The Diocese of Galway has announced that the remains of the late Bishop Eamonn Casey would no longer rest in the crypt of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas and will be laid in an undisclosed location. In a press release, the Diocese said they recognised the deep…
Parishioners of the Village of Gneeveguilla located in East Kerry might soon have to be buried outside of the parish, warns Fianna Fáil Kerry TD Michael Cahill. “There’s only a handful of burial plots left,” he told The Irish Catholic. The cemetery is located on the grounds of the Church of the Holy Rosary and…
“Mary, the Mother of God, is the perfect disciple, the prime example of discipleship, and an icon of the synodal life, “ said Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell in his homily for the closing Mass of the Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel at Whitefriar Street Church. Preaching to the full church on the…
Coinciding with the 5th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will bring thousands to Knock for the National Grandparents Pilgrimage on Sunday, the Catholic Grandparents Association celebrates their 25th anniversary. The Catholic Grandparents Association is the organisation responsible for the creation of the World Day. Speaking on the importance of grandparents and their…
A growing number of young men from diverse backgrounds are returning to church in Dublin and speaking openly about the impact of pornography on their lives, according to Fr Alan Hilliard, Administrator of City Quay and Westland Row parishes in the Archdiocese of Dublin. Fr Hilliard highlighted that many of these young men are raising…
Thousands are expected to join this year’s Reek Sunday pilgrimage on July 27 to the summit of Ireland’s ‘Holy Mountain,’ Croagh Patrick, continuing a 1,600-year-old tradition. Pilgrims of all ages will scale the 765 metres, led by Archbishop Francis Duffy, to pray and participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. This year’s theme…
So, young people aged 16 and over, in Northern Ireland, will forthwith be entitled to vote, as Keir Starmer’s government lowers the voting age all over the United Kingdom. It’s quite probable that a similar change will be introduced in the Republic, where the voting age currently stands at 18. There’s been much discussion as…
And so the long-awaited dig at the site of the former Tuam Children’s Home, to use its proper name, has begun. It is estimated that the dig will take around two years. The purpose is to find how many bodies are buried there, to give them a more appropriate burial and where possible to match…
The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem gathered in Maynooth last Saturday for the investiture of new members. The event took place in the chapel of St Patrick’s College and was presided over by Cardinal Seán Brady, Grand Prior of the Lieutenancy of Ireland. In total, nine new members were invested into the…
Christmas is a season of warmth, wonder, and reflection – and at Knock House Hotel, nestled in the serene village of Knock, Co. Mayo, the festive season is celebrated with true heart and hospitality. Whether you’re travelling solo, with a partner, or among friends, Knock House offers the perfect setting for a memorable and meaningful…
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