The Family (39th) and Care (40th) Amendments to the Constitution – Statement of Archbishop Dermot Farrell
Voting is a way to show that we care about making society better. In Catholic social teaching, it’s important to take part in the democratic process. The Catholic Church says that everyone should vote responsibly for the common good. (Compendium of Catholic Social Doctrine, 189). We need to think about our Catholic values when we vote and choose policies that respect human dignity, help everyone, and protect those who are vulnerable.
Apostles Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary. suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again […]
Recent Parish Priests
V. Rev. Fergus O’Connor Fr Fergus is a native of Dublin and was appointed parish priest in September 2008, when the Opus Dei Prelature was invited by Archbishop Martin to look after Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish. He is a former Cavalry Officer and retired in 1980 with the rank of Commandant. He has […]
“The Beauty and Strength of Catholic Marriage”, Bp Phonsie Cullinan, 7:30pm, Wed 6 Sept, Booterstown
The next talk in the “Booterstown Parish Talks” series (in collaboration with Skellig and the Iona Institute), will take place on Wed, 6 Sept, 2023 at 7.30pm, in the Booterstown Pastoral Centre. It is entitled “The Beauty and Strength of Catholic Marriage”, and will be given by Bp Phonsie Cullinan.
III World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Sunday 23 July 2023
“His mercy is from age to age” (Lk. 1:50) is the theme chosen by the Holy Father for the III World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
The National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage will take place in Knock on Sunday, 23 July. All are welcome for this wonderful celebration of family and faith through the generations.
Peter’s Pence Collection, 29 & 30 June 2022
The annual Peter’s Pence collection takes place this weekend, 29 & 30 June. This Collection provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. It will replace the second collection for Share.
Masses on Bank Holiday Monday, 6 May 2024
Masses on Bank Holiday Monday will be at 10am and 12 noon.
Parish Partnership
A Springtime of Faith: Exploring together the Lenten Sunday Readings
An initiative of our Parish Partnership: 6 Tuesdays in Lent, 7:30 – 9pm, Booterstown Pastoral Centre, starting on 21 Feb 2023
Annual CROSSCARE Collection, 17-18 Sept 2022
Crosscare’s annual collection was taken up at all Masses on the weekend of 17/18 September 2022. You can still donate online at www.crosscare.ie