Trócaire Lecture 2013 – Br Philip Pinto cfc (full)

Watch the full 45 minute lecture delivered by Brother Philip Pinto cfc - Who is my neighbour? Building a 'civilisation of love' in an unequal world

Song for Don Bosco – ‘Here is a Man’

Paddy O'Neill, Principal of Salesian College in Pallaskenry sings 'Here is a Man' by Salesian Fr Hugh O'Donnell with images from the Don Bosco relic pilgrimage around Ireland.

Portlaoise Parish Novena 2013 – Brian Crowley

Brian Crowley reflects on his own life and how his faith helped him cope with the aftermath of an accident, when only 16, that left him paralysed.

Particles of Faith (10) – Interview with Bishop John Kirby

Bishop John Kirby shares what nourishes his faith and his view of the role of laity in the Church.

Option for the Poor and for the Earth – Donal Dorr

Fr Donal Dorr discusses his expanded new edition of his classic study of Catholic Social Teaching - Option for the Poor.

Trócaire Lent Ad 2013

Trocaire's 2013 Lent TV ad thanks our supporters for helping to transform and empower an impoverished community in Odisha, India.

Bringing Don Bosco to my own home town

Br Padraig McDonald shares his experience of bringing Don Bosco to his own home town of Ballinakill, Co. Laois.

Portlaoise Parish Novena 2013 – Brian Cody

Kilkenny Hurling Manager Brian Cody shared his story of “Success through Discipline” at the Portlaoise Novena on 27th Feb 2013.

Don Bosco in Maynooth – Good night by Fr John Butler

Fr John Butler gives a reflection at a gathering in St Catherine's Salesian and Lay Community in Maynooth as part of the Irish pilgrimage of the Don Bosco relic.

Don Bosco Irish Pilgrimage – Homily by the Papal Nuncio

Homily of the Archbishop Charles Brown (Papal Nuncio) in St Agnes Church, Crumlin on the first day of the pilgrimage of the Don Bosco relic

1st Day – Don Bosco in St Agnes Church

The Relic of Don Bosco arrives to St Agnes Church, Crumlin where the welcome liturgy was led by the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown. See full details of pilgrimage.

Don Bosco’s pilgrimage to Ireland starts

Fr Michael Casey, Salesian Provincal, shares his hopes for the Pilgrimage of the Relic of Don Bosco as it begins on 23rd February 2013.

Portlaoise Parish Novena 2013 – Frances Black

Singer Frances Black shared her story of recovering from addiction to alcohol at the Portlaoise Novena on 20th February 2013.

Trócaire Lent 2013 – Religious Education

Watch and learn about community life and the Paraja people in Odisha, India where Trócaire works.

Trócaire Lent 2013 – Senior Primary

Watch and learn about Ambika Paraja's daily routine and life in her community in Odisha, India where Trócaire works.

Trócaire Lent 2013 – Junior Primary

Watch and learn about Ambika Paraja's daily routine and life in her community in Odisha, India (Trócaire)

Empowered – Trocaire Lent Campaign 2013

Trocaire's 40th anniversary Lent campaign focuses on a community in Odisha, India. With Trócaire's help it has worked to gain support from the government to build a road, a school and to ensure families have clean drinking water.

Trócaire Lenten Campaign 2013 – Fr Padraig Shelley

A reflection by Fr Padraig Shelley after his recent visit to the community of Jhilligoan in India which is the focus of this year's Lenten campaign.

Portlaoise Parish Novena 2103 – Hector O’hEochagáin

Radio Presenter and T.V. Broadcaster Hector O’hEochagáin shared his positive spin on life at the Portlaoise Parish Novena on 13th Feb 2013.

Share the Good News – Introduction and Implementation

Eoin O'Mahony and Bernadette Sweetman introduce the National Directory for Catechesis in Ireland and explain how people might engage with it locally.

Fr Pat Hogan on Don Bosco Relic Pilgrimage

Fr Pat Hogan talks about his experience with Salesians, Salesian Spirituality and work in Ireland, and expresses his excitement around the visit of Don Bosco's Relic to his Parish in Southill, Limerick.

Invitiation to join in visit of Don Bosco’s Relic to Pallaskenry

Fr Martin Loftus, Rector of the Salesian mother house in Ireland in Pallaskenry, invites everybody to join in for the visit of Don Bosco's Relic to Pallaskenry.

Sr Dympna invites you to join in Don Bosco pilgrimage

Sr Dympna Clancy (Salesians) invites everybody to join the pilgrimage of Don Bosco's Relic to Ireland which takes place from 23rd Feb to 7th March 2013

The Lord’s Day in Lourdes – a pilgrim people gather

Meath Pilgrims in communion with Christ and with one another on Sunday at the International Mass in the Underground Basilica in Lourdes

Particles of Faith (3) – Interview with Eddie Stone

The Particles of Faith (3) - Eddie Stones from Emmanuel House tells us a bit about his experience of God and how his faith is nourished.

Don Bosco is spreading the good news…

A look at the print media campaign in preparation for the visit of Don Bosco's Relic to Ireland. See full details of the itinerary.

Fr Val Collier – Salesian Dublin City Mission

Fr Val Collier, who works in the Don Bosco Dublin City Mission, extends an invitation for people to join in the visit of Don Bosco Relic to Ireland which starts on 23 Feb 2013.

Roll up, Don Bosco

A short reality clip showing Fr Pat Egan collecting 14 roll-up banners that will form a mobile exhibition on Don Bosco whose relic visits Ireland 23 February to 7 March 2013.

Something important is going to happen…

Fr. M. Casey SDB introduces the Don Bosco Relic Pilgrimage around Ireland in Feb 2013 and also speaks about the significance of this pilgrimage for the whole Salesian family here.

Catholic Comment speaker – Tony Curran

Tony Curran explains the purpose of Catholic Comment, why he got involved as a speaker and his sense of the need for lay catholics to find their voice.

Genius Born of Anguish – Henri Nouwen

Watch full 40 minute talk given by Professor Michael W Higgins who is the official biographer of Henri Nouwen.

Genius Born of Anguish – Trailer

Watch a short introductory clip from a talk given by Professor Michael W Higgins who is the official biographer of Henri Nouwen. Full 40 minute talk also available.

Particles of Faith (2) – Interview with Eugene Wheatley

Eugene Wheatley - a farmer from Co. Laois, shares how he knows that the God exists...

Don Bosco’s Dream

A 15 minute presentation of Saint John Bosco’s life. His relics will come to Ireland on the 23rd of February 2013. The relics will be brought to locations around the country until 7th March.

My Peace I Give You – Healing through our Wounds

Author Dawn Eden reflects that our wounds, while painful and sometimes humiliating, can be the source of healing and a profound union with the Risen Lord - who was recognised by the apostles by his wounds.

What we believe by Baptising – Cathal Barry

Irish Catholic reporter Cathal Barry summaries some key points about the Church's understanding of Baptism. Full text of his article available.

My Peace I Give You – Suffering with God

Author Dawn Eden recounts a story from Therese of Lisieux featured in her book - My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds with the Help of the Saints.

My Peace I Give You – Dawn Eden

Dawn Eden explains how the lives of the Saints have given her hope and aided her journey of spiritual healing after childhood sexual abuse.

The future of Religious Life in Ireland

Sr Marianne O'Connor, the outgoing Director-General of CORI, reflects on recent changes and the way forward for religious life.

Fatima Institute – Trócaire partner in Sierra Leone

A short film on the governance and human rights work of the Fatima Institute in Sierra Leone.

Particles of Faith (1) – Interview with Fr. Freddie Warner SMA

Fr. Freddie Warner shares with us about his personal faith and also gives few tips how to develop our own faith further...

Meetings Matter! – Spirituality and Skills for meetings

Brian Grogan explains that this book challenges people to go beyond passivity and place ourselves at the service of the Spirit in meetings.

Treasures of Irish Christianity

Fr Brendan Leahy explains that this book contains almost eighty short articles from a host of leading scholars on various treasures of the Christian tradition in Ireland from the fifth to the twenty-first century.

Feast of St Finian of Clonard – 12th December

The Feast of St Finian is marked on 12 December. Founder of the monastic school numbering 3,000 at Clonard, he is known as the tutor of the Saints of Ireland

The Particles of Faith – introduction to video series

Julian Drapiewski gives a short introduction to the video series - Particles of Faith - which will form part of resources available on yearoffaith.ie

Soul Waves Radio – Broadcasting Faith, Justice and Social Issues

Jo Smith interviews Miriam Gormally about the interviews that Soul Waves Radio makes available weekly to over 30 local and community radio stations and posts to their website.

Where to from here?

Author Brian Grogan SJ explains how he set out in his book to give the Christian view of life after death which is founded on God's loving relationship with us, revealed in Jesus Christ.

A new vision for the Catholic Church

Author Gerry O’Hanlon SJ reflects on the need for more dialogue in the Church and a more collegial approach.

The Nearness of God – Breige O’Hare

Breige O'Hare explains how her book is intended to help the reader deepen their relationship with God.

The End of Irish Catholicism?

Fr Vincent Twomey SVD reflects on his analysis of Irish Catholicism, first published ten years ago (Veritas), and how he sees the question now.

The Gift of a Goat in Malawi

Edesi Flyton talks about the impact the gift of a goat had on her family. Find out how you buy a gift of change this Christmas.

Blessed Sacrament Procession – Lourdes

Filmed during the 2012 Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. 800 pilgrims travelled including 200 hospital pilgrims.

Reaping the Harvest – 50 years after Vatican II

Gerry O'Hanlon SJ reflects on the spirit of Vatican II and the need in our times for the Church, both in our message and our methods, to be a light to the world.

Irish memorial Cross in Lourdes

Irish pilgrims have travelled in large groups to Lourdes since 1913. Bishop Michael recounts some of the stories of the first pilgrimages including the first overland Meath pilgrimage.

Meath Lourdes Pilgrimage 2012 Photo and Anointing of the Sick

Pilgrimage Photo & Anointing of the Sick

Torchlight Procession in Lourdes

Torchlight Procession - the Light of Christ, our candles held high as we invoke our Lady's help and strength.

Praying the Way of the Cross – Lourdes 2012

Fr Brendan Corrigan and Fr Stan Deegan praying the Way of the Cross with Meath pilgrims in Lourdes.

Sacred Space – the website and book

Brian Grogan SJ from the Jesuit Communication Centre in Dublin, explains the inspiration behind the widely popular on-line prayer resource and how it has also turned into a publishing success.

New website for The Irish Catholic

The editor of The Irish Catholic, Michael Kelly, explains how their new website is intended to serve its existing readership and to expand the range of available content.

Preparing for First Reconciliation – A Guide for Families

This book by Elaine Mahon is the first in a two-part series designed to help families prepare for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist with their children.

God’s Surprise – the new movements in the Church

Through her encounters with 10 new movements, Susan Gately brings us a first-hand account of how the Holy Spirit is at work within the Church today.

Year of Faith launch in K&L – Homily by Fr Brendan Leahy

Watch a full recording of the homily by Fr Brendan Leahy at the launch of the Year of Faith in Carlow Cathedral on 11th October 2012.

Particles of Faith – Sr Briege McKenna

The first part of a 13 part series entitled - The Particles of Faith - features an interview with Sr Breege McKenna.

A Calling for Everyone – Armagh Vocations DVD

Watch some short clips from this new DVD which gives an intimate insight into the homes and hearts of people from the Archdiocese of Armagh as they fulfil their calling in life.

Reunion for IEC2012 volunteers

Watch passages from the homily given by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at a gathering for volunteers for the 2012 International Eucharistic Congress and read full text.

IEC2012 Memories – Croke Park

Teresa Menendez shares her memories of the closing liturgy in Croke Park and the hand over to the Philippines who will host the next International Eucharistic Congress in 2016.

Where God Hides – new book from Liam Lawton

Liam Lawton shares one of the stories featured in Where God Hides at the launch of the book in All Hallows College on 19 September 2012.

New Irish Mass setting by Liam Lawton

Fr Liam Lawton discusses his new Irish Mass setting for the revised missal called Aifreann Muire na nGael which will be published by Veritas in November 2012.

Peace be with you

A lovely moment at the Sign of Peace among young pilgrims on the 2012 Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

God’s unconditional love

Watch Fr Joseph Campbell’s homily during the Holy Hour in the Underground Basilica - part of the 2012 Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Prayer during illness

Speaking in Lourdes, Bishop Michael Smith reflects that it can be very difficult to pray when we are sick and points people to the Rosary which he describes as a simple but very profound prayer.

Fr PJ Madden Farewell from Arles Parish

On 17 August 2012, Arles Parish held a special farewell for Fr PJ Madden which included a concert and a farewell address from Fr PJ.

Alpha Ireland – 5 minute intro

Paddy Monaghan, National Co-ordinator for Alpha Ireland, introduces the Alpha Course followed by a compilation of other voices speaking about Alpha.

Alpha Course 1 minute Promo

Each of the three people in this video - Linvoy Primus, Bear Grylls and Kim Johnson - were inpacted by doing an Alpha Course. They gave their time free for this ad.

Alpha for Catholics

Learn about how Catholics have embraced the Alpha course as an effective tool for awakening faith in people who are on the fringe of Church and those outside the faith.

Watch a 60 second advert in which Bear Grylls, famous for the Born Survivor TV series, delivers a simple message in his own unique manner - I did Alpha.

IEC2012 – Through the Eyes of the Apostles

This sensory rich installation was one of the highlights of IEC2012 for many pilgrims- it transports visitors to Capernaum, the village on the shores of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus lived during His public ministry.

IEC2012 – Youth Ministry

Today we go to 'Our Lady Queen of Peace' Church to have a look at the youth activities which are held here during the congress.

IEC2012 – Behind the scenes

This video shows some of the volunteers who have worked very hard behind the scenes to make the International Eucharistic Congress such a success.

IEC2012 – Mary and the new Evangelisation

Fr Paul Churchill addresses the topic of Mary and the new Evangelisation - the second of two IEC2012 workshops led by the Legion of Mary.

IEC2012 – Eugene Duffy

Fr Eugene Duffy addresses the topic of what happens when the Christian Community gathers on Sunday in the absence of the Presbyter.

IEC2012 – St Agnes’s Community String Orchestra

The St Agnes's Community String Orchestra includes players from Crumlin primary and secondary schools and the “second chance” adult community orchestra.

IEC2012 – Abbot Mark Patrick Hederman OSB

Abbot Mark Patrick Hederman, abbot of Glenstal Abbey, gave a talk (on Bloomsday) at IEC2012 on 'James Joyce and the Structure of the Mass'

IEC2012 – Fr Bede McGregor OP

Father Bede McGregor is the Spiritual Director of Concilium, the governing body of the world wide Legion of Mary. This is part 1 of two part talk entitled 'The Eucharist and Evengelisation'

IEC2012 – Brendan O’Reilly on Share the Good News

Share the Good News is the title of the ten year plan for the revitalisation of the Irish Church. It took six years of consultation to compose the plan before it was approved by Rome. This workshop explores various aspects of Share the Good News.

IEC2012 – Why no Lord’s Supper at the Last Supper

The workshop will explore the teaching on the Eucharist to be found in the Fourth Gospel: in particular, the absence of the Lord's Supper in John 13-17.

IEC2012 – Peter McVerry SJ

Fr Peter McVerry reflects on how Jesus came to bring good news to the poor and the need for the poor today to experience the God of compassion in the caring and sharing of the Christian community.

IEC2012 – Eucharist in Suffering and Healing

A lucid and inspiring analysis of what redemption and forgiveness really are for us broken human beings by Archbishop Rrok Mirdita, from Albania.

IEC2012 – Fr Thomas Rosica on Catholic Media

Fr Thomas Rosica, the founding CEO of Salt and Light Television, addressed the topic - is there a Catholic Media and is the Media for Catholics?

IEC2012 – the Deaf Person in the Life of the Church

This workshop will illustrate how we may nourish one another (Deaf or hearing) as one Body in Christ. Fr Min Seo Park is joined by Ms Mary Duggan from County Kerry.

IEC2012 – Fr Dan Crosby OFM Cap

In his talk titled Becoming the Eucharist we Celebrate Fr Dan Crosby shares the inspiration he has received from the Lord's command 'Do this in memory of me. Download full text.

IEC2012 – Servant at the Supper

Watch some brief excerpts from the play Servant at the Supper performed by Eleanor Glenn from Canada at IEC2012.

IEC2012 – Br Donatus Forkan

Br Donatus Forkan addresses the topic Including People from the Margins and explores how we are all God’s children, loved passionately by Him, warts and all.

IEC2012 – Peter Sutherland

In his talk at IEC2012, Peter Sutherland, UN Special Representative for Migration and Development, spoke about how the Christian concept of koinonia or communion and immigration.

IEC2012 live – Salt and Light TV

Fr Thomas Rosica, founding CEO of Salt and Light Television, Canada's first national Catholic Television Network is joined by Sebastian Gomes who joined Salt and Light TV earlier this year.

IEC2012 live – Catholic Comment

We hear from one of the organisers of Catholic Comment - Petra Conroy - and one of their newly trained speakers - Kevin Leavy who is a primary school principal from Co Roscommon.

IEC2012 – Christian witness from the Gulag

Fr Michael Shields is a native born Alaskan priest ordained 32 years ago for the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska and now in the Diocese of St Joseph, Far East Siberia, Russia.

IEC2012 – Liam Lawton concert

Watch one of the concerts that Fr Liam Lawton gave at IEC2012, drawing on his 20 years of composing sacred music.

IEC2012 – Prof Desmond O’Neill

Professor Desmond O'Neill is a consultant physician in geriatric and stroke medicine. On Friday 15th June at IEC2012 he delivered a talk under the title 'The Communion of the Sick and Dying'.

IEC2012 – 1932 Exhibit

This video features a short documentary of this 1932 exhibit

NET stands for National Evangelisation Teams. We are Catholic Missionaries who share Jesus' gospel message with young people in a team format.

IEC2012 – Eucharistic Procession

The Eucharistic Procession of the International Eucharistic Congress 2012.

IEC2012 – Rev Nicky Gumbel

Rev Nicky Gumbel (CoE) is the pioneer of the Alpha course, a 15-session introduction to the Christian faith, which over 18 million people have completed worldwide.

IEC2012 – Kevin Egan on Remaining a Catholic

Fr Kevin Egan addressed the struggle to claim Catholic identity at a time when the credibility of the church has been damaged by scandals.

IEC2012 – Seán O Dúinn OSB

The title of the talk by Father Seán O Dúinn OSB, a Benedictine monk in Glenstal Abbey, was Ancient Celtic Spiritual Heritage.

IEC2012 – John Bruton

Former Taoiseach John Bruton discusses the Christian Tradition in European Democracy and how Christian and Democratic traditions are not in opposition.

IEC2012 – Trócaire workshop

The Trócaire workshop at IEC2012 featured inputs from Trócaire partners and a reflection from Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga President of Caritas Internationalis.

IEC2012 live – Nalule Cissy Kagimu

Nalule Cissy Kagimu from the Ugandan Bishops Conference attended IEC2012 as a guest of Trócaire. She discusses a Domestic Violence prevention programme which Trócaire and the Bishops Conference has developed.

IEC2012 – Dr Susan Timoney and Fr Paul Fletcher SJ

This workshop explores the connection between evangelisation and silence or stillness - which is a profound message for both the deaf and hearing community.

IEC2012 – Robert Enright on Learning Forgiveness

Professor Robert Enright shares a pathway to forgiveness that can help reduce anger and sadness and increase happiness despite injustices suffered in this world.

IEC 2012 – Timothy Radcliffe OP

The title for the talk at IEC 2012 by Timothy Radcliffe OP was Spirituality for Today, Suffering and Healing. Full version.

IEC2012 live – Flora Aling

Flora Aling works for one of Trócaire’s partner organisations - YOMU - in Northern Uganda which was the focus the 2012 Trócaire Lenten campaign. Flora was a speaker at Trócaire’s workshop at IEC2012.

IEC2012 live – Justin Kilcullen

Justin Kilcullen, Director of Trocaire, discusses the Trocaire workshop at IE2012 and the on-going work of justice.

IEC2012 live – Liam Lawton

Fr Liam Lawton has been composing, recording and peforming sacred music for twenty years. He was busy at IEC 2012 and shares his reflection on the Congress.

IEC 2012 – Priesthood and Ministry in the Service of Communion

This video focusses around the theme of the day: Priesthood and Ministry in the Service of Communion

IEC2012 – Chaplaincy of the Defense Forces and the Rosary Garden

This video report takes us from the volunteers checkin area on Simonscourt through the general registration area towards the RDS Arena.

IEC2012 – Youth Space

Todays video shows a small bit of the action at the Youth Space at the International Eucharistic Congress 2012.

IEC2012 – Timothy O’Donnell

An examination of the role of the priest as leader of the Christian community in the light of Church teaching under the title Priests after his Heart.

IEC2012 – Cardinal Vingt-Trois

Cardinal André Vingt-Trois, the Archbishop of Paris delivered an address in French entitled the Formation of Candidates for the Priesthood.

IEC2012 – Chris Monaghan on Conscreated Life

Fr Chris Monaghan from the Passionist Congregation gave a talk on Consecrated Life - Life joyfully shared.

IEC2012 live – Ger Gallagher

Ger Gallagher (IEC2012 office) talks about the Youth Programme and the Children's Programme at IEC2012. This programme was broadcast live on our Wednesday programme.

IEC2012 live – Monica Brown

Monica Brown, from Sydney, Australia, is director of Emmaus Productions International and is acclaimed Christian composer and workshop/retreat facilitator.

IEC2012 – Sr Briege McKenna OSC and Fr Kevin Scallon

'Caring for our Priests' was the title of the workshop conducted by Sr Briege McKenna OSC and Fr Kevin Scallon CM at IEC2012.

IEC2012 – Archbishop Robert LeGall OSB

Archbishop Robert LeGall, Archbishop of Toulouse, delivered a talk in French at IEC2012 on the use of signs, symbols, gestures and song in our catholic life, especially the liturgy.

IEC2012 – Sr Gill Goulding CJ

Sr Gill Goulding from the Univeristy of Toronto addresses the topic - Credible Communion - the witness of Religious Life. (only audio working on PC version - fix coming soon).

IEC2012 – Don Devaney

Mr Devaney invites you to a Eucharistic healing hour with an introduction to the healing power of the Eucharist and how it played such a significant part in the life of St Faustina.

IEC2012 – John Waters

In his talk John Waters spoke about his journey of discovery concerning religion as a primal force in the structure of humanity and his efforts to re-establish a truly reasonable relationship with reality against the cultural reductions of our time.

IEC2012 – Peregrinos de habla hispana son bienvenidos en Dublín

Hoy visitamos a una de las iglesias de acogida y conversamos con los peregrinos acerca de su experiencia en el Congreso y sus expectativas para la semana.

IEC2012 – David Quinn on the changing Irish family

At IEC2012 David Quinn, journalist and director of the Iona Institute addressed the question 'The changing Irish Family - for better or worse?'

IEC2012 – Julie Kavanagh

In her talk titled 'Liturgy that breathes: Bringing our Shared Prayer to Life' , Julie Kavanagh named and unpacked the foundational principles of ritual and liturgy.

IEC2012 – Strengthening Marriage and Family Life

John Quinn, author of Letters to Olive,shares personally on his experiences of love, marriage and God.

IEC2012 live – John Waters on ‘finding my religion’

John Waters, Author and Journalist, shares his reflection on 'finding my religion' which was the title for his talk at IEC2012.

IEC2012 live – Bishop Denis Brennan

Bishop Denis Brennan (Ferns Diocese, Ireland) shares his reflections on IEC2012 and the possibility of renewal for the Irish Church.

IEC2012 – Ger Gallagher

Gerard Gallagher examined where is the Young Church today by looking at some new thinking about the young adult Church and the challenges of maintaining a young Church.

IEC2012 – Catholic Grandparents Association

This presentation at IEC2012 explores practical ways that can help Grandparents fulfill their role of passing on their most precious gift of faith in a world that is increasingly hostile to those beliefs.

IEC2012 – KISI KIDS

KISI KIDS is an international family of children, teenagers and adults, who are on the road with songs and musicals to honour God. At IEC2012 they performed 'Paul - called by God.

IEC2012 – Accepting Responsibility, Bringing Healing

Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, addressed the topic of The Abuse of Children: Accepting Responsibility, Bringing Healing

IEC2012 – Stephen Cummins

Stephen Cummins, Director of Marriage Education with ACCORD, examines a number of ways in which couples and families become Eucharist to each other in the ordinariness of daily life.

IEC2012 – A look at the exhibitions

Today at the Eucharistic Congress we take a look at some of the exhibitions in the main hall and talk to exhibitors and pilgrims about their experiences so far.

IEC2012 – Ruth Patterson

Ruth Patterson, a Presbyterian minister and Director of Restoration Ministries, explores the concept of unity in diversity under the title Companions on the Journey.

IEC2012 – Fr Brendan Purcell

Rev Dr Brendan Purcell explores ‘the Big Mystery’ of human origins and reflects on the Eucharist and its place at the heart of cosmic, evolutionary and human history.

IEC2012 – Celebrating the Miracle of Life

William Reville, the Science Columnist with The Irish Times, describes how scientific raises certain questions that are significant for our philosophical understanding of the meaning and purpose of the world.

IEC2012 – Dr Maria Voice

Dr Maria Voce, President of the international Focolare Movement, with her testimony entitled Word of Life.

IEC2012 – Bishop Julian Lopez Martin

La Liturgia Eucarística (Spanish)

IEC2012 – Bishop Smith taking shorthand at Vatican II

Bishop Michael Smith, joined by Dr Patrick Geoghegan and Dr Padraic Conway, reflects on his time working at the Second Vatican Council.

IEC2012 – Vatican II and Ecumenism Today

A dialogue featuring Bishop Brian Farrell, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and Dr Richard Clutterbuck, Edgehill College, Belfast.

IEC2012 – Archbishop Diarmuid Martin

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin's address on Monday 11th June at IEC2012 titled 'The Church in the Modern World'

IEC2012 live – Dr Maria Voce, President of Focolare

Dr Maria Voce (President of Focolare) is one of the main speakers at IC2012. This interview conducted with aid of a translator was broadcast live during our Monday programme.

IEC2012 live – Br Alois Prior of Taize

The theme for Monday at IEC2012 was Communion in One Baptism - Br Alois (Prior of Taize) summarises his message that he delivered in the main arena.

IEC2012 live – Sheena Darcy, IEC2012 manager

Sheena Darcy (IEC2012 office manager) reflects on the opening of the Congress and what she hopes will come from the Congress for pilgrims. This interview was broadcast live during our Monday programme.

Holy Family Monstrance at IEC2012

Learn about the Holy Family Monstrance which will be used in the Prayer Space Tues and Sat at IEC2012 and will be on display on balcony of Exhibition Hall on their days.

IEC2012 – Opening Ceremony – Sunday 10th June

The congress officially started today, Sunday the 10th of June. This short video shows some parts of the opening Mass and some interviews with pilgrims.

IEC2012 – See build up to Congress opening

Our first video report from IEC2012 which shows the registration and information areas for IEC2012. It includes contributions from volunteers in a number of languages.

IEC2012 – Congress Bell pilgrimage

Colette Furlong shares the story of the pilgrimage of the Congress Bell which has travelled all around Ireland and beyond calling pilgrims to gather for IEC2012

IEC 2012 – bookings in last two weeks

As the countdown to IEC2012 enters the last two weeks, find out how you can still get a place at all the Congress events in the RDS (10-16th June) and in Croke Park (17th June).

Holy Family Monstrance – interview with Noel Ward

In this video, Noel Ward from Cork shares the inspiration behind this remarkable Monstrance which incorporates the Calvary scene.

Knock Youth Festival 2012

The Knock Summer Festival is for all people between the ages of 17-30. It is a chance to come away and experience something different. The 2012 Festival takes place on 28th July.

K&L Primary Schools Altar Cloth

Hear the story behind the creation of the Altar Cloth from separate squares from almost every primary school in the diocese of Kildare & Leighlin.

IEC2012 – what pilgrims can expect

This video provides an insight into the upcoming International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin and what pilgrims can expect.

IEC 2012 – by the numbers!

Find out about the 50th International Eucharistic Congress that will take place in Dublin from 10th -17th June 2012. 25,000 pilgrims are expected every day in the RDS and 80,000 in Croke Park on the final day.

K&L Diocesan Eucharistic Congress

Fr John Cummins looks back at the very well attended and appreciated Diocesan Eucharistic Congress that was held recently in Kildare & Leighlin Diocese.

Eucharist: Table of Word and Sacrament – Fr Drumm (3/3)

Fr Michael Drumm speaking in Carlow Cathedral during the Kildare and Leighlin Diocesan Eucharistic Congress. In this concluding part, Fr Drumm reflects on Communion.

A Place at the Table – Fr Peter McVerry

Fr Peter McVerry SJ addressing the Kildare and Leighlin Diocesan Eucharistic Congress on the theme - 'A Church of Service of a Church of Services?'.

Eucharist: Table of Word and Sacrament – Fr Drumm (2/3)

Fr Michael Drumm speaking in Carlow Cathedral during the Kildare and Leighlin Diocesan Eucharistic Congress. In this part, Fr Drumm reflects on the Table of Word.

The Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC)

Mercy Law Resource Centre is an Independent Law Centre and registered charity which provides free legal advice and representation to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the areas of Housing and Social Welfare Law

Eucharist: Table of Word and Sacrament – Fr Drumm (1/3)

Fr Michael Drumm speaking in Carlow Cathedral during the Kildare and Leighlin Diocesan Eucharistic Congress. In this part, Fr Drumm reflects on how God calls us together.

Taking our Place at the Table – Nuala O Loan

Baroness Nuala O Loan speaking in Carlow Cathedral on the opening evening of the Kildare and Leighlin Diocesan Eucharistic Congress. The title of her talk was 'Taking our Place at the Table'.

Hope is here- Trocaire in Uganda

Irish Dominican Pilgrimage to WYD 2011

A short video of the Irish Dominican Pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, starting with the visit to Caleruega, Salamanca, Avila, Toledo and then Madrid.

Give it up for Trócaire 2012

Emmanuel, 15, from Barlonyo, northern Uganda is the face of this year’s Give it up for Trócaire campaign. Watch this short video about his life.

Trócaire – Demand a Future of Hope

Trócaire seeks to address the root causes of poverty facing northern Ugandans. One of these causes is a lack of investment in agriculture and support for small-scale farmers. Ask your government representative to support farmers like Daniel's parents, Joel and Betty.

Trócaire – rebuilding communities for lasting change

Hannah Evans, Church Officer for Trócaire, introduces us to the young boy from Uganda, Daniel Okweng, who is featured on this year's Trócaire box and his parents Joel and Betty.

Trócaire – Interview with Daniel’s mother (Post Primary)

Daniel Okweng (9) from Uganda is the young boy on the 2012 Trocaire box. This video for schools features Daniel's mother, Betty, talking about Daniel.

Trócaire – Daniel’s village (Senior Cycle)

Daniel Okweng (9) from Uganda is the young boy on the 2012 Trocaire box. This video for schools introduces us to daily life in Daniel's village.

Trócaire – Daniel’s Day (Junior Cycle)

Daniel Okweng (9) from Uganda is the young boy on the 2012 Trócaire box. This video for schools introduces us to Daniel.

Trócaire Lenten Lecture 2012

Justin Kilcullen, Director of Trócaire, highlights the importance of helping communities rebuild after conflict. Together with Archbishop Odama from Uganda, he thanks the Irish people for their on-going generosity to and solidarity with the world's poor.

Trócaire in Uganda – working together

Bishop Joseph Franzelli on how Trócaire works with local people to help them address the needs of their communities. Bishop Franzelli (Lira Diocese) is the local Bishop of the area featured on this year's Trócaire box.

Trócaire’s Solar Lamp Global Gift in Uganda

In this video from the Lira region in Northern Uganda, we see and hear about the value of the Solar Lamp, one of Trócaire's recent Global gifts.

Why I volunteered for IEC 2012

A number of volunteers share why they were inspired to serve at the International Eucharistic Congress and offer encouragement to those thinking of joining up. Applications close on March 17th.

Greetings for IEC2012 from Uganda

In this video, Bishop Joseph Franzelli from Lira Diocese in Northern Uganda sends his greetings to those preparing for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in Ireland and reflects on the Congress theme.

IEC 2012 – Join our cultural tours

On the days before, during and following the Congress, you may be interested in getting to see more of Ireland. Options include a night out, day trips and a four day tour.

Sisters of Mercy participate in Haven’s Build it Week, October 2011

The Sisters of Mercy worked along with the Haven volunteers near the epicentre of the January 2010 earthquake,18 miles outside Port Au Prince, capital of Haiti.

IEC 2012 – accommodation and cultural tours

Find out how you can book a place to stay for the 2012 International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin. You can also join a range of cultural tours around Ireland before and after the Congress.

Booking to attend IEC 2012 in Dublin

Going to the International Eucharistic Congress (10-17 June 2012) in Dublin? Get an introduction to the booking process, the available attendance options and other extras including accommodation and cultural tours.

Volunteers wanted for IEC 2012

Up to 3,000 volunteers are needed for the International Eucharistic Congress that will take place in Dublin in June 2012. Find out how to apply.

Maeve Mahon introduces a resource on the New Missal for children which includes a DVD of a Mass celebrated with the New Missal.

Fr Paddy Byrne on Twitter

Fr Paddy Byrne explains why he opened his twitter account (@frpaddybyrne) and what he has learned about engaging with people on-line.

Liam Lawton reflects on how he began his music ministry, the art of composing and the wonder of seeing that work performed and enjoyed by others.

Veritas is Ireland’s leading religious publisher and retailer and is an agency of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.

Pastoral Response to Substance Misuse is an initiative set up by the Irish Bishops' Conference to help parishes respond to this growing problem in their communities.

IEC 2012 – Promotional Video

This promotional video about IEC2012 was made available on DVD with sub titles in six different languages.

Marie Gribbons, Chaplain in St Francis Hospice in Raheny, Dublin, talks about the comfort that faith can bring to someone at the end of their life.