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Bishops appoint new director of Veritas

Aidan Chester has been a member of the company’s senior management team since 2009 and has extensive retail, distribution and marketing experience.

2016.09.28.

Third kidnapped priest found murdered in Mexico

43 year old Fr José Alfredo Lopez Guillen was described by friends as a dedicated and quiet priest who neither drank nor smoked and lived very simply.

2016.09.27.

Martin Bashir appointed BBC religious affairs correspondent

“I am delighted to be re-joining the BBC at this time and in this subject area. The opportunity to cover the broad spectrum of religious affairs is challenging and compelling and I cannot wait to get started” - Martin Bashir.

2016.09.27.

Minister praises Respond! for developing social housing in Cork

A 130-home estate in Cork City will, by the end of the year, have 34 social housing units, delivered through Nama’s social housing “special purpose vehicle” working with Respond! housing.

2016.09.27.

Bishop Fintan Monahan ordained in Ennis Cathedral

New bishop hopes to invite Pope Francis to visit Killaloe at Irish bishops' Ad Limina visit to Rome in January.

2016.09.26.

Former president gives address as two new CofI priests ordained

"Where once communal life was characterised by a resilient faith, today many believers carry a grief and a loss of innocence in faith, in dogma, in religious institutions" - Mary McAleese.

2016.09.26.

Rev Harold Good helps negotiate Belfast parade deal

“I thank all those involved. We want to build a future that is respectful, inclusive and vibrant. Northern Ireland can have a very bright future built on respect and celebration of diversity.”

2016.09.26.

Sr Consilio & Éamonn Meehan receive St Patrick medal for mercy

Archbishop Eamon Martin said he had been told about people of all ages who are reaching out in love and charity to the poor and needy, to the sick and elderly, to the anxious and the troubled.

2016.09.25.

ACI hosts two talks by Vatican watcher Marco Politi

People will hear about the opposition and difficulties experienced by Pope Francis from one of the world’s most accomplished Vatican observers.

2016.09.25.

Catholic Theological Association discusses ‘Sensus Fidelium’

Theologians from all over the world gathered in Swanick in Britain to explore the various ways in which people respond to and recognise Christian teachings.

2016.09.25.

European response to refugee crisis is ‘appalling’

This time last year the EU said they would resettle 160,000 Syrians and to date have only resettled 4,000. "It all comes down to a lack of political will to tackle the issue," says Trócaire.

2016.09.24.

Archbishop and Minister open exhibition on role of Church in 1916

Exhibition gives a unique glimpse into the hearts of those who ministered and those to whom they ministered during the Rising in Dublin.

2016.09.24.

Humanae Vitae was ‘prophetic’ scholars claim

Wijngaards Statement is based on a purely biological or physicalist understanding of sexuality that has long been surpassed, claims Irish theologian.

2016.09.24.

Citizens’ assembly meeting on abortion on 15 October

Government should admit the "sole purpose of the citizens’ assembly on abortion is to clear the way for a referendum that would strip the unborn child of his/her right to life," warns PLC.

2016.09.23.

‘No reports of racism against Polish immigrants in Ireland’

The Chairman of the Polish Bishops’ Council for Emigrants, Bishop Wiesław Lechowicz, came to Dublin to celebrate the 170th anniversary of the dedication of St Audoen’s Church - home now to the Polish chaplaincy.

2016.09.23.

Dublin diocesan records of 1916 Rising displayed from tonight

Previously unseen historical documents from the Dublin Diocesan Archive and material from religious orders who witnessed the Rising will be on display to the public at the Pro Cathedral until the end of the year.

2016.09.23.

Young people at the Ploughing urged to read Messenger

Jesuit publication has introduced a special four-page supplement - Re:link - which is geared towards teenagers and contains interviews with young people, refugees, and on topics such as how people become saints.

2016.09.22.

Bikers descend on Mount Melleray monastery

The monastery chapel was packed to full capacity with bikers but also the families of bikers who had lost their lives in motorcycle accidents.

2016.09.22.

New film tells story of Muslim aid to Ireland during the Famine

The insignia of Drogheda United Football Club depicts a Turkish star and crescent moon in recognition of the generosity of the Turkish Sultan who came to the aid of Ireland.

2016.09.22.

Faith leaders gathered in Assisi plead for world peace

Pope Francis warns humanity against “the deafening silence of indifference and selfishness” before the cry of those who live under the threat of bombs and plead for peace.

2016.09.21.

Hundreds of Catholic scholars sign opposing statements on contraception

“We highlighted that the vast majority of acts of sexual intercourse do not have the biological capacity for procreation and so, contrary to the central claim of Humanae Vitae, cannot have a procreative finality and significance.”

2016.09.21.

Killaloe’s bishop elect meets Pope ahead of episcopal ordination

Audience came at the end of formation course for new bishops organised by the Congregation for Bishops and the Congregation for the Oriental Churches.

2016.09.21.

Cavan footballer to speak at Mary Untier of Knots novena

Alan O’Mara, author of ‘The Best is Yet to Come: A Memoir about Football & Finding a Way through the Dark’, will speak about his own mental health experiences.

2016.09.20.

Concert marks composer Colin Mawby’s 80th birthday

“Colin [Mawby] is such an advocate and proponent of choral work that we decided that it would be a great tribute to him.”

2016.09.20.

PSNI concerned over lack of interest among Catholics for the Force

From 875 successful applicants last year, 25% were from a Catholic background, compared to 22% in 2014.

2016.09.20.

Irish missionary to receive Presidential Distinguished Service Award

Sr Mary Sweeney, a Sister of St Joseph of Cluny and a native of Dungloe in Co Donegal, named for her role in coordinating a response to the Ebola epidemic in Sierra Leone.

2016.09.19.

Death of Catholic artist Elizabeth Wang

She was an artist, homemaker and mother who spent her time writing, painting and speaking about prayer and the Catholic faith.

2016.09.19.

Mercy Sisters leave Co Westmeath town after 154 years

In 1862, the first Mercy Sisters arrived in Rochfortbridge from Tullamore to set up their convent and now 154 years later the last three Sisters are leaving to join Mercy convents elsewhere around the country.

2016.09.19.

Less faith on show at 2016 Ploughing Championships

Smaller Church representation this year than in previous years.

2016.09.18.

Fr Brian D’Arcy willing to back gay adoption

71-year-old Passionist priest says he would have no personal objection to giving his blessing to same-sex marriages but cannot at present because the Church doesn’t allow it.

2016.09.18.
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