School has a fine reputation in hurling - the entire six backs from last Sunday’s All-Ireland winning Tipperary hurling team are past pupils.
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.”
Sunday’s ordinations will bring to four the number of new priests ordained for Clogher in the past three years.
Board of CPSMA expresses its appreciation to Fr Tom Deenihan, who has been General Secretary for almost three years, and brought enormous energy and commitment to the role.
“Even at this late stage, the remaining families can experience the consolation of being able to offer a Christian burial to their loved ones”.
Fr Dermot Ryan is director of adult faith development in the diocese as well as chairperson of the Ossory council of priests.
Bishop Paul McAleenan studied in St Patrick's College, Thurles. Prior to his episcopal ordination, he was a priest of the Diocese of Westminster for over 40 years.
"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.”
For the first time ever, former students who did not reach ordination, have also been invited back to international reunion at St Patrick's College Thurles.
Columban missionary Fr Sean McDonagh to give lecture in TCD and lead summer school on Clare Island exploring the beauty of God's creation.
Fr Michael Geraghty is the youngest priest in Killaloe. He will spend his summer helping the diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes followed by a stint of missionary work in Africa.
Nine new deacons and 14 ordinations to the priesthood contribute to a "remarkable year" for Maynooth.
Fr Des Hillery, parish priest of Nenagh, to oversee the running of the diocese until a new bishop is appointed.
Cohort of new students at Maynooth includes one missionary priest.
Bishops Crean and Fleming to preside in Cobh and Ballina.
Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy one of the first issues considered by Vatican II.
