Cavan: Worshippers in the Diocese of Kilmore celebrated the countdown to the 2018 World Meeting of Families at an event in the Cathedral of Ss Patrick & Felim. All 34 parishes in Kilmore were invited to send representatives to the ceremony. Photo: Adrian Donohoe.

Sierra Leone: Sr Teresa McKeon SJC receiving an award from President Ernest Bai Koroma in Freetown for her dedication to education and empowerment of women.

Louth: Fr Seamus Houlihan PP celebrates Pioneer Spirituality day with pioneers in the Holy Family Church, Ballsgrove, Drogheda. The day consisted of prayer, talks, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and concluded with Mass.

Kerry: Bishop Ray Browne presented Mary Lou O’Sullivan, from Reelanagane in Glenbiegh, with the Benemerenti Medal for her long and exceptional service to the Church, their families and the community. Father Kieran O’Sullivan PP is also pictures (right).

Clare: Parishioners at the Liturgical Launch of the World Meeting of Families in Ennis Cathedral.

Clare: Parishioners and Bishop Fintan Monahan at Killaloe’s Diocesan Youth Faith Fest.

Wexford: Sister Rosella, Fr James Cullen and Mrs Cassie Hayes are pictured at the annual gathering of lay Eucharistic Adorers.

Carlow: Joe Matthews received a Benemerenti medal from Bishop Denis Nulty for his outstanding service to Carlow Cathedral Parish. Mr Matthews has served for 55 years as a volunteer in the parish. Photo: Alicja Pomorska

Spain: Union supporters in Barcelona protest the government after Spanish police used force to stop a referendum for independence being held in Catalan.

Bangladesh: A girl holds an umbrella as Rohingya refugees arrive for prayer at a mosque near Cox’s Bazar.