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People go on pilgrimage to search for peace: Bishop

Wealth and technology don't still the hunger of the soul, Dr Boyce warns.

2014.08.17.

Cardinal Brady confirms resignation sent to Rome

“I look forward to the day when my resignation will be accepted.”

2014.08.16.

Two Presentation Sisters drown off Kerry beach

"These two wonderful women have been a source of inspiration and blessing to many people throughout their lives" - Sr Mary Deane.

2014.08.16.

End slow genocide of Iraq’s christians: Patriarch

Council of European Bishops’ Conferences demands action by UN on "atrocious actions against Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq".

2014.08.15.

Pope speaks in Korea about the quest for peace

Reconciliation and stability needed for lasting peace Pontiff underlines.

2014.08.15.

Pope and cardinal concerned for Iraq’s Christians

Concrete humanitarian steps needed in order to respond to the desperate situation of Iraqi Christians and all minorities Cardinal Brady warns.

2014.08.14.

Oldest Medical Missionary nun celebrates centenary

100 year old Sr Marie Conlon felt a call from God from the age of thirteen but she was not sure where to pursue it.

2014.08.14.

Annual Knock novena to attract 150,000 pilgrims

There is no scarcity of martyrs in the Church of our time - Bishop Michael Smith of Meath.

2014.08.13.

Muslims urged to take courageous stance against ISIS

Vatican Council says “unspeakable criminal acts” committed by Sunni jihadists bring shame on humanity.

2014.08.13.

CofI Primate argues against assisted dying

Archbishop Clarke describes Lord Carey's position as "perplexing".

2014.08.12.

Poor Clares in Cork mark centenary

Monastery has been a “powerhouse of prayer” for a century - Bishop John Buckley of Cork and Ross.

2014.08.12.

ACP appeal to bishops over vocations crisis

Dominican warns priests' association that they are contributing to the vocations crisis.

2014.08.08.

‘We Need Aid More Than Ever’: Gaza Bishop

Bishop Shomali makes urgent appeal for medical treatments and fuel for generators that supply hospitals.

2014.08.08.

Pope warns against excessive use of internet

The poducts of technology should simplify and improve the quality of life "but sometimes take attention away from what is really important.”

2014.08.07.

Concerns over aspects of Korean papal visit

Columban critical of planned visit to controversial Kkottongnae centre, a care home for 4,000 physically and mentally disabled people.

2014.08.07.

Pope lifts suspension on Sandinista priest

Fr Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann no longer holds political office and expressed the desire to be able to celebrate the Eucharist again before he dies.

2014.08.06.

Scorsese film on Jesuits in Japan begins production

Film based on the epic story 'Silence' by Shusako Endo about the Jesuit missionaries who went to Japan in the 17th century.

2014.08.06.

Archbishop Clarke marks outbreak of World War I

Memorialising must consider violence, carnage, and suffering of the innocent in Gaza, Israel, Syria, Ukraine and Iraq today, Church of Ireland Primate suggests.

2014.08.05.

Appeal for WWI photos by Cork cathedral

"We want to create a visual memorial through old photographs and put faces on the human cost of war" - Bishop Paul Colton of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

2014.08.05.

Mass commemorates outbreak of World War I

Archbishop honours the millions of young lives lost over four long years of conflict across Europe.

2014.08.04.

Archbishop hints at wider sharing of Communion

Co-chairman of ARCIC suggests in interview with Church of Ireland Gazette that Catholic Church could one day allow Anglicans to receive the Eucharist.

2014.08.03.

Another Dominican ordination for Irish province

Fr Matthew Martinez OP, a native of Trinidad in the Caribbean, ordained on Saturday in his native parish of St Finbar, Port-of-Spain.

2014.08.03.

Bishop appeals to all road users to be safe

Motorists urged to say dedicated prayer before driving.

2014.08.02.

Holy Bikers launch epic journey for charity

Two clergymen begin 1,500km journey to all 30 Church of Ireland cathedrals on motorbikes.

2014.08.01.

UK church leaders plea for peace in Gaza

“As this conflict shows, violence breeds violence" - Cardinal Nichols.

2014.08.01.

CofI Primate calls for prayers for Mosul’s Christians

Forced expulsion, violence and intimidation by ISIL militants described as "deeply distressing" by Archbishop Richard Clarke.

2014.07.31.

First ever World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Washington official stresses the important role the Church has played in defining trafficking as a crime against humanity.

2014.07.31.

Pope to visit Sri Lanka and Philippines

Pontiff told reporters in May he wished to visit the Philippines as a gesture of solidarity with the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

2014.07.30.

Family of abducted Jesuit appeals to captors

On first anniversary of his disappearance in Syria, appeal for information on Fr Paolo Dell'Oglio.

2014.07.29.

Fr Brian D’Arcy links his cancer to CDF censure

“I'm not saying it caused it but it certainly didn't do me any good."

2014.07.29.
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