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Bishop Nulty challenges parishes on vocations

"Potential vocations are all around us."

2014.05.11.

Mother of Philip Cairns still hopes for ‘conclusion’

Alice Cairns trusts in God but still prays that son will be found.

2014.05.10.

Rise in vocations in England and Wales

Nearly 100 men and women entered seminaries and religious houses in 2013.

2014.05.10.

“Let’s not get soft on drugs” Senator appeals

The number of drug-related deaths in Ireland increased from 597 in 2010 to 607 in 2011.

2014.05.10.

CofI Primate slates lack of funding for hospice care

All life is sacred from beginning to end Archbishop Clarke states in presidential address.

2014.05.09.

Pope Francis’ vocations message welcomed

“To choose a life as a priest or religious in contemporary Ireland is a radical option, although a hugely fulfilling one.” – Bishop McKeown.

2014.05.09.

UN Secretary General to meet Pope today

Ban Ki-moon and Pope Francis to discuss fight against poverty and inequality.

2014.05.09.

Social justice groups meet election candidates

Futures based on the primacy of the market are not likely to be just or fair warns SJI.

2014.05.08.

Bishop recalls those who died in 1916

"The longer a voice is suppressed, the stronger the force and resentment that will accompany it when it eventually explodes and has to be heard."

2014.05.08.

Concern mounts for kidnapped Nigerian girls

Mood tense as frustration increases over inaction.

2014.05.08.

Govt announces new ambassador to Vatican

High profile diplomat was heavily involved in the State Visit of President Higgins to the UK in April.

2014.05.07.

President Higgins marks St Louis’ centenary

School's alumni are particularly well represented in the world of arts and culture.

2014.05.07.

Trócaire supported hospital in Sudan bombed

Mother of Mercy hospital in the Nuba region provides life-saving care to 150,000.

2014.05.07.

Synge Street school celebrates 150th anniversary

Pluralism in patronage must not lead to hidden elitism warns Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.

2014.05.06.

“Huge increase” in inquiries about vocations

Rise in numbers attending Open Day at Maynooth and among those discerning a vocation.

2014.05.06.

Appeal to politicians to work together

CofI Archbishop expresses concern over the tension of recent days in Northern Ireland.

2014.05.06.

Young Christian Workers celebrate May day

Ethical shopping promoted by YCW since Bangladeshi factory collapse last year.

2014.05.05.

Concern over demolition of churches in China

Ten Christian places of worship targeted in crackdown in Zhejiang province.

2014.05.05.

Carer of the year finds happiness in love

83-year-old widower marries carer who helped him look after two disabled sons.

2014.05.05.

Vigil 4 Life draws crowd of 15,000

Recently commissioned poll shows clear majority of women are opposed to abortion.

2014.05.04.

More survivors to join Vatican abuse commission

Pope to address the commission once all members have been appointed.

2014.05.04.

Pope weeps for crucified Christians

Laments that “In some countries you can still go to jail for possessing a Gospel.”

2014.05.04.

CSO stats reveal marriage rate consistent but low

Births outside marriage rise from 3.8% in 1864 to 33.9%, in 2011.

2014.05.03.

Report outlines key challenges for trafficked

Ruhama calls for “more proactive criminal investigation of the sex trade and other environments where other forms of trafficking can occur.”

2014.05.03.

Bishop appeals for safety on the roads

Motorists urged to say dedicated prayer before driving.

2014.05.03.

NBSCCCI dealt with fewer allegations last year

Report shows 164 allegations notified to National Office between April 2013 and March 2014.

2014.05.02.

“We are a ruined church” – Iraqi Patriarch

“Intervention by the West did not solve the problems … it produced more chaos and conflict.”

2014.05.02.

Seminary open day at Maynooth

"See the surroundings, experience the life of a seminarian and allow God to work from there.”

2014.05.01.

Most Catholic schools are inclusive: Archbishop

"There is no divine right to a Catholic near-monopoly in education in Ireland."

2014.05.01.

Last print issue of Face Up magazine published

Rise in production costs and fall in subscriptions blamed.

2014.05.01.
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