Broadcaster Chris Donoghue has paid tribute to religious nuns and brothers for the “comfort” they provided during difficult stages of his life. The Newstalk Breakfast presenter spoke candidly on Brendan O’Connor’s Cutting Edge of the death of his mother at 14 and battling cancer at 23. “You know what you expect somebody my age, who…
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Room for improvement in hospital food
Newly-appointed Health Minister Simon Harris has pledged to improve the quality of hospital food. Among other goals, he lists this as among his priorities for his term in office, and so he should. Nutrition, after all, should be among everybody’s priorities when it comes to tending to your overall health. Exercise plays a key role…
Hopes raised for up to five new Catholic schools
Hopes have been raised that up to five new Catholic schools could be opened over the next two years. The Irish Catholic can confirm that CEIST, a Catholic schools trust founded by five religious orders, are applying for patronage of up to five of the nine new post primary schools opening next year and in…
US nuns to ‘pay back’ Church with Waterford ministry
A group of US-based nuns set begin their ministry in Ireland later this year want to “pay back” the Church here for its missionary work in helping to spread the Faith across the world. Three nuns from the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus congregation will take up residence in the Diocese of Waterford…
Golfing legend was a ‘man of faith’
Legendary golfer Christy O’Connor Snr has been described as a “man of faith” by the priest who presided at his funeral. Fr Martin Hogan of the Church of Saint John the Baptist in Clontarf told The Irish Catholic that Mr O’Connor was “very much a man of faith”. “He was very involved in the parish.…
Walking is a good way to start exercising
With a stretch in the evenings and the (somewhat) improved weather around the country, now is the perfect time to begin those long-fingered summer exercise regimes. For total beginners, a simple evening stroll can serve as a perfect stepping stone to a more rigorous routine and make the world of a difference! Exercise is one…
Who receives Holy Orders?
The Church teaches that, by ordination, one is enabled to act as a representative of Christ, writes Cathal Barry
Hopes raised for new post-primary Catholic schools
Hopes have been raised that some of the nine new post-primary schools opening next year and in 2018 will be entrusted to Catholic patrons. Le Chéile’s Education Officer Eilis Humphreys told The Irish Catholic the trust was “considering” tendering for one or more of the schools but insisted that “no decision” had been made yet.…
Premier League champs relied on prayer for focus
The chaplain to newly crowned Premier League champions Leicester City has revealed he offered players pre-match prayers “to help keep them more focussed and more mindful”. Speaking ahead of the club’s fairy tale victory in England’s top football league, Rev. Andrew Hulley told of how divine intervention had spurred the squad on. “The players…