Address by Pope Francis at the end of the recent meeting about the protection of minors in the Church. (24th February 2019).
‘I make a heartfelt appeal for an all-out battle against the abuse of minors both sexually and in other areas, on the part of all authorities and individuals, for we are dealing with abominable crimes that must be erased from the face of the earth: this is demanded by all the many victims hidden in families and in the various settings of our societies.’
There will be a short time of prayer in Ballinderreen Church on Saturday evening, 16th February 2019, at 8.30pm to pray that the body of Gráinne O’Donovan RIP (sister of Joe O’Donovan, Aran, Ballinderreen), may be found. We ask God to direct those involved in the search.
There will be a special Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara, at 8pm on Friday, 15th February to pray that Stephen Warde, who is missing in Kuala Lumpur, Malasia, will be found.
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We pray for the happy repose of the soul of Pauline Hynes, Mulroog, Ballinderreen.
Reposing at the Corless Funeral Home, Kinvara, from 6pm on Wednesday, 6th February 2019, with removal to Ballinderreen Church at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11.30am. Burial after in Drumacoo Cemetery.
May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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We pray for the happy repose of the soul of John Kealy, RIP, Mulroog East, Ballinderreen.
Reposing at the Suaimhneas in the grounds of Clarinbridge Church on Monday, 21st January 2019 from 5.30pm to 7pm, followed by removal to Ballinderreen Church. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon. Burial after in Drumacoo Cemetery.
World Youth Day will take place in Panama from 22nd to 27th January in Panama. Since it was started by Pope Saint John Paul II, World Youth Day has helped many young people to become alive in their faith.
Pope Francis will travel to Panama for the occasion. Here is his video message in preparation. It has English subtitles.
