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Faith matters in COVID crisis, say faith leaders in Queen’s University survey

"The pandemic has revealed that ‘faith matters’, not just for faith communities but for wider society,” says Dr Gladys Ganiel.

2020.05.30.

New impetus needed to provide housing, says bishop in Christmas message

“Very many are under great strain because accommodation and housing is scarce or beyond their reach. A new political impetus is required along with real determination to make inroads into this critical need in so many people’s lives” – Bishop William Crean, Cloyne.

2018.12.20.

Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly believes Permanent Diaconate will benefit Church

“It is going to become more and more a normal feature of life ... because many of those ordained will be coming in contact with us at funerals and weddings, baptisms, etc.”

2017.02.19.

Children’s remembrance garden to open in Knock

Garden is to be a place in view of the Shrine for bereaved parents and is dedicated to the memory of all deceased children.

2016.07.09.

Archbishop laments loss of respect for life

At a Mass to celebrate the visit of the relics of St Anthony, Archbishop Martin criticised “unscrupulous people” who feel that “their financial supremacy can authorise them to take life through violence and exploitation”.

2016.06.14.

Primate visits Derry home of Buncrana victims

“At a time like this I realise that any words of mine are totally inadequate. The enormous tragedy that has struck this family has stunned us all into silence."

2016.03.24.

Sometimes it’s difficult to say “Happy Christmas”

Bishop of Ossory says it is hard to wish a 'happy Christmas' knowing it will not be a happy Christmas for the sick, the unemployed, the bereaved, the troubled.

2015.12.24.

Bishop launches Kerry funeral guide & pastoral plan

Five-year pastoral plan (2016-2020) outlines the diocese’s priorities and is a response to the increased appetite for ongoing training.

2015.11.23.

Death of Jesuit theologian Fr Michael Paul Gallagher

"Heaven is a place where we experience God's love in a new way and we enter into communion with that God” - Archbishop Martin.

2015.11.08.

Bishop urged to facilitate sympathising at funerals

A booklet is currently being drawn up on funeral liturgies in Kerry but it does not have suggestions how to deal with those wishing to sympathise with the bereaved.

2015.10.26.

‘We seek to share the heavy burden of your grief’

"The building of mutual relationship, respect and understanding, recognition and valuing of identity is possible."

2015.10.23.
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