Fr Paul Glennon (41), originally from Dunmore in Co. Galway, being congratulated by his mum and dad John and Mary and Fr Christopher Derwin (32), from Milltown and Rathmines in Dublin, getting best wishes from mum and dad Rita and Christopher after their ordination ceremony in St Mary's Pro Cathedral. Photo: John McElroy

Marian shrine recognised as top performing tourist attraction

The leader of the Church in Ireland has distanced himself from remarks made by controversial US Cardinal Raymond Burke about the recent marriage referendum. Cardinal Burke, who was the Vatican’s top legal adviser until he was demoted by Pope Francis last year, said the referendum result here was a “defiance of God”. “It’s just incredible.…

Former Jesuit Provincial says clergy and laity must face challenges together

Catholics will continue to ‘witness strongly’

Tributes have been paid to broadcasting legend Bill O’Herlihy, a daily Massgoer who had described himself as a “committed Catholic”. The well-known Cork man, who retired as RTE’s main sports presenter last summer after almost half a century, died this week aged 76. Fr Frank Herron, Administrator of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, where…

A leading religious education expert has said he “remains to be convinced” that a planned change to employment equality law will protect the right of Catholic schools to defend their religious ethos. Theologian Dr John Murray said he was “concerned” by the Minister of State Aodhán Ó Ríordáin’s announcement that he was working hard to…