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Parents are the first and best teachers: Bishop

"Irish society is no longer prepared to accept that our children are being raised for forced emigration."

2014.10.28.

NaPro fertility expert endorses Humanae Vitae

Dr Thomas Hilgers warns that many women have been damaged and traumatised due to contraception, abortion and IVF.

2014.10.27.

Throw-away culture undermines marriage: Pope

"Marriage should not be seen just as a social rite" Pontiff tells members of Schoenstatt movement.

2014.10.27.

SIGNIS gets Vatican recognition for media role

“In order to efficaciously offer her contribution to culture, evangelisation has to include all means of communication" - head of the Pontifical Council for the Laity.

2014.10.27.

“Cut off arms to Isis as first step to peace in Syria”

Religious who lived in Syria speaks of plight of Christians and the need to cut off arms supply to extremists and establish all-party talks.

2014.10.26.

President deplores level of homelessness

Sophia Housing’s new Tubbercurry project provides 56 accommodation units for people with an intellectual disability.

2014.10.26.

Pope Francis calls for an end to death penalty

In a speech to members of the International Association of Criminal Law Pontiff highlights need to combat human trafficking and corruption.

2014.10.26.

Religious programming not in decline: RTE

National broadcaster recalibrates religion as 'search for meaning' to attract viewers and listeners who might be averse to 'religion'.

2014.10.25.

Papal blessing for Kilmore diocesan assembly

Assembly will offer broad directions for diocese which will be developed into a pastoral strategy for the next five years.

2014.10.25.

Pope Francis bestows blessing on Meath priest

Parish priest Fr John Brogan overcome as Pope imparts blessing following beatification ceremony of Blessed Paul VI.

2014.10.25.

Pope Francis urges people of Limerick to pray for him

Pontiff singles out Irish diocese for special mention at general audience.

2014.10.24.

Safeguarding practice continues to improve: NBSCCCI

Sixth tranche of audits reviewed 18 religious congregations and found that support for complainants of abuse was inconsistent and not good enough.

2014.10.24.

Irish bishops must take Synod discussion forward

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin was neither disappointed nor satisfied with how things ended in the Vatican last weekend.

2014.10.24.

Time to rebuild trust between Church & media

"The Church and media share similar goals - to seek out the truth and highlight injustice," Archbishop Eamon Martin tells Radharc Trust awards ceremony.

2014.10.23.

Irish nun concerned about Sierra Leone Ebola crisis

Missionary 'grounded' in Ireland while Ebola rages in West Africa fundraises to help those she ministers to.

2014.10.23.

Synod is a chance to ask big questions of society

Bishop Donal McKeown marks 40th anniversary of ACCORD in Derry diocese.

2014.10.23.

Govt urged to regulate rents to protect tenants

Ten families a day becoming homeless in Dublin Sr Stan warns Govt and demands an effective short-term strategy to tackle the crisis.

2014.10.22.

Quiz political leaders on their vision of hope: Clarke

Church of Ireland Primate gives presidential address at Armagh diocesan synod.

2014.10.22.

Change guest list for next year’s Synod: ACI

“In a more equal Church there would be lay people involved in determining the guest list as well as on it,” married couple tell ACI conference.

2014.10.22.

Pope decries indifference to Mid East Christians

Pontiff and Vatican Secretary of State call for an adequate response to Christians' suffering by the international community to prevent new genocides.

2014.10.21.

Burke confirms transfer from Apostolic Signatura

ACP's Fr Sean McDonagh accuses Cardinal of “lopsided moral perspective” in his rigid views on sexuality while ignoring climate change.

2014.10.21.

Northern Ireland votes to hold sex buyers to account

“Crucial” that Minister Fitzgerald implements legislation to criminalise the purchase of sexual services in the Republic: Ruhama.

2014.10.21.

Bishop announces priest’s leave from ministry

Recent court case involving Fr Gabriel Rosbotham “came as a complete shock to me" - Bishop John Fleming of Killala.

2014.10.20.

Charities Regulatory Authority established

“This is a watershed moment for transparency for charities in Ireland," Ivan Cooper, Director of Advocacy at The Wheel.

2014.10.20.

Archbishop pays tribute to “powerful communicator”

Dr Neary launches ‘Earthing the Word: Selected Writings from the Furrow’ by the late Fr Tommy Waldron.

2014.10.20.

Primate appeals to NI’s politicians over new talks

Archbishop Martin says courageous and creative leadership needed to secure the peace.

2014.10.19.

Archbishop welcomes Extraordinary Synod message

The biggest challenge: how to open a dialogue with men and women where they are and lead them to a better idea of the Christian understanding of marriage.

2014.10.19.

World Missions Ireland Cook-Off winner announced

Mission Sunday takes place today October 19.

2014.10.19.

Pope Paul VI to be beatified on Sunday

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who was made a cardinal in 1977 by Pope Paul, will attend beatification ceremony.

2014.10.18.

Number of nuns globally continues to drop

Europe shows biggest decline having lost 9,051 religious women.

2014.10.18.
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