Brendan McManus will be known to readers for his writings on the Camino and for the trilogy of books that make up the Mess series of books, dealing with the spiritual state of the world today. These have all been widely read. But here is a very different book. It appeals to stillness and to…
The centenary of Sir David Attenborough has been marked with tributes around the globe, wherever indeed his various full-colour television series on the natural world since 1979 have been shown. These have done a great deal to arouse in many people a passionate interest in the world around us. The tributes were certainly well deserved.…
At the Provincial Chapter of 2016, the Irish Dominican Province faced a painful but necessary decision. Owing to a lack of vocations over the previous fifty years, it was decided that several communities—both in Ireland and abroad—would have to close. Some of these houses had histories stretching back almost eight centuries. It was a deeply…
A Pope’s first encyclical is traditionally awaited with great anticipation – and this is now the case for Leo XIV as well. Church historian Jörg Ernesti explains what makes these particular doctrinal writings so special. Monday is the day: Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical will be published. And he will even present his encyclical, entitled…
The video shows an Italian priest at a funeral Mass in Ireland interrupting a eulogy. What is your opinion on Eulogies being said during funeral Masses?
Settlers have once again attacked Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Once again, a young Palestinian has been killed. At least four villages are reported to have been targeted by Israeli extremists. According to Palestinian sources, a 16-year-old Palestinian from the Kaabne Bedouin tribe was killed during an attack by Israeli settlers on several…
The pro-life campaign warns of lack of scrutiny More than €50 million in Irish taxpayer funding was channelled to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) between 2019 and 2024, a parliamentary reply has revealed, prompting calls from a pro-life group and a senator for greater scrutiny of how overseas aid is spent. The figure –…
Liberal societies risk entering a “new dark age” if they lose the ability to argue through controversial questions with reason, courage and restraint, Prof. Nigel Biggar told an audience at University College Dublin. Speaking at the Dublin Lectures on Free Speech and Academic Freedom, Prof. Biggar said the culture wars are not superficial disputes but…
Bishop Michael Duignan of Clonfert and Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora has announced new appointments for the dioceses. The diocesan changes are as follows: Fr Pat Kenny PP to retire as PP of New Inn and Bullaun. Effective from June 30, 2026. Fr Declan McInerney PP Eyrecourt, Clonfert, Meelick and Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of…
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