Apostolic letter Issued Motu Proprio by the Supreme Pontiff Francis
- 10 June 2019
“YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD”
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden” (Mt 5:14). Our Lord Jesus
Christ calls every believer to be a shining example of virtue, integrity and holiness. All of us, in
fact, are called to give concrete witness of faith in Christ in our lives and, in particular, in our
relationship with others.
Letter and spirit: Using universal law to guide local churches on abuse
- 24 May 2019
ROME - Pope Francis’s latest effort to help the Catholic Church safeguard its members from abuse and hold its leaders accountable came in the form of a new universal law, Vos estis lux mundi (“You are the light of the world”), which takes effect June 1.
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New norms for the whole Church against those who abuse or cover up
- 09 May 2019
Pope Francis’ Motu proprio, "Vos estis lux mundi", establishes new procedures for reporting abuse and violence, and ensures that Bishops and Religious Superiors are held accountable for their actions. It includes the obligation for clerics and religious to report abuse. Every Diocese must have a system that allows the public to submit reports easily.
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The Child in our Midst – Scripture, Liturgy and the Spirituality of the Child
- 17 April 2019
On June 7th and 8th, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth will host a conference on the subject of the spiritual life of the child and their place in the community of faith.
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Statement from Limerick Diocese
- 22 March 2019
Press Query from Mail on Sunday regarding Eamon Casey and Diocesan Response of 22 March 2019
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'Mismanagement compounded the damage' - Bishop Brendan Leahy on clerical abuse
Watch Bishops Leahy's homily from the Mass rock in Killeedy where he said: "We need to look back and re-read where we’ve come from and acknowledge our past, good and bad."
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