William RevilleAre we as free-thinking as we assume?
Month: January 2014
The price of conscience
Paul KeenanUS groups continue to fight the ‘abortion mandate’
The spectre of al Qaeda returns to Iraq
Militant actions threaten the Christian population
Enemies within and without
Pope Francis is engaged in a generational reform effort
New bishops for Derry, Elphin imminent
Michael KellyPope Francis is expected to shortly appoint new bishops
Asia Bibi thanks Pope for prayers
Christian woman hopes to be free in 2014
Quotes of the Week January 9
"The Church in Aleppo is standing steadfast despite the bombs, hunger and cold of recent weeks. We want to live and have faith, and show our solidarity to everyone without distinction of religion or faction. This is our mission, our task. No one knows when this war will end. We can accept everything, except this…
A new year – a new you
Wendy GraceWendy Grace suggests some alternative New Year’s resolutions
‘Take the knocks and carry on’
Martin O'BrienWhen Belfast’s Interdenominational Divine Healing Ministries celebrated their 20th anniversary in November, co-founder and director Br David Jardine SSF recalled another November day nearly 50 years ago when his life changed forever. The SSF may be unfamiliar to some readers of The Irish Catholic. It stands for Society of St Francis, an Anglican Franciscan order…
Dublin Scouts awarded for work in India
Mags GarganTwelve members of the Irish Venture Scouts from 35th Dublin, Donore Avenue Group recently received the prestigious international Scouts of the World Award, in recognition of their two-year Gairdín Docháis project, which saw them deliver a sensory garden, playground and a play ‘cub camp’ for children with disabilities in the Flame of Hope home in…