Some of those involved in his “withdrawal” have been “shown up to be a lot less white than they presented themselves, and some of them have become more oppositional, even ‘heretical’, than I or my censored colleagues in the Irish Church ever were”.

Rector and parish administrator of St Joseph’s in Dundalk, Fr Noel Kehoe CSsR, described the new initiative as “an exciting new tool in our mission to preach plentiful redemption.”

“During the Novena, we are not just praying for ourselves, but for the entire community,”

A team of 12 Redemptorists will preach on the theme 'the Joy of Love and Family Life Today’ from 18 to 26 February.

In the Church of St Alphonsus in Rome Archbishop Diarmuid Martin reminded the ordinands of the dangers of clericalism and urged them to “Believe what you read, teach what you believe and practice what you teach.”

Theft causes "loss of time and loss of heart, where you feel that stuff just can’t be left alone" says Rector.

A Holy Door of Mercy will be opened in Mount St Alphonsus for the nine days of the Novena.

Jubilee pilgrimage will begin in Limerick on the evening of 4 April 2016 and the icon will then travel to every cathedral in the Irish Church's 26 dioceses.

“Our ministries continue to thrive despite difficulties like older age, lack of vocations."

Appeal on behalf of Limerick's poorest began 33 years ago and more than 6,000 hampers were donated across the city and county last Christmas.

Archbishop Kieran O'Reilly of Cashel & Emly to formally open nine-day festival of faith in Co Tipperary on Tuesday.

Sixth tranche of audits reviewed 18 religious congregations and found that support for complainants of abuse was inconsistent and not good enough.

Around 10,000 people attending 'largest faith event in the west' each day this week.

Hospitality ministry aimed at English-speaking pilgrims who take part in the Camino.