An American religious sister ministering in Burkina Faso who was kidnapped in April is free and safe after nearly five months of captivity, according to her congregation and the local diocese. Sr Suellen Tennyson, 83, a New Orleans native, has served at a missionary outpost in northern Burkina Faso since 2014. She was abducted by…
Junno Arocho Esteves The prophecies and revelations of St Bridget of Sweden, who lived in Rome for nearly 20 years until her death in 1373, were known for their direct reprimands to popes and princes alike, calling for an end to corruption and the start of reform within the Catholic Church. “She was not afraid…
Drought in Spain uncovers submerged monuments A centuries-old church and a huge megalithic complex are among the underwater monuments that have resurfaced in Spain as a severe drought causes water levels in reservoirs to plunge, AFP reports. After a prolonged dry spell, Spain’s reservoirs are at just under 36 percent capacity, according to environment ministry…
The Diocese of Salford, UK has reiterated its commitment to preserving and protecting a historic Catholic mural in a church, following increasing concerns about its survival due to the threat of vandalism. The artwork was created in 1955 by George Mayer-Martin, a Hungarian Jew who sought refuge in the UK following the spread of Nazism…
Artists encouraged at Vatican to promote beauty and truth September 1 marked the final day of a two-day meeting in the Vatican’s Casina Pio IV aimed at promoting a conversation on how to use the arts to foster a culture of hope and unity. The “Vitae Summit”, organised by the Vitae Global Foundation, was animated…
Dear Editor, I am delighted with the news that the cause of seven Columban priests who served in Korea has been sent to the Vatican for approval opening the way for their eventual sainthood [The Irish Catholic – July 28, 2022]. I wish to point out that there are 17 other Columban martyrs including one…
Ruadhán Jones and Jason Osborne Parishioners across the country with spare rooms near universities are being asked to take in hard-pressed students who are struggling to find accommodation as the college year begins. Third-level institutions across the Republic are warning of an unprecedented crisis with fears that some students may be unable to attend college…
Staff Reporter Derry’s close-knit Indian Catholic community has been left shaken and “heartbroken” after two teen- agers died in a drowning tragedy on Monday evening. Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian – Syro Malabar Catholics – died after getting into difficulty at Enagh Lough. Four other teenagers who are also members of the community survived. Fr…
Staff Reporter The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has revealed how his Catholic Faith has helped his family as they struggle to come to terms with the death of two of his five children. Mr Martin also said the tragedies shook his faith but that he and his wife Mary received comfort from the ministry of their…
Staff Reporter A memorial to those who died during the pandemic and the carers has been unveiled on the slopes of Slieve Patrick in Co. Down. The stone of commemoration and thanks was blessed by the custodian of Slieve Patrick and parish priest of Saul – where St Patrick first came ashore on his missionary…