The Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise says that the past year has shown how the spirit of caring and community is still very much alive.
Bishop Frances Duffy says that throughout the pandemic he has witnessed genuine holiness and generosity in action.
In his Christmas message, Bishop Duffy is paying tribute to priests, parish committees and volunteers who have been very vigilant in keeping our churches safe.
Bishop Duffy says that faith is about our individual relationship with God and no amount of restrictions can change that relationship this Christmas: