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Chrism Mass 2010

You are invited to join in this special celebration. During the Mass, Bishop William Lee will bless the oils used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and the Sick.

The Priests of the Diocese will renew their commitment to their priestly ministry.

Venue: Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford.

Date: Thursday April 1st at 10.30am.

All are welcome.

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A Time for Priests

Please see below link to information on the course “A Time for Priests” taking place at the Irish College, Rome from September 14-24, 2010.

The theme of this year’s course is “In Season & Out of Season – Proclaiming God’s Word”.

http://www.irishcollege.org/PDF/A%20Time%20for%20Priests%202010.2.pdf

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Faith in a Changing Ireland

Presented by Dr. Andrew O'Connell

Tuesday 9th March

Park Hotel, Dungarvan @ 8pm

Some commentators have suggested that the Catholic Church no longer has a role to play in modern Ireland. In this talk, Andrew will examine the new role which the church can play in our country today. He will also discuss ways in which faith and vocation can be made relevant to young Adults.

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Gospel Readings for Sundays in Lent

Presented by Fr. Michael Mullins DD

Each Thursday evening at 7.30pm

March 4th, March 11th, March 18th.

St. John's Pastoral Centre, John's Hill, Waterford.

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Year of the Priest

Pope Benedict XVI has declared a “Year for Priests” beginning with the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 19, 2009. The year will conclude in Rome with an international gathering of priests with the Holy Father on June 19, 2010. For more information visit www.annussacerdotalis.org

Please pray for our priests that they might always be faithful to their sacred calling.

Holy Father's Letter to Priests, dated 16th June, 2009

Dear Brother Priests,

On the forthcoming Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,

Friday 19 June 2009 – a day traditionally devoted to prayer for the

sanctification of the clergy –, I have decided to inaugurate a

“Year for Priests” in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the

“dies natalis” of John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests

worldwide. This Year, meant to deepen the commitment of all priests

to interior renewal for the sake of a more forceful and incisive witness

to the Gospel in today’s world, will conclude on the same Solemnity in 2010.