People are invited to fast and pray to ask God to free us from this pandemic, to support those who are fighting it, and to comfort those who have been afflicted, says Bishop Donal McKeown.

Parishioners were dismayed and disgusted this week when they learned that someone had spray-painted swastika symbols on the cross and nearby oratory.

“We wanted to modernise the interior but also ensure preservation of all the beautiful historic features. People won’t see a drastic change but we hope that they will be very happy with the new look” - Fr Richard Gibbons.

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

The parish priest, who was devastated at the theft in 2013 of the oil paintings by the renowned artist Evie Hone, expressed his joy on hearing that they had been recovered.

"We live in a world where the name of God is used to foster attitudes and deeds which could not be farther away from the real identity of God.”

“Ground Control to Major Tom/Commencing countdown, engines on/ Check ignition/and may God's love be with you.”

Canon Wulfran Lebocq of the Institute of Christ the King needs €6,800 to fund altar for Sacred Heart Church in Limerick's Crescent.

Dr Denis Nulty asks if Jesuit priest might be a comfort to the many families whose loved ones remain missing.

Voluntary bucket collection will be held at every railway station in aid of their Railway Benefit Fund which supports needy railway families in hard times.

Longford's Phoenix is seen as a symbol of the renewal for the Irish Church.

Celebrating the restoration of the Dublin church, Archbishop says the parish can begin to set priorities for its pastoral mission in the years to come.

Massive €30m five-year restoration project to be completed on time.

TY faith ‘gathering’ in Knock a great success.

Sighting of a couple at Co Galway church on the day the six paintings were stolen.