A coalition has been formed by Misean Cara, Medical Missionaries of Mary, AMRI and Geneva for Human Rights – ‘Safebirth4all’-. This coalition is committed to the mission of eliminating obstetric fistula (OF) and raising awareness about the lives of millions of women around the world living with this condition. The coalition hosted an event on…
Exorcists are reporting a sharp increase in people asking for a solemn exorcism and deliverance ministry, Chai Brady hears A well- known US exorcist has warned the Irish people that the widespread abandonment of the Faith is exposing individuals and the nation to the influence of demonic forces. In a wide-ranging interview with The Irish…
For some reason, Catholics can get a little nervous when it comes to charismatic prayer. Years ago, I brought my good Catholic mother to a Life in the Spirit Seminar. We both thought it was just a series of lectures on the Holy Spirit. But when scores of people in the hall jumped up to…
Close to 200 people gathered at Kickham Plaza, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary for the third ‘Multicultural Rosary Rally’ on May 24. The event, in honour of Our Lady of Fatima and part of the Jubilee Year celebrations in the Waterford Diocese, had prayers, music and friendship. The prayers were said in eight languages: Ukrainian, Spanish, Polish,…
In Wexford hurling folklore, few names command the same reverence as Martin Storey. The Oulart-the-Ballagh man captained the Slaneysiders to their last All-Ireland success in 1996, delivering a glory the county had hungered for since 1968. But for Storey, success was never built on skill alone. Beneath the fierce competitor lay a quiet foundation —…
As the centenary of Matt Talbot’s death approaches, the Knights of St Columbanus have launched a renewed effort to promote the Venerable not only as a candidate for sainthood but as a model saint for the modern day. Their initiative — tied to commemorations taking place on June 6–8 — looks ahead, seeking to present…
Juniour Certificate students are to be taught all about the institutions run by the country’s religious orders including the mother and baby homes, the industrial schools and the Magdalen laundries. Thus, they will be acquainted with what is often called a ‘dark chapter’ from our past. And yes, there are dark chapters in our past…
One of Pope Francis’s critiques of modern society was that too many people prefer to have animal pets rather than children. In 2014, he described this trend as “selfish”, and returned to the theme in 2022, when he called it “a denial of fatherhood and motherhood” that “takes away our humanity”. Well, the pattern has…
PaoloAffatato Pope Leo XIV is by no means a stranger in Asia. This brings hope to believers in the nations and territories of the largest and most plural continent, where two thirds of humanity live. His familiarity with Asian contexts deepened significantly during his tenure as Prior General of the Order of St Augustine. As…
It’s as hard to give up the drink as it is to raise the dead to life again. But both are possible and even easy for Our Lord,” said Matt Talbot, Patron of Alcoholics. Overcoming addiction is never easy, but it is possible with the right help. A new female addiction recovery centre will open…
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Chai Brady
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