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Primate makes fresh appeal over NI’s ‘Disappeared’

Out of the 16 people who ‘disappeared’ during the Troubles, 3 have still to be found: Columba McVeigh, Joe Lynskey and Robert Nairac.

2019.09.24.

Hard Brexit will damage Northern Ireland peace process, says PSNI chief

"We are worried that a hard Brexit will create a vacuum that will become a rally call and a recruiting ground for dissident republicans."

2019.07.14.

Documentary tells how words of St Pope John Paul II led to Good Friday peace agreement

"To all who bear political responsibility for the affairs of Ireland... you must show that there is a peaceful, political way to justice. You must show that peace achieves the works of justice, and violence does not." - Pope John Paul II

2018.09.17.

Enniskillen bombing memorial will bring comfort and sorrow to the bereaved

A suggestion that the Diocesan Trust has a problem with the symbol of the poppy is quite untrue.

2017.11.12.

Tributes paid to Fr Alec Reid in his home county

Fr Reid was one of the main negotiators in the IRA ceasefire which helped end decades of conflict in Northern Ireland. Along with Methodist Minister Rev Harold Good, he oversaw the decommissioning of IRA arms.

2017.07.08.

Athlone chaplain feeding the 500

“We knew there were a lot of students in dire straits,” Fr Shay Casey told Catholicireland.net. Those who receive the food have been identified as being “on the margins”.

2017.04.27.

Death of Martin McGuinness announced

Martin McGuinness “made an immense contribution to sustaining peace by reaching out a hand of friendship and reconciliation and being prepared to model alternatives to dispute and division” – Archbishop Eamon Martin.

2017.03.21.

All-Ireland Hurling champions to pay special tribute to Fr Alec Reid

Redemptorist priest played a significant role in the Peace Process in Northern Ireland for many years.

2017.01.21.

Belvedere College pays tribute to Terry Wogan

“Even as a student, his special talents were clearly in evidence whether performing with distinction in the school opera or simply keeping his friends continually entertained."

2016.02.03.

We must re-read our history & heal our memories

Bishop Leahy pays tribute to DUP leader Arlene Foster as an example of how we can deal with the past.

2016.01.02.

Rev Harold Good urges politicians to find a solution

Methodist clergyman who oversaw decommissioning of IRA weapons warns years of work could be lost if the devolved administration implodes.

2015.09.14.

Prince Charles attends ‘milestone’ ecumenical service

IRA murder of Lord Mountbatten helped Prince understand suffering and the "agonies borne by so many others in these islands.”

2015.05.21.

Jailed priest to face canonical proceedings: bishop

59-year-old Fr Francis Kelleher paid €4,000 to three men to threaten his nephew.

2015.05.01.

Primate appeals on behalf of the Disappeared

“Some families are living a long Good Friday and it is difficult for them to know the Easter promise of resurrection.”

2015.03.30.

Bishop pleads for information on the Disappeared

“Sadly there may be people in the area that have information which would help in bringing closure to this sorry saga" - Bishop Michael Smith.

2015.03.19.

President meets Irish artist at Westminster Abbey

Hughie O’Donoghue designed two stained glass windows in the Abbey.

2014.04.10.

Bishop Appeals for Information on Fate of Disappeared

Victims endured "horror and barbarity" Bishop Smith states at Co Meath prayer ceremony.

2013.09.23.
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