“The problem in Ireland is clustering of parishes, leading to added pressure on aging priests, and formation of bigger, more impersonal, units.”
NBSCCCI audits of 43 orders show a total of 325 allegations of sexual abuse were made against 141 religious resulting in 8 criminal convictions.
Benedict Daswa was baptised by Fr Gus O’Brien (MSC), who is originally from Galway, while Fr John Finn (MSC) from Clare presided at his burial.
Support for Bishop O’Reilly's suggestion that the bishops set up a commission to study the possibility of ordaining married men & appointing female deacons.
A committee has been set up in the Co Laois town to locate and prepare housing for refugee families.
“It will probably not help Catholics who are validly married and who unfortunately are in trouble with their relationship.”
“All of us can play our part in making such a plan work on the ground here in Ireland" - Archbishop Eamon Martin.
“The connections forged between young people, working as helpers, and the sick and elderly is always a joyful experience for both" - Fr Martin Noone.
Irish bishops take strong solidarity stance as they call for a generous response to the needs of refugees.
Organisers want Pope Francis to be hear from “folks that he wouldn’t otherwise be able to see or hear from.”
Parish communities asked to consider whether there are vacant properties - houses, granny-flats or spare-rooms which might accommodate refugees.
Pope’s appeal for solidarity and welcome is a call for a creative and generous response in preparation for the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
Cursillo was introduced into Derry Diocese in 1985 and to date over 5,000 people have experienced a Cursillo weekend.
Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin encourages parishes and deaneries to gather together to reflect on their pastoral response to "this huge crisis".
Archbishop Kieran O'Reilly of Cashel & Emly to formally open nine-day festival of faith in Co Tipperary on Tuesday.
Ceremony of investiture of the two Irish priests as canons highlights the religious heritage shared by the people of both Down and Connor and Piacenza-Bobbio.
“Every human life is worth living and worthy of our utmost care and protection to its natural end."
Row with Bishop William Crean over the handling of an ex priest whom the Vatican dismissed from the clerical state last January.
Man in his 30s alleged to have punched the 79-year-old retired bishop in the face in a train carriage.
Archbishop of Dublin calls for a generous response to those caught up in the largest refugee crisis since the Second World War.
Fr Denis McBride is one of ten recipients of this year’s ‘Presidential Distinguished Service Awards’.
“Helping someone to commit suicide compromises the fundamental human dignity of both parties involved. Assisted suicide is assisted killing.”
As Churches we have often neglected our responsibilities for the protection of creation or have even distorted the true attitude towards the environment.
“The Taoiseach recently said the elimination of child poverty was a moral imperative for any government. Yet child poverty rates in Ireland are a national scandal."
Four members of the International Ratzinger Symposium, which is held annually in Maynooth, introduced to the former Pontiff.
Three Irish missionaries recognised on Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for 2015.
Guided by a few adults, children aged 12 to 18 are leading the way providing initiatives for their friends to keep them engaged in faith and the parish.
“We are beginning to hear more stories like this throughout Ireland" among Catholic religious orders - Vocations Ireland.
“It demonstrates to our elected representatives that protection of creation is important to us” - Bishop John McAreavey.
“Migrants are not a threat to the EU but our policies are a threat to them” - Caritas Europa.
