Fr Dan Fitzgerald, who will celebrate the 75th anniversary of his ordination in December, served six years in China with Bishop Edward Galvin.
Speaking at the launch of Ruhama's annual report, Senator Bacik says criminalising the purchaser has resulted in a reduction in prostitution and trafficking in Sweden.
On behalf of the Irish people, President pays tribute to the “courageous” health workers, doctors and nurses, battling to contain the virus.
Climate change, Trócaire director warns, is the single biggest threat to humanity but the political system has refused to address it.
A longing for certainties may spring from personal uncertainty rather than strong faith Primate suggests.
A non-confrontational outreach to young people out on a Friday or Saturday night in pubs, clubs or cinemas.
New report reveals worrying concerns for people of faith in 116 of the world’s 196 countries.
Moyross school seeks financial assistance to pay for teaching post after Department of Education pulls plug on funding.
Adult stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells continue to produce “astounding clinical results” and present no ethical dilemmas for scientists - PLC.
Advice from secretary of Pope Francis’ advisory council of nine cardinals to stay away from traditionalist group incurs wrath of SSPX.
Papal Nuncio among guests honouring the most outstanding Irish photographic artist and photojournalist of the twentieth century.
Cork-born legend says "the man upstairs looks after me" in his recent autobiography ‘The Second Half’.
Pontiff marks Feast of All Souls and hails “the anonymous who rest in common graves as unknown saints”.
Final Synod document's emphasis on the importance of accompanying couples, especially in early years of marriage, praised by Marriage Encounter.
Kildare & Leighlin to produce a definitive set of norms and guidelines on best practice for funeral liturgies by November 2015.
‘The Simplest Prayer’ includes practical advice on meditation and simple reflections for times of anxiety, weak faith, troubled conscience and letting go.
Archbishop Martin calls for greater inclusiveness of the disadvantaged in the Irish educational system at a graduation Mass for St Patrick's College.
Mother of slain Irish teen describes how touching the hand of Pope Francis, she felt connected with St John Paul and her son.
Ecumenical Patriarch says restoration of Christian unity “cannot happen overnight” but Catholic and Orthodox leaders are working to strengthen ties.
Section 37 of Employment Equality Act is about the balancing of legitimate rights: Fr Michael Drumm in a talk on denominational education.
Catholic theology has not changed though existence of the devil has been downplayed says Irish bishop.
Two spokespeople for lay reform groups urge Irish bishops to call a national assembly to discuss the role of women in the Church.
"UNICEF report reveals shocking and frankly shameful data for Ireland": Fergus Finlay, CEO of Barnardos.
"God created human beings and let them develop according to the internal laws that He gave to each one so they would reach fulfilment.”
Pro-life activist is the only Irish woman to make it on to the prestigious list of 'women to watch for the future'.
Results of feedback from 18-month listening survey in diocese's parishes highlights a range of concerns among young and old.
The deaths of Jimmy and Kathleen Cuddihy “have caused tears, fear and anxiety in this parish and far beyond it” - Bishop Donal McKeown.
“This appears to be an initiative more concerned with garnering publicity for the pro-choice cause rather than a genuine regard for women's health and well-being.”
“We need to help priests recover their confidence in themselves and their priestly ministry” - Fr Stephen Langridge tells diocesan vocations directors.
Bishop Oliver Doeme of Maiduguri warns "There is a religious undertone to this whole mess.”
