Voters have been urged to prioritise the right to life of unborn children as they go the polls to elect a new Government next week. Bishop Kevin Doran told The Irish Catholic that the right to life was “the fundamental human right” and insisted the extent to which it is protected “is a measure of…
The phenomenon of speed-dating was the inspiration behind a new initiative aimed at attracting young women to consider a vocation to religious life. A pop up café, which is being backed by eight religious congregations in conjunction with Vocations Ireland, will open its doors next week to women aged between 20 and 35. ‘The Sisters’…
Voters have been urged to make the right to life of unborn children a key priory as they go the polls to elect a new Government next week. Bishop Kevin Doran told The Irish Catholic that voters “need to impress upon politicians the importance of supporting and promoting a culture of life that recognises the…
The Church teaches that the forgiveness of sins brings reconciliation, writes Cathal Barry The Church teaches that since Christ entrusted to his apostles the ministry of Reconciliation, bishops who are their successors, and priests, the bishops’ collaborators, “continue to exercise this ministry”. “Indeed bishops and priests, by virtue of the Sacrament of Holy Orders, have…
EXCLUSIVE New survey shows media figures ‘misleading’ The number of Catholic primary schools that are being forced to turn away pupils is dramatically lower than has been claimed, The Irish Catholic can reveal. Despite claims by politicians and commentators that one in five Catholic schools are over-subscribed and therefore forced to apply a ‘Catholics first’…
The number of schools perceived to be oversubscribed is blown out of proportion, writes Cathal Barry The number of Catholic primary schools that are oversubscribed is drastically lower than has been reported, The Irish Catholic can reveal. Despite a widespread perception that 20% of primary schools are oversubscribed, a survey conducted by this newspaper has…
NFL football star Peyton Manning has thanked God following his team’s surprise win in this year’s Super Bowl. “I’m very grateful,” the Denver Broncos quarterback said following his side’s victory over the Carolina Panthers, adding that he was “definitely going to say a prayer and thank the man upstairs for this opportunity”. The 39-year-old has…
The Church teaches that Confession to a priest is an essential part of the Sacrament of Penance, writes Cathal Barry The Church teaches that penance requires the sinner to “endure all things willingly, be contrite of heart, confess with the lips, and practice complete humility and fruitful satisfaction” Among the penitent’s acts contrition occupies first…
Priests have described the “shock” felt by local parishioners following the recent gangland violence that saw two men killed in the nation’s capital. Fr John Jones, administrator of Whitehall parish, said locals were “shocked” by the shootings that saw a man killed and two others injured at the nearby Regency Hotel. “It was a very…
A veteran newspaper publisher has warned that the Irish media risks losing a sense of the important voice of faith in public debate. Matt Dempsey, the former chairman of the National Newspapers of Ireland (NNI), questioned whether people have “become so mesmerised by the scandals that they overlook the selfless sacrifices of thousands as they…