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Church of Ireland’s first female bishop ordained

Congregation of over 500 attends “historic event” for the Anglican Church in Ireland.

2013.12.01.

PLC angered by TD’s attempt to extend abortion law

Bill would allow for an abortion in cases of fatal foetal abnormalities.

2013.12.01.

Charities try to calm public fears over CRC top ups

CEO of Jack and Jill foundation "appalled" by Central Remedial Clinic revelations.

2013.11.30.

Bishop pays tribute to Limerick’s Presentation Sisters

Presentation Secondary School celebrates 125 years.

2013.11.30.

Pope Francis to dedicate 2015 to consecrated life

Pontiff tells leaders of religious orders they should not tolerate corruption.

2013.11.30.

We Are Church nominate two women for Synod on Family

WACI challenges Synod to include lay participants such as Mary McAleese and Gina Menzies.

2013.11.29.

Catholic patrons included among nine new schools

Application by Diocese of Cloyne with the Cork Education and Training Board (ETB) as well as Edmund Rice Schools Trust successful.

2013.11.29.

Operation Santa to transform Christmas for thousands

“We not only want to ensure that no child is left disappointed, but that no family is left struggling because of the cost of Christmas.”

2013.11.29.

Missionaries “great and well-earned reputation” celebrated

Sabina Higgins hails contribution of Irish missionaries at Dublin's City Hall.

2013.11.28.

Bishop prays for those locked in conflict at Fr Alec’s funeral

Describing Fr Alec as an "artisan of peace", Bishop pleads with minority still in thrall to violence.

2013.11.28.

Noirín Ní Ríain and Liam Lawton raise the roof for Glencairn

Cistercian Sisters seek funds to help them renovate Glencairn abbey.

2013.11.28.

Funeral Mass of Fr Alec Reid in Belfast today

Special ecumenical service of gratitude for the life of Fr Reid held on Tuesday in Clonard.

2013.11.27.

ACP publishes simplified version of Vatican survey

Irish Bishops criticised for not promoting wide-ranging questionnaire.

2013.11.27.

Hospice doctor and missionary receive Presidential Award

Two women among 10 recipients of the award including George Mitchell, the US Peace Envoy to Northern Ireland.

2013.11.27.

Syrian nun to discuss plight of Christians with Irish TDs

One quarter of Syria’s Christian community are either out of the country or internally displaced.

2013.11.26.

Loved ones remembered at ‘Light Up a Memory’ Mass

Cork Mass will conclude month of the Holy Souls.

2013.11.26.

Archbishop Martin to receive Vincentian Charism Award

Recognition of Archbishop's leadership in addressing child protection within the Church.

2013.11.26.

Church cannot afford to let its guard down on safeguarding

Archbishop warns “sexual predators will seek out our weak points and break through the weaknesses of our systems.”

2013.11.25.

Pope venerates relics of St Peter at close of Year of Faith

Pontiff prays for peace in the Holy Land, Syria and the Middle East.

2013.11.25.

Fr Shay Cullen reports on the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan

"I have been through ferocious typhoons during my 44 years in the Philippines but have never experienced anything like this."

2013.11.25.

Two ordinations to the priesthood in Cloyne and Killala

Bishops Crean and Fleming to preside in Cobh and Ballina.

2013.11.24.

Increasing numbers turning to centering prayer groups

‘Centering Prayer’ satisfies thirst for God and aids recovery from addiction.

2013.11.24.

Public invited to record CS Lewis’ impact on them

Specially commissioned leather-bound book titled ‘CS Lewis’ Chapter One’ opened in Belfast.

2013.11.24.

Tributes for Fr Alec Reid: chaplain to the peace process

"He worked hard behind the scenes to build peace through patient and delicate negotiation" - Archbishop Eamon Martin.

2013.11.23.

Cardinal ordains first deacon from new Dundalk seminary

32-year-old Polish seminarian is a member of the Neocatechumenal Way.

2013.11.23.

Irish-born bishop leads JFK50 invocation in Dallas

Bishop Kevin J. Farrell is a brother of Bishop Brian Farrell who is based in the Vatican.

2013.11.23.

Presentation nuns host Cork celebration for Nano Nagle

Bishops concelebrate Mass for 'the Lady of the Lantern'.

2013.11.22.

NI Minister affirms Churches’ role in creating a just society

Faith communities bring a deep understanding of social needs - Bishop Treanor.

2013.11.22.

TD’s abortion proposal for fatal foetal diagnosis criticised

PLC critical of focus on abortion rather than peri-natal hospice care facilities.

2013.11.22.

SVP spent €40m in 2013 assisting those in poverty

Those affected include people in low-paid employment and the self-employed.

2013.11.21.
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