Robert will bring to this role his vast knowledge and experience of teaching in this area of the life of the Church – Fr Kevin O’Neill, Superior General of the Missionary Society of St Columban.

“We need to tackle aggressive tax planning, to implement strong controlled foreign company rules to prevent profit-shifting and improve transparency by forcing multinational corporations to make public where they make profits and pay tax” – Oxfam Ireland.

Archbishop Martin recalls Pope telling him “There is something about the message of the synod and something about the difficulty Ireland has gone through that offers me an opportunity to say things I want to say about the family.”

Dublin-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell welcomes members of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference for their first visit to the new Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.

The CPSMA, the CPS and Iona Institute react to Education Minister’s proposed changes to the school admission system.

We need, in the words of Pope Francis, to strengthen the conviction that we are one single human family – Bishop John McAreavey.

The question of celibacy is already being discussed at the highest levels in the Vatican – Noel McCann, ACI.

The merger of the Little Flower Girls’ School and St Patrick’s College, a boys’ school, will result in the creation of a new co-educational school for 1,119 students.

The deeply moving true story of giving up a life of love and luxury in a single irresistible moment.

During this period, Professor Bullivant will advance a number of research projects, including a statistical survey of the British ‘nonreligious’ population.

Twenty-nine men representing twenty-six dioceses begin their five-yearly pilgrimage to Rome this weekend.

Dr Ken Whitaker was “a true public servant, a man of integrity, a family man and a Christian” – Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.

“We encourage parishes offering the Week to include their local Church of Ireland, Methodist and Presbyterian groups” – Office for Evangelisation and Ecumenism.

Refugees and migrants who have survived years of war, violence, and deadly journeys to safety are now freezing to death on Europe’s doorstep.

Members of the public formed a human chain around the building in support of those inside, chanting “homes for the homeless”.

“We want to be, and believe we can be, the first generation that ends homelessness in Ireland,” said Mark Hartery, a 16-year-old secondary student.

Pope Francis has focused on the theme of ‘Child Migrants, the Vulnerable and the Voiceless’ in his message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees which is marked this weekend on Sunday 15 January 2017.

In his annual new year’s address to the diplomatic corps, Pontiff stresses need to promote peace in a time of mass migrations, economic stagnation and violent extremism.

UK tax-payers’ money is being used to provide abortion under the guise of ‘reproductive health services’ even in those countries where abortion is illegal.

His Holiness baptises 28 infants during a joyful – if noisy – Sistine Chapel Mass.

The Holy See decided to commute the 18-month prison sentence because of ‘questions regarding freedom of thought’.

“Tony Bromell will always have a special place in the history of Mary Immaculate College” – Bishop Brendan Leahy.

The phenomenon of fake news was an unfortunate feature of last year’s US presidential election campaign.

Magi personify those whose hearts have not become anesthetised.

It has emerged that Sr Rita has been transferred to an as yet an undisclosed new appointment, but her local community at the Lalley centre wants her back.

“You can fast from food, TV, alcohol, cigarettes, sweets or chocolate,” says Precious Life.  To stop abortion “a massive revolution of prayer and sacrifice” is needed.

Surge in interest among Irish pilgrims visiting Marian shrine during centennial year. Pope Francis confirms visit to shrine on 13 May, 100th anniversary of first apparition.

Fourteen priests, nine religious women, one seminarian and four lay people died violently during 2016.

“It is clear to us the economic recovery isn’t being felt by all as we are supporting parents who are under huge strain to meet the needs of their children because of the absence of appropriate quality public services” – Fergus Finlay, Barnardos.

“Let us find the courage needed to take all necessary measures and to protect in every way the lives of our children, so that such crimes may never be repeated. In this area, let us adhere, clearly and faithfully, to ‘zero tolerance’” – Pope Francis.