Martin Long

Communications director @CatholicBishops; Trustee @OrderofMaltaIRL; General assembly @IrishRedCross; Board of Mgt @SPCDunboyne #AMDG

[Eamon Martin @ArchbishopEamon]

It was deeply moving to celebrate Mass at Mullaharlin Mass Rock outside #Dundalk for feast of #StOliverPlunkett. In times of harsh persecution, these Mass rocks were secret, sacred places where people gathered, often at risk, to keep the faith alive. #FaithOfOurFathers

[Precious Life @PreciousLifeCom]

Our sincere thanks to Bishop Kevin Doran and @ArchbishopEamon Martin for celebrating the beautiful Mass for Life in Saint Malachy’s Church, Belfast. We were blessed by your presence and witness of faith, and grateful to have you join us at the Rally for Life, Liberty & Faith in Belfast, where we stood together as a strong voice for unborn babies and their mothers.🙏🏻

[CatholicBishops @CatholicBishops]

Bishop Kevin Doran: A New Mindset on The Protection of the Unborn

Homily of Bishop Doran, delivered during Mass at St Malachy’s Church, Belfast, ahead of the Rally for Life on 4 July⬇️
https://t.co/yhZb1aefmI

[CatholicBishops @CatholicBishops]

Tune in to @RTERadio1's Today with David McCullagh, tomorrow at 9.30am as Fr Willie Purcell, Fr Bryan Shortall and @frpaddybyrne discuss the role of a priest in Ireland today, reflect on the joys and challenges of ministry, and share their experiences of serving communities across the country.
@OssoryDiocese @capfrans @dublindiocese @KANDLEi

[Diocese of Clogher @clogherdiocese]

Clogher Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes - Photos from the celebration of Holy Mass at the Grotto on Saturday morning, led by Bishop Larry Duffy. Homilist was Canon Noel McGahan.

“Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you” (Luke 1:28),

[Bishop Denis Nulty @BishopDNulty]

The first Columbanus Days were in San Colombano al Lambro, great to be back again. before going to Lodi for the reception of the Columbanus Relic, we walked the 13km @ColumbanusJ from the Basilica dei Santi Antonio to the Parish Church of Saint Columbanus in San Colombano al
Lambra, lovely to meet Bishop Guillaume of Meaux who was with us last year in Carlow @KANDLEi @county_carlow

[Eamon Martin @ArchbishopEamon]

Thanks to @Focolare_org for organising a day of reflection for those involved in church leadership at the Benedictine Monastery in Rostrevor. We discussed reconciliation and supporting peaceful communities together.

[Catholic Church @catholicEW]

God our Father,
you filled Saint Oliver with the spirit of fortitude,
enabling him to feed your people with his word
and to lay down his life for the faith;
at his intercession
keep us strong in that same faith
and help us to proclaim it everywhere.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.

[Catholic Church @catholicEW]

"I am overjoyed at the thought of coming to Arundel and Brighton, getting to know the people, and working together to build God's Kingdom." - Bishop-elect Stephen Wang

[Catholic Church @catholicEW]

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has today appointed Fr Stephen Wang as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton.

https://t.co/C5YemsqQX0

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Let us #PrayTogether for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God. #PrayerIntention @clicktopray_en https://t.co/QMnnKlPidU

[TheWay.ie @theway_ie]

🚨In this week's #SharingGoodNewsezine:
👉Bishop Doran welcomes @rte One broadcast on pioneering Boys Town founder Fr Flanagan
👉 @ArchbishopEamon Martin dedicates new seminary church in Dundalk & inaugurates extension
👉Paddy Grant | God’s Call: My Faith Journey 👇
https://t.co/n88enIdMGW

[+ Fintan Monahan @BishopFintan]

Sts. Processus and Martinian were Roman soldiers who served as jailers in the prison where St. Peter and St. Paul were held. Through the teaching and miracles of the Apostles, they were converted to Christianity and baptized. After receiving faith in Christ, they courageously helped the Apostles.

When they refused to deny their faith and worship pagan gods, they were arrested, tortured, and finally martyred around the year 67. Throughout their suffering, they remained faithful, proclaiming: “Blessed be the name of the Lord!” Their witness inspired many Christians, and their relics were later honored in Rome.

Prayer:
Sts. Processus and Martinian, faithful witnesses of Christ, pray for us that we may remain strong in faith and courageous in every trial. Amen.

[CatholicBishops @CatholicBishops]

Special prayer intention on road safety theme for #ReekSunday on Croagh Patrick

Father John Kenny invites priests to minister on Croagh Patrick for Reek Sunday, 26 July

https://t.co/MLMTcO60iO

[CatholicBishops @CatholicBishops]

Today we celebrate the Feast of Oliver Plunkett, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Armagh. #StOliverPlunkett #Prayforus

[+ Fintan Monahan @BishopFintan]

St. Oliver Plunkett was born in Ireland in 1625. He studied for the priesthood in Rome and was ordained in 1654. During a time of severe persecution, he was appointed Archbishop of Armagh in 1669 and returned to Ireland to strengthen the faith of the people.

He travelled throughout his diocese, confirming thousands of people, reforming the clergy, and caring for the poor. Falsely accused of treason, he was arrested and brought to England. Despite suffering imprisonment and an unjust trial, he remained faithful to Christ and the Church. He was martyred by hanging, drawing, and quartering at Tyburn, London, on 1 July 1681.

St. Oliver Plunkett was canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1975 and is remembered as the last Catholic martyr of England.

Prayer:
St. Oliver Plunkett, faithful shepherd and courageous martyr, pray for us that we may remain strong in faith and faithful to Christ in every trial. Amen.

[IrishEmbassy HolySee @IrlEmbHolySee]

Ambassador Collins & Deputy Head of Mission Erin Swan attended Mass celebrated by Pope Leo in St. Peter’s Basilica yesterday w diplomatic colleagues to mark the feast of St. Peter & Paul,the Vatican’s National Day. St. Peter &Paul are also the patron saints of the city of Rome 🇻🇦

[Bishop Denis Nulty @BishopDNulty]

The Feast of St. Oliver Plunkett is celebrated today, his message of forgiveness at a time of enormous persecution, hours before he went to the scaffold at Tyburn is a message of hope, resilience and mercy in a world that is briste agus brúite @KANDLEi @theway_ie @IrishCathNews

[Armagh Parish @ArmaghParish]

Today is the Feast of St Oliver Plunkett, our former Archbishop- a courageous martyr who brought faith to many & hope to a people in darkness. A man of peace & truly an example of faith + charity

[Eamon Martin @ArchbishopEamon]

Archbishop Eamon Dedicates New Seminary Church in Dundalk & Inaugurates Extension | Archdiocese of Armagh https://t.co/fW4GsdXnMy