WMOF 2018

Mullingar Cathedral Choristers

What is it like to be a chorister... ... we hear about joining up and getting started ... the value of practice ... the satisfaction of making Mass special for others ... 

Creating Community – WMOF2018

The village of Prosperous and the Focolare community hosted a group of Greek Catholic pilgrims from Romania for the World Meeting of Families 2018.

Becoming Pope Francis – Trailer

Trailer for our 20 minute documentary in we explore how Pope Francis has stayed faithful to his dream of a church ready to go out onto the streets.

WMOF2018 – Highlights from the RDS

ICYMI we look back over the three days of the Pastoral Congress at the World Meeting of Families 2018 in the RDS, Dublin.

Altar Servers Club – Naas Parish

In this video shown at WMOF2018, we get a glimpse into the social and spiritual sides of the Altar Servers Club in Naas Parish.

Everybody’s Icon

This video on the writing of the WMOF Icon of the Holy Family was shown at the RDS and the Phoenix Park during WMOF2018.

Give Them Me

This video which shows the hosts being prepared for the Papal Mass by the Redemptoristine Sisters was screened in the Phoenix Park. 

The Penal Cross at the Papal Mass

Fr Damian McNeice shows us the Penal Cross dating from 1763 which was on the altar at the Papal Mass in the Phoenix Park.

WMOF2018 – Go Forth in Hope

In this reflection filmed and shown at the WMOF2018 in the RDS, we hear about the outreach ministry of various groups at WMOf2018.

WMOF2018 – Day Two Highlights from the RDS

A range of reflections from speakers and pilgrims attending the World Meeting of Families 2018 on Thursday in the RDS

Love Lights

In this reflection filmed and shown at the WMOF2018 in the RDS, pilgrims share what hinders and helps family life to flourish.

WMOF2018 – Day One Highlights

This report from Day One (Wed) of the World Meeting of Families 2018  was shown in main arena in the RDS on Thursday.

Milltown Memories – Pope Francis in Ireland in 1980

Fr Michael O'Sullivan SJ recalls meeting the future Pope in Dublin in 1980 and reflects on how challenging the preceding years were for the then Fr Bergoglio.

Pope Francis on the ‘throw-away’ culture – Cardinal Tagle

The full talk from Cardinal Tagle at World Meeting of Families 2018 entitled Choose Life: Pope Francis on the 'throw-away' culture 

Married 74 years and more

A beautiful video testimony from one of Ireland's longest married couples which was shown at the World Meeting of  Families

Hopes and Dreams – WMOF2018 Day One

Hopes and Dreams' video was shown at the start of the testimonies in the main arena of the RDS on Day One of the World Meeting of Families 2018

‘I am excited at the thought of returning to Ireland!’ – Pope Francis 

Video Message for Pope Francis for the opening of the ninth World Meeting of Families (21 Aug 2018) shown at the opening ceremony in the RDS

“So what is different about a Papal Mass?”

Fr Damien McNeice reflects on the upcoming Final Mass of the World Meeting of Families 2018 which will take place on 26 Aug in the Phoenix Park.

Love is ….

A taster from Episode 3 of our TV series on Amoris Laetitia from Pope Francis in which couples of various ages share what they think love is ....

‘If we understand the Trinity we understand love…’

In Episode 2 of our TV series 'A Journey through Amoris Laetitia', Kieran O'Brien shares one of his Amoris Animations with his family .

‘We can all do something small …’

Máirín Keegan shares the various ways her family home has become more eco-friendly as part of the 'Our Common Home' project for WMOF2018.

“I got on my bike …”

Jane Mellett shares her ECO story about cycling to work as part of the 'Our Common Home' project for WMOF2018

‘Boots have to be cleaned whether you win or lose …’

Watch the first insert from Ep 1 of the 6 part TV series 'A Journey through Amoris Laetitia' from WMOF2018 which focuses on the theme of 'REALITY'.

Humans of World Meeting of Families 2018

This Facebook page chronicles some of the people who are involved with WMOF2018 linked through the theme of family and faith.

The raising of Jairus’ daughter – WMOF2018 Icon

Beautiful description by Iconographer Mihai Cucu of a panel from the Icon of the Holy Family which is the Gospel reading for this Sunday. 

‘Reality’ – A Journey through Amoris Laetitia (Ep 1/6)

View Episode 1 of our six part TV series reflecting on 'Amoris Laetitia' from Pope Francis and the theme of 'reality'. CC

‘Vision’- A Journey through Amoris Laetitia (Ep 2/6)

In Episode 2 of our six part TV series we reflect on the 'Vision' for faith and family within Amoris Laetitia' from Pope Francis. CC

‘Love is …’ – A Journey through Amoris Laetitia (Ep 3/6)

In Episode 3 of our six part TV series reflecting on ‘Amoris Laetitia’ from Pope Francis we explore what 'Love is...' CC

‘Social’ – A Journey through Amoris Laetitia (Ep 4/6)

In Episode 4 of our six part TV series we reflect on the social dimension to ‘Amoris Laetitia’ from Pope Francis. CC

‘Mercy’ – A Journey through Amoris Laetitia (Ep 5/6)

In Episode 5 of our six part TV series we reflect on the key theme of 'Mercy' within ‘Amoris Laetitia’ from Pope Francis. CC

‘Go Forth’ – A Journey through Amoris Laetitia (Ep 6/6)

In the final episode of our six part TV series we reflect on what people can take away from ‘Amoris Laetitia’ from Pope Francis. CC

WMOF2018 – Attending the Final Mass

A quick guide to getting tickets to the Final Mass in the Phoenix Park on 26 August.  All 500,000 tickets are free.

Our Common Home – WMOF2018 going green

Jane Mellett talks to WMOF TV about how the World Meeting of Families 2018 is inviting everyone into a conversation about how we can all care for ‘Our Common Home’.

WMOF Icon of the Holy Family – Christmas 2017

Fr Tim Bartlett explains that at all Christmas Day Masses people will be given a copy of the Holy Family Icon for their home.

WMOF Icon of the Holy Family – Mihai Cucu

Iconographer Mihai Cucu discusses the creation of the Holy Family Icon for WMOF2018 and how icons offer an unique perspective for contemplating the divine.

The AMORIS Cube

Learn about the AMORIS Cube which is being distributed to the families of First Communion children with key messages from The Joy of  Love.

Children’s Family Album – WMOF2018

Julieann Moran explains about this art exhibition on family life which will be displayed at the World Meeting of Families in August 2018.

Limerick Diocese Family Fun Day for WMOF2018

Over 3,000 people celebrated a free Family Fun Day on 8th Oct 2017 to mark the Limerick launch of preparations for World Meeting of Families 2018. 

Read Amoris Laetitia for yourself – Cardinal Kevin Farrell

Speaking at recent 'Faith & Life' convention in Belfast, Cardinal Farrell urges people to read Amoris Laetitia by Pope Francis on Love in the Family for themselves 

Trócaire Romero Family Award

Hannah Evans from Trócaire explains how this award helps families learn about the lives of other families around the world ahead of WMOF2018.

Oscar Romero – the making of a saint

Learn about the saintly virtues of Oscar Romero, his enduring homilies and his heroic defence of the poor along with the progress of the cause for his canonisation. 

Oscar Romero Animation

A short animation explaining the life, martyrdom and legacy of Blessed Oscar Romero courtesy of the Archbishop Romero Trust.

Let’s Talk Family Let’s Be Family – Cardinal Schönborn

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn will address ‘Let’s Talk Family: Let’s Be Family’ conference at Mary Immaculate College on July 13th 2017.

“… the ideal family does not exist but great families do exist.”

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at Dublin Conference (1 June 2017) for national delegates preparing for World Meeting of Families 2018.

“… we are here to light a candle once more”

Cardinal Kevin Farrell speaking at Dublin conference (1 June 2017 ) for national delegates preparing for the World Meeting of Families 2018.

A Joy for all the Earth – Official WMOF2018 Hymn

The official hymn for the World Meeting of Families 2018 was composed by Ephrem Feeley. Recorded live at Blackrock College Dublin.

World Meeting of Families 2018 – Official Promo

Every three years the Church brings together the largest international gathering of families in the world. In 2018 this gathering will take place in Dublin, Ireland.

WMOF 2018 – From Philadelphia to Dublin

A look back at the World Meeting of Families 2015 in Philadelphia and the announcement that Dublin would host WMOF 2018.