"It is not part of the culture of the Church to turn a spotlight on itself.”

Former president presented copy of 'Laudato Si: An Irish Response' to Pope Francis during meeting between the Pontiff and the Elders in the Vatican on Monday

Let us think about Patrick the ‘unlearned refugee’ (as he once described himself), the slave in exile, Patrick the undocumented migrant – Archbishop Eamon Martin.

“The missionary movement is firmly enshrined as a key part of our national heritage,” former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, writes in the Foreword of ‘The Legacy of Irish Missionaries Lives On’.

“Unlike some of the other summer schools, the Daniel O’Connell School does not have a specific theme. Instead, we offer a mix of lectures on local, county, national and international history.”

Former president will teach on the MA Irish Studies programme at St Mary’s University, specifically on its ‘New Perspectives on Irish History’ seminar series.

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.

“A huge honour for us to appoint such a distinguished and respected public figure to our staff at St Mary's.”

Dialogue with social, economic, education, culture, spiritual groupings sought on a shared vision for Irish society.

Critical of males celibates who have no adult experience of family life advising on the family.