Paul KeenanDear Editor, Marriage and society are being re-defined. Those who do not accept homosexual behaviour as normative are legally being forced to embrace the rationalisation or be silent in the face of it. Those who oppose homosexual acts are being labelled homophobes and it is these that are becoming the victims of hatred. What better…
Month: May 2014
Great visit but unity has many hurdles to overcome
Breda O'BrienThe Holy Land visit demonstrates the difficult task of being Pope
Irish catechism receives Rome approval
Cathal BarryNew catechetical resource to hit the shelves as early as June 12
Cost of separating faith and politics
David QuinnThe Church shouldn’t be afraid to speak to Massgoers about politics
Equality and difference willed by God
The Church teaches that men and women were both created in God’s image, writes Cathal Barry
Discernment groups set to boost vocations
Irish vocation directors are taking creative steps in an effort to boost the numbers of young people considering a call to the priesthood and religious life. A major assembly to be held in November is set to tackle the crisis of vocations in the Irish Church by establishing new strategic discernment groups. The key meeting…
Camino on the Cliffs
Mags GarganFr Conor Cunnigham PP celebrating Mass on the Cliffs of Moher following an 8km hike from Doolin, Co. Clare with young people from the parish of Lisdoonvarna, Kilshanny & Doolin, and the Galway Diocesan Youth Ministry team to pray for exam students.
Franciscan celebration in Cork
Fr David Collins OFM from Knocknaheeney pictured following his ordination in St Francis Church, Cork with Bishop John Buckley, his parents Eileen and Neil Collins, and family members: Martin Collins, Pathama Collins, Niall Collins, Nita Collins, Gemma Kerrigan and Brian Collins. Photo: Tony O'Connell
Priest helped crash widow to forgive
Elber Twomey recounts 2012 tragedy
The end of an era
The closure of All Hallows is a worrying sign, says Cathal Barry