Diocesan Diary 2022
January
The Pope’s Intention: for true fraternity
We pray for all those suffering from religious discrimination and persecution; may their own rights and dignity be recognised, which originate from being brothers and sisters in the human family.
January 1 Saturday
Mary, The Holy Mother of God
World Day of Peace Mass
January 6 Thursday (Holy Day of Obligation)
The Epiphany of the Lord
January 9 Sunday
The Baptism of the Lord
January 18 Tuesday
Inaugural Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in St. Anthony’s Church, Clontarf at 8pm
January 18 – 25 Tuesday – Tuesday
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Theme: We saw the star in the East, and we came to worship him (Mt 2:2)
January 23 Sunday
Sunday of the Word of God
Catholic Schools Week begins
Theme: Catholic Schools: Living Life to the Full
Resources Available at www.catholicschools.ie
February
The Pope’s Intention: For religious sisters and consecrated women
We pray for religious sisters and consecrated women; thanking them for their mission and their courage; may they continue to find new responses to the challenges of our times.
February 1 Tuesday
St Brigid’s Day
February 2 Wednesday
The Presentation of our Lord
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
*Archbishop Dermot Farrell will celebrate Mass at 11am on the 5th of February to mark World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. You can join us via webcam at www.rednuns.com*
February 8 Tuesday
International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking
February 11 Friday
World Day of the Sick
February 13 Sunday
ACCORD DUBLIN (Catholic Marriage Care Service) Collection – donate at www.accorddublin.ie
February 24 Thursday
Meeting of Vicars Forane
February 25 Friday
Worldwide Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse
February 27 Sunday
Day of Prayer for Temperance.
March
The Pope’s Intention: For a Christian response to bioethical challenges
We pray for Christians facing new bioethical challenges; may they continue to defend the dignity of all human life with prayer and action.
March 2 Ash Wednesday
March 6 Sunday
Rite of Election at 3.30 p.m. in the Pro Cathedral
Adults going through the RCIA faith journey, deemed by their parishes as ready to receive Christian initiation this Easter, are presented to the Archbishop.
March 7 Monday
Deanery Meetings during the week.
March 17 Thursday (Holy Day of Obligation)
St. Patrick, Bishop, Principal Patron of Ireland.
Day of Prayer for Emigrants.
March 19 Saturday
St Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
March 25 Friday
The Annunciation of the Lord
April
The Pope’s Intention: For Health Care Workers
We pray for health care workers who serve the sick and the elderly, especially in the poorest countries; may they be adequately supported by governments and local communities.
April 10 Sunday
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
April 13 Spy Wednesday
Chrism Mass – 7.30pm, Pro Cathedral
April 14 Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
April 15 Good Friday
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
April 16: Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil
April 17: Easter Sunday
Day of the Lord’s Resurrection.
April 23 Saturday
Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
Email Queries: knockpilgrimage@dublindiocese.ie
April 24 Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 28 Thursday
Meeting of Vicars Forane
May
The Pope’s Intention: For faith-filled young people
We pray for all young people, called to live life to its fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service.
May 8 Sunday
Day of Prayer for Vocations.
May 9 Monday
Deanery Meetings during the week
May 14 and 15 Saturday and Sunday
Collection to Support Lay Ministry in the Archdiocese of Dublin
May 24: Tuesday
Day of Prayer for the Church in China
May 29 Sunday
The Ascension of the Lord
World Communications Day
Theme: Listen!
May 31: Tuesday
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
June
The Pope’s Intention: For families
We pray for Christian families around the world; may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.
June 3 Friday
Feast of St Kevin (Patron Saint of Archdiocese of Dublin)
June 5: Pentecost Sunday
June 9 Thursday
Feast of St. Columba (Colum Cille)
June 12: Sunday
The Most Holy Trinity
June 19: Sunday
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
June 24 Friday
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
World Day of Prayer for Priests
July
The Pope’s Intention: For the elderly
We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots and memory of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility.
July 3: Sunday
Peter’s Pence Collection
July 24: Sunday
World Day of Grandparents and Elderly
August
The Pope’s Intention: For small businesses
We pray for small and medium-sized businesses; in the midst of economic and social crisis, may they find ways to continue operating, and serving their communities.
August 6 Saturday
The Transfiguration of the Lord
August 15 Monday
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September
The Pope’s Intention: For the abolition of the death penalty
We pray that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legally abolished in every country
Season of Creation: September 1 – October 4
September 1 Thursday
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
September 7-12 Wednesday – Monday
Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
September 8 Thursday
Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 14 Wednesday
Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
September 18 Sunday
Crosscare Annual Collection
September 22 Thursday
Meeting of Vicars Forane
September 25 Sunday
Diocesan Safeguarding Day
World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
October
The Pope’s Intention: For a Church open to everyone
We pray for the Church; ever faithful to, and courageous in preaching the Gospel, may the Church be a community of solidarity, fraternity, and welcome, always living in an atmosphere of Synodality.
October 2 Sunday
Day for Life
October 3 Monday
Deanery Meetings during the week
October 4 Tuesday
St Francis of Assisi
October 7 Friday
Children’s Day of Mission Prayer
October 23 World Mission Sunday
Theme: You Will Be My Witnesses
Collection – Mission Sunday
November
The Pope’s Intention: For the children who suffer
We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.
November 1 Tuesday
Feast of All Saints
November 2 Wednesday
Feast of All Souls
November 6 Sunday
Prisoners’ Sunday
November 12, Saturday
Commemorative Mass for deceased Clergy of the diocese at 10.30 a.m. in the Pro Cathedral, Marlborough Street.
November 13, Sunday
World Day of the Poor
November 14 Monday
Feast Day of St Laurence O’Toole (Patron Saint of the Archdiocese of Dublin)
November 20, Sunday
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
November 24, Thursday
Meeting of Vicars Forane
November 27, Sunday
First Sunday of Advent
December
The Pope’s Intention: For volunteer not-for-profit organisations
We pray that volunteer non-profit organisations committed to human development find people dedicated to the common good and ceaselessly seek out new paths to international cooperation.
December 4, Sunday
Second Sunday of Advent
December 5, Monday
Deanery Meetings during the week
December 8 Thursday
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
December 11, Sunday
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)
Collection – St Vincent de Paul
December 18, Sunday
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 25 Sunday
The Nativity of the Lord
December 26 Monday
St Stephen’s Day
December 30, Friday
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph