Cathedral News
Fourth Sunday of Advent
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Today we light the fourth candle on the Advent wreath. This is the angel candle or the candle of love. Our waiting is almost over as we reflect on Gabriel’s appearance to Mary.
Third Sunday of Advent
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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
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The Irish Bishops' Conference has issued a statement welcoming the upcoming Covid-19 vaccines.
Second Sunday of Advent
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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
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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
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St Josaphat (1583-1623) was archbishop of Polotsk in what is now Belarus.
Christ the King
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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
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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
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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.