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Bishop Brendan Leahy

Bishop Leahy welcomes WMF2018 announcement

New catholic preschool & primary school religious education curriculum launched as well as religious education programme 'Grow in Love'.

2015.09.29.

Grandparents can play a key role in catechesis

Bishop Brendan Leahy urges grandparents to help their grandchildren in the faith at 2015 Catholic Grandparents Pilgrimage in Knock.

2015.09.15.

Govts urged to agree coordinated refugee action plan

“All of us can play our part in making such a plan work on the ground here in Ireland" - Archbishop Eamon Martin.

2015.09.09.

Bishop tells LC students to weigh up results advice

Disappointed students should tell themselves that these results are not at all what matter most in life.

2015.08.13.

Great signs of hope for inter-religious dialogue

Strong Irish presence and involvement at first jointly hosted Focolare summer gathering at Hope University in Liverpool.

2015.08.04.

Irish bishop and leader of Sikh community to address Liverpool conference

Large Irish contingent travel to joint Ireland / UK hosted summer gathering of Focolare in Liverpool. "Here we are almost at the 100th anniversary of 1916, signing up with England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in a moment of unity, of reconciliation, of prayer.  It is a poignant moment," remarks Bishop Brendan Leahy.

2015.07.27.

Faithful will step up to the mark in parishes as vocations fall

Bishop of Limerick sees vocations challenge being transformed into opportunity, but urges people who feel inklings of call, to "be generous". "We need you."

2015.07.24.

Bishop Leahy prays for Berkeley six in Lourdes

“I hope and pray that those who have been so suddenly bereaved have felt something of God’s gentle touch in the support, sympathy and solidarity of a nation."

2015.06.24.

Religious orders’ contribution to Limerick honoured

“It was very moving to hear the councilors speak from the heart of their own personal stories of indebtedness to orders and congregations” - Bishop Brendan Leahy.

2015.06.18.

Three bishops address marriage referendum

“A society that identifies the two parties in marriage as spouse I and spouse II has lost sight of a deep truth of human nature" - Archbishop Neary.

2015.05.10.

1916 centenary offers chance to rediscover values

Easter proclamation “would hardly have meant that in respecting differing lifestyles we prioritise adults over children” - Bishop Leahy.

2015.04.08.

“We must be open to the new ways God wants for us”

Synod is “a spiritual experience of journeying together to renew and deepen our own commitment to our faith" Bishop Leahy explains.

2015.02.09.

Diocese of Limerick celebrates Synod Sunday

"Without allowing the concerns and realities of the poor to seep into its veins and consciousness, Church attempts at renewal are but organisational changes."

2015.02.08.

Postpone confirmation until 16 urges Bishop Leahy

Confirmation often appears like a “pre-fabricated cultural package of Irish heritage we are born into" to be discarded later in life as part of our throwaway culture.

2015.01.22.

St Munchin’s reopens after €8m revamp

Bishop Brendan Leahy pays tribute to Limerick school's contribution since 1796.

2015.01.11.

Church has stumbled but hasn’t fallen: Bishop Leahy

“The Church is in need of repair” and will only be regenerated if it is more inclusive and if clergy and laity work together.

2014.12.08.

Limerick synod could herald new age of hope

Delegates who attended Saturday’s gathering will remain on the synod journey right up to 2016.

2014.11.19.

Family needs rediscovery as agent of evangelisation

Bishop of Limerick reminds conference on marriage and the family that “people need to be accepted in the concrete circumstances of life."

2014.11.17.

Pope Francis urges people of Limerick to pray for him

Pontiff singles out Irish diocese for special mention at general audience.

2014.10.24.

Irish Church marks Day for Life & Rosary Sunday

Bishop Leahy pays tribute to Donal Walsh who “encouraged us all to really value the gift of every moment.”

2014.10.05.

Bishop Leahy announces 2016 synod for Limerick

Synod will take place over three days bringing together 400 delegates who will set out a path for renewal for the Church in Limerick.

2014.09.29.

New priest ordained for Limerick diocese

Fr David Casey's ordination will be the last for the next five or six years.

2014.07.20.

Limerick diocese readies for decline in priests

After this month's ordination Limerick will wait five or six years more for another ordination.

2014.07.12.

Bishops launch Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults

Resource for adults looking for explanations and apt examples of what Catholics believe.

2014.06.12.

Northern Ireland to host landmark Christian event

Hundreds from all over island to attend July gathering underlining unity among Christians.

2014.06.06.

Vocations Sunday underlines call of every Christian

Coadjutor bishop of Armagh encourages prayers for vocations.

2014.05.11.

New Mass setting marks Limerick’s culture role

Easter vigil to be broadcast live from St John's to mark status as National City of Culture.

2014.04.19.

Link between John Paul II and Limerick recalled

As a man of culture, John Paul II, would be delighted to be celebrated during Limerick's Year of Culture: Bishop.

2014.04.05.

Archbishop and Bishop concerned by violence

“It is really damaging the fabric of the way we live."

2014.03.19.

“Alcohol is our national wound” Limerick bishop warns

Many families’ lives devastated by abuse of alcohol.

2014.03.18.
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