In response to the Holy Father’s heartfelt wish, the month of May will be dedicated to a “marathon” of prayer, to ask for the end of the pandemic, which has afflicted the world for more than a year now, and to ask for the resumption of social and work activities.  Pope Francis wishes to involve… 

Podcast under Bangor Podcasts. Prayer Lord, hear the prayers of those who call on you, forgive the sins of those who confess to you, and in your merciful love give us your pardon and your peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.   A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark       8: 34-37… 

On 19 March 2021, the Church will celebrate five years since the publication of Pope Francis’Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love)on the beauty and joy of love in the family.On that day, Pope Francis will launch a year dedicated to the family which will conclude on 26June 2022 on the occasion of the… 

Each year the Diocese holds a retreat for men discerning a vocation to the priesthood.  This year the weekend will be an online experience, let by Fr Marcus Holden from the Archdiocese of Southwark. Please click on the following poster for more information. Priesthood – Is it God’s Dream for you? – Poster Vocation –… 

POPE FRANCIS ON HIS VISIT TO IRAQ Papa-Francesco – Saturday 6 March, Homily in St Joseph’s Chaldean Cathedral, Baghdad

St Patrick’s Belfast – Lenten Talks, Tuesdays in Lent

Message from Pope Francis for Lent, MESS INGL Quaresima 2021

Prayer Service for Individuals and Families during Lent 2021

The annual Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Abuse will take place on Friday 19 February 2021.  The diocese will mark this day with a Mass in St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast, at 10 am. https://www.churchservices.tv/stpeterscathedral Blessing and Dedication of the Candle of Atonement for the Cathedrals and Churches  of Ireland: click the following… 

11 February, World day of Prayer for the Sick 2021, Pope Francis Pope Francis’ Prayer of Blessing for Healthcare Workers