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Bishop Casey funeral attended by 1,600

“Prayer led him to peace and trust and to the confidence that the past was in safe hands and the future was also in safe hands. God had turned his wounds into wisdom” – Bishop Martin Drennan.

2017.03.17.

Pioneers fundraise in advance of Jesuits’ departure

“The whole mission of the Pioneer Association is about promoting moderation in society.”

2017.03.16.

Irish born bishop represents Vatican at global tech conference

“God loves you and cares for you whether you pitch well or not” – Bishop Paul Tighe.

2017.03.16.

Marie Collins takes CDF chief to task over treatment of abuse commission

“It appears that for you, the concern that the local bishop might feel disrespected far outweighs any concern about disrespecting the survivor.”

2017.03.15.

John McAreavey speaks of mercy and forgiveness

“Forgiveness for me doesn’t mean that you are pardoning someone or excusing someone from their actions. It doesn’t mean that you need to tell the person they are forgiven” – John McAreavey.

2017.03.15.

Bishop Eamonn Casey’s role in setting up Trócaire recalled

Death of former bishop of Galway who resigned in 1992 after it was revealed he had fathered a son with Annie Murphy in 1974.

2017.03.14.

Irish missionary to lecture on conflict transformation methods at Queen’s

Senator George Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice at Belfast university will host Fr Patrick Devine who established the Shalom Centre for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation in 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya.

2017.03.14.

Scripture Union launches NUA Films as a new way to explore your faith

This series will equip young people throughout Ireland – and beyond – to take an honest look at the questions they have about Jesus, the Bible, and what it means to be a Christian in the world today.

2017.03.13.

Prayer is our first response to vocations crisis, Pope tells Die Zeit

One of the things I pray for every day is a sense of humour! – Pope Francis.

2017.03.13.

Ethnic recognition for Travellers is a milestone on a long road to equality

“I have 26 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren – I hope they grow up in a world where they won't face discrimination,” said Missy Collins of Pavee Point.

2017.03.12.

Mary Immaculate students travel to Rome as part of teacher training

Students spent five days in Rome on a guided tour of selected ancient Roman, medieval and modern sacred religious sites and art.

2017.03.12.

We’re paying our share, say orders in billion euro compensation row

The Christian Brothers will make total contributions to redress, welfare and education of over €600m.

2017.03.11.

Trócaire says Irish generosity has lifted millions out of poverty

Aid has delivered so many success stories. Unfortunately, the spread of conflicts and the worsening impacts of climate change are increasingly out-pacing those efforts.

2017.03.11.

Honour St Patrick by welcoming migrants and feeding the hungry, says bishops’ message

The plight of Patrick, himself a migrant, has been faced by many Irish people who have struggled to live and integrate into new cultures.

2017.03.10.

Vatican announces Papal Nuncio to leave Ireland for Albania

“To everyone in Ireland I just want to say a massive ‘thank you’ for the way you received and welcomed me in these years. You made me feel that I was at home” – Archbishop Brown.

2017.03.10.

Boxers fight for religious freedom in the US

Among those supporting the campaign are three former boxing greats: Evander Holyfield, Larry Holmes and Roberto ‘Hands of Stone’ Duran.

2017.03.09.

Story of Irish Mother and Baby Homes is appalling, says Bishops’ Conference

The way forward is to seek the truth, to reveal and address the damage of the past and to ensure that mothers and children are cherished and respected and never stigmatised again.

2017.03.09.

UN criticises Ireland’s ‘pro-life’ laws again

“The purpose of the CEDAW committee is to highlight and seek to eliminate discrimination. Abortion, however, is the ultimate discrimination as it targets the most vulnerable in society, namely unborn babies” – Pro Life Campaign.

2017.03.08.

US bishops “deeply troubled” by Trump’s new executive order

“We believe that by helping to resettle the most vulnerable, we are living out our Christian faith and ‘welcoming the stranger’ as Jesus has challenged us to do.”

2017.03.08.

Deletion of Rule 68 may result in monolithic-type state education

CPSMA AGM told that deletion of Rule 68 “may have unwittingly edged us closer to a situation whereby the State is no longer providing for education through a plurality of providers, but is itself providing a monolithic-type state education”.

2017.03.07.

New Zealand also bans sale of alcohol on Good Friday

“Ireland’s relationship with alcohol, particularly in the context of mental health, depression and suicide, has to be examined.”

2017.03.07.

The truly compassionate choice is never easy, bishops tell Citizens’ Assembly

It is strange that in a culture that values individual rights, the most fundamental personal right of all – the right to life – is increasingly being questioned and denied.

2017.03.06.

Horror and sadness at Tuam baby revelations

“I can only begin to imagine the huge emotional wrench which the mothers suffered in giving up their babies for adoption or by witnessing their death,” says Archbishop of Tuam.

2017.03.06.

No matter what the circumstances, all life is precious

“I am not a ‘rapist’s child’. I am a human being” – Rebecca Kiessling.

2017.03.05.

Commission shocked by discovery of babies’ remains in Tuam

Historian Catherine Corless, who spent four years researching the running of the Bon Secours home and concluded that 796 children had died there over almost four decades, said the Commission’s finding vindicated her work.

2017.03.05.

Independent review critical of lack of progress on integrated education in Northern Ireland

Report states that outgoing Stormont Assembly has failed to “lead the planning, development and growth of integrated education”.

2017.03.05.

Ancient Limerick Franciscan Abbey renovated as part of Fáilte Ireland tourist initiative

Extensive maintenance works have been carried out at the Franciscan Friary in Askeaton.

2017.03.04.

The Pope Video – March 2017

That persecuted Christians may be supported by the prayers and material help of the whole Church. Pope Francis – March 2017

How many people are being persecuted because of their faith, forced to abandon their homes, their places of worship, their lands, their loved ones! They are persecuted and killed because [...]

2017.03.03.

Pope describes Lent as a time to open our hearts to the breath of God

The breath of God’s life “saves us from this asphyxia that dampens our faith, cools our charity, and strangles every hope”.

2017.03.03.

Holy See speaks out against death penalty

Justice is never reached by killing a human being.

2017.03.03.
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