Greg DalyA household name faces an uncertain future, writes Greg Daly
Month: November 2015
Crossing the threshold of mercy
Courtney McGrailPreparations for the upcoming Year of Mercy are well under way in many Irish dioceses, writes Cathal Barry, Mags Gargan and Greg Daly
The greatest of all the Fenians?
Irish Rebel: John Devoy and America’s fight for Ireland’s freedom by Terry Golway (Merrion Press, €19.99).
The Catholic Church does not support corporal punishment
Dear Editor, Mary McAleese has many welcome things to say in her interview (IC 12/11/2015). However, she would appear to be in error in the matter of corporal punishment of chwildren. You report her as saying in the interview, “I have raised the Church’s support for corporal punishment of children which is set out in…
Dad’s Diary
Emilia’s big blue eyes shone above her joyful toothy grin as she trundled forward clumsily – walking, for the very first time. Her hands were held up in an “I surrender” posture as she merrily stumbled back and forth between her mother and I, to shrieks of delight and applause from her older siblings. She…
An apocalyptic vision
Paul KeenanThe theology of ISIS relies on one key battle, writes Paul Keenan
Ossory diocese offers sites for schools
Mags GarganSt Kieran’s College, Ossory’s diocesan college, has offered the Department of Education and Skills a site for the relocation of two schools for Kilkenny City. Fr Dermot Ryan, President of St Kieran’s College said the offer “continues the tradition of the commitment of the Diocese of Ossory and St Kieran’s College to excellence in education…
Dominican school under fire for atheist invite
Cathal BarryA Dominican run secondary school in Dublin has come under fire for its decision to invite a group which is publicly hostile to Catholicism to address its students. Theologian Dr John Murray warned the principal of St Dominics College, Cabra, to be “cautious” following the school’s decision to reissue a previously cancelled invitation to Atheist…
Father Ted actor praises priests
Staff reporter Father Ted actor Frank Kelly has said his prayer life consisted of a “constant conversation” with God. The 76-year-old, who is best known for his role as Fr Jack Hackett in the popular television series, said he believed Jesus was God come to Earth and also an “extremely compassionate man”. Speaking on Leap of…
Nuala O’Loan to launch new book on impact of Vatican II on Ireland
Staff reporter The impact of Vatican II on Ireland is the theme of a major new book due to be launched later this month. The book explores areas such as education, human rights, social justice, liturgy, society and theology. Vatican II is widely regarded as the most important religious event of the 20th Century, and the…