Fr Leo Morahan was the founding editor of the Louisburgh periodical, An Coinneal, the oldest parish magazine in Ireland.
Trócaire's work would not be possible without the generosity of parishioners, students, teachers, clergy, volunteers and supporters who believe passionately in remembering those less well off than themselves – Trócaire’s Kevin Donnelly.
Next discussion of Eighth Amendment takes place on 7 and 8 January.
Getting rid of religion in primary schools will not solve curriculum overload problem – Catholic Primary Schools Management Association.
“Report on others as you would have them report on you.”
The Vatican Museums include the Sistine Chapel and more than 50 different galleries with 200,000 objects in its collections, 20,000 of which are on public display. There are 27,000 square feet of frescoes, and 4.35 miles of exhibit space.
Prefect of the Vatican’s new Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life has said he believes Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland will change some of the negativity here towards the Catholic Church.
“I have taken various elements of the Requiem in the Latin, English and Irish languages to reflect the immensity of what happened to our children and what sadly is still happening throughout the world today” – Liam Lawton.
During 2016, Crosscare, the social care agency of the Archdiocese of Dublin, provided 127,750 bed nights to over 1,600 people in six residences for people experiencing homelessness in the capital.
“Today too the Church, to bear witness to the light and the truth, is experiencing severe persecution in different places, up to the supreme test of martyrdom.”
Many are searching for real hope in the face of an economic crisis, in the face of loneliness and emptiness and the illusion of drugs or empty consumerism.
One thread common to all three Christmas messages is an appeal by the Bishop to take greater care on the roads.
Liam Casey, President of the SVP East Region, described the donation as “an imaginative yet practical way to help many families in need.”
The birthplace of Jesus is a city in crisis, mainly because of severe restrictions imposed by the Israeli government.
Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) has duty now to inspect Marie Stopes clinic in Belfast, says Precious Life.
Third complaint against The Ray D’Arcy Show upheld.
‘Healthy’ and ‘holy’ unease thinking of those suffering at Christmas challenges believers to open their hearts to people in need – the homeless and refugees, says Bishop of Kilmore.
We are incredibly grateful to ICHH for having the integrity and understanding not to accept this money – SPACE International.
“As Pope Francis says, it’s not just an era of change that we are in, it’s a change of era. We must change with it and create a Church that is more ready and better prepared to meet the future than we have the past” – Bishop Leahy.
Lord Mayor of Dublin launches Interfaith Charter dealing with issues such as religious freedom, inter-faith dialogue and the promotion of religious diversity.
“We can all be guilty of getting caught up in the build-up to Christmas as we reunite with friends and family, but it is important to remember that many older people have no friends or family to reunite with” – Sean Moynihan, CEO, ALONE.
Appointment is a way of saying the Diocese of Elphin believes in the future of the priesthood. “We hope that, in the coming years, we will be able to send seminarians both to the Irish College and to Maynooth” – Bishop Kevin Doran.
“We had people contacting us from all over the world and today at Knock was no different. I must have met everyone in the basilica after Mass and many travelled for hours.”
The book is a visual guide to the nun’s habit and tells the stories behind the clothes worn by more than 40 different communities of religious sisters and nuns.
Applicants for post of President of the national seminary should be ordained priests, aged over 35, who are men of “good faith, learning and good judgment”.
For the past 32 years, the Tipperary Peace Convention has worked to honour those who devote their lives to ending conflict and promoting human rights.
At the age of six, his auntie asked him one day what was the thing he wanted most in life. His response was baptism.
“May it continue to be a source of hope and light for many years to come,” says Redemptorist Provincial.
It is hoped that the fund will allow Trócaire to bring support to 7,000 people in drought-affected areas of Ethiopia.
Bishop Gerard Clifford lived out his motto "May they all be one" says Cardinal Brady.