In what was billed as the first of its kind, iCatholic hosted a live discussion programme this week on the social teaching of Pope Francis. The unique 30-minute programme, which focussed on the social teaching of the Pope in his first Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, was streamed live from Renehan Hall in St Patrickís College,…
Cathal Barry
Pope’s Latin Twitter account ‘Miracle’
In what has become one of the greatest online surprises, the Popeís Twitter account in Latin has surpassed all expectations drawing in over 216,000 followers. Over centuries, the Church used Latin to communicate and spread its messages around the world. In modern times, it seems even todayís society has learned to appreciate this classical language.…
‘Count Your Blessings’ Lent app
With Lent fast approaching, Christian Aid has launched a brand new mobile app to help people pause and think about their lives and those of others around the world. Using stunning photography and thought provoking daily reflections, the free ëCount Your Blessingsí app aims to be a source of inspiration throughout the 40 days of…
UCC to host religious themed conference
University College Cork (UCC) is to host a religious themed conference to honour the work of disguised Irish-American historian, Professor John McCarthy. Among the speakers will be Professor Emeritus Dermot Keogh who will give a talk on 'The Irish Embassy to the Vatican: A Historical View', and Rev Dr Vincent Twomey, who will speak the challenges…
Major liturgy conference planned for Cork
St Colman’s Society for Catholic Liturgy has announced that the Fota VII International Liturgy Conference will take place in Cork, from July 5-7, 2014. The theme of the conference is In Persona Christi Agens: Aspects of the Ordained Ministry and will explore aspects of the ordained priestly ministry especially with reference to the sacred liturgy.…
Kilmore celebrates 50 Years using the vernacular in liturgy
The Diocese of Kilmore recently celebrated fifty years since the promulgation of Vatican II’s document on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, at a special event in the Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Cavan which was attended by representatives of many parishes and organisations in the diocese and further afield. The event also marked the composition of the…
A God merciful and gracious
Cathal Barry takes a look at the Churchís teaching that God is love
Maintaining a strong immune system
Your first line of defence is to choose a healthy lifestyle
iCatholic in webcasting first
iCatholic is to host a live discussion programme on Catholic Social Teaching as presented by Pope Francis.
God reveals his name
God becomes more accessible by disclosing his name, writes Cathal Barry