Cathal Barry17 new seminarians begin formation
Month: August 2015
Fr Flannery does not share Pope’s vision of the Church
David QuinnThere are certain things you must believe in order to be a Catholic, writes David Quinn
Religious leaders honoured for work in Central African Republic
Courtney McGrailThe president of the Central African bishops’ conference is one of three religious leaders who has been honoured for promoting interfaith reconciliation in the Central African Republic. Shortly before receiving the 2015 Sergio Vieira De Mello Prize in Geneva, Archbishop Dieudonne Nzapalainga of Bangui said that the award belonged neither to him nor his fellow…
No need for seminaries
Dear Editor, In my opinion I do not think seminaries are necessary at all. Surely any aspiring priest could go to an institute three nights a week to learn biblical studies and liturgical matters, while remaining in his employment. Furthermore, when Jesus sent out the Twelve Apostles to evangelise the world they did not go…
Society needs firm moral education
Dear Editor, We all recognise that parents today are at their wits end trying to discover how to prepare their children for the runaway world of modern technology and its messages. To see, hear, speak, bully and act any old way that wins longed-for popularity whatever the cost to others, is termed ‘openness’. Of course…
Bolt feels ‘blessed’ after world title win
Staff Reporter The fastest man on the planet has said he feels “blessed” after winning his third 100m world title. Usain Bolt took to social media site Twitter to give thanks after narrowly beating rival Justin Gatlin to the gold medal in the 100m final of the IAAF World Championships at the weekend. The Jamaican sprinter…
Finding his faith
Niall McDonagh tells Cathal Barry about how his life experiences have led him to the seminary
Archbishop praises Knock’s stewards and handmaids
Tuam’s Archbishop Michael Neary has congratulated the stewards and handmaids who serve at Knock shrine in a homily marking 80 years of the Knock Shrine Society. Speaking at Mass during the Knock Novena, Dr Neary praised the “sensitive, effective and eloquent presence” of the stewards and handmaids who minister to pilgrims and invalids. The archbishop,…
Shrine dedicated to memory of Fr Colm McGrady
Family, friends and parishioners gathered at St Malachy’s Church, Kilclief in Co. Down to mark the first anniversary of Fr Colm McGrady, who died in August 2014 having served as parish priest in Strangford and Kilclief since 2008. Fr Brian Donnelly, a classmate of Fr Colm’s, was the celebrant at the Mass and was joined…
World of Books
Peter CostelloBooks Editor The other week our reviewer discussed how Mártin Ó Cadhain, in writing his celebrated novel Cré na Cille, resorted to creating new words in Irish to express his meaning. In this he had many precedents, such as William Shakespeare. But words are odd things. Recently it was reported that the rapper Eminem has the…