The Church’s declaration on religious freedom Dignitatis Humanae teaches that to be human, “man’s response to God in faith must be free: no one therefore is to be forced to embrace the Christian faith against his own will”. “God calls men to serve him in spirit and in truth,” the document continues, “hence they are…
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‘Little appetite’ for changing Catholic schools’ patronage – Bishop
Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare & Leighlin has said there is still a “tremendous hunger” for Catholic education in Ireland, despite the Government’s programme of divesting some schools of their Catholic patronage. Speaking to The Irish Catholic at the launch of Catholic Schools Week, Bishop Nulty said that is it clear from the consultation process…
Jesuit Centre in Galway hosts women’s spirituality course
The course focuses on the lives of women in the Bible as well as contemporary figures of inspiration and spiritual strength
Catholic higher education in North under threat – University head
Head of St Mary’s University College, Belfast, has accused the North’s Higher Education Minister of being “on a mission” to shut his college
New missal could be subject to review – liturgist
The retired director of the National Centre for Liturgy warns that “a review is not a revision”
Ireland’s Vatican ambassador in Rome for meeting with Pope
Ambassadors to the Vatican gathered on Monday for the annual New Year’s greeting delivered by the Pontiff to the diplomatic corps.
The characteristics of faith
Cathal Barry takes a look at the Church’s understanding of faith
Former Vatican ambassador appointed university head
Dr Francis Campbell “delighted” to be joining St Mary’s
Take on new challenges
The trick to a healthier you is to constantly challenge yourself
Man’s response to God
Cathal Barry examines the Catechism’s suggestions for who perfectly embodies the obedience of faith