A video has emerged of Bishop Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV describing how he was physically attacked in Ireland on a visit there in what was likely 2007. He had previously visited in 2005. Bishop Prevost describes the attack and how another bigger Augustinian friar came to his rescue. Bishop Prevost is recorded on X…
In July it was a church, now a mourning society: Islamist terrorists in eastern Congo are not picky when it comes to killing. Islamist terrorists have once again carried out a massacre of civilians in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Several African media unanimously report that the Ugandan militia Allied Democratic Forces…
‘I receive news of miracles and conversions every day from across the world’ – St Carlo’s mother History was made this week as Fr Michael Toomey, parish priest of Holy Family Church, Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary, returned from Italy carrying with him a first-class relic of the Church’s newest saint, Carlo Acutis. The relic, entrusted to him by…
He once promised, “I’ll be back,” but this time Arnold Schwarzenegger returns not to the silver screen but to the Vatican stage — and alongside an Irish bishop. On October 1st, Bishop Martin Hayes of Kilmore will share the spotlight with the Hollywood action hero and Pope Leo XIV at a landmark Laudato Si’ conference in Rome.…
Over the weekend, Lusk Athletic Club held the St MacCullin’s Parish Centenary Road Races gathering to help celebrate the parish’s 100 year anniversary. St MacCullin’s Church has served the parish of Lusk, Co. Dublin since 1925 and is now led by Fr Kevin Moore PP. Parents and families were invited to join and watch their…
“What I see in the various parishes I visit are so many people from different cultures and countries, many of them very young people, bringing new life and energy, that’s such a positive sign for the Church today and for the future,” Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin Paul Dempsey told The Irish Catholic. “To welcome people…
On September 13, the Kilmore Diocesian Centre will host a Facilitation Skills Day designed to teach parishioners the skills needed to lead small group discussions. Anyone active in parish life or wishing to be more active can attend. Jim Deeds, a pastoral worker and leadership skills trainer, will be leading parishioners through the training day,…
The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI) is inviting young artists across the nation to submit original artwork that represents their idea of a safe and welcoming Church. The competition, entitled “A Safe and Welcoming Church Children and Young Person’s Art Competition” is open for the month of September,…
The Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD has described as ‘extremely concerning’ fresh figures released to him which show that 68,625 children have been reported missing to Gardaí since 2015. The Meath West TD said: “There are very serious questions for the State to answer about the numbers of children going missing in Ireland, in particular…
Following on the recent Irish Bishops’ Day of Prayer and Reflection for Gaza, a choir concert in Carlow hopes to raise money for the Palestinians in Gaza. Taking place on October 2, ‘Ceol na gCór – Choirs for Gaza’ will gather over ten choirs in St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, Co. Carlow to perform as Gaeilge.…
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