Uncategorized
Holy Hour in the Cathedral at 3 pm
1. Begin with the Sign of the Cross, 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary and The Apostles Creed. 2. Then on the Our Father Beads say the following: Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins anDivine...
Easter Triduum
As we approach the Easter Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil/Sunday), you are encouraged to take part in the ceremonies prayerfully. This experience that we all share – which has many challenges for us – could be wasted very easily. But God is moving here; His Spirit is active. We can live this experience...
Welcome Jesus into “Jerusalem” – which is our soul
As we cannot gather to commemorate the Lord’s entry into Jerusalem, and the beginnings of Holy Week with its drama, suffering and beauty, you are encouraged to place evergreen branches on your door today, to welcome Christ who is coming into his Kingdom. We welcome him into “Jerusalem”, which is our soul, and we will...
An Tobar Domhain
Bishop Alan will lead the Rosary followed by the ‘Examen’ during LENT at 9.15 pm. You are welcome to join him on the Cathedral webcam: churchservices.tv/letterkenny, local radio receiver or on the Raphoe Diocese Facebook page.
Message from Bishop McGuckian
In light of the restrictions on ALL public and private gatherings, under direction from Bishop Alan, there will be NO ACCESS to the Cathedral at this time. The Cathedral gates will remain closed, but the doors of the Cathedral as the Mother Church of the Diocese will remain open as a symbol of welcome and...
DIRECTIVES ISSUED BY BISHOP McGUCKIAN & NORMS BY THE IRISH EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE
In accordance with the Norms issued today, 12th March 2020, by the Irish Episcopal Conference, and specified by a Directive issued by His Lordship, the Most Reverend Alan McGuckian, SJ, Bishop of Raphoe, taking into account the government injunction relating to attempts to limit the spread of the virus Covid-19, please be advised of the...
WHAT IS SPIRITUAL COMMUNION & HOW IS IT DONE?
What is Spiritual Communion & How is it done? For those who in the weeks ahead may be unable to attend Mass (or for whatever reason cannot normally receive Holy Communion) the Church has an ancient practice known as ‘Spiritual Communion’. A Spiritual Communion is different from an actual or Sacramental Communion, in which we...
CATHEDRAL RADIO RECEIVERS AVAILABLE
Not everyone is used to the internet! Did you know that the Cathedral also has a RADIO SIGNAL and broadcasts all its celebrations on it? Do you know anyone who would like to have a radio receiver to pick up Cathedral celebrations in this way? If so, please contact Pat at 0749124731. He can talk...
