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Mercy Sisters leave Limerick village after 151 years

One of the first documentaries on Irish television was the Radharc programme ‘The parish with the most vocations in Ireland – Doon, County Limerick.’

2016.03.31.

Turkish State confiscates five Christian churches

Christians in Diyarbakir left without anywhere to meet and no provision has been made for the return of properties to communities.

2016.03.31.

Clogher diocese to reflect on past 100 years

Youth ministry team, Clogher don Óige, is marking the decade of centenaries by taking a reflective look back at the past one hundred years through film, music and dance.

2016.03.31.

Two Irish seminarians ordained deacons in Rome

Rev Malachy Gallagher is preparing for service in the Diocese of Derry and Rev Bill O’Shaughnessy is preparing for service in the Archdiocese of Dublin.

2016.03.30.

New approach to mission for children welcomed

“I really appreciate the new approach to mission for children, the new path that CEME has taken." - Dr Baptistine Ramaboursin, Secretary General European Missionary Children.

2016.03.30.

New planning regulations for churches in NI

'Listed Building Consent' is required in Britain for changes that might alter the architectural or historic significance of a building used for religious purposes.

2016.03.30.

Dozens killed in attack on Christians in Lahore

Pope appeals to Pakistan's civil authorities and social groupings to restore security and peace especially to the most vulnerable religious minorities.

2016.03.29.

Death of the founder of EWTN: Mother Angelica

TV nun established a network which now broadcasts programmes 24 hours a day to 144 countries around the world and over 200 million homes.

2016.03.29.

Easter Week 1916 set the Irish people on a new path

“A century later and the journey goes on, we are still writing our story, still trying to make real the promise and the dream of 1916" - Bishop Denis Brennan.

2016.03.29.

Sentimental hagiography shouldn’t dictate future

People in 1916 were “battling exploitation, social exclusion, poverty, squalor, indignity and colonialism" - Church of Ireland Primate.

2016.03.28.

Senator urges next Govt to deliver political reform

“It will be unforgivable if our politicians backslide from their recent commitment to parliamentary reform as a prerequisite for allowing a new government to get going.”

2016.03.28.

Pope laments “blind & brutal” violence of terrorism

The Easter message speaks especially to those seeking to escape from persecution and poverty.

2016.03.28.

Message of hope needs to be heard more than ever

In his Easter homily, the Primate of All Ireland reminds the faithful - “We are the Easter people and Alleluia is our song." Tá Críost éirithe! Go deimhin, tá sé éirithe!

2016.03.27.

Commemorating shouldn’t consist just in looking back

"The authors of the 1916 Proclamation were men of faith who dreamed dreams of hope for Ireland and for the Irish people," Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.

2016.03.27.

‘Let us break open our sealed tombs to the Lord’

Pope Francis baptised 12 catechumens from Italy, Albania, Cameroon, Korea, India and China during the Easter vigil ceremony at St Peter's Basilica.

2016.03.27.

Violence is never the answer: Archbishop Martin

"We live in a world where the name of God is used to foster attitudes and deeds which could not be farther away from the real identity of God.”

2016.03.26.

Kerry priest features in RTE 1916 documentary

'The All Ireland Behind Barbed Wire' airs on RTE Radio today and tells the story of the unique GAA football match between Kerry and Louth in Frongoch in July 1916.

2016.03.26.

Gunmen kill priest who denounced corruption

Fr Vincent Machozi died shortly after he posted an online article denouncing the involvement of the Congolese and Rwandan presidents in massacres of civilians.

2016.03.26.

Irish Church must become passionate again

"We live in a world which is often harsh and violent. We have witnessed horrific, hate-filled violence and retaliation on our streets again," Archbishop of Dublin.

2016.03.25.

Many people “don’t get” the priesthood: Bishop Crean

Bishop reminds his priests "we were never promised a rose garden" and "rejection is often the fruit of fidelity".

2016.03.25.

Gay Byrne interview with Stephen Fry up for award

'The Meaning of Life' programme has been shortlisted for an award celebrating the best religious/spiritual radio, TV and online content.

2016.03.25.

Primate visits Derry home of Buncrana victims

“At a time like this I realise that any words of mine are totally inadequate. The enormous tragedy that has struck this family has stunned us all into silence."

2016.03.24.

We must not “close down in fear”: Bishop Leahy

The instinct would, understandably, be to pull back and close in on ourselves but that would give in to those behind such attacks, who want separation, mistrust and fear.

2016.03.24.

‘Stop eugenic discrimination of Down’s babies’

Precious Life appeals to public to support online petition to halt systematic prenatal screening programmes targeting Down's syndrome and which encourage abortion.

2016.03.24.

Church leaders deeply saddened by Brussels attacks

"Let us pray that there can be an end to such terror attacks and hope for a future in which peace and security will prevail over violence & loss of human life."

2016.03.23.

Pope Francis to wash the feet of 12 refugees

A change in the rules made at the request of the Pope means women may now officially be among those whose feet are washed.

2016.03.23.

Ireland supports Eritrea in cattle project

Cattle improvement programme is about "technology transfer and capacity building and not about traditional aid" - John Weakliam, CEO, Vita.

2016.03.23.

Bishop offers prayers for victims of Buncrana tragedy

“There are no adequate words in the face of such pain” - Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry.

2016.03.22.

Fear of eviction has increased warns Focus Ireland

"Since Tyrrelstown everyone who is renting, even if they are keeping up with their rent, feels vulnerable."

2016.03.22.

Cura restructures its service delivery

The internet is by far the single greatest referral source for new Cura clients (41%) with over half of new-users visiting the site via tablet or smartphone.

2016.03.22.
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