Sr Consilio Fitzgerald, founder of Cuan Mhuire, which provides addiction treatment services and residential rehabilitation to 3,000 people a year was presented with the Fifth Oireachtas Human Dignity Award at a ceremony in Leinster House on Thursday last, December 5. The Human Life, Human Rights and Human Dignity Award is presented annually by the Oireachtas…
Fr Bernard Healy Notebook Christ tells us, “nothing is hidden but it will be made clear, nothing secret but it will be made known and brought to light” (Luke 8:17). That’s not a bad meditation for Advent when we reflect both on the Word of God making himself visible to us in the stable in…
Former St Pat’s head to lead DCU Prof. Dáire Keogh has been confirmed as the new President of Dublin City University. Prof. Keogh – a noted historian – was President of St Patrick’s College Drumcondra from 2012 until 2016 when the college was incorporated into DCU. He has published extensively on the history of popular politics, religion…
Dear Editor, As a stranger visiting Cork earlier last week, I was dazzled by the spectacular glow of sparkling Christmas lights, both on the skyline and in the city centre itself. On a bitterly cold crisp Tuesday night, members of a camera club were out in force, all muffled up behind tripods, learning the tricky skills of…
US priest faces charges of having images of child abuse A Catholic priest is facing charges of possessing images of child abuse following his arrest at a suburban Cleveland parish. Fr Robert McWilliams, 39, was being held on $100,000 bond in Cuyahoga County Jail, a day after he was taken into custody at St Joseph…
A Lullymore Christmas With the kids off school for the Christmas holidays, why not treat them to a magical trip to Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park to celebrate the festivities? The Kildare event which runs until December 23 includes a memorable visit from Santa and a special gift from the busy elves in their workshop.…
The An Tobar Retreat Centre in Co Meath has announced its upcoming programme for 2020 and along with a number of guided retreats, there are also opportunities to attend personal retreats, workshops and ongoing events. Booking is essential for all programmes, so phone today to secure your place. ****** Ashram Experience Led by: David HalpinFeb…
One of Dublin’s finest traditions, The Moving Crib in Parnell Square is celebrating 63 years. This lovely venue has gone from strength to strength, keeping pace with the changing times while still bearing witness to the true message of Christmas. It’s that time again when our thoughts turn to the very special season of light,…
A young London-based cleric has proved to be an internet hit by reminding young people of a simple Gospel truth: they are loved by God. Rev. Chris Lee (36), the Church of England vicar of St Saviour’s in west London, has garnered more than 100,000 Instagram followers with his 60-second sermons. His videos on YouTube…
The Archbishop of Cashel and Emly has appealed for the return of the head of a statue outside the cathedral in Thurles that was decapitated recently. The motive for the vandalism of the 14-foot statue of Archbishop Patrick Leahy, which was placed there in tribute in 1911, has not been established. Archbishop Leahy was responsible…