“Tony Bromell will always have a special place in the history of Mary Immaculate College” – Bishop Brendan Leahy.
The phenomenon of fake news was an unfortunate feature of last year’s US presidential election campaign.
Magi personify those whose hearts have not become anesthetised.
It has emerged that Sr Rita has been transferred to an as yet an undisclosed new appointment, but her local community at the Lalley centre wants her back.
“You can fast from food, TV, alcohol, cigarettes, sweets or chocolate,” says Precious Life. To stop abortion “a massive revolution of prayer and sacrifice” is needed.
Surge in interest among Irish pilgrims visiting Marian shrine during centennial year. Pope Francis confirms visit to shrine on 13 May, 100th anniversary of first apparition.
Fourteen priests, nine religious women, one seminarian and four lay people died violently during 2016.
“It is clear to us the economic recovery isn’t being felt by all as we are supporting parents who are under huge strain to meet the needs of their children because of the absence of appropriate quality public services” – Fergus Finlay, Barnardos.
“Let us find the courage needed to take all necessary measures and to protect in every way the lives of our children, so that such crimes may never be repeated. In this area, let us adhere, clearly and faithfully, to ‘zero tolerance’” – Pope Francis.
Apart from a short time in pastoral work in New York during the Nigerian Civil (Biafran) War and subsequent studies in Nova Scotia, 90-year-old Fr Paddy Foley spent almost all his 60 years of priesthood in Nigeria.
“Being unarmed does seem to suggest that, as a matter of policy, Gardaí will seek to respond to crime in a non-violent way. By doing this, they contribute to reducing the level of violence, rather than escalating it.”
“Violence only leads to retaliation and further grief” and those who resort to violence are left in an insecurity in which “they know no sophisticated modern security systems can really protect them or their loved ones.”
Thanks to the contribution of many to active nonviolence, Limerick is now a city that is beginning to sing a song of co-operation and regeneration, new vitality and effective management, artistic, sport and cultural renewal.
“It is our united prayer that our political leaders in Belfast, Dublin and London will have wisdom, grace and patience during this process that will have implications for the whole of Ireland” – joint message of church leaders.
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams was “the working class hero” and the SDLP “count for nothing” – Cardinal Daly.
We can all contribute during 2017 to peace if we learn to model our lives more closely on the beautiful, yet challenging example of Jesus.
Fr Leo Morahan was the founding editor of the Louisburgh periodical, An Coinneal, the oldest parish magazine in Ireland.
Trócaire's work would not be possible without the generosity of parishioners, students, teachers, clergy, volunteers and supporters who believe passionately in remembering those less well off than themselves – Trócaire’s Kevin Donnelly.
Next discussion of Eighth Amendment takes place on 7 and 8 January.
Getting rid of religion in primary schools will not solve curriculum overload problem – Catholic Primary Schools Management Association.
“Report on others as you would have them report on you.”
The Vatican Museums include the Sistine Chapel and more than 50 different galleries with 200,000 objects in its collections, 20,000 of which are on public display. There are 27,000 square feet of frescoes, and 4.35 miles of exhibit space.
Prefect of the Vatican’s new Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life has said he believes Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland will change some of the negativity here towards the Catholic Church.
“I have taken various elements of the Requiem in the Latin, English and Irish languages to reflect the immensity of what happened to our children and what sadly is still happening throughout the world today” – Liam Lawton.
During 2016, Crosscare, the social care agency of the Archdiocese of Dublin, provided 127,750 bed nights to over 1,600 people in six residences for people experiencing homelessness in the capital.
“Today too the Church, to bear witness to the light and the truth, is experiencing severe persecution in different places, up to the supreme test of martyrdom.”
Many are searching for real hope in the face of an economic crisis, in the face of loneliness and emptiness and the illusion of drugs or empty consumerism.
One thread common to all three Christmas messages is an appeal by the Bishop to take greater care on the roads.
Liam Casey, President of the SVP East Region, described the donation as “an imaginative yet practical way to help many families in need.”
The birthplace of Jesus is a city in crisis, mainly because of severe restrictions imposed by the Israeli government.
