John the Baptist was more than a prophet, while Mary was more than a mother, writes Cathal Barry
Cathal Barry
‘Nothing new’ in Pope’s stance on contraception
A leading moral Theologian here has defended Pope Francis’ remarks that Catholics must practice “responsible parenthood”. Dr Suzanne Mulligan, Lecturer in Moral Theology at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, insisted the Pope’s comments were in keeping with Church teaching. “There is nothing radical or new in what the Pope is saying. Everything he has said is consistent…
Don’t be ‘caricature’ Catholics, papal nuncio warns
Focus on humanity is the key
George Hook finds ‘peace’ in receiving daily Communion
Veteran broadcaster George Hook has announced that he “re-converted” to Catholicism during a brief stint in hospital, adding that he found “peace” while receiving daily Communion there. The popular rugby pundit, who underwent surgery on his knee recently, also insisted his return to the Faith was “not a flirtation”. Acknowledging that it is “a lot…
God’s Spirit and Word in the time of the promises
The Church teaches that every creature has its origins in God, writes Cathal Barry
A new Act of Faith : What the regulatory authority set up under the Charities Act means for you and your parish
Parishes can continue the work they have been doing under the new system, Úna Ní Dhubhghaill tells Cathal Barry
Bishop Daly welcomes decision to resume Bloody Sunday probe
Bishop Edward Daly has welcomed the decision by police in the North to restart an investigation into the events of Bloody Sunday. The retired Bishop of Derry, who ministered to the victims on the day, told The Irish Catholic he was “happy” the PSNI has decided to resume their inquiries. “I am happy if the…
New charity laws to bring increased transparency to parishes
New charity laws here which require dioceses and parishes to publish financial reports will bring greater transparency to the sector, the head of an agency charged with policing the laws here has said. Úna Ní Dhubhghaill, Chief Executive Designate of the Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA) told The Irish Catholic the new laws present a “real…
Church to mount ‘robust defence’ of right to life
The leader of the Church in Ireland has insisted he will mount a “robust” defence of the right to life of mothers and unborn babies diagnosed with fatal foetal abnormalities in a meeting with the North’s Justice Minister this week. Archbishop Eamon Martin also urged Catholics to question their politicians over where they stand on…
Knock airport flying high
Knock airport is boasting a record number of passengers in 2014, with more than 700,000 flying in and out. The west of Ireland airport registered a total of 703,324 passengers last year, 38,000 more than in 2013 and an increase of more than 5%. August 2014 was the airport’s busiest ever month with 102,774 passengers…