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‘Maternity units in sub-standard condition’ among scandals in HIQUA report

We need to re-focus on delivering the best care possible for mothers and babies and to avoid the ongoing rush to prioritise abortion funding to the clear detriment of mothers, babies and staff – Pro Life Campaign.

2020.02.15.

Two job vacancies in the Archdiocese of Dublin

Vacancies for parish sacristan in Monkstown and health care co-ordinator in the Archdiocese of Dublin.

2020.02.14.

Parish priest calls for end to Drogheda violence at 17-year-old’s funeral

In the name of God, let it end now – Fr Phil Gaffney, PP.

2020.02.14.

Pope Francis’ Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on Amazon published

Pope Francis emphasises that he is offering his “own response” evoked by last year’s Synod on the Amazon.

2020.02.13.

Pro-life candidates get strong vote in Election 2020

The Pro Life Campaign helped with canvassing and ran a national billboard, newspaper and online advertising campaign encouraging people to canvass for and vote for pro-life candidates this election.

2020.02.13.

Edmund Rice Development marks first ten years

€8.9 million has been invested in 90 projects in Africa, Latin America, India and Oceania in the areas of education, community engagement, advocacy and capacity building.

2020.02.12.

‘Coronavirus forces us to reflect on the fragility of life’ – Bishop Router

The chair of the Council for Healthcare of the Bishops’ Conference has encouraged people to pray for those affected by the virus and for the efforts to bring the outbreak under control.

2020.02.11.

‘The Church needs to build a bridge with Fr Tony Flannery’

The treatment of the Redemptorist "is scandalous to most Catholics in Ireland" and "destroys people’s faith and confidence", according to Fr Roy Donovan of the Association of Catholic Priests.

2020.02.11.

Archbishop Martin decries health system that fails children and elderly

“We live an era of astonishing progress in medical science” and have among us “doctors, nurses and carers of extraordinary quality and dedication” yet “so many aspects of our healthcare system are scandalous”.

2020.02.10.

Dublin Archdiocese issues guidelines to prevent spread of flu and deadly coronavirus

“As a community of faith, we need to take proper care of ourselves. We must take care not to spread the flu,” says Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.

2020.02.10.

Anti-Irish discrimination in US greatest against Catholics. Famine-era census study reveals

"Children born in Ireland, even those who spent nearly their entire life in the US, fared worse that those born in the US, potentially reflecting exposure to famine condition," say Vanderbilt University researchers.

2020.02.09.

Up the Union! Twelfth of July might become a day for Catholic celebration of marriage

Today is World Marriage Day in the United States, when prayers are said for all married couples at all parish Masses. We may soon see a similar observance in Ireland, but on July 12th, Feast Day of SS Louie and Zélie Martin, the Church's first canonised couple.

2020.02.09.

Apostolic exhortation on the Amazon due on Wednesday

Pope Francis's response to the Synod's call for the ordination of married men and for women deacons eagerly awaited.

2020.02.08.

Demolition of large Dublin church approved by council

The church which was built in the 1960s to seat almost 3,500 people will be replaced by a smaller church seating about 350.

2020.02.08.

Bishop William Crean on Church, society and politics at book launch

We seem to be embracing in the name of tolerance and diversity an illiberal liberalism whereby for ideological reasons we stifle expressions of identity and culture – Bishop William Crean.

2020.02.07.

Court rules men can marry minors in Pakistan

These laws are formulated and approved only to improve the image of the country in front of the international community, ask for development funds, and freely trade Pakistani products on the European market – lawyer, Tabassum Yousaf.

2020.02.07.

Nigerian seminarian killed

Michael Nnadi was one of four seminarians who were abducted on the evening of 8 January from the Good Shepherd Major Seminary in Kaduna city.

2020.02.06.

Irish mark international day against human trafficking

Catholics all over the world are encouraged to host or attend prayer services to create greater awareness about trafficking.

2020.02.06.

Bishop Rowan Williams to speak in Dublin this month

Former Archbishop of Canterbury to consider whether global politics is exhibiting a deep confusion about the nature of democracy.

2020.02.05.

Say no to violence, urges archbishop after London terror attack

“As the Catholic community in Streatham we will continue to build good relations and work for the common good of all those who call this part of London their home” – Archbishop John Wilson.

2020.02.05.

“Bold decisions must be taken”

On World Day of Consecrated Life, bishops urge religious not to wear themselves out ensuring the survival of structures inherited from previous centuries which no longer correspond to life today.

2020.02.04.

Tributes to Archbishop Clarke as he retires

As a a representative of the inter–church structures in the public square, “he set a tone for reasoned debate and honest engagement that reflected the Christian call to be good neighbours".

2020.02.04.

Archbishop pays tribute to Pioneers’ “remarkable effect” on Irish Society

At a Mass to mark 120 years since its founding, the PTAA was praised for taking a stand against "the huge investment and false idealisation of a drinking culture by the drinks industry".

2020.02.03.

Angelus gathering goes ahead despite call for controls to curb coronavirus

“The Church must consider whether to suspend masses and religious services,” said Italian consumer protection activist Carlo Rienzi.

2020.02.03.

‘Move beyond the divisions,’ says Cardinal Nichols in post-Brexit plea

Separately, there is a call to pray for all those affected by the Chinese corona virus outbreak

2020.02.02.

From Ballygiblin to Burkina Faso – Irishman made Apostolic Nuncio to West African country

"This is a great personal honour for Msgr. Michael as it is for his family and the Diocese of Cloyne," said Bishop William Crean, wishing his colleague well in Ougadougou.

2020.02.02.

‘Put people first’ bishops appeal ahead of Election2020

"The health system must put patients’ needs first, reducing waiting time for treatment and ending the indignity of an ill person being left on a trolley for long periods."

2020.02.01.

Fr Kevin Doherty delivers moving homily at Funeral Mass for McGinley children 

“And so, a bit like Good Friday, darkness is having its day. But the light is there and like the rising Son, it will become brighter and brighter until there is only the Light of Resurrection," – Fr Kevin Doherty.

2020.02.01.

John Paul II Awards take place in Dublin next week

The Church in Dublin will be enriched the more it welcomes the idealism and the generosity that are characteristic of the younger generation – Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.

2020.01.31.

“Year of Reflection and Prayer” launched in Archdiocese of Armagh

Everything worthwhile and lasting in the life of the Church, and in life in general, begins with reflection, prayer and the invocation of the Holy Spirit – Bishop Michael Router.

2020.01.31.
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