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Thousands walk National Pilgrim Paths for Easter

Large numbers of both Irish and overseas visitors walk 11 ancient trails over the course of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

2015.04.06.

Bring hope to those tempted to despair: Primate

Beannachtaí na Cásca oraibh go leir.

2015.04.05.

Christians are called to be people who treasure life

“I cannot celebrate the light of Christ without thinking of those students in Kenya singled out to be killed precisely because of their Christian identity" - Archbishop Martin.

2015.04.05.

Hundreds expected at Derrynaflan dawn Mass

6.30am celebration includes the lighting and blessing of the Paschal fire, the blessing and sprinkling of Easter water, and the renewal of baptismal vows.

2015.04.05.

Pope condemns ‘senseless’ attack in Kenya

We must stand up to the men of violence Archbishop Martin exhorts in Way of the Cross reflection.

2015.04.04.

Children have right to mother & father: survey

70% of people believe a child has a right to be raised by their own mother and father new Amarach poll for Iona Institute shows.

2015.04.04.

National Eucharistic Congress to be held in Knock

September Congress will be an opportunity to reflect on the fruits of IEC2012 and a preparation for the International Congress in Philippines in 2016.

2015.04.04.

Bishop appeals on behalf of Middle East Christians

Good Friday collection supports the Holy Land shrines connected with the life of Jesus as well as for providing pastoral care to the region's Catholics.

2015.04.03.

St Patrick’s Cathedral launches new App

App allows visitors to access multimedia information on key features of the cathedral through their mobile devices.

2015.04.03.

PLC lashes RTE over abortion documentary

RTÉ accused of failing in its obligation to provide balance to the Irish public on the abortion issue.

2015.04.03.

Keep Good Friday alcohol ban say Pioneers

New PTAA president, James Shevlin, says country's licensing laws are already sufficiently generous and liberal.

2015.04.02.

Tenth anniversary of the death of St John Paul II

Polish saint showed the sick how to “carry the cross of suffering with joy” - Pope Francis.

2015.04.02.

Columban bell honours life of Irish saint

Bell is part of the 1,400th anniversary celebrations of St Columbanus as well as the centenary celebrations of the Knights of St Columbanus.

2015.04.02.

President marks retirement of Trócaire worker

Sally O'Neill did some translating for Archbishop Oscar Romero just six weeks before he was murdered.

2015.04.01.

New book honours Synge Street’s 150 years

Book contains contributions by prominent retired politicians and past pupils Liam Cosgrave, John Boland and Michael Woods.

2015.04.01.

Archbishops to lead Good Friday Walk of Witness

Ecumenical gesture presents a public sign of the Churches’ work and witness together to the wider community.

2015.04.01.

Stop criminalising women in prostitution: Ruhama

New outreach van to help women involved in street-based prostitution launched.

2015.03.31.

Limerick teenagers impress Synod consultation

Bishop Leahy issues open invitation to young people and all others to participate in the renewal of the Church locally through the Limerick Diocesan Synod.

2015.03.31.

Ennis to host major gospel music festival

The 6th annual Gospel Rising Music Festival will see choirs from Ireland and beyond perform in Ennis from 8 - 10 May 2015.

2015.03.31.

Primate appeals on behalf of the Disappeared

“Some families are living a long Good Friday and it is difficult for them to know the Easter promise of resurrection.”

2015.03.30.

Offensive against Boko Haram amid elections

Up to 90% of the area occupied by Boko Haram has been freed in recent weeks by the Nigerian army.

2015.03.30.

St Teresa of Avila can help renew consecrated life

Pope Francis marks 500th anniversary of the Spanish nun, mystic and reformer of the Carmelite Order's birth in March 1515.

2015.03.30.

Focus Ireland concerned over rent supplement cap

Need for legislation to create ‘rent certainty’ in the private rented sector which would counter rent inflation.

2015.03.29.

Tributes paid to hurling’s Mgr Tommy Maher

“As a tactician he was brilliant in analysing the opposition and devising strategies to overcome them - a very inspirational figure.”

2015.03.29.

6,000 read priest’s faith blog as he battles illness

Priest of the diocese of Kerry blogs about his battle with esophagus cancer.

2015.03.29.

Church leaders “acutely aware” of cost of divisions

"Threat to social cohesion arising from growing socio-economic inequality is a particular concern, notably in its implications for the younger generations."

2015.03.28.

Rise in numbers taking Pioneer pledge this Lent

"Unfortunately we live very much in a drink-fuelled society and it is a constant battle to win the hearts and minds of people, young people especially.”

2015.03.28.

Clergy seek to reduce road carnage with blessing

Special ceremony to take place at religious services on Easter Sunday throughout County Mayo.

2015.03.28.

Become architects of the future NI bishop urges

Irish Churches Peace Project (ICPP) promotes community reconciliation through the Churches.

2015.03.27.

Govt accused of ‘groupthink’ on children’s bill

Senator Mullen decries “express train” speed at which the Government is rushing the Children and Family Relationships Bill through the Seanad.

2015.03.27.
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