócaire to remember our giving to those in the developing world is not an act of power but of solidarity and love. We give because it is the right and just thing to do. Support the Lenten campaign and ensure poor people have a chance to build a better life. For more information on the campaign visit
http://www.trocaire.org/lent
1850 408 408 (0800 912 1200 in NI
David O'Hare
Press Officer | Trócaire
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Address by Bishop Christopher Jones at Diocesan Seminar on a Pastoral Response to Substance Abuse
The following is the text of the introductory address given by Bishop Christopher Jones, Bishop of Elphin and Chair of the Bishops’ Commission for Pastoral Care, at a seminar in Rooskey, Co Roscommon last night called Pastoral Response to Substance Misuse. The seminar was organised in conjunction with the Irish Bishops’ Drugs Initiative (IBDI):
Some Facts about the Misuse of Alcohol
It is estimated that in 2006 548 pints of beer, 143 bottles of wine or 51 bottles of vodka were consumed by each adult in the Country. An estimated 61,000 children in Ireland are affected by their parents’ alcohol misuse.
We know that one in every three deaths in Ireland is alcohol related.
One in four injury admissions to hospital Emergency Departments are alcohol related. In 2004 people with alcohol related illness used 117,373 bed-days in hospital. That was double used in 1995. (Alcohol Action Ireland)
Even those few facts should convince all of us of how important it is that all of us do as much as we possibly can to prevent the misuse of alcohol and indeed any drug in our Communities.
Drugs enslave and rob people of dignity and self-esteemAs Christians we are called to be free in the choices we make. People who become slaves to alcohol or any other drug can never make free and informed choices. In fact alcohol and other drugs is depriving people of their freedom are robbing them of their dignity and beauty as human beings – made in God’s Image and Redeemed in Christ. We have all seen people behave in all kinds of inhuman ways because they are under the control of drugs.
All of us as Citizens and as Christians have a huge responsibility to educate and prepare our young people for this huge challenge. Their first drink could be their first step on the road to misery for themselves, their family and their friends. Anything we can do in our families, our schools, our parishes and our clubs to protect our youth from a life of misery and indeed depression is Sacred Work and of course prevention is so much better than cure.
Bishop Of Elphin
Tuesday, June 28th to Thursday, June 30th, 2011
The Word of God: Lost in Translation?
You will be able to find the relevant details and a booking form on the Glenstal Abbey website
(Follow the link to the Ecumenical Conference).
Video interview with Fr Michael Drumm, Chairperson of the Catholic Schools Partnership
The Catholic Communications Office has made available a video interview with Fr Michael Drumm, Chairperson of the Catholic Schools Partnership. The video interview is a follow-up to the launch last week of a Position Paper from the Catholic Schools Partnership on Catholic Schools in the Republic of Ireland.
Fr Drumm addresses the following topics in his interview:
What the Catholic Schools Partnership is Divesting of Catholic Schools
Challenges associated with changing the patronage of a school
The consultation process which the Catholic Schools Partnership will engage in The class time allocated to religious education in schools
The interview and the Position Paper can be accessed on
Walk to Control and Cure Arthritis
Get your Joints in Motion will take place in the Phoenix Park on May 7th. Its fun, it’s inspiring and because it’s a walk for people with arthritis in aid of people with arthritis, it’s a great way to meet hundreds of others who are managing their arthritis in a positive way! Sign up today, be part of the growing movement and raise funds that will work to control and cure arthritis. Call Louise in Arthritis Ireland on 01 6470209 or email jointsinmotion at arthritisireland.ie! P.s bring your pets and your pals, let walk with pride and change the face of arthritis in Ireland today!
Louise Moran
Fundraising Executive
Tel: +353 1 6470209
Web:
Helpline: 1890 252 846
Address: 1 Clanwilliam Square, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2
Men’s Therapy Group
Exploring - Expressing - Empowering - Energising
Sunday nights from 7pm till 10pm for 8 weeks starting May 8th in Salthill/Galway location
Fees apply. Concessions negotiated. Confidentiality guaranteed.
John Whelan
Group Facilitator & Biodynamic Psychotherapist
Contact: (087) 243 0198
Email: john.whelan at anamaire.org
Anam Aire
Call: (091) 44 5555
Text: (086) 665 8118
Email: info at anamaire.org
"Anam Aire is a non-profit partnership of psychotherapists, counsellors, group facilitators and trainers who serve communities and individuals through the provision of affordable personal development and emotional support services."
Ards Friary is available throughout the year for Retreats (Preached, Directed or Private), Conferences, Seminars, Periods of rest, relaxation, prayer and holidays.
Ards Friary offers individual rooms where guests and retreatants are invited to join the Friars in Prayer, if they wish to do so.
Our website can be viewed at
http://www.ardsfriary.ie/
or you can contact us on 074 91 38909
Ards Friary offers individual rooms where guests and retreatants are invited to join the Friars in Prayer, if they wish to do so.
Our website can be viewed at
http://www.ardsfriary.ie/
or you can contact us on 074 91 38909
