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Rapid transport for Pope Francis during his visit
A carefully modified Skoda Rapid will transport Pope Francis during his visit to Ireland.
Knock Novena in preparation for the visit of Pope Francis
This year will be the 41st celebration of the Novena and is such an important year as many prepare the way for the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Shrine as part of the world meeting of families in Dublin.
Knock Novena preparing the way for Pope Francis
This year will be the 41st celebration of the Novena and is such an important year as many prepare the way for the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Shrine as part of the world meeting of families in Dublin.
Relics of St Therese of Lisieux to visit Galway Cathedral and Loughrea
The relics of St Therese of the Child Jesus and her parents will be in Ireland for the World Meeting of Families 2018. The relics will travel throughout Ireland and will be brought to Galway Cathedral on Thursday 16 August and Loughresa the next day.
Papal visit to Knock confirmed to take place
Mayo is gearing up for the arrival of Pope Francis after it was confirmed today that the Pope will visit Knock on Sunday, August 26.
Mercy Primary School to offer continuous primary education to boys
As the current school year draws to a close, the Mercy Primary School is already looking forward to the historic announcement that its primary school can now offer the continuation of primary education to boys after First Class from September 2018 onwards.
Knock Church and Apparition Chapel reopen to the public
Knock Parish Church and Apparition Chapel reopened on Friday having been closed for months for refurbishment works.
Works approved for three north Mayo schools
Three schools in Ballina have been chosen to receive funding for emergency works.
Saint Anthony’s College
The Franciscans first came to Galway in 1296 and founded the Abbey. In 1483, a school of advanced theology was instituted there. When the Cromwellians invaded the city, the friars were expelled. In 1657, the friary was destroyed and the church was turned into a courthouse — the present courthouse stands on the same site. In 1660, a new church was erected on the present site of the Abbey. There were 13 friars there in 1766, and eight years later a novitiate was opened here. The present friary was built or rebuilt in 1820, and the present church opened c1836. It was renovated in the 1970s and became the first Franciscan parish in 1971.
Pilgrims and pilgrimage: on the way to eEaster
When in April the sweet showers fall
