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L’Arche’s Jean Vanier wins 2015 Templeton Prize

"Our society will really become human as we discover that the strong need the weak, just as the weak need the strong. We are all together working for the common good.”
2015.03.12.

President of CatholicTV talks faith and media

Fr Robert Reed is the CEO of a major Catholic television network in the US. He has just published his first book. He talks about the saints, priesthood, renewal and 'Renewed'.
2014.11.26.

‘A time of opportunity for religious broadcasting’

President of CatholicTV in the US talks about the media, his debut book and his favourite saints.
2014.11.14.

Pope prays for success of Sunday’s visit to Albania

Pontiff spent time praying before Our Lady Salus Populi Romani – Protectress of the Roman people - in St Mary Major.
2014.09.20.

Brother Kevin to be awarded Freedom of Dublin

Tributes for 79-year-old Capuchin who oversees the feeding of 800 people a day.
2014.09.02.

Pope meets with Gaza parish priest

"Everyone is thanking God that a durable ceasefire agreement has been reached."
2014.08.31.

‘We Need Aid More Than Ever’: Gaza Bishop

Bishop Shomali makes urgent appeal for medical treatments and fuel for generators that supply hospitals.
2014.08.08.

Nuncio marks 25th anniversary of his ordination

Expressing his gratitude to priests, Archbishop says, “At times, it is not easy for them."
2014.04.17.

Homelessness at crisis proportions Jesuit warns

Lack of social housing and rental property resulting in hopelessness among homeless: Fr McVerry
2014.03.07.

Fr Peter McVerry to be awarded the Freedom of Dublin

Recognition for social justice campaigner's long commitment to those on the margins.
2013.11.05.

Reports claim Pope poised to appoint female cardinals

Media speculation focuses on Irish theologian from TCD.
2013.11.04.

Irish missionary to receive International Caring Award

Society of African Missions priest recognised for promoting peace and reconciliation in Kenya.
2013.10.20.

Jesuit challenges some of the myths around prayer

New book explores why do we pray and what does praying do for us, for God and for the world?
2013.10.06.

Nuncio urges students to become “ambassadors for Christ”

TY faith ‘gathering’ in Knock a great success.
2013.10.06.

Pioneer Association Conference on Addiction

‘The Spirit that Sets Us Free – Overcoming Addiction’ conference was held in Dublin over 28-29 September 2013 to coincide with the 115th anniversary of the founding of the PTAA.
2013.09.20.

Bishop among Irish pilgrims headed for WYD Rio2013

Bishop says World Youth Day will provide young with an opportunity to see the the work of Irish missionaries.
2013.07.16.

Summer General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference

At the conclusion of the Summer 2013 General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Maynooth, bishops have published the following statement addressing issues discussed during their three-day meeting:

  • A time to uphold the right to life
  • Year of Faith: World Day Celebrating Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life)
  • Towards Healing [...]
2013.06.13.

Wounded Prophet – A portrait of H.J.M. Nouwen

Michael Andrew Ford paints an honest and sympathetic picture, examining all areas of Nouwen's life and his legacy as a great spiritual writer.
2012.07.30.

Jul 14 – Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-80): (1)T’lily of the Mohawks:

Kateri Tekakwitha was the daughter of a Mohawk chief and Kahenta, a woman of the Alonquin tribe who had found Christ through the evangelisation done by the Jesuit priests in what is now upstate New York. She is the first native North American to be beatified.

2012.07.14.

Jul 3 – The twin: St Thomas the Apostle (2)

Summary: Was  St Thomas called “The Twin” because he had two sides to his personality  – a bit like you and me?

Fr John Murray PP gives us some insights into the personality of the one we also know as “the doubter”.

Tragedies

2012.07.03.

May 13 – Our Lady of Fatima -1917

Our Lady told the children to say the Rosary every day, and that doing so was the way to personal and world peace.
2012.05.13.

Apr 14 Benedict Joseph Labre 2 – The Ragged Saint

Ben beggingSummary: St Benedict Joseph Labre is the patron saint of beggars and the homeless. Born in Boulogne, France, he spent most of his life as a [...]

2012.04.14.

Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith

Fr Robert Barron has written this book as the script for a ten-part documentary 'Catholicism'. It is part of the New Evangelization to promote the Christian gospel in the third millenium.
2012.01.31.

Jan 31 – St John Bosco (1815-1888)

John priest, educator and founder of the Salesian Order spent most of his life rehabilitating boys from lives of poverty and crime to become productive and virtuous men.
2012.01.31.

Many are called: rediscovering the glory …

The call to serve God as a priest is both a challenge and a blessing. This book by Scott Hahn discusses the many roles of the priest: provider, mediator, protector, teacher and more.
2011.07.07.

Battling the storm: A cancer patient’s diary

103pp. First published by The Irish Catholic 2009. Veritas 2010. To purchase this book online go to www.veritas.ie

CONTENTS

Introduction by Tony Hanna 

  • I Have Cancer 
  • Cancer is a Lonely Place 
  • Cancer is a Lesson in Humility
  • I Have Been Very Touched 
  • The Unmentionable Sacrament
  • We Take Things for Granted in the Developed World 
  • This I las Not [...]
2010.07.26.

The search for justice: Trócaire: a history

This book by Brian Maye an attempt to capture, for the benefit of a new generation of supporters, partners and staff, the inspiring stories of Trócaire's work over almost forty years.
2010.06.02.

The cosmic circle: Jesus and ecology

In The Cosmic Circle Edward P. Echlin relates Jesus to ecology. He looks at Jesus in his Nazareth years as craftsman and food grower, and his connection with the earth.
2009.11.30.

Finding God, finding me

Edel Reynolds, teacher, tells how she sees God working in her life.

1999.11.30.

Singing God’s praises

Liam Lawton, a Carlow-based priest, talks to Sue Leonard about his extraordinary success as composer and performer of spiritual music.

1999.11.30.