Mary KennyDespite lack of Vatican endorsement, pilgrims remain devoted to apparition site, writes Mary Kenny
Month: June 2015
HSE decision criticised by Pro Life Campaign
Courtney McGrailThe Pro Life Campaign (PLC) has said that it is unacceptable that the HSE might not investigate circumstances surrounding abortions in Irish hospitals. Responding to reports of how staff at a Leinster hospital were concerned that an abortion was granted to a woman who presented as pregnant and suicidal, despite her having no history of…
Catholics now have a minority perspective
Dear Editor, For all who now seek to live within the spirit of any faith, and most especially Christianity, and in particular within the Catholic denomination of the Christian faith, it is time for us to realise that it is grossly illusionary to think that the Spirit is in one with, or even compatible with,…
Govt accused of ignoring Christian persecution
Greg DalyIreland has ‘turned its back’ on Asia Bibi
Top US comedian speaks out about his Catholic faith
Staff Reporter Funny-man Jim Gaffigan has spoken of his family’s firm faith ahead of the launch of his new TV series chronicling their lives as Catholics. The US stand-up comedian, actor and author said his faith is “very associated with the notion of mercy”. “I understand that there is something greater than myself that does…
Lack of talks raises concerns for marching season
Mags GarganConcerns have been raised at a lack of progress in talks to prevent violence during this year’s marching season in the North, as a senior Orange Order member warmed of “immense anger”. Fr Gary Donegan of Holy Cross church in Ardoyne, Belfast, told The Irish Catholic that while there has been “no direct contact with…
Lay Catholic reform group call for national assembly
Cathal BarryA group of lay Catholics seeking liberal reform in the Church in Ireland have called on the hierarchy to consider holding a national assembly. Members of the Association of Catholics in Ireland (ACI) made the proposal at a meeting with Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin recently. Whether Archbishop Martin supports such an assembly is unknown.…
Intelligent robotics is close enough to worry about now
David QuinnAdvances in robotics could prompt ethical discussions on human rights, writes David Quinn
The dangers of spiritual worldliness
Dear Editor, Where did we go so wrong? We have now voted to give the State power to decide what marriage is. We, the Church, have failed fellow Christians and wider society, as many Christians have rejected the Gospel truths on marriage for a Marxist ideology. Not even the USSR or present-day China has managed…
Derry students fan the flame of faith
About 2,800 young people from Co. Donegal, Derry City, Co. Derry and Co. Tyrone attended the annual Fan the Flame Mass in Celtic Park, Derry for children who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Diocese of Derry during the past year. The main celebrant was Bishop Donal McKeown. The Long Tower Folk Group…