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Archbishop “alarmed” by “inflammatory language” against Travellers

“Travellers are finding themselves at the centre of unwelcome and unfair comment. Our society, which is already unequal, cannot afford to become any more polarised” – Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly.

2018.10.30.

Papal visit likely to culminate in Phoenix Park Mass

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin reveals likely cost of Pope Francis’ visit in August 2018 for the World Meeting of Families will be over €20m.

2017.12.19.

A diamond service: Irish Chaplaincy in Britain celebrates 60 years of ministry

The Irish Chaplaincy in Britain celebrated its Diamond Jubilee Mass with Bishop John Kirby of Clonfert

2017.09.25.

Focus Ireland welcomes publication of new homeless data

“This census data ... demolishes many of the myths that people have about ‘the homeless’. It shows that people who are homeless look very much like everyone else in the population.”

2017.08.11.

Archbishop pays visit to school on its “uppers”

Falling enrolments linked to spiralling accommodation costs in the private rental sector.

2016.01.23.

Pope meets relatives of Carrickmines fire tragedy

"To know that the Holy Father is with us even when the Government does not appear to be with us, that is why we are so religious.”

2015.10.27.

Pope sends message to Carrickmines families

Prominent Limerick priest calls on local authorities to work with Travelling community to improve safety on overcrowded and substandard halting sites.

2015.10.21.

Prayers said for victims of Carrickmines tragedy

“The extended family, the Traveller community, which is very close-knit, and the wider community is feeling the enormity of this and the pain of it.”

2015.10.11.

Documentary on Knock seeks funding from public

“Similar to how 'One Million Dubliners' offered an exploration of Irish attitudes towards death, so Knock the Film will explore Irish attitudes towards religion.”

2015.08.12.

Violence can never be the answer priest warns

Funeral of victim of Fermanagh wedding killing takes place in Athlone.

2015.02.17.

Minister addresses concerns on divesting of schools

Archbishop warns of resistance as everybody is in favour of diversity except for their own school.

2014.02.11.
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