Pope Francis greets Her Excellency Emma Madigan, Ambassador of Ireland to the Holy See in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace. Ms Madigan is accompanied by her husband Laurence and their son Conor. Photo: L’Osservatore Romano
Month: November 2014
Teachers reject “fantasy” of divisive Catholic schools
Principals argue that integrated education won’t end sectarianism
PLC accused TD of “crass disregard” for women’s health
Politicians display “one-sided” stance on abortion
Kerry welcomes new deacons
Conor Bradley of Milltown parish pictured with his family and Bishop Ray Browne of Kerry, who ordained him and Jean Yves Letanneur of Sneem parish to the permanent diaconate in a ceremony in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.
A feast of films for Francophiles
A feast of films for Francophiles at the IFI
Killaloe women’s group links up with ACI
Affiliation focused on fostering future Christian communities
Jack & Jill: The Story of Jonathan Irwin
by Jonathan Irwin with Emily Hourican (Mercier Press, €16.99/£13.50)
Trust Surrender Believe Receive: An Adventure in Praise and Worship
by Rónán Johnston (Goodnewsbooks.net/What’s Your Story, price not supplied)
Dramatic rent hikes leading to homelessness – charity
Charity appeals for measures to protect vulnerable people
The benefits of the lesser-known superfoods
Cathal Barry sets out some surprising sources of nutrition

Courtney McGrail
Cathal Barry
Aubrey Malone
Peter Costello