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Walk of Light brings Advent message to the capital

“As Christmas approaches with glitter, jingles and lights in shops and streets, we set out and declare publicly and together that Christ is the light that has come into the world."

2015.11.24.

McVerry Trust expects client numbers to double

According to CEO Pat Doyle this year’s client numbers will break all records.

2015.11.19.

Cold Weather Initiative criticised by McVerry Trust

“While families are flooding into homelessness, Ministers are bickering, arguing with one another and disagreeing with one another" - Fr McVerry.

2015.11.05.

Housing not shelter is the answer to homelessness

Inadequate response to crisis makes McVerry Trust question "whether this Government are committed to helping people in homelessness".

2015.10.02.

Pope appeals to laity for more active engagement

Pontiff to celebrate outdoor Mass for over a million pilgrims at World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia.

2015.09.27.

Irish-born comedian awarded papal knighthood

Comic Jimmy Cricket announced by tweet that the Pope had made him a papal knight for services to charity.

2015.09.21.

Minister gives back car to SVP after draw win

Skoda Fabia which Minister Kevin Humphreys won in an SVP raffle is worth €18,000.

2015.09.11.

Bishop urges families to pray grace at mealtimes

“It can be very difficult for parents to provide for the material needs of their children" and there are children who live and sleep in very inadequate situations.

2015.08.17.

Tributes paid to Irish missionary killed in Liberia

24-year-old Director of the Liberia Mission of the Franciscan Works charity arrived in West African country in February 2013.

2015.07.19.

Emigration has left older people ALONE

This St Patrick’s Day, ALONE are asking emigrants to remember older people left at home who may be feeling isolated.

2015.03.14.

Planning granted for Nano Nagle centre in Cork

Presentation Sisters want historic 244-year-old South Presentation Centre to be a place that preserves the ethos and philosophy of founder, Venerable Nano Nagle.

2015.03.05.

New cardinals inducted at consistory service

Pope outlines nature of ecclesial service to twenty new prelates.

2015.02.15.

Drastic action needed on Boko Haram: Bishop

Western military intervention is the only viable option in the fight against Nigerian militants, who are now allied to Islamic State.

2015.01.21.

Pope Francis highlights the dignity of the sick

World Day of the Sick message warns against the "great lie" behind ‘quality of life’ arguments that make people think that lives affected by grave illness are not worth living.

2014.12.31.

Fr Ray Kelly launches new album ‘Where I Belong’

Despite becoming an internet sensation, the Co Meath parish priest has no intention of giving up his ministry to concentrate on singing.

2014.12.14.

SVP receives People of the Year Award

Catholic charity's commitment to helping the most vulnerable people in Irish society for 170 years recognised.

2014.12.08.

Soprano and sports stars back mission cookoff!

ONE meal cookery challenge seeks dinner menus to feed a family of six for €5.

2014.06.20.

Vatican pilgrims get free pocket editions of Gospel

Edition includes a prayer by Blessed John Henry Newman and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

2014.04.06.

Meaningful Easter Eggs and heavenly chocolates

The Real Easter Egg, having been an “eggs”traordinary success in the UK, is now available in Ireland.

2014.03.05.

Homeless charities welcome cuts reversal

Dublin City Council moves to increase funding to frontline homeless services.

2014.01.16.

Charities try to calm public fears over CRC top ups

CEO of Jack and Jill foundation "appalled" by Central Remedial Clinic revelations.

2013.11.30.

UN charity day honours Blessed Teresa of Kolkata

International Day of Charity coincides with Blessed Teresa's anniversary on 5 September.

2013.09.06.

McGinley Foundation to support St Vincent de Paul

Ryder Cup captain pays tribute to SVP volunteers.

2013.09.03.

Viva VIVAT!

Pat Connor explains how SVD and SSpS missionaries are working through VIVAT International to help the UN develop solutions to the world’s problems.

1999.11.30.

Testament of hope

Through dedicated care and tireless fund-raising, Fr Liam Hayes SVD has brought hope and sanctuary to some of Argentina’s abandoned disabled. Sarah MacDonald reports on this “remarkable” achievement.

1999.11.30.

Habitat for humanity

Ciarán O’Rourke writes: In early March this year, a team of twenty from Gonzaga College travelled on a house-building trip to Zambia, where they spent nineteen days living and working with the native people. Having spent the previous five months fundraising and preparing for the trip, all involved had their [...]

1999.11.30.
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