There will be five liturgical items up for consideration. All are subject to amendments from bishops. All but one require approval of two-thirds of the bishops, followed by final approval from the Vatican. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, who is president of the USCCB, will deliver his first presidential address. He was elected…
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Understanding cyber-bullying
Parents have a key role to play in protecting children from cyberbullies, writes Professor Mona O’Moore
Why bother remembering the Lateran basilica?
Nothing earthly can retain its importance for ever, writes Fr Martin Henry
Missing the Point on Gibson
Dear Editor, Mr Terence Gallagher’s letter (IC 16/10/2014) is based on a complete misunderstanding of the basic premise of my column (Notebook, 18/09/2014) which had nothing at all to do with promoting a Mel Gibson movie, as he implies. My central point is that many Catholics, even those who regularly attend Church, are now uncertain…
Pray for Ebola intercession
Dear Editor, The Ebola virus in West Africa continues to spread. Various agencies such as the WHO and NGOs are fighting to get the virus under control and relieve the sufferings of the affected populations. In the meantime I suggest that, in praying for the alleviation of this dreadful plague, we invoke the intercession of…
Let’s not compare humanist and Catholic marriage, Mary
Dear Editor, Referring to the 750 humanist marriage ceremonies held this year, columnist Mary Kenny reacts favourably to them as being good in so far as they got married at all (IC 09/10/14). She endorses the commitment given in this marriage ceremony, rather than drifting into vague co-habitation which is worse for children and is…
Supreme Court blocks law that closed most Texas abortion clinics
The US Supreme Court has blocked a Texas law that had meant all but seven of the state’s abortion clinics were closed because they failed to meet new standards. The block will remain in effect while the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals considers a legal challenge to the law itself. It will allow at…
Novena selfies turned into mosaic of St Gerard
First African-born members join Irish Knights
Dad’s Diary
My son was cool as a cucumber and keen to get on with the adventure of big school