30K views · 1.1K reactions | Great news! The Catholic Church has released more genealogical records to help you trace your ancestors. To celebrate, Findmypast has organised a collection called the Catholic Heritage Archive, so you can go forth and search... bit.ly/2KxS5q6 | Ireland Family History | Facebook

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In the past, the village church in the Republic of Ireland was a central part of community life, serving as both a spiritual and social hub where families gathered for services and to connect. While religious practice has declined and the church's role has changed, its historical significance remains, and many churches continue to be important cultural and architectural landmarks. Today, the importance of the church has evolved from being the singular center of daily life to being one of many as

‘the Little Flower’ Today is the Memorial of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face (1873-1897), more popularly known as “the Little Flower.” A cloistered Carmelite nun, she has had universal appeal since her death in 1897. St. Thérèse is the patroness of all foreign missions and patroness of France, and declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope St. John Paul II in 1997. “I will pass my heaven in doing good on earth.” @ewtnvatican @ewtnpl @ewtnitalia #carmelite #LittleFlower #SaintTheres