Sacramental ministry in the Church is a collegial and personal service, writes Cathal Barry
Cathal Barry
A shepherd with the ‘smell of his sheep’
Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan tells Cathal Barry he plans on putting his pastoral experience into action
School insurance costs rise due to election day mishaps
School managers calling on the Government to provide insurance for schools used as polling stations
‘Yes’ campaigners are told to ‘respect’ opposing side’s views
Referendum not about “correcting the wrongs of the past”
World’s oldest person in ‘God’s hands’
The world’s oldest known person has credited her faith for her longevity. “It’s the Lord. Everything is in his hands,” said Jeralean Talley, who will turn 116 next month. The US-born woman became the oldest person in the world following the death this week of fellow American Gertrude Weaver. Ms Talley, who was born on…
Free counselling ‘vital’ for children of priests –expert
“Some will accept the situation but others may feel angry with their parents for not telling them the truth.”
Knock to host National Eucharistic Congress
September event a dry run for potential papal visit
Shrouded in secrecy
As a new support group launches, Cathal Barry meets a man coming to terms with being a priest’s son
The Church is apostolic
The apostles gave their successors the duty of completing their work, writes Cathal Barry
Dublin archbishop is accused of ‘confusing’ media on same-sex marriage
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has been accused of “confusing” the media in relation to the Church’s stance on same-sex marriage ahead of the referendum next month. Catholic activist and editor of the Catholic Voice newspaper Anthony Murphy insisted the Archbishop of Dublin would “have to accept some responsibility” if the referendum is passed “for failing to…