Among hundreds of attendees at the Alpha Ireland Conference last weekend were recently ordained Bishop Michael Router, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop Denis Nulty, and the Most Reverend Dr Michael Jackson.

“He looked at the Church around him and saw that it was full of superstitions like the buying and selling of indulgences, cheap ways of getting into heaven" - Augustinian Fr Gabriel Daly.

“In recent years, faith schools have been poorly served, at times, by news media. Too often, there is a failure to ensure that hyperbole and opinion are counterbalanced with evidence-based facts.”

Included in the plan is an advertising campaign which will target “cold spots” across Northern Ireland where it has proven particularly difficult to attract people from the Catholic community.

Report states that outgoing Stormont Assembly has failed to “lead the planning, development and growth of integrated education”.

The Reformation helped give greater centrality to scripture in the life of the Church, said Pope Francis.

“By removing a peace wall we open a door to a new shared space and I believe we should be ambitious in our efforts.”

Rector of Holy Cross Church in Belfast, Fr Gary Donegan, has revealed that his great grand-uncle fought with an Irish Regiment at the Somme and was later decorated for his courage.

Decade of Commemorations presents a vital opportunity for every part of the Church on this island, not only to remember the past, but to create and shape the future.

“Unless further initiatives are taken regarding the composition of the police service we could be witnessing a reversal of Patten.”

“Many people believe his prayers have brought the healing power of God into their lives and his tomb is visited daily by those who seek his help.”

Church recognises heroic virtues of Fr John Sullivan.