An upcoming ‘cluster mission’ in Galway is set to give parishioners a taste of what the future holds for the Church in Ireland. Glenamaddy and Williamson Parish Priest, Fr Paddy Mooney, said the mission will “give people a greater awareness of their need to travel to neighbouring parishes” for Mass in a time with fewer…

One of the rising stars of Irish rugby has revealed that he turns to prayer before matches. Robbie Henshaw, who missed out on Ireland’s world cup opener against Canada last weekend due to a hamstring strain, said prayer was a central part of his pre-match routine. Henshaw, a former student of Marist College in Athlone,…

Kerry priest upset at Govt permission

American television host and actor Mario Lopez has described Pope Francis as the “biggest star you could get” ahead of his trip to the US next week. The former Saved by the Bell actor said the Pope was “universally respected” and was considered by Catholics and non-Catholics alike as a “spiritual leader”. “He’s provoked conversation…

The Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) has said it may seek sponsorship from “lucrative” groups and individuals in order to employ a full-time lay member of staff. ACP co-founder Fr Sean McDonagh told The Irish Catholic that the suggestion to hire a staff member to ease the burden of work on their leadership team was…