"It is a joy for me to celebrate this special ordination in Gardiner Street where I was ordained myself.”
Students at Dublin school are hopeful they can match last year's donations which raised almost €200,000 for Focus Ireland, the Peter McVerry Trust and Home Again.
“It is a reminder of our rich Christian heritage, providing a wonderful link to life in the Irish Church over a millennium ago,” says Jesuit.
It may be centuries before another pope comes to Ireland as the axis of influence in the Church has shifted to the Southern hemisphere, says Bishop of Limerick.
Cardinal Manning was a great champion of the poor, the dignity and rights of workers, education and family life. He made a lasting contribution he made to the development of Catholic social teaching.
Sales today stand at 52,000, and it remains one of the best-selling magazines in the country.
Of the 32 Irish Jesuit chaplains who served on the battlefields of France, Belgium, Egypt and Mesopotamia, four were killed and two died from illness.
“It is an occasion where hundreds of thousands of people gather. Wherever people gather is the place to be and it is what Pope Francis wants us to do – to get out and be out among the people,” says Bishop Fintan Monahan.
Church of Ireland Primate describes beatification as a “day of celebration and joy” in the context of the “unending need for reconciliation in Ireland”.
The slaughter of Brother Conway (57) and his fellow missionaries stunned many.
New general superior will be the 30th since the Society’s foundation in September 1540 by St Ignatius of Loyola.
Exhibition gives a unique glimpse into the hearts of those who ministered and those to whom they ministered during the Rising in Dublin.
CofI Primate appeals to people to do more to respond to the “plight and devastation of those who carry the cross of suffering in the Middle East."
“Even as a student, his special talents were clearly in evidence whether performing with distinction in the school opera or simply keeping his friends continually entertained."
“I think it is profoundly unfortunate that the voice of the bishops is not heard in this book and I know that voice was sought" - Baroness Nuala O'Loan.
NBSCCCI audits of 43 orders show a total of 325 allegations of sexual abuse were made against 141 religious resulting in 8 criminal convictions.
The problem is that people love God but in a way that is not right." Some have a "possessive love for God: 'That is my God, not your God': Dr Mohammed Ali Shomali.
Longford native Seamus O’Rourke (56) will be ordained for the Diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnois by Bishop Francis Duffy.
Anglican roots of Jesuit priest from Dublin to be recognised in liturgy led by Church of Ireland Primate, Archbishop Michael Jackson.
Results “cannot disguise a deeply divided nation, one which has rarely been more fragile and is heading into a precarious future.”
New PTAA president, James Shevlin, says country's licensing laws are already sufficiently generous and liberal.
Can Pope Francis hold the Catholic Church together and reform it at the same time?
Indian PM Narendra Modi expresses delight at the release of Fr Alexis Prem Kumar who was kidnapped at gunpoint by suspected Taliban militants on 2 June 2014.
Irish Jesuit convert whom Pope Francis declared Venerable last November draws Christian Churches together in remembrance.
“Many people believe his prayers have brought the healing power of God into their lives and his tomb is visited daily by those who seek his help.”
Farm Street Jesuit invited to vet the scripts and attend recordings of TV series based on the character created by GK Chesterton.
Rare first folio of plays dating from 1623 which was discovered in Saint Omer links Bard to the Jesuits.
Papal Nuncio among guests honouring the most outstanding Irish photographic artist and photojournalist of the twentieth century.
Ignatian influenced ventures challenge young people from 18 nationalities to put their faith into action.
Kit aids children with special needs make their First Holy Communion.
