“It is an encouragement that these issues are finally being recognised at the right level.”
New chief executive, Barbara Condon, has more than 20 years' experience in the health care sector.
Former Taoiseach gives a wide-ranging interview discussing the fallout of the repeal of the Eighth Amendment, church–state relations, and conscience and the party whip.
The report finds that while HAP is intended to help families pay for a place to live, the reality is that HAP is so low that many cannot afford private rental accommodation.
Forty-four-year-old priest set to begin his ministry with the Dominican community at Holy Cross church in Tralee.
Primate recalls “outstanding” example martyred Saint gave as the 350th anniversary of the appointment of Oliver Plunkett as Archbishop of Armagh is marked.
New statue in Armagh Cathedral honours martyrs of the past, present and future.
“These are touchstone issues which deserve the most anxious and intense consideration by legislators and citizens.”
“Above all, he has served countless people as a priest and it is this priestly ministry which the people of the diocese and his many friends celebrate.”
“The direct and intentional taking of the life of any innocent human being is always gravely wrong – we must avoid becoming desensitised to the value of every human life.”
“Protestants have a history of wealth while Catholics do not.”
“It’s not health care, and no amount of spin can make it health care.”
Clonmel parish priest told Leo Varadkar that he personally found the comment “extremely offensive and derogatory” and he urged him to retract it.
The bishops’ delegation raised the issues of conscience, care of the marginalised and support for parents who want a faith-based education for their children.
BAI says Code does not mean a presenter of current affairs may never give a view or opinion, but “seeks to prevent the presenter from pursuing an agenda or advocating a partisan position such that a biased view on an issue is articulated.”
The quilt-making involved women from many countries who sat and worked on fabrics and with the skills of their native culture.
“You know that when music of beauty is chosen, which is inspired by our faith, and is offered to God from the very best of our efforts, God can work through it to inspire the souls of others, nourish their faith, and bring them closer to him.”
Thousands of life-changing projects have been implemented with one common thread: Misean Cara members working in solidarity with a community to address a real and immediate need.
New document warns that priests can never be forced to reveal what they learn in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Bishop Larry Duffy leads celebrations in the Diocese of Clogher as Fr Kevin Connolly is ordained to the priesthood at St Macartan’s Cathedral in Monaghan.
“The article was false and should not have been published.”
“We stand in solidarity with survivors and their families and we continue our commitment and vigilance to the protection and safeguarding of children in our Church and in society.”
Camp Veritas, a summer camp with a difference, sets young people alight in faith.
“The challenge is just starting again, to a new family, a new home, a new faith community.”
“The uncomfortable things we say need not be judgemental or harsh, but simply counter-cultural.”
“The government has failed to put safeguards in place because they were in such a rush to legalise the most liberal abortion law possible.”
His commitment to social justice was evident in his service as chair of the Bishops’ Council for Justice and Peace, says Archbishop Eamon Martin.
On Sunday Confey parish will host prayer service to console grieving community.
Some 90 per cent of parents funded the special day with savings. However, 5 per cent took out loans.
The new initiative for young people will “equip them with the skills, arguments and motivation to promote the pro-life message in 21st century Ireland,” says Clare McCarthy.
