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Human rights plea in Ardagh and Clonmacnoise pastoral

The right to life is the most fundamental right of all. Once human life begins it should be allowed to continue

2018.03.24.

Pope’s visit should be more than celebrity concert: Jesuit theologian

It may be centuries before another pope comes to Ireland as the axis of influence in the Church has shifted to the Southern hemisphere, says Bishop of Limerick.

2018.03.23.

Make social media transparency Bill law before Referendum

New bill is merely updating “the electoral laws that were written for the age of posters and leaflets” so that people know who are behind the ads on social media platforms: Deputy James Lawless.

2018.03.23.

Cloyne priest gets Vatican promotion

This is a great personal honour for Monsignor Joe, and his family, the laity and clergy of the Diocese of Cloyne can take great delight in his new appointment - Bishop Crean

2018.03.22.

Bishop Treanor elected as vice president of European Bishops’ COMECE

Bishop Treanor previously served as Secretary General of COMECE from 1993 to 2008, before his ordination as Bishop of Down and Connor.

2018.03.22.

World Down Syndrome Day

LoveBoth Project launches new video to mark World Down Syndrome Day

2018.03.21.

Pope Francis to visit Ireland

We are deeply honoured that Pope Francis will come to our country to participate in this universal Church celebration of faith and joy, as well as of the contemporary challenges which face families. - Irish Bishops

2018.03.21.

Irish people with jobs living in poverty

According to SJI research, 104,000 people in employment live below the poverty line

2018.03.21.

Pope to receive WMOF2018 ‘Icon of the Holy Family’ today

Papal visit to Ireland expected to be confirmed as two Irish families set to meet the Pontiff at general audience today.

2018.03.21.

Grandparents support retention of Eighth Amendment

Grandparents understand the challenges that face their daughters and sons as parents, “because we have lived similar challenges in our own lives”.

2018.03.20.

Student whose parents fled war-torn Kosovo wins journalism prize

As part of the Columban Centenary (1918-2018) celebrations, students aged between 15-18 were invited to write an article or make a video on the theme ‘Migrants are our Neighbours’.

2018.03.20.

Volunteers wanted for three months of peace duty in Holy Land

Twenty ecumenical accompaniers from Britain and Ireland are currently being recruited to serve in Palestine and Israel next year.

2018.03.19.

Homeless charities get €1m from water charge refund donations

The one million euro will be used to help housing projects in Dublin, Limerick and Cork – but as homelessness crisis worsens, this is but a drop in the ocean.

2018.03.19.

Create more special family moments in this fast paced world

Time for a “family check” as boom time arrives again – Bishop Leahy

2018.03.18.

Bishop Nulty’s Homily for St Patrick’s Day

Pray for me “that I may be faithful to the apostolic office entrusted to me in my lowliness and that in your midst I may be made day by day a living and more perfect image of Christ, the Priest, the Good Shepherd, the Teacher and Servant of all”. 

2018.03.17.

Prayers for the family from Archbishop Eamon Martin on St Patrick’s Day

I pray that Ireland's hosting of the World Meeting of Families will enable families, especially those who know and love Ireland, to 'connect' and 're-connect'.

2018.03.17.

Bishops from Pakistan meet the Holy Father

The Catholic Church is contributing much to society and to the development of the country, especially through education, hospitals and other charitable works such as with the handicapped and drug addicts. 

2018.03.16.

Vatican Radio talk about St Patrick and St Pio

Pope Francis to visit places associated with Padre Pio in the fiftieth year since his death in 1968

2018.03.16.

Concern raised at denial of 50:50 air time balance for referendum

When you take the emphasis off  'balance', the idea of fairness becomes almost an optional extra, because balance is a way of measuring fairness - Family and Media Association

2018.03.15.

More interfaith engagement needed says Archbishop Jackson

"It is wrong to consider all Muslims as terrorists. It is wrong to turn our face away from all Muslims simply because we are content to fall into the first trap of Inter Faith encounter: comparing the best of ourselves with the worst of The Other,” said Archbishop Jackson.

2018.03.15.

Only 7% of property rents are within state supplement rates

538 properties were available to rent across eleven locations. A decrease of 54% compared to May 2015,

2018.03.14.

Dublin exhibition on the churches and wayside shrines of Crete

“The churches and shrines of Loutro and Anopolis define their landscape, creating a very specific and complex network of buildings which, in turn, is a significant part of how local people define who they are.”

2018.03.14.

Former Taoiseach John Bruton pays tribute to Bishop Farrell

“He takes a huge interest in people and their lives, particularly when they face difficult times, such as bereavement.”

2018.03.13.

Mary McAleese stands by her trenchant criticisms of the Church

"It is not part of the culture of the Church to turn a spotlight on itself.”

2018.03.13.

‘Two Lives, One Love’ republished to inform ‘Save the Eighth’ debate

Children are innocent and they are entitled to the best support and care that we can provide.

2018.03.12.

Love shows itself in action, says Ossory’s new bishop

Words alone are not enough - love has to show itself in action. That is the vocation of everyone, particularly of the bishop. - Dermot Farrell on his first day as Bishop of Ossory

2018.03.12.

McAleese’s ‘misogynistic’ challenge deserves a hearing, says Archbishop of Dublin

The most significant negative factor that influences attitudes to the Church in today’s Ireland is the place of women in the Church – Diarmuid Martin.

2018.03.11.

Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri’s call for repeal of 8th challenged by nun

Constitutional Amendment “is a sign that our society here is just, equitable, hospitable, humane to everyone, protective of the most defenceless and vulnerable” – Sr Kathleen McGarvey OLA.

2018.03.10.

Public prayer is vital to win referendum

Former MEP appeals for support for Rosary at the Mass Rock initiative which takes place on 18 March 2018 all over Ireland.

2018.03.10.

Save the Eighth rally: most important pro life rally ever

Down’s Syndrome advocate to address Saturday’s march.

2018.03.09.
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