Mags GarganAfter a five-year wait, the people of Longford have once again celebrated Mass in their beloved St Mel’s Cathedral. Fire ravaged the 19th Century cathedral in the early hours of Christmas Day in 2009 and left only a burnt out shell remaining. The loss was a huge blow to the whole community but, from the…
Month: December 2014
Epic journey for Meath’s ‘singing priest’
Fr Ray Kelly still can’t believe he became an internet sensation, writes Louise McCarthy
God is on our side
Michael KellyThe call of Christmas is a challenge for us to do what we can to make the world a better place, writes Michael Kelly
Living in fear
Cathal BarryCathal Barry speaks with a bishop working to safeguard the presence of Christians in the Middle East
Anglicans will ‘evaluate situation’ before Lambeth call
Martin O'BrienHomosexuality row dividing Anglicans
Pope thaws US, Cuba relationship
The Vatican’s exercise of ‘soft power’ is unrivalled writes Michael Kelly
Out of the fast lane
Cathal Barry speaks to rugby legend Tony Ward about faith, family and his recent battle with cancer
Margo’s road to redemption
After ups and downs, Margo tells Louise McCarthy about her road to peace
Viewing Christmas past through rose-tinted glasses
Mary KennyTreasuring past Christmases for their ‘uncomplicated simplicity’
The Simpsons’ ‘serious’ treatment of religion praised
Courtney McGrailPopular adult cartoon series praised by Vatican newspaper