So summer is finally in full swing and many people are jetting off to the sun for a well earning break abroad. One issue many people have on holiday is losing their appetite with the heat supressing hunger pangs typically experienced at home. One trick to ensure you are feeding your body with all the…

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Despite the challenges, consecrated men and women are determined to play a vital role in helping to “keep the Gospel alive” here, the head of Ireland’s conference of religious has said. While many communities are facing dwindling numbers, Fr Peter Rodgers head of the Conference of Religious of Ireland (Cori), is confident that religious life…

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The Australian nun who died on the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 “would have wanted peace”, the Irish nun who was her spiritual director for the final weeks of her life has said. Sr Phil Tiernan RSCJ was one of 298 passengers killed when the Malaysia Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur crashed.   Leading…

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The level of homelessness in Dublin is “shameful” Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has said. The archbishop also described the level of uncertainty regarding accommodation for homeless people, especially families, as “worrying”. Dr Martin was speaking in Dublin today during the launch of a report by Crosscare on advocacy services provided by the Church agency for people…

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