The Government needs to “face up” to the crisis of homelessness, Bro. Kevin Crowley of the Capuchin Day Centre has warned. Criticising as “appalling” the current lack of social housing for homeless families in Dublin in particular, the leading campaigner called on the Government to urgently invest in housing. “It’s up to the Government to…

The required entry points for studying theology at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth have soared this year. Points for students applying for the Baccalaureate in Theology (BTh) through the CAO rose 100 points to 425 this year from 325 in 2014. Acknowledging that although the points surge may not signify an increase in demand for the…

Catholics have a responsibility to offer “sanctuary and welcome” to asylum seekers fleeing war-torn parts of the world, the United Nation’s special envoy on migration has said. Speaking at this year’s novena at Knock, Peter Sutherland insisted there is “no room for ambiguity, let alone opposition amongst Christians, to the phenomenon of migration”. “Apart from…

Stance has eroded goodwill, TD claims

“I believe in the equal rights of mothers and babies” – Renua leader

Church must protect the ethos of Catholic schools not undergoing divestment

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Govt accused of ‘systematically’ attacking family

The Alliance party in the North has drawn sharp criticism over its policy that their candidates in next year’s Assembly elections will have to promise to vote in favour of same-sex marriage at Stormont. Evangelical Alliance spokesperson Peter Lynas told The Irish Catholic that the Alliance party “seem to be sending a strong message to…