Inclusivity for all is the message from Bishop of Elphin
There is place for everyone at the Catholic Church table, according to the Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran. Speaking at Knock Shrine yesterday, the Bishop addressed the discomfort felt within certain communities as the Church’s role with Irish society continues to develop. Last week, Bishop Doran was singled out for…
National Novena at knock postponed until 2022
The national novena at knock Shrine has been postponed until 2022. Fr. Richard Gibbons, PP and Rector at Knock Shrine announced the confirmation of the postponement today. The Novena was due to take place from the 14th to 22nd August. In a statement Fr Burke said “we have taken…
Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran to address the Knock Novena today
The Catholic Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran will address the Knock Novena today. It’s the second last day of the 9 day novena. Tomorrow is one of the most significant days as it celebrates the actual date when the apparition is said to have taken place in 1879. The theme…
No confirmation yet but Knock will be prepared for a papal visit
Preparations are underway for a papal visit to Knock next year. The Pope is expected to visit Dublin for the World Meeting of Families in August 2018 and the Parish Priest of Knock Shrine says while they don’t know if he will visit the West – they’ll prepare for it…