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Advent preparations online and in church

Each day of Advent amounts to a period of time which allows us to journey and reflect on the joy of the Gospel.

2016.11.24.

Forty six students for first John Paul II Award in Clonmel

Over 20,000 young people in 21 dioceses throughout Ireland and the UK have successfully completed the Pope John Paul II Award.

2016.11.24.

President Higgins speaks out against xenophobia

“Racism and xenophobia are garnering electoral power in many countries” – President Higgins.

2016.11.23.

Founder of Culture of Life Africa to speak in Dublin

“The threat of the Culture of Death is now real and imminent ... in the form of population control measures being emphatically proposed, promoted and propagated from one nation to the next.”

2016.11.23.

Pope Francis closes Year of Mercy with apostolic letter

‘Misericordia et misera’ extends a number of initiatives begun in the Holy Year, asks the Missionaries of Mercy to continue their ministry, and grants all priests the right to absolve sin of abortion.

2016.11.22.

Syrian religious leaders visit Ireland to appeal for help to end war

Two Syrian surgeons will explain how Irish and EU sanctions have caused Syria’s hospitals to degenerate to a pitiable state where scores of women and children die every day due to the lack of commonplace medicines.

2016.11.22.

A footnote in history – has Pope Francis gone too far?

The Eucharist is not a prize for the perfect, but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak – Pope Francis.

2016.11.21.

Basic income is not a utopian dream

“Ireland in 2016 has the resources to implement a basic income system,” says Fr Seán Healy.

2016.11.21.

John Paul II awards celebrate the gift of young people

“It is my fervent hope that you will go forward from here to bring joy and hope to the life of the Church in your local parish area and beyond,” says Archbishop Neary.

2016.11.21.

Diocese of Kerry conference to discuss the teaching of religion in post primary schools

Speakers to address how religious education plays a vital role in supporting young people.

2016.11.20.

Mother Kevin: a cause for celebration

The Irish woman’s greatest legacy is the Congregation of the Little Sisters of St Francis, which has more than 550 members in Africa today.

2016.11.20.

Home of prominent Northern Ireland cleric targeted in attack

Fr Joe McVeigh would like to talk to those who attacked his home about whatever is hurting them.

2016.11.19.

Top bible award for legendary RTÉ commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh

Award was established in 2015 and promotes the link between Bruff and the Fitzgerald family bible.

2016.11.19.

ACP gathering is deadly serious about plight of priests

How can the last priests in Ireland survive the final years of their lives with comfort, esteem and affection?

2016.11.18.

Damaged plaster at Clonmel Friary reveals 600 years of history

A fundraising drive will now take place to raise funds to preserve the tower.

2016.11.18.

Crosscare backs returned emigrants

Ireland has moved on, people have moved on and sometimes that comes as shock – Crosscare Migrant Project.

2016.11.17.

Concert for homeless charity

A significant moment for Factor One as a young band was representing Ireland at the Genfest youth rally in front of an audience of 20,000 at the Palaeur football stadium in Rome.

2016.11.17.

Universities to compete for inaugural London Catholic Cup

All proceeds to go to the Cardinal Hume Centre, which helps families and young people overcome poverty and homelessness.

2016.11.16.

Sr Stan highlights effects of homelessness on children

It breaks my heart to think that up to 2,500 children will be homeless on Christmas day this year – Sr Stan, founder of Focus Ireland.

2016.11.16.

Kerry diocesan priest publishes new book about cancer battle

Writing this book has kept my spirits up – Fr Pat Moore.

2016.11.15.

Galway City councillor puts down motion inviting Pope Francis to Galway

A visit by Pope Francis would have the same impact as that of Pope John Paul II in 1979, says Cllr Pearse Flannery.

2016.11.15.

Dublin’s two archbishops celebrate St Laurence O’Toole

St Laurence O’Toole’s integrity as a man of God, rather than any political agenda, permitted him to have influence in society.

2016.11.14.

Look what has started on The Late Late Show

Charity album will raise thousands of euro for SVP.

2016.11.14.

Donegal priest joins lifeboat crew

Fr Liam Boyle is part of a crew of 21 volunteers responsible for rescuing seafarers in trouble.

2016.11.13.

Irish nun making waves with new series on BBC

Viewers will see Sr Rita Lee and her team as they work with those struggling with a range of difficulties in a Manchester suburb.

2016.11.13.

‘Early doors’ in Ireland as Jubilee Year of Mercy ends

Irish dioceses embraced the Holy Father’s Year of Mercy.

2016.11.12.

Founder of Cuan Mhuire Trust writes book on spirituality

Sr Concilio’s book shows us how we can discover a place of peace, unconditional love and joy – a harbour within.

2016.11.12.

Griffith College honour local boy, Diarmuid Martin

“The values which impregnated my life were the values which I inherited from the people of this part of Dublin,” says Archbishop.

2016.11.11.

Redemptorist community in Limerick launch annual Poor Campaign

“It’s a big undertaking, but people have always been very generous to us” – Fr Seamus Enright CSsR

2016.11.11.

Trump urged to promote peace and well-being in world

According to New York Times exit polls, Catholics overall voted 52 per cent for Trump and 45 per cent for Clinton.

2016.11.10.
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