“I see this conference as an endorsement of the key role the elderly play in our Church and in society today. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI recognised that critical role when he wrote a special Prayer for Grandparents in 2008” - Bishop Denis Nulty.

“The family is the privileged place of encounter and growth – parents are the first teachers, the home is the first school of humanity.”

The Catholic education system has been so successful because it is catholic in the true sense of the word ... It is inclusive, outward looking and thoroughly excited to share the Good News with all and sundry.

Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin invites school communities to pray and place prayer petitions in box in school prayer spaces.

“Catholic education has played a key role in the integration of new communities into Ireland and is one of the most valuable things we have” – CPSMA

"Together I hope that we can continue to help in supporting and further developing a vibrant Catholic education sector," says Fr Richard Byrne OCarm.

"Jesus challenges our schools to prize mercy over an educational mannequin parade" - Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry.

CPSMA welcomes announcement by Minister O'Sullivan concerning sustainable school communities.

Tribute paid to teachers' contribution to the holistic development of their pupils.

“No young person should be turned away from a Catholic school on the basis of their mark in an entrance test at the age of ten or eleven”.

Confirmation often appears like a “pre-fabricated cultural package of Irish heritage we are born into" to be discarded later in life as part of our throwaway culture.

RTÉ radio and television to broadcast liturgy celebrated by Archbishop Eamon Martin in Drogheda.

Key to a culture and society shaped with justice and integrity CSW2014 launch hears.

Bishop Brendan Kelly speaks ahead of the launch today of Catholic Schools Week 2014.