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Pope draws attention to World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

It offers an opportunity to reaffirm our personal vocation to be stewards of creation, to thank God for the wonderful handiwork which he has entrusted to our care, and to implore his help for the protection of creation...

2016.08.31.

Ironman runs by 86-year-old nun go viral on internet

An 86 year old nun who ran her first Triathlon in Banbridge has ‘gone viral’ in a Nike promotional advert on the internet.

2016.08.31.

Ireland has biggest homeless crisis since the Famine

Last year was the busiest ever for the Peter McVerry Trust which saw a 40% increase in the number of people supported in housing.

2016.08.31.

Bishop Leo O’Reilly offers prayers for Hawe family

The sudden loss of one young family, in “such a shocking way, is unbearable and near impossible to comprehend” Bishop of Kilmore has said in response to the death of a family of five.

2016.08.30.

Irish missionary priest ordained Bishop of Mzuzu

Originally from Co Tipperary, Bishop John Ryan joined the Kiltegan order in 1970. Since 1978 he has been involved in pastoral work in Malawi and in teaching mathematics at the University of Mzuzu,

2016.08.30.

Tributes paid to inspirational Irish priest in the US

Former Derry Gaelic footballer, Mgr Laurence E. Higgins, was "a mentor, spiritual leader and confidant to tens of thousands of Catholics and non-Catholics.”

2016.08.30.

Bishop Treanor condemns destruction of Jewish graves

“What a tragedy and blemish that the long-present, beloved and treasured Jewish families of our community should suffer yet again such actions of disrespect, violence to the memory of their beloved dead."

2016.08.29.

Would-be suicide bomber attacks priest during Mass in Indonesia

18-year-old suspect had been sitting in a pew during a crowded Sunday Mass when he suddenly got up and ran towards the altar.

2016.08.29.

Knock Marriage Bureau pivotal in five marriages in 2015

More than 1,000 marriages have taken place as a direct result of introductions that have been made in Knock.

2016.08.29.

Bishop of Cork praises Peter Barry as man of “integrity and faith”

Former Tánaiste's "pivotal role in negotiating the Anglo Irish Agreement helped to create the foundations on which the peace process in Northern Ireland was built," says Taoiseach.

2016.08.28.

Historic peace agreement reached in Colombia

War cost 220,000 lives over 52 years. "We are not going to fail. This is the chance for peace," says President Santos.

2016.08.28.

Mary Immaculate College unveils plans for new library

The country’s largest Catholic college is set to build a new library and learning resource centre to accommodate its increasing student numbers, set to reach 5,000 by 2020.

2016.08.28.

Asia Bibi’s Supreme Court appeal date set

Human rights groups believe Pakistan's blasphemy laws are often used to discriminate against religious minorities, such as the country's estimated three million Christians.

2016.08.27.

Two nuns murdered in Mississippi

Police found the bodies of Sr Paula Merrill of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and Sr Margaret Held of the School Sisters of St Francis in Milwaukee and are investigating robbery as a possible motive.

2016.08.27.

Kylemore Abbey and Notre Dame open new centre

Over one hundred senior academics and management from the Indiana-based college travelled to Connemara to take part in the ceremony.

2016.08.27.

Fr Shay Cullen wins 2016 Hugh O’Flaherty Humanitarian Award

Columban missionary has uncovered and exposed widespread child sexual abuse and human trafficking involving children as young as 9 years abused by US personnel and sex tourists including local men.

2016.08.26.

Catholic peace groups urged to support Aleppo bombing protest

“We cannot sit on the fence any more on this issue – we must stand up to this indiscriminate killing of people whether it is Russia or America that is responsible.”

2016.08.26.

Closure of Catholic colleges mark beginning of new era

New institutions are needed to address a new era says Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.

2016.08.26.

Prayers for Italy’s quake victims as death toll reaches 247

“When I arrived at the break of day, I saw a destroyed village, screams, death... We are truly in a desperate situation" - Bishop Giovanni D'Ercole of Ascoli Piceno.

2016.08.25.

Maynooth to undergo review of policies and independent audit

Trustees order seminary authorities to evaluate and review policy relating to “the appropriate use of the internet and social media”.

2016.08.25.

Jewish and Muslim leaders defend Christianity in Middle East

To end hatred, self-destruction and fratricidal conflict is the main challenge for all involved in interfaith dialogue.

2016.08.25.

Fathers4Justice storm Rose of Tralee festival

Man dressed as a priest wanted to highlight the plight of separated fathers who have difficulty in gaining access to their children.

2016.08.24.

Crosscare survey highlights role of GAA in lives of emigrants

The social aspects of the GAA club are of “particular benefit to recent Irish emigrants, contributing to a sense of belonging and promoting well-being when far away from friends and family”.

2016.08.24.

President Higgins recalls sectarian attacks of civil war era

IRA killed 13 protestants in a series of attacks around the towns of Bandon, Clonakilty and Dunmanway in Co Cork in April 1922.

2016.08.24.

Latest figures for homeless children ‘an appalling indictment’

Fr Peter McVerry appeals for emergency legislation to prevent the banks and landlords from evicting families, particularly those with children, into homelessness.

2016.08.23.

Benedict XVI Centre to study religious non-belief

Grant of £2.3 million for a three-year project on the theme ‘Understanding Unbelief’ which will be funded by the John Templeton Foundation (JTF).

2016.08.23.

Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough celebrate 800 years

Key events planned to mark Church of Ireland's United Dioceses' eight centuries of joint history beginning this October.

2016.08.23.

Bishop calls for serious review of marriage preparation

Dr Kevin Doran hits out at banks for pushing families into homelessness and contributing to the pressure on marriages.

2016.08.22.

Bishops in Wales slam negative media reports on refugees

“Over the past few weeks and months we have witnessed an unprecedented polarisation of attitudes on immigration and refugees, culminating in a dramatic and repugnant rise in race hate crime since the referendum.”

2016.08.22.

Birmingham announces plans for St Patrick’s Festival 2017

Last year Birmingham City Council announced cuts to grants for festivals including the St Patrick’s Day festival in the city which seriously threatened its future.

2016.08.22.
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