Family vacation reflections
Month: June 2014
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…
Dublin ‘Airport Church’ celebrates 50 years
Mags GarganLarge attendance present at ceremony
International Parish Cells seminar
A good session of sharing and prayers
Children will follow the faith example of their parents
Confirmation is not just a one day event, it is a way of life
SDLP will oppose abortion law amendment
Martin O'BrienParty remains ‘robustly pro-life’
Mary McAleeses’ insult to the Church
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…
Catholics must grow in real confidence to share the Faith
Breda O'BrienPerhaps a revival of traditions would help us find our identity again
Pope laments religious persecution
Calls for legal protections for religious freedom
The curiosities of Dublin
Peter CostelloThe World of Books