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“I cannot celebrate the light of Christ without thinking of those students in Kenya singled out to be killed precisely because of their Christian identity" - Archbishop Martin.
6.30am celebration includes the lighting and blessing of the Paschal fire, the blessing and sprinkling of Easter water, and the renewal of baptismal vows.
We must stand up to the men of violence Archbishop Martin exhorts in Way of the Cross reflection.
70% of people believe a child has a right to be raised by their own mother and father new Amarach poll for Iona Institute shows.
September Congress will be an opportunity to reflect on the fruits of IEC2012 and a preparation for the International Congress in Philippines in 2016.
Good Friday collection supports the Holy Land shrines connected with the life of Jesus as well as for providing pastoral care to the region's Catholics.
App allows visitors to access multimedia information on key features of the cathedral through their mobile devices.
RTÉ accused of failing in its obligation to provide balance to the Irish public on the abortion issue.
New PTAA president, James Shevlin, says country's licensing laws are already sufficiently generous and liberal.
Polish saint showed the sick how to “carry the cross of suffering with joy” - Pope Francis.
Bell is part of the 1,400th anniversary celebrations of St Columbanus as well as the centenary celebrations of the Knights of St Columbanus.
Sally O'Neill did some translating for Archbishop Oscar Romero just six weeks before he was murdered.
Book contains contributions by prominent retired politicians and past pupils Liam Cosgrave, John Boland and Michael Woods.
Ecumenical gesture presents a public sign of the Churches’ work and witness together to the wider community.
New outreach van to help women involved in street-based prostitution launched.
Bishop Leahy issues open invitation to young people and all others to participate in the renewal of the Church locally through the Limerick Diocesan Synod.
The 6th annual Gospel Rising Music Festival will see choirs from Ireland and beyond perform in Ennis from 8 - 10 May 2015.
“Some families are living a long Good Friday and it is difficult for them to know the Easter promise of resurrection.”
Up to 90% of the area occupied by Boko Haram has been freed in recent weeks by the Nigerian army.
Pope Francis marks 500th anniversary of the Spanish nun, mystic and reformer of the Carmelite Order's birth in March 1515.
Need for legislation to create ‘rent certainty’ in the private rented sector which would counter rent inflation.
“As a tactician he was brilliant in analysing the opposition and devising strategies to overcome them - a very inspirational figure.”
Priest of the diocese of Kerry blogs about his battle with esophagus cancer.
"Threat to social cohesion arising from growing socio-economic inequality is a particular concern, notably in its implications for the younger generations."
"Unfortunately we live very much in a drink-fuelled society and it is a constant battle to win the hearts and minds of people, young people especially.”
Special ceremony to take place at religious services on Easter Sunday throughout County Mayo.
Irish Churches Peace Project (ICPP) promotes community reconciliation through the Churches.
Senator Mullen decries “express train” speed at which the Government is rushing the Children and Family Relationships Bill through the Seanad.
Online petition calls for the release of mother-of-five who was condemned to death in Pakistan in 2010 after she was convicted of blasphemy.
