Uncertainty over Bill “creates fear and anxiety for those who are dependent on welfare payments.”
Children are “uniquely vulnerable to the lifelong consequences of growing up in such an institutionalised environment”.
Important for participants to feel free to express themselves “without fear or suspicion.”
“Today the Church must learn again how to show that the family is a great gift, something good and beautiful."
Prelates told to keep their mind and hearts on Jesus and warned not to try and take over the vineyard of the Lord.
On Church's Day for Life, Bishops cite inspiring example of Kerry teenager Donal Walsh and urge people to 'live life!'
Fr Neal Carlin sets out the story of the Columba Community in Derry in new book.
'The Cry of the Earth' pastoral reflection reissued to highlight why and how care of the natural environment is rooted in the Christian faith.
Julia Holcomb, former girlfriend of Steve Tyler, lead singer of Aerosmith, to share story of late-term abortion at Pro Life Campaign National Conference next weekend.
Bishop Leahy pays tribute to Donal Walsh who “encouraged us all to really value the gift of every moment.”
It is important for synod to see the family as apostle and resource rather than focusing on family as problem says expert.
Fr Damian McNeice is first Roman Catholic to hold this position in Council's fifty year history.
Priest pays tribute to Mercy Sisters' legacies as enthusiastic educationalists.
Move will adversely affect rural, elderly and housebound listeners who depend on Long Wave broadcast of Mass on Sundays.
Irish society must ensure that teachers receive the recognition they deserve: financially; in social standing; and the way concerns are addressed and supported.
"Keep the shared hopes of present and future generations for a more reconciled and prosperous future to the forefront".
Archbishop Eamon Martin elected president of Irish Bishops Conference.
SVP "particularly concerned at the lack of information underpinning Government direction on costs".
Call for email database of Irish emigrants abroad to be created to keep in touch with the quarter of a million Irish people have left the State since 2008.
Mercy Sisters “struggling to cope with their sudden parting from us.”
Bishop Kelly recalls standing ovation given to Frank Duff at Second Vatican Council.
Secular society “can be allergic to any explicit mention of faith commitment in the life of men and women with responsibilities in the economic or social or political life of society."
International marriage experts warn synod delegates that children need marriage and their mothers and fathers to raise them together.
German Protestant Church's special envoy for 500th anniversary of Reformation says Churches have to see the creative power of confessional difference.
Despite threats and harsh jail terms, Redemptorist News continues to defy government censors.
Synod will take place over three days bringing together 400 delegates who will set out a path for renewal for the Church in Limerick.
Nine students currently studying for the priesthood in the diocese - one of the highest number in the country.
Charities urge Government to develop and implement a plan for sustainable public services.
Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri says married couples will have a prominent role in the Synod.
Bishop Conry confesses he has been “unfaithful to my promises as a Catholic priest”.
