The Western People won two of the top prizes at the Local Ireland Media Awards last week. buff.ly/3zuV1SJ

Congratulations to Brendan Hoban on winning Columnist of the Year at Local Media Awards. Delighted to have Western People editor James Laffey join us on Mid West Radio this Sunday morning at 9am. @JPOC_01 Sarah R Mac Donald ACP

“There is a strong clerical culture in the Vatican, which is slowly seeking to change. Clericalism is one of the most subtle means deployed by the devil.” Pope Francis to Jesuits in Timor Leste. (Photo: Antonio Spadaro via La Civiltà Cattolica).

This Sunday morning on Faith Alive our special guest will be Orla Treacy, a Loreto sister from Bray who is working in South Sudan since 2006. Orla has an amazing story of hope to tell as we begin mission month. Join us at 9am Mid West Radio.

Last Tuesday the Travelling Community were on pilgrimage at Knock, as they celebrated National Mental Health Day. Mags Casey will join me this Sunday to share why this day is so important for her community. Join us at 9am on Mid West Radio

Lovely to have Sr Denise join us on Faith Alive this morning on Mid West Radio as we celebrated Missio Ireland . Daring to Hope is a fascinating display of the work of religious sisters over 100 yrs. If you missed her interview you can listen back on midwestradio.ie

Will be chatting with Fr John Kenny this Sunday morning on Faith Alive as we discuss how Westport parish will celebrate Guadate Sunday. Tune into Mid West Radio at 9am.

This Sunday morning on Faith Alive our special Guest will be singer Donna Taggart, who is part of a musical evening of Songs of Hope Concert Knock Basilica coming up on Friday, March 21st. In 2014 Donna and her husband Colm lost their infant son Michael and like all bereaved

The graduation was said not just to be the conclusion of a course but the beginning of a new era of lay leadership westernpeople.ie/news/a-new-cha…

‘It’s about walking together with our priests’ – 64 lay ministers appointed as Killala diocese moves to tackle dwindling clergy numbers buff.ly/EMsF4XO

This Easter Sunday on Faith Alive we'll include a special report on the commissioning of 64 people by Archbishop Duffy for Lay Leadership roles in the Diocese of Killala. Join us at 9am on Mid West Radio. Tuam Archdiocese CatholicBishops Irish Synodal Pathway

Remembering Pope Francis this Sunday morning on Faith Alive on Mid West Radio with Bishop Paul Dempsey, Grainne Doherty and Fr Gerry O’Hanlon. Join us at 9am

Sharing news of a four week programme on bereavement and loss coming up at Knock Shrine. Tuam Archdiocese Diocese of Achonry The Irish Catholic Charlie McDonnell Terence Harrington, OFM. Cap. Diocese of Elphin

At the tomb of Franciscus #PapaLeoneXIV 📸Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to diplomats: "my own story is that of a citizen, the descendant of immigrants, who in turn to chose to emigrate." He insists: "our dignity always remains unchanged" regardless of whether we are living "in our native land or in a foreign country".

Always a very special occasion for all First Communion children and their families at Knock Shrine. Takes place on June 1st at 12 noon in the Basilica.

"My priest friend remarked, 'This is going to be a massive problem.'" Thanks to NCR for picking up my article on papal deepfakes. ncronline.org/opinion/guest-…

Great to launch our 2025 Parish Jubilee Year Passport last night at Mass to mark St. Jarlath's Feast Day. The Mass was celebrated at Cloonfush, the ancient monastic site associated with Jarlath. All are welcome to join the upcoming events in the Parish to mark the Jubilee Year.

Returning to the airwaves Mid West Radio this Sunday morning at 9am and delighted to be joined by Courtney Mares as Carlo Acutis is canonised in Rome. Also marking 400 yrs of Vincentian Ireland with Fr Michael McCullagh and taking time to remember loved ones. Sarah R Mac Donald