Paul KeenanDear Editor, I write to express my disgust at the latest vicious and crass attack on the Church by the former president, Mary McAleese. By calling the Pope and the Synod of Bishops who will be discussing family issues in the autumn “bonkers” Mrs McAleese is insulting all Catholics. It’s clear that she doesn’t really…
Month: June 2014
Catholics must grow in real confidence to share the Faith
Breda O'BrienPerhaps a revival of traditions would help us find our identity again
South African police arrest two in murder probe
Missionary attacked June 15
Quotes of the Week June 26
“It is time the Catholic bishops took a strong stand against clergy abuse within the Church, sent a clear message about the responsibility of all its religious to report such crimes to police and extended to victims and their families every possible support and redress.” Former New South Wales premier, Barry O’Farrell reacts to the…
‘If I wasn’t a Catholic, I would not be the politician I am’
Martin O'BrienAlban Maginness MLA discusses the importance of his faith
Pope condemns mafia and says members are excommunicated
In the stronghold of an Italian crime syndicate believed to be richer and more powerful than the Sicilian Mafia, Pope Francis said, “Those who follow the path of evil, like the mafiosi do, are not in communion with God; they are excommunicated!” During a Mass June 21 in the southern region of Calabria, Pope Francis…
The curiosities of Dublin
Peter CostelloThe World of Books
A fresh look at Benedict’s valuable gift
Caritas in Veritate remains a crucial document
New DCU institute to ‘transform’ teacher training
Cathal BarryA new partnership between teacher training colleges and Dublin City University (DCU) has been described as a “ground-breaking” approach to religious education which will bring together Catholic trainee teachers with those from other Christian traditions. The new Institute of Education will be created by the coming together of Dublin City University, St Patrick’s College Drumcondra,…
The great Lords of Leinster
The Decline and Fall of the Dukes of Leinster 1872-1948; Love, war, debt and madness by Terence Dooley (Four Courts Press, €24.95/£19.95)