“Our annual Novena is always a wonderful time of reflection and prayer, and it is with great joy that we see our Novena celebrations grow as people from all over the world join us via the live daily Masses on our website” – Fr Michael O’Connell.

In his article “Rejecting Racism: Welcome, Protect, Promote and Integrate”, Bishop Doran asks why this is happening in Ireland, “considering our strong missionary tradition” and support for Trócaire, Concern and Goal.

The situation in Kerala is considered the worst, and that area was also severely affected one year ago when rain and floods killed 480 people.

Over 800 young people attended this year’s Youth2000 Summer Festival and the atmosphere at it was, according to Bishop Phonsie Cullinan, one of “wall-to-wall joy”.

Bishop Phonsie Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore describes the lives of Fr Rufus Halley and Fr Des Hartford as “a sign to us all that dialogue is absolutely necessary”.

It is time to honour the women who have acted as first responders to the darkest hours of crisis, says UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

The witnesses “were ordinary people who lived in a very ordinary little village” and included “men, women and children ranging in age from four-year-old John Curry (who spoke no Irish) to Bridget Trench in her seventies (who spoke no English).”

“This contract demonstrates that it is becoming easier than ever before to cut carbon emissions from our public and private sector buildings.”

Archbishop Rino Fisichella gave the keynote address at the Co Mayo shrine for the Feast of the Assumption.

“That put us to thinking what we might do for those who draw upon their own spirituality in the course of their teaching.”

“I love that they are making a difference on so many levels – here and in the developing world.”

“These costs contribute to financial stress and worry in low income households and can cause a negative and stressed attitude towards education.”

“People are talking more about the blessing of this place and the help and the comfort and the compassion of God that it offers.”

“We really do believe that the situation is not hopeless, no matter how difficult it is, and that Nora is in the hands of our loving Father in Heaven.”

“Those who are leading Brexit have to recognise not just the benefits for East Sussex but the challenges for West Derry.”

“They are an invaluable powerhouse of prayer for the wider diocese and indeed much further afield.”

“He always brought integrity, justice and balance to the causes which he espoused.”

“We don’t want to go back to a new hard border right behind my bishop’s residence.”

“If we expect our young people to behave responsibly and safely, then we have to begin by behaving responsibly ourselves.”

The Vatican is reducing the use of chemicals in its gardens, and has already reduced its water consumption.

The guide was published by the social services arm of the Dublin Archdiocese and looks at a range of options for those awaiting their exam results.

Irish society is becoming increasingly cashless, and the way charities are collecting donations is changing to reflect this.

The new processional statue will be formally unveiled later this month as part of events to mark the 140th anniversary of the Knock apparitions in 1879.

"We hope that, while playing adventure golf, visitors will reflect on the bridges that need to be built in their own lives and in our world today."

“I have learned to be independent, and I know that by working hard I can make life much better for me and my children.”

“When we pray together, we share in God’s love. We’re inspired to make the world a better place.”

“If religious attendance facilitates older people to maintain a larger social circle with continued social engagement, alternative ways to socialise will be necessary as we develop into a more secular society.”

According to the report, two non religious parents pass on their lack of religion, while religious parents have a 50:50 chance of passing on their beliefs.

“There is much to be positive about ... [but] many challenges remain. Human rights are increasingly under threat in many parts of the world, while the dangers brought about by climate change are rising,” said Bishop William Crean.

“Many have shared with me their outrage at what happened and frustration that ‘for all their hard work, they have to face the damage that was done, the suspicion to which it has given rise’.”