Clonoe Parish

23/08/2026

💛 Thinking of becoming a Catholic or know someone who is?
Sometimes all someone needs is a gentle nudge… or a shared post that lands at just the right moment.
Our OCIA journey begins on the 16th September, a warm, friendly space to explore faith, return to the Church, or rediscover your relationship with God.
No pressure. Just an open door.
If this sounds like you or someone you love, send us a wee message, we’d be delighted to chat.

💛 Thinking of becoming a Catholic or know someone who is?
Sometimes all someone needs is a gentle nudge… or a shared post that lands at just the right moment.

Our OCIA journey begins on the 16th September, a warm, friendly space to explore faith, return to the Church, or rediscover your relationship with God.

No pressure. Just an open door.

If this sounds like you or someone you love, send us a wee message, we’d be delighted to chat. 🌿

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22/08/2026

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Today we celebrate the Feast of the Coronation and Queenship of Mary (Aug 22). Holy Mary, Queen of Angels and Mother of our Lord and King Jesus, pray for us.

20/08/2026

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Have you ever seen a rosary with green, red, white, blue, and yellow beads?

It is not just a colorful variation of the traditional rosary. Each decade has a special meaning—and it is a beautiful invitation to pray for the Church throughout the world.

The colorful World Mission Rosary was designed in February 1951 by Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, who will be declared Blessed on September 24.

At the time, Archbishop Sheen served as national director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, now known in the United States as the Pontifical Mission Societies. He unveiled the rosary during an episode of his radio program, The Catholic Hour.

“We must pray, and not for ourselves, but for the world,” Sheen said. “To this end, I have designed the World Mission Rosary.”

While most rosaries have five decades of the same color, the World Mission Rosary uses five different colors to represent the places where the Church continues to proclaim the Gospel.

Here is what each color means: https://www.churchpop.com/soon-to-be-blessed-fulton-sheen-designed-this-colorful-rosary-to-help-catholics-pray-for-the-whole-world/

11/08/2026

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Did you know that Saint Philomena is the only person recognized as a saint solely on the basis of her intercessory miracles?

Out of every single saint recognized in the Catholic Church, Saint Philomena stands out for this specific reason. She is the only saint recognized by her miracles alone rather than a life of virtue. Her feast is August 11th.

In 1802, workers discovered a tomb in the catacombs of Saint Pricilla in Rome. Inside the tomb were the remains of a young girl. The outside read: “Pax Te Cum Fi Lumena” or, “Peace Be With You, Philomena.”

She was later identified as an early Roman virgin and martyr.

According to Church tradition, Philomena took a vow of virginity at a young age. When she caught the attention of a Roman emperor, she rejected his advances for marriage. Angered by Philomena’s rejection, the emperor imprisoned her and tortured her. Eventually, she was executed for her refusal to renounce her Christian beliefs.

Due to numerous miracles taking place at her tomb, Pope Gregory XVI raised Philomena to be publicly venerated on January 13, 1837. This meant that altars and churches could be built in her honor.

The Catholic Church celebrates Saint Philomena's feast day on August 11.

Over time, Saint Philomena has built up quite the fan club!
Various saints have long expressed their love for her and have spoken often of turning to her heavenly intercession.

The list includes Saints Padre Pio and Saint John Vianney, who said he turns to Saint Philomena for every one of his needs.

“To Saint Philomena, God refuses nothing.” -Saint John Vianney
Father Chris Alar elaborated on the Saint Philomena phenomenon and how she stands out among the communion of saints in our Church, saying,

“If you need a miracle in your life, pray to this saint. This saint is unique like no other.”

read more: https://www.churchpop.com/whatever-you-ask-she-will-obtain-the-story-of-the-miraculous-intercessor-saint-philomena/

06/08/2026

04/08/2026

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04/08/2026

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The world first heard his story in September, 2014, when Pope Francis visited Albania and listened as the humble priest describe the persecution he endured for his faith.