"with heartfelt gratitude, we share this letter to the People of God..."

Have you seen or read the Letter to the People of God from those who participated in the first session of the Assembly of the Synod?

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Gifts that are ethical, sustainable and are real items that families in developing communities ask us for to make their lives safe and healthy

Trócaire Christmas Gifts of Change bring real hope and opportunity to families and communities living in poverty across our world, and a chance to create lasting and positive change.

There are gifts for everyone starting at €5 for the Gift of Soap.

You can support the gifts by buying them online at

trocaire.org/gifts

Or by phone 1800 408 408 / 021-4275622

Or by post or in person to Trócaire, 9, Cook Street, Cork. T12 F583

Watch this video

Ramata Kamara from Sierra Leone, Africa smiles while harvesting cassava leaves

Ramata is a gift beneficiary of The Gift of Seeds and Tools, which has supported her family with food, an income and she is now well on the road to self-sufficiency.

This reflection is offered by the priests of the Family of Parishes as a possible basis for discussion, reflection and prayer as we plan together with the people of the parishes for the future life of this faith community in the six parishes of Ardfield/Rathbarry, Barryroe, Clonakilty, Kilmeen and Castleventry, Rosscarbery and Timoleague.

Light in a new path for parishes

Book your place at the Youth 2000 Christmas retreat

Friday 8 to Sunday 10 December 2023

Newbridge Dominican College, Newbridge, Co. Kildare

Great CRAIC!!, Excellent Speakers, Inspiring Talks and Workshops, Fantastic music, Group activities, Youth Masses, Adoration, Reconciliation, prayer, Drama, Games and plenty of time to chill out, meet new people and find out what it means to be young and Catholic today!!

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Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat