Cardinal Burke claims relatio does not accurately reflect Synod discussions but “advances positions which many Synod Fathers do not accept.”
Most Catholic secondary schools are not viable without fundraising and that places a huge burden on school management.
Successive governments have been weakening support for the family through tax and spending policies.
Cardinal Brady pays tribute to Irish Saint at a Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the opening of the Jubilee Year commemorating the 1400th anniversary of the Saint’s death.
Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare & Leighlin appointed president of ACCORD.
"Missionaries continue to work in some of the most volatile, disadvantaged and challenging countries in the world and they do so selflessly and tirelessly" - Anthony Maher.
Irish Church’s reform groups highlight need for baptised to get involved in the debates going on at the synod.
Rough sleeper count in Dublin showed 59 people were sleeping rough in Spring 2011; now it is estimated to be 150 in Dublin and up to 224 people nationally.
Children and young people need to be introduced to this towering figure of Christian heritage of Ireland and Europe.
'The Cry of the Earth' reminds Catholics in Ireland of their Christian duty to care for the Earth.
Rebels linked to Jabhat Al-Nusra blamed for kidnappings close to Turkish border.
Lived experience and struggle of spouses can help find more effective ways of expressing fundamental elements of Church teaching Archbishop Martin tells Synod.
Uncertainty over Bill “creates fear and anxiety for those who are dependent on welfare payments.”
Children are “uniquely vulnerable to the lifelong consequences of growing up in such an institutionalised environment”.
Important for participants to feel free to express themselves “without fear or suspicion.”
Prelates told to keep their mind and hearts on Jesus and warned not to try and take over the vineyard of the Lord.
On Church's Day for Life, Bishops cite inspiring example of Kerry teenager Donal Walsh and urge people to 'live life!'
'The Cry of the Earth' pastoral reflection reissued to highlight why and how care of the natural environment is rooted in the Christian faith.
Bishop Leahy pays tribute to Donal Walsh who “encouraged us all to really value the gift of every moment.”
Fr Damian McNeice is first Roman Catholic to hold this position in Council's fifty year history.
Priest pays tribute to Mercy Sisters' legacies as enthusiastic educationalists.
Move will adversely affect rural, elderly and housebound listeners who depend on Long Wave broadcast of Mass on Sundays.
Irish society must ensure that teachers receive the recognition they deserve: financially; in social standing; and the way concerns are addressed and supported.
Archbishop Eamon Martin elected president of Irish Bishops Conference.
Call for email database of Irish emigrants abroad to be created to keep in touch with the quarter of a million Irish people have left the State since 2008.
Mercy Sisters “struggling to cope with their sudden parting from us.”
Secular society “can be allergic to any explicit mention of faith commitment in the life of men and women with responsibilities in the economic or social or political life of society."
Synod will take place over three days bringing together 400 delegates who will set out a path for renewal for the Church in Limerick.
Nine students currently studying for the priesthood in the diocese - one of the highest number in the country.
Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri says married couples will have a prominent role in the Synod.
