It’s a trend these days for people to loathe their past – especially the past history and culture of their country. There are lots of serious faults with our past in Ireland, but when the past becomes the all-consuming bogeyman, present abuses slip under the radar. Present and ongoing abuses are the ones we can…
Saint of the Week Sr Elizabeth of the Trinity St Elizabeth of the Trinity, born Elizabeth Catez in 1880, is an inspiring model of Christian life. From a young age, Elizabeth had a fiery temperament, with “furious eyes” that expressed her strong will. Over time, this intensity transformed into a spirituality that drove her towards…
The formal reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, now fully restored after the disastrous fire on April 15 2019, will take place a month from now, on December 8. It will be an occasion with important lessons for all the world to learn from, but also one surrounded by controversy. With this important event…
Exclusive Named a GAA All-Star last week, Tyrone man Niall Morgan is open and frank about the ups and downs of living a life of Faith. Opening up about the sorrow of miscarriage, the All-Star and primary school principal said that people should “trust in Faith” during difficult times. Tyrone’s All-Ireland winning goalkeeper said that before their first child his wife lost…
The visit of St Bernadette in Ireland has come to an end, with stops in Elphin and Cork and Ross Dioceses. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, Cecelia Healy, who drove the relics to Cork’s cathedral, said it was a “memorable and great experience.” Along with being one of the volunteers to drive the relics, Ms…
Locals in the Co. Louth town of Ardee are fearful that a recently installed grotto, which has become a site of “prayer” and “reflection”, will be subject to removal in the imminent future due to “a number of complaints” that have been lodged with Louth County Council revolving around “religious symbolism in a public space”.…
St Marta Group, a human rights charity, rooted in the Catholic Church, has said that “human trafficking in Northern Ireland has reached alarming levels, according to local charities.” The findings highlight the urgent need for stronger preventative measures and “support systems for victims, including safe housing.” Speaking to The Irish Catholic, Barbara Condon, Ruhama’s CEO,…
A Derry-born nun who died in an earthquake in Ecuador has been hailed as an inspiration for youth following the announcement she will soon be officially put on the path to sainthood. Sr Clare Crockett wanted to become a famous actress in Hollywood and was on the path to doing so until she attended a…
The Church has unveiled ‘Luce’, a new mascot designed to reach younger generations in the upcoming Jubilee 2025. The mascot’s design and purpose have raised different reactions, with some questioning whether such an approach aligns with traditional Church practices. However, many Church leaders view it as part of an evolving mission to adapt to cultural…
The Diocese of Clogher’s diocesan JPII Award Ceremony happens this Friday, November 8 in the St Joseph’s Church, Monaghan Town. The award will be handed to the diocese’s youth by Bishop Larry Duffy, and guest speaker Mickey Harte will give a talk afterwards about the importance of faith in the participants’ lives. James McLoughlin, the award…
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