The theme of this year’s novena is ‘Mary as friend, sister and mother’ and the devotional observance is being directed by Meath diocesan priest Fr Shane Crombie.

Artists and craftspeople have created a holy well and sculptures for the garden at Saint Damian's Monastery in Dublin.

So many families in this parish can thank God that even in hard times, and in the face of many negative forces, they have seen their children grow up to become good citizens, good Christians and good parents, people of whom this parish can be proud

Dublin conference today marking World Day of the Sick is 'thank you' to Lourdes volunteers for their support and help throughout the year.

Priest of the diocese of Kerry blogs about his battle with esophagus cancer.