“Each bishop can act as he sees fit, with the result that priests have no certainty about their retirement. Priests have no rights in this matter and depend on the goodwill of individual bishops.”

“The Augustinian community are facing it head on with a discussion meeting and then forming a committee to see what the future holds for them and how best to move forward.”

Ballymore is unlikely to have a resident priest again as Bishop Michael Smith of Meath has said he no longer has enough priests.

Franciscan was one of the founder members of Respond! in 1981 and has been its CEO for over 30 years during which time 5,500 homes have been built.

Disgraced former leader of the Scottish Catholic Church will retain title of cardinal but won't exercise any of the privileges associated with the office.

"Very often vocations come much later on and life experience is a wonderful asset" - Bishop Pat Storey.

Retiring Primate of All Ireland says highlight of his life was to have taken part in the conclave that elected Pope Francis.

Fundraising campaign aims to cover cost of new retirement home for returned Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary.

Congregations urged to check whether elderly members are experiencing bullying.