Religions must respect legitimate autonomy of the secular order. Imposing a political programme in the name of God is making yourself into God.
"To know that the Holy Father is with us even when the Government does not appear to be with us, that is why we are so religious.”
Pockets of positive investment in Budget a sign the Government is repairing some of the damage austerity has had on children: Barnardos.
Secularist approach to the study of faiths in new programme 'Education about Religions and Beliefs & Ethics' may even be imposed on faith-based schools.
Top US catholic university, Notre Dame, and Benedictine community open centre to advance shared spiritual, cultural and educational missions.
Pontiff to celebrate outdoor Mass for over a million pilgrims at World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia.
"The majority of schools have space to enrol children and would be happy to do so' - Catholic Primary Schools Management Association.
“It seems unnatural that families who choose this school for their sons cannot send their daughters there as well.”
Incorporation of St Patrick's College by Mary Immaculate College will establish one of the biggest teacher-training colleges outside Dublin.
"All the guys I went to school with are walking away from the Church. We've got to reach out to them, without forgetting older people."
Some "complain that change in patronage is progressing too slowly; that’s because local communities are happy with the model that best serves local needs."
Though their numbers are smaller today, Irish religious still make “an immense contribution” to Ireland and the world by living their particular apostolates and charisms.
“There has been a significant increase in those attending Third Level. When I started, 7% went on to third level, last year we sent 78%.”
Report by UCC academics says there needs to be a very significant improvement in the teaching of RE as many pupils and some teachers see it as a doss subject.
Special welcome for Muriel McAuley, grand-daughter of 1916 leader, Thomas McDonagh, who was in Rockwell from 1892 to 1901.
Think tank urges Government to invest in social infrastructure and services which "will pave the way for a more sustainable and equitable future".
Sixteen nuns living in the convent, many of whom are elderly, are to be moved to new locations in Tralee town.
“This is not the time for tax cuts. All available resources should be used to address Ireland’s major deficits in areas such as caring, housing and poverty."
“Whether it be the women we meet on the street or the other volunteers and permanent staff, my life is richer from having met them all" - Ruhama volunteer.
“It was very moving to hear the councilors speak from the heart of their own personal stories of indebtedness to orders and congregations” - Bishop Brendan Leahy.
Official opening of new campus at St Patrick’s College Drumcondra as it prepares for merger with students from other teacher training colleges.
Bishops listen to "heart rending" testimony from Syrian Catholic Archbishop of Iraqi city of Mosul on the plight of his people.
Charity provided eight schools in Dohuk and Erbil in Kurdish northern Iraq to where 120,000 Christians fled last summer after attacks by so-called Islamic State.
“From the beginning he was a teacher, and a very good one by all accounts. The word most often used by people was kind. Quiet in disposition and very discreet.”
Restavek children are given into domestic service from early childhood and face a lifetime of vulnerability and poverty.
Last year, 356 missionary projects were approved for funding by Misean Cara, which is financed by up to €14 million from Irish Aid.
Fundraising group led by Fr Dan Joe O’Mahony and Fr Eugene Kennedy made a massive contribution of €7 million.
Immigrant Council of Ireland warns that family rights, access to work and education as well as citizenship need to be addressed by the State.
No vote was "a principled vote. People, I hope, will respect that” - Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.
The Irish priests became known locally as Los Padrecitos - the Little Fathers - as they helped turn a desert slum into a thriving urban centre.
