“Staggering” sum for a rural diocese with a population of roughly 140,000 and at a time of economic recession.

“This year’s Trócaire box is a recognition of ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things in the pursuit of justice and a fairer world.”

The focus of the first prayer intention of the New Year is inter-religious dialogue and is “further incontrovertible evidence that Pope Francis is a man of dialogue”.

Church leaders pray "That peace and justice will be restored in Yemen."

“The fact that these talks are being held when millions along eastern Africa are experiencing chronic food shortages due to drought highlights exactly what is at stake."

Departure of Sr Consilia Dennehy brings to a close congregation's presence in the city after 143 years.

“Science & technology have placed in our hands unprecedented power: it is our duty towards humanity, the poor and future generations, to use it for the common good.”

"Attitudes lead to actions" Bishop Kevin Doran tells Elphin pilgrims on annual diocesan pilgrimage to French shrine of Lourdes.

“We are focusing far too much on the performance of the economy and not nearly enough on issues such as aging, social housing and sustainability" - Dr Seán Healy.

“For me Catherine McCauley was a real icon, a feminist icon, in the way she challenged the status quo of her time and prioritised supporting vulnerable women and girls."

"The IMU has a responsibility to do what we can to keep mission alive in this country as we struggle with the many questions posed to our faith and missionary commitment."

Desperate attempts by thousands of refugees to cross the Mediterranean is a challenge to ‘Christian’ Europe, which demands a coordinated and compassionate response.

Under a plan to be published on Wednesday, the EU is expected to impose migrant quotas on the 28 countries of the Union.

Conference statement says, "Human-induced climate change is a scientific reality, and its decisive mitigation is a moral and religious imperative for humanity."

Pope tells pilgrims that young people need their care so they will not be “robbed of hope and condemned to life on the streets.”

Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown, to concelebrate Mass in Corpus Christi Church in Moyross with Bishop Brendan Leahy.

"We remember the fallen and are still numbed by recollection of the scale of the human loss the conflict engendered: almost 1 million soldiers died in the Battle of Verdun."

Call for large corporations to pay at least 6% of their profits in corporation tax.

Catholic Church hands Brazilian government “Ten Rules for fair play and justice for all".

Social Justice Ireland critical of the “democratic deficit” in the EU and Ireland.

Food Not Fuel relates the struggles of the indigenous Mayans in Guatemala.

Put people, not economies first, say Amnesty, SVP and Social Justice Ireland.

Fr Shay Cullen’s Preda Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Exclusion of elderly priests from ministry because of a 'mistake' in earlier life questioned.

Archbishop Martin addresses members of the judiciary at a Mass to mark the start of the new law term.

"It was like being touched by the hand of God" mother of six enthuses.

A top Vatican cardinal has warned the Government not to compel individuals and institutions to violate their conscience.

Government should increase basic social welfare rates by €5 in Budget 2014. This is essential because the value of basic social welfare payments has fallen when measured against average weekly earnings across all employment sectors since the downturn began.  The Old Age Pension system should be replaced with a universal [...]

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Social Justice Ireland Policy Briefing on Budget 2014 argues that: There should be no more cuts in expenditure in Budget 2014. A minimum effective corporate tax rate (6%) and a maximum effective income tax rate (45%) should be introduced. Tax credits and welfare rates should rise by €5 a week. Budget 2014 [...]