Archbishop Eamon Martin called on politicians to have “open minds”
Catholic studies at third level set for shake-up
New Irish Institute for Catholic Studies to open at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
Priest in dispute with ex-lover to take time out from ministry
Bishop John Fleming described the case as “a complete shock”
Top five tips for a whole new you
Almost everybody seems to over-complicate things with fad diets
The trial of Jesus
The Catechism of the Catholic Church notes that the religious authorities in Jerusalem were not unanimous about what stance to take towards Jesus.The Pharisees threatened to excommunicate his followers. To those who feared that “everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and destroy both our holy place and our nation”, the high…
Jesus and the Temple
Jesus scandalised the Pharisees by eating with tax collectors and sinners, writes Cathal Barry
Catholic schools urged to promote distinctive ethos
Concern has sparked a major renewal campaign.
Kathleen Chada sustained by Faith
Mrs Chada revealed she had spoken about forgiveness with a local priest.
Budget pledges €600 million for overseas aid
Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan has welcomed the Government’s decision not to reduce the budget for official development assistance (ODA), for the first time in six years. Minister Flanagan said the Government had demonstrated its commitment to fighting global poverty and hunger, through Irish Aid, by protectingthe budget for the aid programme and ensuring…
Ireland is a beacon to the World for its care of mothers and babies
Pro-Life Campaign hosts annual conference

Cathal Barry