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Maynooth to undergo review of policies and independent audit

Trustees order seminary authorities to evaluate and review policy relating to “the appropriate use of the internet and social media”.

2016.08.25.

Jewish and Muslim leaders defend Christianity in Middle East

To end hatred, self-destruction and fratricidal conflict is the main challenge for all involved in interfaith dialogue.

2016.08.25.

Fathers4Justice storm Rose of Tralee festival

Man dressed as a priest wanted to highlight the plight of separated fathers who have difficulty in gaining access to their children.

2016.08.24.

Crosscare survey highlights role of GAA in lives of emigrants

The social aspects of the GAA club are of “particular benefit to recent Irish emigrants, contributing to a sense of belonging and promoting well-being when far away from friends and family”.

2016.08.24.

President Higgins recalls sectarian attacks of civil war era

IRA killed 13 protestants in a series of attacks around the towns of Bandon, Clonakilty and Dunmanway in Co Cork in April 1922.

2016.08.24.

Latest figures for homeless children ‘an appalling indictment’

Fr Peter McVerry appeals for emergency legislation to prevent the banks and landlords from evicting families, particularly those with children, into homelessness.

2016.08.23.

Benedict XVI Centre to study religious non-belief

Grant of £2.3 million for a three-year project on the theme ‘Understanding Unbelief’ which will be funded by the John Templeton Foundation (JTF).

2016.08.23.

Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough celebrate 800 years

Key events planned to mark Church of Ireland's United Dioceses' eight centuries of joint history beginning this October.

2016.08.23.

Bishop calls for serious review of marriage preparation

Dr Kevin Doran hits out at banks for pushing families into homelessness and contributing to the pressure on marriages.

2016.08.22.

Bishops in Wales slam negative media reports on refugees

“Over the past few weeks and months we have witnessed an unprecedented polarisation of attitudes on immigration and refugees, culminating in a dramatic and repugnant rise in race hate crime since the referendum.”

2016.08.22.

Birmingham announces plans for St Patrick’s Festival 2017

Last year Birmingham City Council announced cuts to grants for festivals including the St Patrick’s Day festival in the city which seriously threatened its future.

2016.08.22.

Some abortion procedures suspended at Marie Stopes clinics

“Women have been kept in the dark for far too long about poor standards of care at Marie Stopes clinics" - PLC.

2016.08.21.

Bridgettine Day to mark canonisation of Mother Elisabeth Hessleblad

Swedish nurse who converted to Roman Catholicism and founded the Bridgettine Sisters saved the lives of a number of Jewish people during the Holocaust.

2016.08.21.

Tributes to oldest Columban priest at funeral Mass

Fr Dan Fitzgerald was one of the oldest surviving Columbans and a direct link to the founders of the Society. He worked at one stage as secretary to Bishop Edward Galvin in China.

2016.08.21.

ACP disquiet over selection process for new bishops

Priests' representatives question why the papal nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown, refuses to meet them to discuss their concerns.

2016.08.20.

Franciscan Brother dies in Co Offaly car crash

Brother Michael Burke died after the car he was driving collided with a truck on the N62 at Cloghan on Thursday afternoon.

2016.08.20.

Famine Memorial Garden links past with the present

The parish of Devenish's memorial "calls us to address the poverty and famine in our own world today and constantly answer the call of the Gospel to reach out to those in need.”

2016.08.20.

Church-backed play about refugees shortlisted for two awards

Play documents journey of a man who fled persecution for his faith, and the journey of the British girl who interviewed him.

2016.08.19.

World Humanitarian Day marked globally today

Humanitarian personnel in South Sudan operate against a backdrop of protracted conflict, chronic poverty, economic crisis, severe food shortages and weakened infrastructure.

2016.08.19.

Radharc Trust invites applications for 2016 awards

Entries must be a documentary, of high artistic merit that addresses subjects such as national or international topics of faith, morality, social justice, human rights, history, religion or heritage.

2016.08.19.

Irish-born bishop to head up Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life

New Vatican department which Bishop Kevin Farrell leads will join together the competencies of the Pontifical Council for the Laity and the Pontifical Council for the Family.

2016.08.18.

Irish TV and Radio documentaries focus on Ebola

TV and radio programmes highlight the devastating effects of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak two years on.

2016.08.18.

Killaloe launches ‘Be Proud of Your Parish’ project

‘’The Diocese of Killaloe is home to some of the most beautiful views, extraordinary vistas and areas of breath taking natural beauty.”

2016.08.18.

UK bishop marks 99th birthday of Blessed Oscar Romero

A year of centenary celebrations gets underway to mark Oscar Romero's birth in El Salvador on 15 August 1917.

2016.08.17.

Over 1,000 Christians rally against US Black Mass

Oklahoma City rally seeks to overpower darkness with light and “to stand against evil.”

2016.08.17.

Knock concert to be streamed live on Pope’s channel

Composed by Dubliner Willie Hughes, 'The Story of Love' will be watched by a global audience over the weekend of 15-16 October.

2016.08.17.

Pope highlights plight of women enslaved by prostitution

On the Feast of the Assumption, Pontiff calls attention to women "forced to surrender in both body and spirit to the avarice of men".

2016.08.16.

Disappointment as annual Sliabh Bán pilgrimage cancelled

The pilgrimage follows the route across Sliabh Bán taken by monks who lived in Cloontuskert Abbey, which was founded by St Brendan and his brother St Faithleach in 520 AD.

2016.08.16.

Action must follow plans of first 100 days of Government – Barnardos

Promising start during Govt's first 100 days in office must now be followed with concrete action, children’s charity warns.

2016.08.16.

Church needs impassioned missionaries not bureaucrats

Pope Francis treats Rome's homeless to trips to the beach followed by dinner in a pizzeria.

2016.08.15.
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