The report is “imbued with a love and concern for the entire human family” – Bishop John McAreavey.
Lasting peace and security can only be achieved in the context of a renewed international commitment to solidarity, human rights and respect for diversity.
The Presentation Brothers are really trying to re-engage with their mission, which is to form Christ in the young, and the way that they do that is through youth ministry and evangelisation.
“The Crib reminds us of the simplicity of the Christmas message and represents a small piece of the countryside in the heart of Dublin’s vibrant bustling streets” – Brendan Carr, Lord Mayor of Dublin.
www.protectionofminors.va provides resources across four categories: ‘Healing and Care’, ‘Guidelines’, ‘Education’, and the ‘Day of Prayer [for the Victims and Survivors of Sexual Abuse]’.
It is “unbelievable that these persecuted Christians who come from the cradle of Christianity are being told there is no room at the inn, when the UK is offering a welcome to Islamists who persecute Christians.”
“It will be impossible for us to hold on to the ways we lived parish in the past. The parishes of tomorrow will be ‘communities of intentional disciples’ sustained by committed and formed lay people.”
Fr Rother was warned his name was on a death list, but he asked his bishop for permission to return to Guatemala.
Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD will present the Oireachtas Human Dignity Award to Gena Heraty of Viatores Christi on Thursday 8 December.
“By virtue of our baptismal vocation we are all called to serve in our Church and to utilise our gifts” – Bishop Francis Duffy.
The high cost of rent is a factor preventing many households from being able to afford a minimum essential standard of living
Minister notes “the very confidential nature of the work done and the importance of visitation in providing informal supports to people”.
Children of the Eucharist programme, developed in Ireland, spreads to UK.
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”
Meanwhile, ‘LoveBoth’ project is launched in Republic of Ireland, highlighting lives saved by Eighth Amendment.
Cardinal Martini began Samuel Groups in Italy in 1989. Each year for the following decade he brought together about 200 young people in his diocese of Milan for monthly meetings on Sunday afternoons.
The independently assessed award affirms good environmental stewardship and helps church communities to witness to caring for God’s creation.
Barry O’Sullivan is the first to donate to a new scheme, ‘Home from Home’, which encourages people who can to donate properties or funds to support the provision of homes to the homeless.
Syrian peace delegation visits Ireland as UN says it is “extremely concerned” about the estimated 275,000 civilians trapped in “horrific conditions” in Aleppo.
Well-known broadcaster, Miriam O’Callaghan, described Mercy nun at Cuan Mhuire’s 50th anniversary celebration as “a living saint”.
“He has his own ideas as to why he wants to come to Ireland – he looks on it as a contribution he wishes to make to the renewal of the Church in Ireland and also to the renewal of family life in Ireland” – Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.
Goods will be used to help stock food banks that help the neediest families and individuals.
This is a little bit of smart technology that could make a big impact on how the Catholic Church brings the mercy of God and the joy of the Gospel to our contemporary world – Archbishop Leo Cushley.
We believe Peter McVerry Trust’s expertise will help create positive outcomes for those in homelessness – Pat Doyle, CEO.
In many places in the Middle East multi-religious communities were the norm, but increasingly they are becoming mono-religious environments.
The seminarians’ vocations come via the Neocatechumenal Way.
If the initiative is of benefit to just one person the day will have been worthwhile – Fr Tom Ryan, PP of Shannon.
Scorsese movie tells the story of two Jesuit missionaries facing violence and persecution in 17th century Japan.
Those gathered came to “salute, to pray for and to remember the men and women of 1916” – Bishop Brendan Kelly.
We are committed to the creation and development of resourced communities to enable and empower people to fulfil their potential – Albert Perris, CEO of Respond Support.
