Married couples have responded to new statistics from Accord showing almost half of couples delay marriage due to the housing crisis, giving a plethora of advice including “you can live in a tent and still be married”. Hundreds of people who were married in Newman University Church in Dublin gathered in the church over the…
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Kevin Doran to serve as the Bishop of Achonry, uniting it with the Diocese of Elphin in persona episcopi – governed by one bishop. The announcement was made on Sunday, February 16, with Mass celebrated at 10am, followed by the formal announcement of Bishop Doran’s appointment as the new Bishop…
Fifteen Irish congregations came together to discuss Laudato Si’ in action and to start a conversation on how climate justice impact can be reduced through Irish congregation’s investments, on Saturday, February 15, at the Mercy International Centre in Dublin. The speakers – who represented both congregations and professional finance services perspectives – included Sr Juliet…
In the book of Genesis, we hear God tell Cain: “Your brother’s blood is crying out to me from the ground.” And these words echo, in my own heart, each time the media revisits the assassination of John F Kennedy, whose Irish roots run deep into the soil of County Wexford. He was the first…
This week it was announced that Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Kevin Doran to be Bishop of Achonry. Kevin is Bishop of Elphin and now is bishop of both dioceses. Since last April he has been Apostolic Administrator in our diocese so, in many ways, this was an expected announcement and a welcome one. There…
Matteo Mazzariol Tradition refuses to submit to the small and arrogant oligarchy of those who merely happen to be walking about. All democrats object to men being disqualified by the accident of birth; tradition objects to their being disqualified by the accident of death.” These words of GK Chesterton are probably the best to…
The number of recruits from a Catholic background joining the PSNI has dropped significantly in the past few years. In the latest recruitment campaign, only 27% of all new recruits are Catholic, confirmed Chief Constable Jon Boutcher. Speaking to BBC, Mr Boutcher said “the figures are not what I want. There is no doubt about…
“Devoted” St Oliver Plunkett played a vital role in Drogheda, dedicating himself to education and “the sanctification of his clergy and faithful”, the Primate of All Ireland has said, designating St Peter’s church a place of pilgrimage for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh launched #Oliver400 last week marking the…
One of my friends, Fr Michael Brady, devoted much of his life to missionary work in Brazil, offering his service for around 50 years. Recently, he shared with me that when he began his missionary journey, others mentioned a small fact about a tiny fruit. He remarked, “Most people wouldn’t really eat the fruit because,…
Hallow, the world’s most popular Christian prayer app, may soon be unavailable to users across the European Union according to the CEO. The app, relied on by many Catholics for daily prayer and meditation, is facing potential restrictions under EU regulations – sparking backlash from religious freedom advocates. Alex Jones, CEO and co-founder of Hallow,…
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