Cathedral News
Feast of the Holy Family
Posted: 27 December 2020
The four gospels each have their own way of describing Jesus’ origins.
Third Sunday of Advent
Posted: 10 December 2020
Today we light the third candle on the Advent wreath, called the Shepherd Candle. In the past two weeks we have reflected on people waiting for the Lord’s coming: the prophets and Mary and Joseph.
Bishops welcome Covid-19 vaccines
Posted: 9 December 2020
The Irish Bishops' Conference has issued a statement welcoming the upcoming Conid-19 vaccines.
Second Sunday of Advent
Posted: 6 December 2020
Today we light the second candle on the Advent wreath. This candle is called the Bethlehem candle, recalling the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem, or sometimes the preparation candle.
First Sunday of Advent
Posted: 29 November 2020
Today we celebrate the beginning of the Church’s new year. We light the first candle, which represents hope.
Saint of the Month: St Josaphat
Posted: 28 November 2020
St Josaphat (1583-1623) was archbishop of Polotsk in what is now Belarus.
Christ the King
Posted: 22 November 2020
Matthew would appear to be the only gospel in which the Last Judgement is described in the imagery of sheep and goats.
12 December: The Knights Before Christmas
Posted: 19 November 2020
The A-Capella Knights present their annual concert, The Knights Before Christmas, in virtual form on 12 December 2020 at 8:00pm.
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted: 15 November 2020
As we approach the end of the Church’s year, Matthew’s gospel is describing the time when Jesus was approaching his passion and death.