Michael KellyThere is a dialogue in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring which has been running around my mind during my time in Jerusalem:
Pray for peace in the Holy Land after horrific attacks
Month: October 2023
‘Red Mass’ marks opening of legal year in Dublin
Ruadhán Jones
Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell celebrated the annual ‘Red Mass’ to mark the opening of the legal year in St Michan’s Church, the Four Courts parish church, on October 2.
Faith-filled families and Catholic groups fuelling vocations rise
Chai Brady
Youth ministry, Faith-filled families and happy priests are helping fuel priestly vocations for Ireland’s dioceses according to vocation directors, with 15 new seminarians entering formation this year The Irish Catholic can reveal.
‘Confusion’ as Pope signals some same-sex unions can receive blessing
An Irish theologian has raised concerns about Pope Francis’ responses to questions from five cardinals, dubbing them “confusing”, particularly the Pope’s signalling that some same-sex unions can receive blessings.
Leaving Cert sex ed draft provides ‘vital space’ for Catholic schools’ ethos
A new draft curriculum for sexual education for senior cycle students in secondary schools “provides vital space” for Catholic schools to teach the curriculum according to their ethos, a Catholic body has said.
Irish Govt reveals €300,000 donation to abortion provider
The Department of Foreign Affairs made a €300,000 donation to the largest abortion provider and lobbyist in the world last year as part of its funding for foreign-based NGOs.
Rise in calls for assistance to access emergency accommodation ‘worrying’
A sharp rise in the in the number of people seeking legal assistance to access emergency homeless accommodation in 2022 is “worrying”, the Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC) has said in their annual report.
Trócaire supports 1.6 million in 23 countries – report
Church-charity Trócaire supported 1.58 million people in 23 countries in 2022/23, according to its annual report, published on Monday.
Alleged Rupnik victim: Many abused women never received help
Italian professor Fabrizia Raguso, one of the original members of the Loyola Community and an alleged victim of Fr Marko Rupnik, whom she met in 1990, has explained the reasons that led her and the other signatories to publish an open letter following a report by the Diocese of Rome on the Aletti Center, founded by the Slovenian priest in the Eternal City.
‘Not clear’ India govt serious about tackling Christian persecution
Christian leaders in India said that a September 21 meeting with the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) did little to reassure them that the administration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is serious about addressing the ongoing persecution of Christians in the country.