The ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ initiative is a moment of grace which invites the entire Church community to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation in the context of Eucharistic adoration.
March conference at the Waterford Institute of Technology is the first of its kind in Ireland and will discuss the potential for growth in sustainable spiritual tourism.
As part of its centenary celebrations, the Missionary Society of St Columban held an international colloquium in Dalgan Park last week aimed at mapping out the future direction of mission in the Church.
The Bishop could never imagine, as a child collecting funds for the building of the cathedral, “a day like this, presiding here ... at this great banquet of life and joy and welcome”.
We invoke the healing power of Jesus on the sick among us, remembering in our prayers all those who suffer sickness or anguish or addiction or pain or isolation and loneliness.
Always remember the victim at the centre of this evil crime; the enslaved person who demands our action in combating trafficking - Cardinal Nichols
The European Year of Cultural Heritage will only be a success if we use this opportunity as an invitation to share and cherish a common past.
The government's minimalist response to the Supreme Court judgement, does not reflect the equality of dignity or the compassion that is so often promoted as a core value of Irish society.
Cardinal Manning was a great champion of the poor, the dignity and rights of workers, education and family life. He made a lasting contribution he made to the development of Catholic social teaching.
Journal.ie and Irish Times withdraw story from websites on "unscientific" and "self-selecting" poll of alleged Irish GPs for Irish Medical Times.
“It is a great grace for me to be surrounded in this last, sometimes a little tiring, piece of road, by such love and goodness that I could not have imagined,” Pope Benedict
Papal catechesis highlights deficiencies and need for preparation, as 'God speaks through Scriptures'.
"I don’t think that people are aware of just how devastating loneliness can be for your general health,” says CEO ALONE, Sean Moynihan.
Of all the 33 complaints five were upheld. Just over one third of the 28 rejected complaints were about religion, blasphemy and pro-life.
“We accept the Court’s decision but consider that it may be deprived of an important perspective as a result.
The Nuncio urged the Religious to be prophetic voices in spite of the great challenges that exist in the world of today.
The miracle relates to the healing of a baby in the womb whose life, and that of her mother's, were under threat.
A photograph shows Marie Collins handing a letter written to the Pope by Juan Carlos Cruz, detailing Karadima's abuse and Barros' role, to Cardinal Sean O'Malley.
Repealing the eighth amendment and introducing a liberal abortion regime will result in terminations not just up to 12 weeks but in some cases right up to the point of birth - Bishop Leahy.
The Catholic education system has been so successful because it is catholic in the true sense of the word ... It is inclusive, outward looking and thoroughly excited to share the Good News with all and sundry.
The declining numbers of available clergy and religious lend a sense of urgency to this development.
The premise is simple: an entire generation is using cash less and less. It is important that the Church is part of what is already a revolution.
There is a pressing need for statutory conscience rights which actually protect those who need protection. The current law fails to do this, so this Bill is a necessary
This is corruption: not earning our daily bread with dignity” - Pope Francis
Newman University became one of the first Catholic universities in Britain since the Reformation when its full status was granted in 2013
'Very engaged', 'occasionally engaged' and people 'not engaged in Church at all' are invited to be part of the dialogue, says Moderator, Fr Brendan Hoban.
This referendum, if passed, strips away the constitutional right to life of the unborn," says Save the 8th.
Let's cut down on waste says Eco Congregations Ireland.
Caritas Bakhita House provides women escaping modern slavery and human trafficking with safety. In 2016 some 50 people availed of its services.
“This reign of violence and total disrespect for human life carried out by people who have become soulless is frightening and leaves us all vulnerable,” said Fr Michael Casey at the funeral of the late Derek Hutch
