Diocesan Diary 2021
(Year of the Family)
January
The Pope’s Intention:
Intention for Evangelisation – For a life of prayer
We pray that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ be nourished by the Word of God and a life of prayer
January 1 Friday
Mary, The Holy Mother of God
World Day of Peace Mass
January 6 Wednesday (Holy Day of Obligation)
The Epiphany of the Lord
January 18 – 25 Monday – Monday
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Theme: Abide in my love… You shall bear much fruit (John 15:5-9)
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January 24 Sunday
Sunday of the Word of God
Resources from the Diocesan Liturgy Resource Centre
2021 SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD
January 24 – 31 Sunday – Sunday
Catholic Schools Week
Theme: Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith and Resilience’
Resources Available at www.catholicschools.ie
February
The Pope’s Intention:
Universal Intention – Violence against women
We pray for women who are victims of violence, that they may be protected by society and have their sufferings considered and heeded.
February 1 Monday
St Brigid’s Day
February 2 Tuesday
The Presentation of our Lord
World Day for Consecrated Life
February 8 Monday
International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking
February 11 Thursday
World Day of the Sick
February 13/ 14 Saturday and Sunday
ACCORD DUBLIN (Catholic Marriage Care Service) Collection* – proceeds to be returned to the Director, ACCORD, Holy Cross diocesan Centre, Clonliffe Road, Dublin D03 P2E7 or donate at www.accorddublin.ie
February 14 Sunday
Day of Prayer for Temperance..
February 17th Ash Wednesday
February 19th Friday
Worldwide Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse
March
The Pope’s Intention:
Intention for evangelisation – Sacrament of Reconciliation
Let us pray that we may experience the sacrament of reconciliation with renewed depth, to taste the infinite mercy of God.
March 17 Tuesday (Holy Day of Obligation)
St. Patrick, Bishop, Principal Patron of Ireland.
Day of Prayer for Emigrants.
March 19 Friday
St Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Year of St Joseph commences today.
March 25 Thursday
The Annunciation of the Lord
March 28 Sunday
Palm Sunday
April
The Pope’s Intention:
Universal Intention – Fundamental Rights
We pray for those who risk their lives while fighting for fundamental rights under dictatorships, authoritarian regimes and even in democracies in crisis
April 1 Holy Thursday
April 2 Good Friday
April 3 Holy Saturday
April 4 Easter Sunday – Day of the Lord’s Resurrection.
April 11 Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 24 Saturday
Diocesan Virtual Pilgrimage to Knock
- Full programme of workshops for all ages
Email Queries: knockpilgrimage@dublindiocese.ie
April 25 Sunday
Day of Prayer for Vocations
May
The Pope’s Intention:
Universal Intention – The World of Finance
Let us pray that those in charge of finance will work with government to regulate the financial sphere and protect citizens from its dangers.
May 16 Sunday
The Ascension of the Lord
World Communications Day
Theme: “Come and see: Communicating, encountering people as and where they are”
May 23: Pentecost Sunday
May 24: Monday
Day of Prayer for the Church in China
May 30: Sunday
The Most Holy Trinity
June
The Pope’s Intention:
Intention for evangelisation – The beauty of Marriage
Let us pray for young people who are preparing for marriage with the support of a Christian community: may they grow in love, with generosity, faithfulness and patience.
June 3 Thursday
Feast of St Kevin (Patron Saint of Archdiocese of Dublin)
June 6 Sunday
Corpus Christi
June 9 Wednesday
Feast of St. Columba (Colum Cille)
June 11 Friday
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
World Day of Prayer for Priests
July
The Pope’s Intention:
Universal Intention – Social Friendship
We pray that, in social, economic and political situations of conflict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship.
July 23 Friday
Feast of St Bridget of Sweden, Patron of Europe
August
The Pope’s Intention:
Intention for evangelisation – The Church
Let us pray for the church, that she may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and the strength to reform herself in the light of the Gospel.
August 6 Friday
The Transfiguration of the Lord
August 15 Sunday
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September
The Pope’s Intention:
Universal Intention – An environmentally sustainable lifestyle
We pray that we all make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely committed to this.
Season of Creation: September 1 – October 4
September 1 Wednesday
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
September 8 Wednesday
Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 14 Tuesday
Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
September 26 Sunday
World day of Migrants and Refugees.
October
The Pope’s Intention:
Intention for evangelisation – Missionary Disciples
We pray that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization, available to the mission, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavor of the Gospel.
October 3 Sunday
Day for Life
October 8 Friday
Children’s Day of Mission Prayer
October 24 Mission Sunday
Day for Missions* – proceeds to be returned to the National Director, Pontifical Mission Societies, 64 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin D06 N2H1.
November
The Pope’s Intention:
Universal Intention – People who suffer from depression
We pray that people who suffer from depression or burn-out will find support and a light that opens them up to life.
November 1 Monday
Feast of All Saints
November 2 Tuesday
Feast of All Souls
November 6 Saturday
Feast of All Saints of Ireland.
November 7, Sunday
Prisoners Sunday
November 14, Sunday
World Day of the Poor
Feast Day of St Laurence O’Toole (Patron Saint of the Archdiocese of Dublin)
November 21, Sunday
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
November 28, Sunday
First Sunday of Advent
December
The Pope’s Intention:
Intention for evangelisation – Catechists
Let us pray for the catechists, summoned to announce the Word of God: may they be its witnesses, with courage and creativity and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
December 8 Wednesday
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
December 25 Saturday
The Nativity of The Lord
December 26 Sunday
The Holy Family
St Stephen’s Day