March conference at the Waterford Institute of Technology is the first of its kind in Ireland and will discuss the potential for growth in sustainable spiritual tourism.
“From the poverty-stricken and colonial context of 18th century Ireland, Nano Nagle lit a flame for freedom through education, leaving us a legacy that continues to grow and expand into the complex world of the 21st century.”
Geoff Meagher highlighted how there has been better emphasis on “quality visitation”, spending more time really understanding the needs of those served and coming up with a plan that will get them back to self sufficiency.
Programme of activities at Co Wicklow convent will explore issues highlighted by Pope Francis in his encyclical Laudato Si.
“A very proud moment for our two provinces of Ireland and Great Britain and Vice Province of South Africa and for the Order as a whole – truly a sign of God’s blessings upon us.”
49-year-old Fr Fintan Monahan will be installed as bishop at the Cathedral of Ss Peter and Paul in Ennis on Sunday 25 September.
“Patrick did not play on differences but knew that faith could build bridges rather than walls” – Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry.
Discernment – the art of Christian decision-making – becomes "the radical stance of your heart as open to God”.
Partnership will see St Mary’s work with JP2F4S to develop new initiatives and approaches to sports education.
Eight female congregations will provide information about vocations and the role a Sister can play in assisting the more vulnerable in society.
Limerick diocesan visit to Paris looked at how parishes there have dealt with the vocations decline and changing arrangements in the past decades.
Bishop of Achonry leds the annual pilgrimage to Máméan last Sunday and urged the faithful to look after and preserve God's handiwork.
SpIRE has already negotiated to have an MA in Spiritualty on offer to students under the auspices of Waterford Institute of Technology by Autumn 2016.
Bishop Kevin Dowling of Rustenburg in South Africa tells CORI AGM that to restate and reaffirm traditional ideals for marriage is the easy part.
The sculpture depicts a park bench with a faceless cloaked figure lying on it. Passers-by realise that it depicts Jesus only when they notice the holes in the feet.
Pope Francis marks 500th anniversary of the Spanish nun, mystic and reformer of the Carmelite Order's birth in March 1515.
"Our freedom is not license but has within it the demands and choice of personal and communal responsibility.”
Opening of the cause of beatification of Chiara Lubich takes place on 27 January and will be led by Bishop Raffaello Martinelli of Frascati.
Ignatian influenced ventures challenge young people from 18 nationalities to put their faith into action.
Movement has "stood the test of time" but needs to move outwards and spread the message to other couples.
Chiara Luce Badano died in 1990 and was beatified by Pope Benedict in 2010.
Pilgrimage starts at Brigid's Well in Faughart Co Louth on 28 June and arrives in Kildare on 6 July.
Archbishop Martin ordains a new deacon for Dublin.
Retired and semi-retired Religious have given “tremendous service to society and the Church.”
Professor Arthur Holder rejects separation of spirituality and theology.
Conference to consider 'The Artist’s Dilemma’.
Pope Francis pays tribute to the work of the Pioneers in a letter to mark 115th anniversary.
The family that prays together, stays together Cardinal Brady highlights.
The title for the talk at IEC 2012 by Timothy Radcliffe OP was Spirituality for Today, Suffering and Healing. Full version.
The theme for Monday at IEC2012 was Communion in One Baptism – Br Alois (Prior of Taize) summarises his message that he delivered in the main arena.
