Ruadhán JonesSt Mary’s University College in Belfast has unveiled a new library named for St John Henry Cardinal Newman, as part of plans to transform the campus.
St Mary’s University unveils Cardinal Newman library
Month: November 2023
After a long synod…the wait goes on
Michael Kelly
Wherever one finds oneself on matters of ecclesiastical politics and bureaucracy, there is no doubting that the Roman synod that concluded at the weekend was the most momentous event in the life of the Church since the Second Vatican Council (1962-65).
NI Catholic schools body raise concerns about critical survey
Chai Brady
The Catholic school management body in the North of Ireland has raised “significant concerns” about a survey which found the majority of members of a teachers’ union in a Co. Tyrone school did not feel valued.
If Church ‘power’ has declined maybe that’s a good thing…
Mary Kenny
“Census highlights waning power of Catholicism” ran the headline, reporting the demographic changes in the latest census records.
Gaza pastor: Pray for peace, hostage release and aid
The pastor of Gaza’s only Catholic church urged prayers for peace, the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid, telling OSV News his parishioners are experiencing “a terrible situation, a crazy situation”.
Finding peace during one of the world’s most dangerous times
We Irish tend to be a cheerful bunch. We like to look on the bright side, and hope for the best. Yet there are times when it’s prudent to be wary, and even fearful.
Mexican bishops call for solidarity after Hurricane Otis devastation
Mexico’s bishops expressed “closeness” with the affected populations and urged generosity after a monster Category 5 hurricane tore through Acapulco, leaving 27 dead and four people disappeared.
Michael Collins’ Bible to go under the hammer
The Bible Michael Collins carried when he was assassinated is up for auction online until November 14, estimated to be worth €21,000-25,000.
Census 2022: Catholicism declines but religiosity still high
While Catholics make up less than 70% of the Irish population in Census 2022, the full breakdown released on October 26 shows that ‘no religion’ is still by far in the minority.
Cardinal: Hamas ‘the worst enemy of the Palestinian people’
Pope Francis’ peace envoy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, has called Hamas “the worst enemy of the Palestinian people.”