While Church debates continue about synodality and reform in preparation for an Irish Synod in October, Bishop Niall Coll of Raphoe has delivered a clear and sometimes firm message: the next generation of Catholics is not looking for endless discussion or progressive experimentation — they are looking for truth. Speaking to a gathering of over…
The first anniversary Mass of Bishop Willie Walsh was celebrated at the Cathedral of Sts Peter and Paul, Ennis, last Saturday. On the day, the plaza located in front of the cathedral was dedicated to the late bishop’s memory and is now known as the Bishop Willie Walsh Plaza. During his homily, Bishop Fintan Monahan…
Humanitarian action must move beyond simply saving lives in war and disaster and begin protecting the ecological conditions that sustain them, according to Dr Hugo Slim ahead of this year’s Annual Trócaire Lent Lecture. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, Dr Slim, Director of the Las Casas Institute for Social Justice at Blackfriars Hall, Oxford, said…
Bishop Niall Coll’s recent remarks mark a significant moment in the lead-up to the upcoming October synod, indicating an episcopal push towards inclusivity, particularly for the younger generations who often feel disconnected from the synodal process. His insights reflect a growing recognition that many of today’s youth have no memory of a Catholic Ireland and…
The Ukrainian Catholic community in Dublin gathered on February 21 for an evening of remembrance and prayer, marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Clergy, diplomats, veterans and representatives of Ukrainian organisations in Ireland were among those present, alongside members of the wider community. The evening began with a procession, followed by…
The human rights advocacy group The Countess has released new guides to bring “much-needed clarity” to schools regarding sex-based rights, gender identity, legislation and safeguarding.” The guides, titled ‘Gender and Law: A Guide for School Principals & Boards Of Management’ and ‘Gender and Law: A Safeguarding Guide for Community & Youth Groups’, lay out a…
The Archdiocese of Dublin is hosting a weekly event for young people to gather and reflect during the Lenten season. ‘5 Thursdays in Lent’ will take place each Thursday from February 26 to March 26, and will focus on the Sunday Gospels of Lent as well as the new Synod resource ‘Baptised and Sent in…
The Northern Irish Department of Education has launched a ‘Call for Evidence’ on the ‘Review of the Religious Education (RE) Core Syllabus for Northern Ireland’. An online survey will be used to gather views from the public to inform the work of a group of experts, teachers and school leaders, which has been set up…
Ireland’s future education system should resist ideological capture and short-term fashion, the National Conversation on Education led by the Dept. of Education has been told in a submission from the Catholic Education Partnership (CEP) the umbrella body representing all Catholic education organisations north and south. “Ethos matters” says the CEP submission, “as education is never…
I have a friend who is a computer wizard, and who tells me that Artificial Intelligence is developing apace – bigger, faster and more widespread with every month that passes – and I should get more involved with AI programmes. Its use increased by 61% across all countries in 2025. The growth is accelerating in…
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