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Jesuit to receive Freedom of Dublin in Hong Kong

102-year-old Fr Joseph Mallin SJ is the last surviving child of an executed leader of the 1916 Easter Rising.

2016.03.11.

Faith bolstering film on Resurrection opens next week

The "most important man-hunt in history" features fine acting, lavish settings, a sense of humour and plenty of action.

2016.03.11.

Euthanasia is not palliative care: COMECE

“Intentionally bringing on the death of a patient, even if he asks for it, does not constitute caring for him.”

2016.03.11.

Targeting of Christians is the cause of mass exodus

“The underlying religious dimension of the attacks was shown by the targeting of Christian settlements and desecration of churches": ACN.

2016.03.10.

Faith of executed Rising leaders profiled in new book

Friary was chosen as venue for the launch due to the Capuchins’ central role in 1916 and in ministering to the leaders before their execution.

2016.03.10.

Dioceses to set up teams to plan for WMF2018

Bishops begin preparations for the 9th World Meeting of Families which will take place primarily in Dublin but also throughout Ireland.

2016.03.10.

Too much emphasis on physical perfection: bishop

Church needs to challenge the consumer society which benefits from selling 'things' offering ‘salvation’ on the surface but neglect the inner reality of people’s lives.

2016.03.09.

NWCI focus should be homeless pregnant women

“It is an outrage that National Women’s Council has no track record in fighting for safe and secure accommodation for homeless expectant mothers”- PLC.

2016.03.09.

Templeton Prize awarded to former Chief Rabbi

Central to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ message is an appreciation and respect for all faiths as the only path to effectively combat the global rise of violence and terrorism.

2016.03.09.

Nuncio concerned by narcissism’s effects on society

It is “important for us to see some of these psychological dysfunctions in society as the manifestation of, perhaps, an underlying spiritual dysfunction”.

2016.03.08.

Barnardos warns of ‘hidden’ homeless children

In addition to children who are homeless, thousands more are living in overcrowded, unsuitable and unsafe sub-standard accommodation.

2016.03.08.

Consistory to set date for Bl Teresa’s canonisation

Pope will sign decree for the canonisation of the 'Saint of the Gutters' on 15 March setting the date and venue of her sainthood ceremony.

2016.03.08.

Jesuit to speak on ‘Making Good Decisions’ in Knock

Discernment – the art of Christian decision-making – becomes "the radical stance of your heart as open to God”.

2016.03.07.

Report highlights difficulties of Nigerian Christians

In several areas the Christian presence has become virtually extinct; elsewhere congregations have grown due to an influx of Christians fleeing violence.

2016.03.07.

Europe needs to be constructive actor for peace

Peace and security policies were at the centre of the debate of the spring plenary assembly of COMECE's bishops in Brussels.

2016.03.07.

‘Catholics shouldn’t apologise for their faith’

Tyrone Gaelic football manager, Mickey Harte, asks “Why should we not be as proud of our Catholic faith as we are of our club colours?”

2016.03.06.

Pope condemns ‘diabolic’ killing of four nuns

Gunmen kill four Sisters and twelve people working in care home run by the Missionaries of Charity in Yemen. Concern for missing Indian Salesian priest.

2016.03.06.

George Hook among speakers at 2016 novena

The theme for this year’s Solemn Novena of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Graigcullen parish is ‘Exploring God’s Mercy'.

2016.03.06.

Conference aims to nourish & encourage lay groups

“There is a whole world out there and I think it is very important that we don’t become holy huddles with our own people and our own groups."

2016.03.05.

Election 2016 results positive from pro life stance

Findings of Amnesty International/Red C poll on abortion "are more ambivalent and uncertain" than presented: PLC.

2016.03.05.

Pray with the Pope via new ‘Click to Pray’ app

The vision and motto of the Apostleship of Prayer's Click To Pray app is “Together, we make a difference every day.”

2016.03.05.

New film celebrates life of Irish missionary nun

“What was it about the life she had lived that made her into the person she was at 100 years of age - so vital and energetic and joyful and generous.”

2016.03.04.

Christ Church Cathedral will open on Easter Sunday

CofI Archbishop of Dublin and senior clergy “very happy” with the outcome of negotiations over Easter ceremonies in Dublin's cathedrals.

2016.03.04.

‘24 Hours for the Lord’ initiative begins today

New pastoral guidelines on the Sacrament of Confession from the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelisation.

2016.03.04.

Lecture explores spirituality of Dag Hammarskjöld

Private journal of spirituality of former UN Secretary General shows how he was grappling with how spirituality can become a guiding force in the lives we lead.

2016.03.03.

Vatican paper discusses allowing women preach

Three articles in the 1 March issue of L’Osservatore Romano argue that the current prohibition on women preaching should be reconsidered.

2016.03.03.

Students receive Maryvale certificate in catechesis

Two-year programme of study offered through a partnership between the Diocese of Cork and Ross and Maryvale Institute.

2016.03.03.

Primate pays tribute to children’s faith

On matters of faith, life and love in new children's book, Pope Francis never comes across as a ‘know-it-all’ - Archbishop Eamon Martin.

2016.03.02.

Mullingar Cathedral hosts “24 Hours of Mercy”

Other dioceses host 24 hour vigil as part of the Church’s Jubilee of Mercy declared by Pope Francis.

2016.03.02.

Irish Columban reports on Fiji cyclone disaster

Tropical cyclone claims the lives of 42 people and damages parishes and schools and other infrastructure.

2016.03.02.
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