The key to avoid danger, and con-tinue on a path of responsible and positive internet use is education, both of young people and adults, as Irish law can’t keep up with the speed of developing technologies according to the Archbishop of Armagh. Speaking to The Irish Catholic at the Believers in the Digital World: Opportunities…
Pro-life groups in the North of Ireland have called for a boycott of media giants Netflix and Disney after their decision to economically threaten a US state’s decision to restrict abortion law. New legislation in Georgia, set to be implemented in January 2020, will see abortions outlawed once a foetal heartbeat is detected – which…
As the weather heats up so can the office as tensions intensify or disputes go downhill, but all is not lost, there are a few tactics that can help improve the work atmosphere even when dealing with an exasperating manager. Support them This may sound counterintuitive, but being supportive and helping your boss become more…
Entering the hearts of young people can only be done by listening, according to a well-known Dublin nun who has used music as a window to help young people realise their inner gifts for decades. Sr Bernadette Sweeney is a self-proclaimed risk taker and certainly deserves the title. Currently based in Crumlin she has been…
Chai Brady reports on how the Government sees its interaction with the Church in the coming years There was discussion and criticism in the Dáil last week as the Taoiseach was asked about Government plans which aim to map out the future of Church-State relations. Echoing what he said during Pope Francis’ visit to…
From exclusion zones to the pro-life movement in the US, speakers’ messages heartened attendees at The Irish Catholic’s Pro-life Conference over the weekend. Over 100 people were at the conference in Dublin, with several saying they hope Ireland will be influenced by the “growing” pro-life sentiment in the US. Dubliner Con Daly told the paper:…
Chai Brady discusses six precautions needed for having fun in the sun Summer is a time many of us take to the outdoors, perhaps a trip abroad or just to a local park, but there are several precautions to take and dangers to keep in mind when deciding to bask in the sun. Although Ireland…
Parishioners “must be heard” in any future Church-State talks particularly regarding the future of Catholic schools, two leading Irish theologians have said. The call comes after the Irish bishops confirmed they will be discussing the Taoiseach’s proposed “new covenant” between faith groups and secular society planned for July 4. Despite a commitment to divestment from…
The Pro Life Campaign has marked the anniversary of abortion legislating being brought into Ireland with a nationwide billboard campaign, launched today. The billboards show an image of a mother and a baby with the words ‘Support pregnant women and new mothers. Let’s find a better way than abortion’. On May 25 it will have…
After a call for help by a priest, a homeless family in Tipperary have praised parishioners for the “great support” and offers of accommodation they have received. Fr Michael Toomey of Clonmel issued the plea at Mass over the weekend and received the first offer of a possible house within the hour. The priest stated…