In an article questioning what lessons have learned from the Maynooth fiasco, Fr Brendan Hoban is highly critical of Irish bishops who accept unsuitable candidates.

Trustees order seminary authorities to evaluate and review policy relating to “the appropriate use of the internet and social media”.

46-year-old Fr Brendan Coffey is the sixth Abbot of the Benedictine monastic community and succeeds Abbot Mark Patrick Hederman.

"There must be learning, discerning and maturing in one’s journey, but parallel to it there must also be a rootedness in a diocese or a congregation where an individual one day hopes to minister and serve."

Researching the life of Daniel Mannix, 85 year Brenda Niall, who knew Archbishop Mannix personally, was surprised to find how liberal his views were on most issues.

"... even just one case of abuse, be that verbal, physical, sexual or in any form, is one case too many and should be investigated rigorously.”

“I think the days of a big big seminary are over. I think if anything good comes from this it is an examination of a better way” - Fr Brendan Purcell.

St Joseph’s church was dedicated to the service of God on Sunday 22 April 1866 by the then Bishop of Clogher, James Donnelly.

ACI supports an independent investigation into the allegations, to be carried out promptly and with transparency.

Former trainee priest who alleges he was harassed by a member of staff while studying in Maynooth files complaint with Gardaí’s sexual assault unit.

Sunday’s ordinations will bring to four the number of new priests ordained for Clogher in the past three years.

Bishop Cullinan cautions against 'circling the wagons'.

Prayers offered at Masses in the Diocese of Kerry for world peace and for people everywhere who serve in the army of their country.

In 1965, 441 priests were ordained in Ireland, but these days it is usually 12/13 annually, Bishop Denis Brennan highlighted at a recent conference for vocations directors.

ACP priest flies the flag for a Church which is "still capable of contributing to debate in the public forum, which is deeply committed to pastoral care and open to looking at its own life, as well as challenging its leadership.”

Fr Timothy Bartlett is director of public and social affairs in the Diocese of Down & Connor and also Secretary to the Northern Bishops.

Bishops concerned that process of taking in refugees seems to have slipped onto the back-burner of Irish politics.

Ordination coincides with the special Jubilee of Deacons taking place in Rome to mark the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.

Bishops begin preparations for the 9th World Meeting of Families which will take place primarily in Dublin but also throughout Ireland.

Fr Dermot Ryan is director of adult faith development in the diocese as well as chairperson of the Ossory council of priests.

"The needs we have to be successful, to be liked, to avoid criticism, to be noticed, are often not met. There are many who would gladly serve God in an advisory capacity.”

Drogheda-born Fr Richard McCullen led the worldwide congregation of Vincentians from 1980 until 1992.

Mgr Pádraig Ó Fiannachta (88) will next week receive the American Irish Historical Society’s Cultural Award.

"The renewal of the Irish Church will be strengthened by the determination of men who see priesthood as a second life choice and respond generously."

Mgr Paul Tighe, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Social Communication, marks 40th anniversary of the Catholic Communications Office in Maynooth.

Primate suggests Maynooth offer a theology course specifically tailored for those working in Church communications and religious affairs.

Tributes paid following tragic death of 82-year-old retired lecturer and local historian Fr Gearoid O'Donnchada.

Contribution of religious congregations to the efforts to eradicate human trafficking and provide care and support to victims recognised.

New catholic preschool & primary school religious education curriculum launched as well as religious education programme 'Grow in Love'.

“We do have to push for a more cohesive approach to bringing in prospective student priests” - Mgr Hugh Connolly.