Austen IvereighThe synod’s bishops will grapple with the realities of modern marriage, writes Austen Ivereigh
Month: October 2015
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
Fr Martin Delaney reflects on the greatest irony- how we don’t appreciate something until it is gone
Witnessing the miracle of sight being restored
Michael KellyOn a recent trip to Tanzania, Michael Kelly discovered that miracles do indeed happen
Blessing of heritage wall at Cork hospital
Mags GarganA new heritage wall recounting the many developments over the years at the Mercy University Hospital, Cork City was blessed by Bishop John Buckley and the ribbon was cut by Sr Laurentia, Former Director of Nursing, in the presence of Sandra Daly CEO, Margaret McKiernan, Director of Nursing and many present staff members. The hospital…
Franciscan Missionary Sisters celebrate 80th anniversary
A parish Mass for the Year of Consecrated Life in the Church of Our Lady of the Wayside in Jenkinstown, Co. Louth coincided with the fact that the Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa were celebrating the 80th anniversary of the foundation of their mother house, Mount Oliver Convent. Parish Priest of Lordship & Ballymascanlon, Fr…
Meath diocese prepares for World Youth Day
Bishop Michael Smith officially launched the Diocese of Meath’s preparations for World Youth Day (WYD) next year in a ceremony in Navan parish. He will lead a group of 50 young adults (18-35 years) from the diocese to Krakow, Poland at the end of July, 2016. The pilgrimage journey will take in the five days…
Dedication of Archrois an Spidéil in Galway
Archrois an Spidéil is a special commission for Cill Éinde, An Spidéal, Co. Galway, that was recently dedicated during a week of celebrations in the parish. Designed by artist Imogen Stuart, who also designed the ambo and tabernacle for the refurbished St Mel’s Cathedral in Longford, Ardchrois an Spidéil is designed in the tradition of…
Maple leaf state a little withered after outbreak of public transparency
Canada can learn from the Catholic Church’s experience, writes Prof. Michael Higgins
Christians in the crossfire
Paul KeenanThe Holy Land community faces a fresh wave of terror, writes Paul Keenan
Sneers against the synod will not help reform
Courtney McGrailDear Editor, Mary McAleese has received plenty of coverage for her most recent attacks on the Synod of Bishops, just as last year when she claimed the idea of the Church’s bishops advising the Pope on family life was “completely bonkers”. Her sneers at the idea of the Pope seeking the advice of celibate males…