A record 9,104 people were homeless in January this year of which more than 3,000 were children

Bishop Kevin Doran extends special invitation to families of "other religious traditions and of none". At Chrism Mass he stresses encouragement, healing and responsibility of diocesan family.

Around 1,000 people are expected to join Archbishop Martin today in Dublin's Phoenix Park to relive Christ’s passion -weather permitting

“Whatever your views are on the proposals in the referendum, can I take this opportunity to encourage voters to go to their polling station during this 15 hour period on 25th May and have your say in the outcome of the referendum,” Minister Eoghan Murphy

While implementing the law is a good first step, wider Irish society needs to know that it is now illegal to buy sexual access to another person

54% of Irish young people identify themselves as Catholic of which almost half attend a service once a week or more

“In the first 12 weeks of pregnancy no medical reason for abortion whatsoever need be offered. Perfectly healthy women will be aborting perfectly healthy babies. How is this ‘healthcare’?" - Maria Steen.

“As a diocese, as a faith family, we have so much this Chrism Night to give thanks for; our priests and the witness they give, sometimes at a cost to their own health and mental well-being” - Bishop Denis Nulty.

“You have been wonderful ambassadors for Ireland and for your faith. By your actions you have humbled us, and by your words you now draw the attention of our country to climate justice.”

Bishop Philip Boyce OCD will oversee the pastoral needs of the faithful of the diocese and will begin his residency on Holy Thursday with the celebration of the Mass of Chrism and for the Easter ceremonies.

They put on a truly incredible show and amazed everyone with what can be achieved after only ten weeks of lessons – Tony Rock.

Pope Francis comes to challenge us all to be with those families that struggle and fail, says Archbishop Diarmuid Martin in Palm Sunday homily.

Through all Masses being signed, people who are deaf or hearing impaired can participate fully in the Mass.

CI News welcomes Ciara Ferry, who will be sharing her thoughts each Sunday, on issues raised in the previous week by the forthcoming referendum

Two US bishops encouraging Catholics in their dioceses to pray that Ireland may remain abortion free.

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

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.

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.

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

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

LoveBoth Project launches new video to mark World Down Syndrome Day

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

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

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

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

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’.

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

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.

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

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”.