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Three men ordained to the priesthood over the weekend

Describing prayer as the wellspring of all Christian life, Bishop Kelly said this was the example Jesus showed and priests' whole being and every utterance must be founded on prayer.

2016.07.25.

Pope Francis deplores acts of terrorism in Munich and Kabul

“At this time, our spirit is once more shaken by the sad news relating to the deplorable acts of terrorism and violence which have caused suffering and death.”

2016.07.25.

New Mexico students take part in Mary I programme

Students served dinners in Mallow St Gospel Hall, worked on the garden at Our Lady of Lourdes crèche, cared for animals at Limerick Animal Welfare and helped the Franciscan Friars in Moyross.

2016.07.25.

Vatican issues new norms for contemplative nuns

Apostolic constitution, Vultum Dei quaerere, calls for ongoing formation for Sisters and “due discretion” in the use of digital means of communication.

2016.07.24.

New documentary on Knock to open in cinemas in August

Film provides a fascinating, vibrant portrait of the Co Mayo shrine through a vast patchwork of individuals and groups.

2016.07.24.

Funeral of poet and publisher Mgr Pádraig Ó Fiannachta

Co Kerry priest translated and edited the first modern Irish Catholic Bible – a year before the English version was completed in the early 1970s.

2016.07.24.

There is nothing Catholic about Palmerian Church expert warns

With cults, the criteria is how people live rather than what they believe. It tends to be about coercion - physical, psychological, financial, control and a lack of personal autonomy.

2016.07.23.

Limerick’s cultural renaissance will continue Bishop pledges

"Limerick is on the rise. It has rediscovered its wonderful voice and will continue to celebrate that long into the future.”

2016.07.23.

We value anybody who has been with us: Columbans

Missionary priests who left over celibacy tell their stories in television documentary which was directed by the wife of one of the 13 ex priests interviewed.

2016.07.23.

Citizens’ convention is a smokescreen: Bishop Doran

"Any government which seeks to legalise the taking of innocent human life betrays its sacred trust and is guilty of a crime against humanity.”

2016.07.22.

‘Nothing to be proud about in Ireland’s derogation on emissions’

'Get out' clause on agriculture is ‘an abdication of responsibility, not a diplomatic triumph,’ says Trócaire.

2016.07.22.

Clogher diocese set to ordain two new priests

Sunday’s ordinations will bring to four the number of new priests ordained for Clogher in the past three years.

2016.07.22.

Young people set off for World Youth Day

Irish young people travelling overland to WYD - already en route.

2016.07.21.

Notorious former ‘singing priest’ faces further imprisonment

Tony Walsh gets seven and a half years imprisonment for rape of boy three times between 1980 - 1982.

2016.07.21.

Ethiopia facing worst drought in decades

UN Special Envoy on Climate Change Mary Robinson says international community must do more.

2016.07.21.

Government plan to tackle housing crisis welcome

But many of the commitments are "unclear, with no timescale or finances named" says Focus Ireland.

2016.07.20.

Sisters remain in South Sudan

Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa and some Irish Loreto sisters brave hostilities to continue work.

2016.07.20.

Social Justice Ireland calls for €1bn investment in infrastructure

Investing €400m on rural broadband would have better impact on productivity than tax cuts.

2016.07.19.

Let’s reimagine Confirmation pledge: Bishop Nulty

Pledge must address sports enhancing drugs as well as alcohol.

2016.07.19.

One of country’s longest serving nuns receives Papal Medal

Work of Presentation Sister Sr Alphonsus O’Brienw was "overflow of her prayer life" says bishop.

2016.07.19.

Bishop welcomes Indian Carmelites to Kildare

I pray the presence of the Indian Carmelite Community will bring a greater awareness of the poor: Bishop Nulty.

2016.07.18.

Capacity to listen is root of peace: Pope

I am close to each family and the entire French nation which is in mourning, says Pope at Angelus.

2016.07.18.

Bishops call for elimination of nuclear weapons

Their use can "never be morally justified" because of huge loss of innocent life.

2016.07.18.

Irish aid agencies stress financial rectitude to shore up support

Trócaire and Concern underline their financial transparency and accountability.

2016.07.17.

Can we please focus on perinatal hospice care?

When your child may not live long, time is all-important. Hospice care gives you time: Every Life Counts.

2016.07.17.

Daughters of Charity praised for long service in Limerick

In 1940s and 1950s, Governments would not have been in a position to organise social services without support of the volunteer religious orders,

2016.07.17.

Church leaders express sadness and determination following Nice attack

Counterbalance with love this awful crime, appeals Primate.

2016.07.16.

Priest delighted that prótegé may be England manager

Fr Joe Young recalls his approach to Sam Allardyce to ask him to manage Limerick FC.

2016.07.16.

Ireland needs New Evangelization says bishop

Bishop Cullinan cautions against 'circling the wagons'.

2016.07.16.

Intolerable: thousands of homes vacant at time of homeless emergency

Peter McVerry Trust calls for compulsory purchase of vacant buildings in private ownership.

2016.07.15.
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