RHA exhibition at the National Gallery, Room 21 at the National Gallery until October 22. Curated by Kate McBride and others from both the RHA and the NGI. The limited exhibition at the National Gallery is one of some special interest concerning the advancement of women artists in modern Ireland. The Royal Irish Academy during…
Cardinal: Catholic universities must engage with AI Catholic universities must not recoil from the daunting risks of artificial intelligence but become proactively involved in its ethical development, said the head of the Dicastery for Culture and Education. Catholic universities are obligated “to a delicate exercise of responsibility” in the “new historical era” represented by AI,…
Fr Nicholas (Jim) Irwin has been remembered as a “great support” and a “wonderful person” following his death last week. Following an illness, Fr Irwin, PP of Gortnahoe/Glengoole, Co. Tipperary, died peacefully surrounded by family. Offering his condolences Fr Seamus Bohan PP of Tynagh, Loughrea, Co. Galway said: “Sincere sympathy to the Irwin family on…
Bishop Doran criticizes use of cluster bombs The use of ‘cluster bombs’ is “immoral”, Bishop Kevin Doran has said after US President Joe Biden gave cluster bombs to Ukraine as they repel the Russian invasion. Bishop Doran affirmed Ukraine’s right to defend their people against Russian armed forces in a July 9 statement. However, there…
From this September on Ukrainian Greek Catholics in Ireland will celebrate Christmas, Easter and other major feasts on the same day as western Churches, it was announced on Sunday, July 16. Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski, who has responsibility for Ukrainian Catholics in Ireland and the UK, said he will support “our local churches in Ireland to…
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my reservations about the decision of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference to advocate for the decriminalisation of drug possession for personal use [The Irish Catholic – July 6, 2023]. While I understand the intention to address the complexities of drug addiction and support individuals, I believe this approach…
Many of us in Ireland would remember from times past a family member serving overseas with the Church—an aunt, uncle, brother or sister who would share stories of their missionary work while back home every few years on leave. But did you know that there are still hundreds of Irish missionaries working around the world,…
Chai Brady, Ruadhán Jones and Jason Osborne Hundreds of young Irish Catholics attending World Youth Day in Portugal have been urged to return home as missionaries and rebuild youth ministry, which was deeply impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Approximately 1,500 young people from Ireland will be involved in official pilgrimages to World Youth Day in…
Negotiations between Mary Immaculate College (MIC) and University of Limerick (UL) are “about us, but without us” MIC staff have warned, as they urge senior management to consult with them on linkage talks. Discussions between MIC and UL have been ongoing since last year, but MIC’s union representatives said that “discussions have been ‘about us,…
Four Irish people, including two bishops, have been chosen to participate in the first session of the Universal Synod in Rome, which runs from October 4-29. Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick and Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ of Raphoe were included in the list of participants published by the Holy See on July 7. In addition,…
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