The official directory of the Church s hierarchy, the Irish Catholic Directory is an invaluable resource book. This publication is a necessity for all who are actively involved in the life of the CatholicChurch in Ireland. The Directory provides an extraordinary depth of information about the Church and all who minister to the Church. Nothing else provides such comprehensive and up-to-date resource information. The material is organised in a highly accessible manner, making it easier to find the information that you need. The Irish Catholic Directory 2008 supplies: - A complete address and telephone guide to all Catholic parishes, convents and religious houses in the 32 counties of Ireland. - Full details of the Irish Episcopate and its various commissions. - Details of Catholic societies, their aims, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses and websites. - National Church Statistics. - Names and addresses of chaplains, universities, hospitals and prisons. - Information on retreat and pastoral centres.