“Like a free press, a free civil society is fundamental to democracy.” - Éamonn Meehan, executive director of Trócaire
Former rugby international player Ronan O'Gara, Norah Casey from Dragon's Den, abuse survivor Marie Collins, and Tyrone manager Mickey Harte among the speakers at Pastoral Congress for WMOF18.
Archbishop Michael Neary and Bishop Fintan Monahan lead thousands of pilgrims in Reek Sunday climb of Croagh Patrick.
Plenty of transport planning is needed for the largest event in Ireland in nearly 40 years.
“I pray as I climb; I pray the Rosary, and I pray as I walk around the penitential beds along the way," says Dr Michael Neary.
Plan to run referendum on women in the home clause of Constitution in October remains in place, but in practice time frame may be too tight.
Prompt and generous response to Catholic Comment appeal for ‘Catholic Voices’ in the media for WMOF18.
YouTube programme will explore Catherine McAuley’s relationship with members of her family as daughter, sister, aunt, adoptive parent, cousin and friend.
The report stated that England’s cathedrals contribute more than £220m to the economy each year, drawing in more than 11 million visitors.
With the numbers becoming homeless increasing every month, providers are having to run to stand still – Focus Ireland.
Sr Kate Costigan works on the five-year ‘Test and Treat’ project, which aims to test up to 300,000 people and treat up to 20,000, including an estimated 2,000 children.
John Grogan is a member of the Catholic Legislators Network in the Houses of Parliament and his brother is a priest of the Diocese of Leeds.
Prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education, Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi, and 200 university leaders discuss ‘Catholic Universities, Working in Solidarity as Responsible Agents from the Local to the Global’.
“I love the priesthood and thank God every day for my vocation.” – Monsignor Martin McDonnell
“The people we serve are those made destitute by the asylum process." – Sarah Teather, former MP and director of JRS in Britain.
"“I was never getting married, I was never having kids, but it’s an amazing moment when you know.”
Bishop William Amove Avenya of Gboko has warned that escalating attacks on Christians by Fulani tribesmen could soon become another Rwanda.
“I have great faith. I often think of the prophet Abraham who never reached the promised land and yet he remained faithful to what he was asked to do in the mission of life."
Programmes will air on Catholic TV stations or may be viewed on the internet at www.amoris.ie/tv.
Nathan Carter, Daniel O’Donnell, Riverdance, The Priests, Celine Byrne and Dana Masters among celebrities to sing before the Pope at WMOF.
“Our concern is that in schools we are involved in, if religious education is not taken as a subject, we would want the issue of ethics, heritage and so on, to be considered,” says Bishop Leahy.
The new General Scheme narrows the scope of conscientious objection, gives a more limited definition of viability post birth, and extends the demarcation of ‘fatal foetal abnormality’ for several weeks past birth.
We need to ensure the money is spent wisely, but it is not the most significant cost. The most significant cost is to the people involved and to the fabric of our society – Focus Ireland Life President and Founder, Sr Stanislaus Kennedy.
“In effect, a synodal Church seeks to invert the pyramid, to create a sense of all being on the road together” – Mgr Dermot Lane in his address to launch book by Jesuit theologian Fr Gerry O’Hanlon.
“Much greater urgency and political leadership will be required if we are to ensure the transformative change that the SDGs envisage by 2030” – Suzanne Keatinge.
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin ordains two new priests, Frs Dominic Binh Viet Nguyen and Paul Binh Xuan, for Salesian order at St Patrick's College Maynooth.
Discount retailer says of ‘Lolli-Pope’ – “The product range is a bit of fun and Dealz is confident that people will find the fun in the product.”
“You cannot claim to love your country and at the same time cause pain and destruction to the people who live there.”
In his homily for Sunday's televised Aifreann na Clainne, the Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin warned that "The pursuit of the material is miles away from gospel values.”
"People are really hopeful. The ordinary people always wanted this peace."
