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Éamonn Meehan of Trócaire elected President of CIDSE

“With inequality increasing, climate change rapidly advancing and war and displacement destroying the lives of millions, the call to challenge global structural injustices is even more urgent today than when CIDSE was founded.”

2017.01.31.

Minister’s comments on plurality in provision of schools welcomed

Education and Training Boards to measure demand for multi-denominational schools and consult with existing school owners such as the Church about the possible transfer of schools to a new model.

2017.01.31.

Trump’s refugee ban criticised by Church leaders

The executive order to turn away refugees and to close our nation to those, particularly Muslims, fleeing violence, oppression and persecution is contrary to both Catholic and American values – Cardinal Cupich of Chicago.

2017.01.30.

Portlaoise Parish launch for Catholic Schools Week

By virtue of being Catholic our school system is already committed to genuine pluralism and inclusion, respectful of the beliefs of all parents and pupils.

2017.01.30.

St Brigid’s Day events in Dundalk and in Dublin

The pilgrimage in Dublin starts at the Bridewell Garda Station in Smithfield and finishes at St Brigid’s Well in Clondalkin, four hours’ walk away.

2017.01.29.

Focus Ireland expresses concern as homeless figures pass 7,000

There is still much work to be done if we are to end this homeless crisis – Ashley Balbirnie, CEO Focus Ireland.

2017.01.29.

Senator calls for Pope Francis to address Leinster House

Aidan Davitt urges the Government and Department of Foreign Affairs to work with Church figures to arrange for Pope Francis to speak to both Houses of the Oireachtas

2017.01.28.

Focus on care for the earth in Catholic Schools Week 2017

“Catholic education has played a key role in the integration of new communities into Ireland and is one of the most valuable things we have” – CPSMA

2017.01.28.

Ireland’s lead on divestment will inspire other countries

If the Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill is passed, Ireland will be the first country to ban investment of public money into the fossil fuel industry, says Trócaire director.

2017.01.27.

Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz is the new leader of Opus Dei worldwide

New leader, who has visited Ireland, is “calm and cheerful”, with very strong grasp of theology.

2017.01.27.

Twenty-five years of St Brigid celebrations

Féile Bríde is a gathering of people who want to celebrate the coming of spring, and who want to call Brigid’s qualities into the world, to light a spark for change.

2017.01.26.

Bóthar sends its 1000th heifer to Rwanda

This 1000th heifer adds to an already strong ‘Irish herd’ now in Rwanda. The herd is multiplying every year as Bóthar returns with artificial-insemination straws from Ireland to put the cows back in calf.

2017.01.26.

Trócaire and Poetry Ireland seeking poems

Poets are invited to explore a different global development theme each year.

2017.01.25.

ECHR’s Grand Chamber reverses Italian surrogacy ruling

“The fact that neither one of the couple has a biological relationship with the child was decisive. It was on this ground that the court has now decided they are not a family under the Convention.”

2017.01.25.

Archbishop Neary preaches on interrelationship of Marian and Petrine principles

Church is endeavouring “to respond positively and constructively to genuine voices calling for a greater recognition of women and the feminine in the Church”.

2017.01.24.

“The crisis is so grave that we need all hands on deck”

Jesuit theologian Fr Gerry O’Hanlon argues that a synodal form of church at all levels is urgently needed to salvage the Catholic faith in Ireland.

2017.01.24.

Home-sharers wanted for short-term fostering in Mayo

Western Care is on a mission to recruit at least 20 host families within the next six months.

2017.01.23.

Remember Palestine: pray for her people and support them

“It is our faith in God that gives us hope. It is the witness of Christians in the Holy Land and especially the young people we met that inspires us.”

2017.01.23.

Respond! and UCC to host conference on responding to social isolation through technology

Loneliness and isolation have profound implications for the well-being of individuals, communities and society more generally.

2017.01.22.

Pope Francis prays for President Trump and the USA

“I pray that your decisions will be guided by the rich spiritual and ethical values that have shaped the history of the American people,” says Pope.

2017.01.22.

All-Ireland Hurling champions to pay special tribute to Fr Alec Reid

Redemptorist priest played a significant role in the Peace Process in Northern Ireland for many years.

2017.01.21.

Pope Francis meets Irish bishops

The meeting came on the day that the Report into Historical Institutional Abuse in Northern Ireland was published.

2017.01.21.

Inaugural service of Week of Prayer recalls barriers to unity

Journey towards Christian unity is progressing but people need to be more aware of its forward momentum, says authority on ecumenism.

2017.01.20.

Precious Life moves into campaign mode for NI election

Abortion will be a major issue in March election.

2017.01.20.

Archbishops urge NI politicians to work for common good

“Do not resort to predictable, wearisome slogans or denigrating, divisive language” – Archbishop Eamon Martin.

2017.01.19.

Columban to join Vatican liturgy congregation

Robert will bring to this role his vast knowledge and experience of teaching in this area of the life of the Church – Fr Kevin O’Neill, Superior General of the Missionary Society of St Columban.

2017.01.19.

Top eight own same wealth as poorest half of globe

“We need to tackle aggressive tax planning, to implement strong controlled foreign company rules to prevent profit-shifting and improve transparency by forcing multinational corporations to make public where they make profits and pay tax” – Oxfam Ireland.

2017.01.18.

Coming to Ireland for WMF2018 is Pope’s intention

Archbishop Martin recalls Pope telling him “There is something about the message of the synod and something about the difficulty Ireland has gone through that offers me an opportunity to say things I want to say about the family.”

2017.01.18.

Primate prays for priests and Irish Church at tomb of St Peter

Dublin-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell welcomes members of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference for their first visit to the new Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.

2017.01.17.

“Vast majority of Catholic schools enrol all applicants”

The CPSMA, the CPS and Iona Institute react to Education Minister’s proposed changes to the school admission system.

2017.01.17.
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