"What will happen will be determined exclusively by the courts and we know from past experience that test cases can produce unexpected results” - Archbishop Martin.
"Getting it wrong will almost inevitably further destabilise the family and society; it will pose major problems for legislation," - Bishop MacDaid.
The great challenge facing people today is to learn once again how to talk to one another, not simply how to generate and consume information.
The Church is not trying to hurt or offend anyone, “We simply want to respect the dignity of difference between male and female” - Archbishop Eamon Martin.
"Will the terms ‘father’ and ‘mother’ have any real meaning in the future?" - Bishop Phonsie Cullinan.
“We are all children of a male and a female and this must have relevance to our understanding of the way children should be nurtured and educated."
Pontiff hits out at excesses of patriarchal cultures…multiple forms of ‘machismo’… and the instrumentalisation and commodification of the female body by media.
Government believes "the sexes are completely interchangeable and that men and women bring nothing special and distinct to the lives of their children” - Iona Institute.
“The Christian vocation is to seek out and accompany those who suffer a long ‘Good Friday’, and open to them the promise of resurrection."
"May the international community not stand by before the immense humanitarian tragedy unfolding in these countries."
September Congress will be an opportunity to reflect on the fruits of IEC2012 and a preparation for the International Congress in Philippines in 2016.
Transcript shows Diarmuid Martin commented on freedom of conscience without making any specific proposal in relation to marriage referendum.
Letters sent to Archbishop from no supporters in marriage referendum containing "obnoxious, insulting and unchristian" language towards gay and lesbian people.
Minister for the Diaspora launches website providing simple but effective advice and tools to help Irish emigrants deal with the challenges of emigration.
Address by Bishop Kevin Doran on ‘The Synod on the Family and its Implications for our Understanding of Marriage’.
Survey carried out for ACCORD finds marriage remains a desirable outcome for most people and most expect it to be for life.
Without father figures, young people often feel ‘orphaned’ and left adrift at a critical moment in their growth and development.
“Truly this is a rather special moment in history when the successor of St Peter humbly invites all the baptised to assist in finding solutions to pastoral problems."
Archbishop Eamon Martin, chair of the Bishops’ Council for Communications, welcomes this year’s message from Pope Francis.
Pope Francis desires that God’s people around the world should have an opportunity to make their contribution to the process.
Office of Pastoral Renewal and Family Ministry to facilitate public gatherings in 17 pastoral areas where responses will be sought to the questions posed in Lineamenta.
Pontiff calls for responsible parenthood saying, "Some think that ... in order to be good Catholics we have to be like rabbits. No."
Unscheduled visit to home for street children following reports of authorities throwing children into detention centres to clear Manila for papal visit.
"Very often vocations come much later on and life experience is a wonderful asset" - Bishop Pat Storey.
On the feast of the Holy Family, Archbishop Neary suggests that “An awareness of the beauty of marital love must be constantly renewed and safe-guarded."
Pope Francis' silent prayer at the concrete barrier Israel is building around the West Bank recalled by Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin.
On the feast of the Holy Family, Pontiff urges all to pray for families facing difficulties and who lack unity.
"Church must always offer a place of welcome to families in all circumstances, especially to those who find themselves in difficulties."
Doing things together and making connections "strengthens our identity and recharges our batteries" says family expert.
In his Christmas message, Bishop Kevin Doran says the equal dignity of every person is beyond doubt.
