"Almost 2,000 people, who have nothing, live in the cemetery in Manila; they are born, live and die there”: Jackie Pallas of the Society of Missionary Children.
“It was an amazing experience and I met so many remarkable Irish missionaries doing incredible work" - former RTE journalist Charlie Bird.
“Young people are searching, faith is very much relevant to them."
The pastoral care of marriage and the family will be the key focus of the national congress this weekend.
Sr Stella Matutina's campaigning on behalf of the rights of the native peoples of Mindanao recognised by City of Weimar human rights award.
Report on the work of Irish missionaries in the Philippines and Korea helping the marginalised and most disadvantaged.
“A new wave of boat people, ejected by excruciating poverty and conflict from both Myanmar and Bangladesh, are adrift in the seas.”
Cardinal Turkson warns, “We clearly need a fundamental change of course, to protect the earth and its people – which, in turn, will allow us to ‘dignify humanity’."
New member of Carlow community was influenced by an Irish missionary priest and the Legion of Mary.
Collaboration between Trócaire and Poetry Ireland is open to all writers from published poets to primary school students.
Pope tells pilgrims that young people need their care so they will not be “robbed of hope and condemned to life on the streets.”
Impending typhoon forced Pontiff to cut short his visit to island of Leyte, one of the areas worst affected by the 2013 typhoon that claimed 10,000 lives.
Unscheduled visit to home for street children following reports of authorities throwing children into detention centres to clear Manila for papal visit.
Killing in the name of God “is an aberration” Pontiff warns but adds that responsible people should recognise the boundaries of civility.
The first stop on his two-nation journey is Sri Lanka where it is hoped the Pope’s visit will help spur reconciliation efforts after the country's 30-year civil war.
Chair of Trócaire, Bishop William Crean, expresses “grave concern” for the 1.7 million Syrian refugees dependent on World Food Programme voucher scheme.
Up to 100,000 people flee coastal areas to avoid Hagupit which makes landfall this afternoon and may affect up to 32 million people.
Fr Dan Fitzgerald, who will celebrate the 75th anniversary of his ordination in December, served six years in China with Bishop Edward Galvin.
Climate change, Trócaire director warns, is the single biggest threat to humanity but the political system has refused to address it.
Déise Philippines Appeal in Dungarvan funds construction of new houses in Typhoon Haiyan affected areas.
Pontiff told reporters in May he wished to visit the Philippines as a gesture of solidarity with the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.
Fr Shay Cullen’s Preda Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Bishop concerned that so many families “labouring under strain of severe financial burdens.”
Primate invites politicians to support Pope Francis' call for all out action on global hunger.
€1.3 million raised in Dublin for the Philippines and Syria.
For too many Christmas is marked by “over indulgence, extravagance and selfishness.”
One month on from Typhoon Haiyan, close to 2,000 are still missing, and 5,670 are recorded dead.
Getting aid to those that so urgently need it is a slow process according to Caritas.
Special Mass for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and the war in Syria.
Mass to be offered for the people of the Philippines and Syria in Armagh on Sunday.
