Bishop of Elphin warns that many who support Church's teaching on marriage wonder if they are entitled to express this view publicly anymore.
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.
Association of Catholics in Ireland host ‘Open Forum on the Family’.
Letters sent to Archbishop from no supporters in marriage referendum containing "obnoxious, insulting and unchristian" language towards gay and lesbian people.
"Mothers and fathers bring different, yet complementary, gifts and strengths into a child's life".
The sacrament of marriage is a sacrament given for the building up of the Church.
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.
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.
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."
In his Christmas message, Bishop Kevin Doran says the equal dignity of every person is beyond doubt.
Lineamenta outlines a summary of the main points of last October's final report and adds an additional 46 questions which bishops are asked to reflect on.
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin urges every parish and organisation concerned with the future of Christian marriage to take part in conversation.
New pastoral statement says "Marriage should be reserved for the unique and complementary relationship between a woman and a man.”
Extending civil marriage to include a relationship between people of the same sex will change the meaning of marriage.
Growing confusion and error about marriage "will weaken seriously if not totally compromise the Church’s witness” US prelate warns.
Bishop of Limerick reminds conference on marriage and the family that “people need to be accepted in the concrete circumstances of life."
Final Synod document's emphasis on the importance of accompanying couples, especially in early years of marriage, praised by Marriage Encounter.
"Marriage should not be seen just as a social rite" Pontiff tells members of Schoenstatt movement.
“In a more equal Church there would be lay people involved in determining the guest list as well as on it,” married couple tell ACI conference.
The biggest challenge: how to open a dialogue with men and women where they are and lead them to a better idea of the Christian understanding of marriage.
5th centenary celebrations of the birth of Carmelite St Teresa of Avila launched in Ireland.
Irish peer urges Church to ordain women as deacons.
Lived experience and struggle of spouses can help find more effective ways of expressing fundamental elements of Church teaching Archbishop Martin tells Synod.
International marriage experts warn synod delegates that children need marriage and their mothers and fathers to raise them together.
Couples are reminded that marriage is “a demanding journey, at times difficult, and at times turbulent”.
Movement has "stood the test of time" but needs to move outwards and spread the message to other couples.
