The only Catholic university in the Holy Land is "somewhere Muslims feel comfortable to come to".
“From the start we set ourselves a five-year target to achieve a functional cathedral for Christmas 2014" - Fr Tom Healy.
One of the particular themes Pope Francis stresses is that the call to be Christians begins on the periphery.
Despite becoming an internet sensation, the Co Meath parish priest has no intention of giving up his ministry to concentrate on singing.
Sunday of the Third Week of Advent 14-12-14
Prologue 3
The Dominican, Timothy Radcliffe quotes Pascal, I have discovered that the unhappiness of human beings comes from just one [...]
MABs urges purchasers to think before getting into debt while Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) advises against moneylenders.
Failure to condemn practices at IFPA-run clinics sends out message that it's okay for counselling agencies to encourage women to lie to their doctors: PLC
Pope Francis could name 10 new cardinal-electors or even as many as 12.
Saturday of the Second Week of Advent 13-12-14
Gospel: Matthew 7:13 ‘So also, the Son of Man is about to suffer at their hands’.
Reflection: Looking into [...]
Charity feeding over 920,000 a day in 13 countries exemplifies Celtic spirit of "going out to the whole world and bringing hope and assistance to people in need" - Senator Mullen.
"It is morally imperative that people act" Pope Francis tells 20th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Lima.
Friday of the Second Week of Advent 12-12-14
Gospel: Matthew 11:18
Spiritual support service for survivors whose faith has been damaged by sexual abuse.
Message for ‘World Day of Peace’ tackles human slavery, migration, slave labour, organ trafficking, those forced into prostitution, and child soldiers.
Gift from the farmers of Ireland aims to raise money for the homeless.
Thursday of the Second Week of Advent 11-12-14
Gospel: Matthew 11:15
Listen, anyone who has ears!
Lineamenta outlines a summary of the main points of last October's final report and adds an additional 46 questions which bishops are asked to reflect on.
Bishop of Derry addresses the annual memorial service for those who died and were injured in the 1982 explosion at the Droppin’ Well disco in Ballykelly.
Statement marks International Human Rights Day with a call to protect the human rights of those living in poverty, asylum seekers and the trafficked.
Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent 10-12-14
Gospel: Matthew 11:28
‘Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest
New laywoman appointed director of Vocations Ireland says people will be encouraged to look at vocation in a wider sense.
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, calls for supermarkets to play a key role in a coordinated national system to support food banks.
Fr Liam Hayes SVD founded homes in Argentina for some of the world’s most forgotten people.
Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent 9-12-14
Gospel: Matthew 18:12
‘If a shepherd has a hundred sheep, and one of them has [...]
90-minute film ‘Tyburn Convent Gloria Deo’ which was shot in nine of the order’s convents nominated for Culture Unplugged festival.
“The Church is in need of repair” and will only be regenerated if it is more inclusive and if clergy and laity work together.
Catholic charity's commitment to helping the most vulnerable people in Irish society for 170 years recognised.
Monday of the Second week of Advent :8/12/14 **********************************************
Gospel: Luke 5:20
When he saw their faith, Jesus said, ‘My friend, your sins are forgiven you’
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin urges every parish and organisation concerned with the future of Christian marriage to take part in conversation.
Chair of Trócaire, Bishop William Crean, expresses “grave concern” for the 1.7 million Syrian refugees dependent on World Food Programme voucher scheme.