The Filipino Catholic community gathered in St Joseph’s Church on Berkeley Road in Dublin for the feast of Santo Niño on Sunday. The feast is extremely popular in the Philippines and draws crowds of millions every year. The Santo Niño de Cebu is an icon of the Child Jesus. It was given by Portuguese explorer…
In the world of the arts, they make a distinction between persons who create an artifact, an artist, a sculptor, or a novelist, and persons who write about artists and their works. We have novelists and literary critics, artists and art critics, and both are important. Critics keep art and literature from bad form, sentimentality,…
The Vatican has updated its rules to stem the spread of Covid-19 and will require all its employees to be vaccinated against the virus or prove they have recently recovered from the disease. Also, starting January 10, nonessential work-related travel is temporarily suspended, masking outdoors is required, high-filtering FFP2 masks must be worn indoors and…
The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition continues to showcase bright minds tackling society’s toughest problems, writes Jason Osborne As with last year’s exhibition, this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition is again set against a backdrop highlighting the importance of science and technology to our modern world: the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking at…
Mindful Living We all want to be loved. My youngest granddaughter has been staying with us for some time now and has grown increasingly close and loving. She will often tenderly stroke my arm when I’m playing with her or reading a story. And, just before she leaves for crèche each morning, she used to…
Fr Frainc Mac Brádaigh SJ To say that Michael lived a very full life would be both an understatement and to miss the point. Well educated with five masters, one each in English, Reconciliation studies, and drugs and addictions and two in theology would only highlight his desire to understand but miss the point of…
Adminstrator appointed for Ardagh and Clonmacnoise A new diocesan administrator, Fr Tom Healy, has been appointed for the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois following Archbishop Francis Duffy’s installation as the new Archbishop of Tuam. Fr Healy PP of Edgeworthstown in Co. Longford will administer the day-to-day affairs of Ardagh and Clonmacnois until a new bishop…
The neo-noir thriller Nightmare Alley is a remake of a 1947 film starring Tyrone Power in one of his favourite roles. This version is directed by Guillermo del Toro – of The Shape of Water fame. Leonardo DiCaprio was initially cast in the power role but dropped out amidst financial squabbles. He’s replaced by another…
So much of what’s on TV is aggravation and conflict ridden so it’s great when you find something calming and uplifting. Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens (BBC Two, Fridays) is not just about gardening – there is history, spirituality and a host of interesting characters. Monty Don’s visit to the area started in Venice, where we…
No amount of talking and listening to each other will help the Church if those talking are uninformed or misinformed about matters of faith and morals, writes Dr John Murray No doubt the Church needs to improve its internal and external communication. And the synodal process, at diocesan, national, and global level might help to…
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