Patrick Rushe

Pope Leo XIV, who taught mathematics and physics, sends a message on the occasion of the International Day of Mathematics, reiterating that having a great deal of knowledge is not enough if we do not know who we are or what the meaning of life is. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

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@hynesalan Blessings for a speedy recovery

Back from surgery safe and sound and with my books waiting for me. “All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.” Te Deum laudamus, te Dominum confitemur.

@jshocds @DCU Congratulations

Great day yesterday. Thanks to my brilliant supervisor Dr Daithí O Corráin & all at the School of History & Geography @DCU for their help & support. And to the Legion of Mary for the privilege of allowing me explore its history & archives. Next task: get the book out!

@IanFee I assume you’ve already applied… You HAVE to be included in this!!

@killanny1 Congratulations to Pat, I remember him as a curate at home in Coalisland. He was a great example of Priesthood then, and still is.

A Mass is being held in St. Mary's Church Maguiresbridge on this coming Sunday 24th of August at 2pm, to celebrate 40 Years of service in the Priesthood for Fr. Pat Hannigan. Everyone is invited to the Mass and afterwards to St. Mary's Hall Maguiresbridge for refreshments. ☕️🍰

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Pope Leo XIV delivers his first Urbi et Orbi Apostolic Blessing from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. The 69-year-old American, born Robert Francis Prevost, was elected as the 267th Pope on May 8 during the first full day of the conclave. Read more: vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

Christians continue to be the most persecuted religious group in the world. Tomorrow is #AshWednesday - this #Lent we highlight their heroic witness of faith in the midst of suffering. #lent2025

Please keep Pope Francis in your prayers as he undergoes treatment in hospital. 🙏@Pontifex

Leaked last month by the Pope himself, Francis' pick of Sr Raffaella Petrini to head the Governatorato (ie. "Mayor" of Vatican City) formally announced today, effective 1 March: bit.ly/41gj17d Again, that's 2 posts proper to Cardinals now given to Nuns, in just 5 weeks.

TODAY AT THE CHURCH OF ST PETER: JUBILEE YEAR, ST OLIVER 400 Earlier today many gathered - here are some images.....

*Very* unusual for a pope to do this. Magisterial in tone and form (numbered paragraphs, quoting papal teachings) and targeted (referring to Trump policies and Vance’s justifications), this letter is meant to leave no doubt about where the Church stands. vatican.va/content/france…

LAUNCH OF ST OLIVER PLUNKETT 400 The launch will be held at St Peter’s Church on Wed 12 Feb at 11am. Fr Paul Clayton-Lea will also launch a beautiful Commemorative Book. The day will mark St Peter’s as a Jubilee church of pilgrimage in this Jubilee Year of Hope. All welcome

Rome Pilgrimage! The Parishes of St. Colmcille’s Pastoral Area, in Co. Louth led by Fr. Paddy, are visiting Rome for the Jubilee Year from 10th-13th March.  Cost €799pps contact O’Hanrahan Travel, Church Square, Monaghan H18 DT78; 087 379 1443; 047 81133); directly, to book.

Alive in Christ! Thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s Catholic Schools Week such a success! #CSW2025

Nine years after she was killed in an earthquake, Sister Clare Crockett takes her first steps towards Sainthood.

If you have an injury from a slip, trip, or fall in the cold and icy weather please consider all available care options, including injury units, your GP or your local pharmacy.

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