Sunday 23rd Nov. – BBC / RTÉ mark the 400th Anniversary of St Oliver Plunkett

To mark the 400^th anniversary of the birth of Saint Oliver Plunkett, and the 50^th anniversary of his canonisation, RTÉ Television and BBC NI Television will each broadcast a programme on Sunday 23 November 2025.  

10.55 am            RTÉ 1    Mass
Canon Eugene Sweeney celebrates Mass in Saint Peter’s Church, Drogheda, with the global premiere of a specially composed Mass of the Bells by Irish composer, Michael Holohan.

11.30 am            BBC 1   Prayer and Reflection
We join the faithful gathered at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Armagh, for a special evening prayer service to mark the 50^th anniversary of the canonisation of Saint Oliver Plunkett.  The service is led by Archbishop Eamon Martin.

Armagh holds a deep spiritual connection to Saint Oliver Plunkett, who served as Archbishop of Armagh in the 17^th century.  Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, standing on its historic hill, provides a fitting setting for this moment of remembrance and thanksgiving.