The Jesuits in Britain have launched an online calendar for 2014 to mark the bicentenary of the restoration of the Society of Jesus by Pope Pius VII in 1814. The calendar features illustrations of 12 Jesuits from across the world who have been active in various ministries over the past 200 years. Stonyhurst alumna Ellen…
Month: January 2014
Down Syndrome intern in Vatican Radio first
Paul KeenanThe mother of a young Irishman who became the person with Down Syndrome to intern with Vatican Radio has urged other parents to “reach for the stars” after her son’s experience. Speaking to The Irish Catholic after her son, Michael, ended a successful placement with the Vatican’s media network, May Gannon said “we never, as…
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Dublin football star praises ‘holistic’ Catholic education
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‘Little appetite’ for changing Catholic schools’ patronage – Bishop
Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare & Leighlin has said there is still a “tremendous hunger” for Catholic education in Ireland, despite the Government’s programme of divesting some schools of their Catholic patronage. Speaking to The Irish Catholic at the launch of Catholic Schools Week, Bishop Nulty said that is it clear from the consultation process…
Holy Land Christians ‘vital, vibrant’ – Bishop
Christian schools, hospitals offer ‘powerful witness’
The freedom within our faith
The Church’s declaration on religious freedom Dignitatis Humanae teaches that to be human, “man’s response to God in faith must be free: no one therefore is to be forced to embrace the Christian faith against his own will”. “God calls men to serve him in spirit and in truth,” the document continues, “hence they are…
‘No hoax’ in Medjugorje – report
Church struggles to make ‘definitive decision’ on alleged visions
Priest threatened in ‘Allah’ row
Malaysian Jesuit becomes a hate figure for Muslims