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Ordination of new Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois today

Cardinal Brady to lead ceremonies at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral in Athlone.

2013.10.06.

Church urged to strip itself of “vanity, arrogance and pride”

Pontiff rails against culture of rejection and throwaway mentality.

2013.10.05.

Dromore to ordain its first permanent deacons on Sunday

Historic moment for diocese as two married men prepare for ordination.

2013.10.05.

Council of Cardinals signals major changes to Pastor Bonus

Vatican’s C8 discuss revised and reformed Curia.

2013.10.04.

Fuel allowance failing to cover energy price rises: SVP

Increased energy costs over past three years has negated value of allowance.

2013.10.04.

PeopleTalk to address democratic innovation

Project seeks to start public conversation on the state and delivery of Irish public services.

2013.10.04.

Bishops call on parishes to celebrate Day for Life

‘Care for Life: It’s Worth It’ focuses on care for unborn and mothers, the elderly and the suicidal.

2013.10.03.

Fr Kevin Doran resigns from Mater over abortion act

“My issue is ultimately with the Act,” he said of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy.

2013.10.03.

Primate expresses regret at retirement of Bishop Lee

Leader of the Church in Waterford and Lismore steps down due to ill health.

2013.10.02.

100 Catholic reform movements send letter to Pope

Three Irish groups among organisations seeking radical changes in Church structures.

2013.10.02.

John Paul II and John XXIII to be canonised in April 2014

Pope Emeritus Benedict may join Pope Francis at double canonisation ceremony.

2013.10.01.

CSO figures show fall in marriage rate in 2011

Fewer couples in Ireland getting married than in Britain and the US.

2013.10.01.

Ordination of first five Permanent Deacons in Armagh

An occasion of great joy for the diocese – Cardinal Brady.

2013.09.30.

Drink culture must be confronted Archbishop warns

Pope Francis pays tribute to the work of the Pioneers in a letter to mark 115th anniversary.

2013.09.30.

Archbishop launches new book on Dublin’s Mater Hospital

“Healthcare cannot be selective or preferential – it must reach out to every human being."

2013.09.29.

Focus on marriage and the family at Maynooth conference

The family that prays together, stays together Cardinal Brady highlights.

2013.09.29.

Two kidnapped Syrian bishops may still be alive

Turkish intelligence services reportedly have seen the bishops close to border.

2013.09.28.

Famous Catholic apologist to address Dublin conference

Two-day seminar led by Jesuit to discuss science, Dark Energy and God.

2013.09.28.

Public’s comments on austerity presented to Minister

Impact and harsh reality of austerity highlighted.

2013.09.27.

Mater Hospital will perform abortions under terms of Act

Hospital confirms it will comply with the law despite its Catholic ethos.

2013.09.26.

Priest warns suicide is at crisis levels nationally

‘Living with Suicide’ takes place in Lough Derg today.

2013.09.25.

Pope Warns Against Spiritual Harassment and Theological Brainwashing

"The fundamental challenge is not a technological one ... but of bringing people to Christ."

2013.09.24.

Number of Schoolchildren Getting Drunk Down Slightly

Dublin to host major international conference on addiction and spirituality.

2013.09.24.

Cardinal Brady urges MLAs to support NI Trafficking Bill

Human trafficking is “one of the most serious forms of injustice in our society” Primate warns.

2013.09.23.

Bishop Appeals for Information on Fate of Disappeared

Victims endured "horror and barbarity" Bishop Smith states at Co Meath prayer ceremony.

2013.09.23.

Pope Condemns Deadly Bomb Attacks on Pakistan Church

As many as 78 dead following suicide attacks on Peshawar church.

2013.09.23.

Bells of St Bartholomew’s Church silenced

Complaints about noise pollution could result in hefty fine for church.

2013.09.22.

New vocations for Franciscans and Dominicans

The Irish Dominican friars have 19 men in initial formation.

2013.09.22.

The First Right of a Human Person is Life Pope Highlights

Pope expresses dismay over throwaway culture that discards human beings not considered valuable.

2013.09.21.

Church of Ireland Appoints First Women Bishop

“Excited and daunted by this new adventure.”

2013.09.21.
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