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Irish Church Urged to Move on from its Bickering

Archbishop appeals for serious dialogue about the contribution of faith and religious people.

2013.09.21.

Pioneer Association Conference on Addiction

‘The Spirit that Sets Us Free – Overcoming Addiction’ conference was held in Dublin over 28-29 September 2013 to coincide with the 115th anniversary of the founding of the PTAA.

2013.09.20.

Archbishop calls for debate on denominational education

“Religion and politics need to converse if education is to flourish rather than flounder."

2013.09.20.

Exhibition of modern Irish religious art for Culture Night

'The Light Within' includes artists Mainie Jellett, Patrick Pye, Evie Hone and Imogen Stuart.

2013.09.20.

Rare diocesan archives to be exhibited for Culture Night

Letter from Bing Crosby to Archbishop John Charles McQuaid dated to 10 October 1961.

2013.09.18.

Charismatic Renewal’s role in Irish Church to be celebrated

Forty years since the first Charismatic prayer group gathered in Dublin.

2013.09.18.

Social Justice Ireland unveils plan for universal pension

New Study shows how universal pension can be funded.

2013.09.17.

Petrol bomb attack on Belfast Catholic Church

Incident condemned as “despicable and completely sectarian.”

2013.09.17.

RTE broadcaster “shocked” by Vatican’s treatment of priest

“What I read of the way he’s been treated makes me ashamed of the actions of those representing my Church.”

2013.09.16.

Archbishop warns against self-centred narcissistic Church

Church must rediscover how to reach out and welcome the sinner and unbeliever.

2013.09.16.

Jesuit based in Hong Kong celebrates 100th birthday

Fr Joseph Mallin is the last surviving child of executed 1916 leader.

2013.09.16.

New €12.5m building opened at Sligo’s Summerhill College

Bishop warns against dismissing religious belief as irrational, divisive and anti-intellectual.

2013.09.15.

St Maximilian Kolbe’s story draws thousands to West End

The story of a Polish priest who sacrificed his life to save another man in Auschwitz.

2013.09.15.

Archbishop Martin criticises sectarian Catholic blogs

Church needs a media “that is not afraid to expose mistakes and failures."

2013.09.14.

Church leaders endorse campaign supporting Haass talks

Political leaders begin process of dialogue led by Richard Haass next week.

2013.09.14.

SVP outline budget proposals to Oireachtas Committee

SVP advocating for a living income in and out of work, reduced child poverty and better energy affordability.

2013.09.13.

Bishop Eamonn Walsh to head up new Office for Clergy

Role involves co-ordinating theological, pastoral formation and care of Dublin’s priests, deacons and seminarians.

2013.09.13.

New book on church patronage of schools in Ireland

Book aims to clarify the terminology used in the debate on denominational education.

2013.09.12.

Shame perpetrators of violence Archbishop Martin urges

"Vendetta generates further vendetta and leaves perpetrators and the community less secure.”

2013.09.12.

Homelessness “worse than ever” according to Fr McVerry

Jesuit urges Government to step up to its responsibilities to address the lack of housing.

2013.09.11.

Relics of St Anthony to visit Ireland and the UK

Relics will visit Dublin, Wexford, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Belfast between 17 and 24 October.

2013.09.11.

President Higgins’ address for World Suicide Prevention Day

Hardly any community in Ireland has been spared the bewilderment and sorrow of suicide.

2013.09.10.

Catholic Grandparents Association celebrates 10 years

Sr Breege McKenna gives keynote address at Knock pilgrimage.

2013.09.10.

Sick remind us of the rat-race’s emptiness – Archbishop

Archbishop Martin warns that faith does not provide “magic answers" to life's challenges.

2013.09.09.

Three men take vows as Presentation Brothers

Nine men studying at Killarney novitiate at the moment.

2013.09.09.

Merchant’s Quay poised to serve 100,000 meals to homeless

2012 was a difficult year financially for MQI.

2013.09.08.

Syrian Christians warn attack could worsen their situation

"What the US did in Iraq we don't want repeated in Syria": Chaldean Catholic Bishop.

2013.09.08.

100,000 join Pope Francis in prayer vigil for Syria

“Cry out forcefully: violence and war are never the way to peace!” Pontiff urges.

2013.09.08.

Cardinal Brady appeals for prayers for peace in Syria

Primate warns "Violence offers no hope for the future."

2013.09.07.

UN charity day honours Blessed Teresa of Kolkata

International Day of Charity coincides with Blessed Teresa's anniversary on 5 September.

2013.09.06.
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