A bishop in southern India has dismissed allegations of being a womaniser and fathering two children; he says the claims are a retaliatory response from priests opposed to his administrative reforms. Ucanews.org reports that Bishop Kinnikadass William of Mysore told a news conference: “There is no truth in the allegations. A group (of priests) are…
Sightsavers Ireland used a November 7 event in Dublin to introduce their inclusive education programme to corporate and major donors. Speakers including Salimata Bocoum the country director for Senegal and Dr Sinead Kane ambassador for Sightsavers Ireland spoke about the importance of education and inclusion to a full house on the night. Sightsavers launched an inclusive education project in…
Be courageous in ministry, Pope tells bishops Bishops from New England have shared with Pope Francis some of the joys, challenges and sufferings of the Church in the US. Nearing the end of their ad limina visits to the Vatican to pray at the tombs of the apostles and report on the status of their…
Claire Fitzpatrick The Papal Nuncio is leading diplomats in helping “protect the vulnerable” in Ireland as he announced the charities that will be supported at this year’s International Charity Bazaar (ICB). Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo told ambassadors and their spouses at his residence last week that they’ll be supporting four charities that cover a range…
Dear Editor, Conor Donnelly (Facebook Community) referred to Catholics being told to vote for Republicans in the US. I wonder if he is aware that no Democratic candidate can be accepted unless he/she supports abortion, which means that those voting for a Democrat are endorsing abortion. I fail to see how any practising Catholic can now…
Religious urge governor to stop execution of inmate Sr Helen Prejean, Bishop Joe Vasquez of Austin, Texas, and the Catholic Mobilising Network have been joined by celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Rihanna, Meek Mill and Kim Kardashian West in urging Texas Governor Greg Abbott to stop the scheduled November 20 execution of death-row inmate Rodney…
A magical ho-ho-ho Christmas is a time of awe and wonder, and there’s no better place for children to experience this than at a magic show performed by Santa! Taking place in Brigit’s Garden, Galway, from December 8-23, Santa and his little helper will mesmerise kids and their families, along with the added touch of…
Pope Francis has appointed two senior priests of the Down and Connor Dioceses as Chaplains to His Holiness with the title monsignor. Francis has honoured Msgr Patrick Delargy, Parish Priest of Ballymena and Vicar General, and Msgr Joseph Glover, Diocesan Curia. Bishop Noel Treanor said: “My congratulations go to Msgr Delargy and Msgr Glover on…
Primate of All-Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has said that broadcaster Gay Byrne, who died on Monday, will be “remembered and quoted for generations”. Mr Byrne (85) had been suffering from cancer for three years. As news of his death broke, Archbishop Eamon took to Twitter to express sympathy to his family. “May God rest his…
An Irish support group has received a Butterfly Award for excelling in providing support to parents who experience tragic baby loss. Vicky Wall of ‘Every Life Counts’ won the ‘Thank You Award’ for 2019, given in recognition of the support she provides to families when a baby is diagnosed with life-limiting conditions. Ms Wall said…