Easter message of hope is perfect timing this year – Bishop of Limerick
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THE Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy has urged the public to look on Easter as the ultimate message of hope as they try to stay the difficult covid course.
As we prepared to mark Easter Sunday, Bishop Leahy said the message of hope is perfectly timed this year with many feeling beaten down by covid. And while we appear to be swinging from despondency to hope, the latter is, at least, now most definitely with us, he said.
Bishop Leahy, who will celebrate Mass at St John s Cathedral this Sunday, said that while the faithful may be frustrated by not being to gather as normal for the second year running for this special time, it will not stop the “pilgrimage”.
Mums selflessly carrying so much of pandemic burden – Limerick bishop s Mother’s Day tribute
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BISHOP of Limerick Brendan Leahy has today paid tribute to the role of mothers in the pandemic, describing them as the glue that has kept families together in the most trying of years.
Speaking after Mass at St John’s Cathedral, Bishop Leahy said that in many ways mothers have carried the brunt of the restrictions that Covid-19 has drawn down on top of us in this past year. It is fair to say that over the past year, mothers have taken on so much more, said Bishop Leahy.
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Ashes to be made available in Limerick for Ash Wednesday
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Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy has today confirmed that people across the diocese will be able to get Blessed Ashes on Wednesday – Ash Wednesday – from most local Churches.
Speaking ahead of the commencement of Lent and the distribution of the ashes, Bishop Leahy asked that as people avail of this opportunity, that they also observe the public health guidelines.
“There’s has been huge interest in getting blessed ashes, more than perhaps we even expected and that shows a yearning on the part of the public to commit to Lent and all it means as we embark on a personal pilgrimage in preparation for Easter,” he said.
Celebrations underway in Limerick after hurlers All Ireland victory
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Celebrations are underway across Limerick after the county s senior hurlers claimed their second All Ireland title in three years at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon.
John Kiely s side completed the perfect season with an 11-point victory over Waterford in a behind-closed-doors final.
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The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Michael Collins, has congratulated the team and wider panel in its success.