Courtney McGrailMembers of Rise of the Roses campaign on a visit to the Adoration Sisters in Belfast on their tour of 10 different orders across Ireland to create a culture of saying ‘yes’ to God among Irish women. The tour concludes in Knock Shrine on August 15.
Month: June 2015
Lough Derg is a ‘place of miracles’
Michael KellyIn the second of a two-part feature on St Patrick’s Purgatory, Michael Kelly writes about this compelling place
Vocation shortage could see end of Irish chaplains abroad
Cathal BarryBerkeley tragedy shines a light on vital pastoral service
Eucharistic Congress in Cebu to highlight vibrant Asian Church
An unforgettable experience awaits pilgrims, writes Bishop Kevin Doran
Knock shrine scoops major tourism award
Knock Shrine has been recognised by a leading tourism website for its excellence in hospitality. The world renowned Marian shrine in Co. Mayo received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award for the top performing tourist attraction as reviewed by tourists on the world’s largest travel site. Knock Shrine Rector, Fr Richard Gibbons said he was…
Former watchdog takes action against Church
The former chief executive of the Catholic Church’s child safeguarding body has initiated personal injury proceedings against his former employer, RTÉ has reported. Ian Elliott, who was CEO of the Church’s child safeguarding body for six years until 2013, made an application for stress-related injury against his former employer via the personal injuries assessment board…
Eucharistic Congress question causes surprise
Leaving Certificate students were surprised that the Eucharistic Congress made an appearance instead of an anticipated question on the Treaty in their History exam this year. While some students would have been familiar with the Eucharistic Congress that was held in Dublin in 2012, only those who were well prepared would have been ready for…
We must hear ‘the cry of the Earth’ – Pope
New encyclical an urgent call to tackle climate change
Canadian PM indirectly asks for papal apology
Religious freedom, the conflict in Ukraine, and the environment were all discussed in a June 11 meeting between Pope Francis and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, as were the findings of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission into the treatment of First Nations children in State-owned and Church-run Canadian residential schools. The commission described what happened…
Pro-choice advocates lose US Circuit Court appeal
An appeal against a 2013 law that pro-choice advocates claim is unconstitutional and designed to restrict abortion in Texas has been struck down by the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals. The New Orleans-based court upheld most provisions in the law that pro-life groups say sets standards for abortion clinics to ensure women's health is…