“To intimidate clergy, social and community workers and all those who are working tirelessly and peacefully in the service of their local community ... is a weak and cowardly act."

“As a society, let us be more determined than ever to work for peace and for the good of each other” - Bishop Noel Treanor.

Church leaders call for prayers to be said in churches across the country today for those killed and injured in the "barbaric and monstrous attacks" in Paris.

“All of us can play our part in making such a plan work on the ground here in Ireland" - Archbishop Eamon Martin.

Ceremony of investiture of the two Irish priests as canons highlights the religious heritage shared by the people of both Down and Connor and Piacenza-Bobbio.

"Parents and grandparents today need our ongoing support and challenge to live up to the promises they undertake on behalf of their children” - Bishop Treanor.

Commemoration Mass held at Mercy Primary School in Belfast and special memorial garden opened at the nuns’ former home.

“We need to keep alive among us a spirit of care and support for our priests, as numbers diminish, priests grow older and pastoral expectations increase”: Bishop Treanor.

“Our laws as they stand are having an unjust and disproportionate impact on those of religious faith" - Bishop Treanor.

Plan to claw back £1m from the budget of St Mary's teacher training college overruled.

Children and young people need to be introduced to this towering figure of Christian heritage of Ireland and Europe.

Mercy Sisters “struggling to cope with their sudden parting from us.”

Renowned journalist John Allen Jr suggests papacy of Francis represents a Kairos moment for the whole Church.

Without Dr Paisley “peace would not have been delivered” - Cardinal Brady.

Crosses, statues, pews and windows smashed in “act of pointless destruction”.

Fr Dominic McGrattan ordained by Bishop Treanor in Portaferry and Fr Stephen Gorman ordained by Bishop Boyce in Letterkenny.

"Bishop Donal brings many gifts to his new role": Archbishop Eamon Martin.

Bishop Treanor warns of “disengagement" by many in churches from work of reconciliation.

Concern over "recent violent threats to public safety and security on our streets."

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

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

Conference to discuss faith contribution to public debate on social need.

Praise for Eddie McGrady's tireless promotion of the virtues of constitutional democracy.

Fr Hugh Kennedy has “not been charged with any criminal offence or allegation" Bishop confirms.