“The cynical disregard of truth, the deliberate manipulation of information, has become endemic at the highest levels and has proved corrosive and destructive of our society,” said Canon David Oxley.
"Maynooth’s potential for encounter and exchange is unique: three partner institutions, side by side on this historic campus, perfectly situated in one of most attractive towns in this country - the possibilities for study, research, community building and dialogue are endless."
"Men and women of violence betray the deep desire of humanity the world over for a future of peace."
“Even though times have changed fundamentally since then, the core need still continues to be much the same.”
“On this special day let us renew our commitment to equality, social justice and care for all our vulnerable people, so many of whom continue to struggle for the very necessities of life.”
"Poverty anywhere constitutes a danger to prosperity everywhere." - President Michael D Higgins
The Bishop could never imagine, as a child collecting funds for the building of the cathedral, “a day like this, presiding here ... at this great banquet of life and joy and welcome”.
Fr Ignatius McCormack, who is also vocations director for the Killaloe diocese as well as administrator of Quin parish, said he was delighted with his new appointment.
“Prayer led him to peace and trust and to the confidence that the past was in safe hands and the future was also in safe hands. God had turned his wounds into wisdom” – Bishop Martin Drennan.
The Christmas story gives us guidance on how to shape “our own shared humanity” looking to the future.
Sally O'Neill did some translating for Archbishop Oscar Romero just six weeks before he was murdered.
