An Irish bishop has condemned the terrorist attack on two crowded mosques which left 49 people dead in New Zealand today (March 15). Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin diocese said serious questions must be answered including in our own society by those who “unjustly blame the entire Muslim community for the extremism of some”. The…
An Irish nun who won a prestigious humanitarian award said she hopes it will encourage other missionaries to continue their dangerous work, as well as spread a broader appreciation of the work of religious in Ireland. Wicklow-born Loreto Sr Orla Treacy, received the ‘International Women of Courage Award’ for her outreach work and educational mission…
Hospital chaplains have dismissed criticism after the HSE sent a letter to the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore saying they will no longer give out a list of inpatients to priests who wish to visit parishioners. Last week Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan was informed by the management of South Tipperary General Hospital that priests wouldn’t be…
Chai Brady investigates some intricate frauds No one is completely unsusceptible to the many wheeler dealers and scam artists offering sham services or duping many online. They capitalise on those who may be too trusting or ignorant of the warning signs. Knowing the right steps to take can fortify anyone against making an expensive…
A Dublin homeless charity has issued an “urgent” Lenten appeal to protect the future of a Sunday dinner service they provide every week for over 300 vulnerable people. Increasing numbers of service users and insufficient funding from the State has put pressure on Merchants Quay Ireland (MQI), who are keen to protect the Sunday dinner’s…
A momentous meeting between the President of the Mormon Church and Pope Francis shows “at the moment there are things that are more important” than some big theological differences. The Mormon Church is officially called The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints (LDS). Ireland’s spokesperson John Connolly said that although LDS Church baptisms…
Personal Profile Working at the coalface to combat homelessness and help communities for most of his life, one priest is determined to help those suffering as a result of Ireland’s insidious housing crisis. Currently focusing on housing families, Fr Patsy Carolan OMI has been helping vulnerable people in whatever community he finds himself in,…
A young man has been arrested for the ransacking and “desecration” of an historic church crypt in Dublin. The person is in his 20s and was arrested yesterday (March 7) over the break-in at St Michan’s Church of Ireland Church. The incident involved the theft of the head of an 800-year-old mummy known as ‘the…
Social media companies should take their civic responsibilities seriously and not wait for the Government, communities or schools to react to online safety concerns, the Catholic Primary School Management Association (CPSMA) has said. Minister for Communications Richard Bruton announced plans for new internet safety laws this week. They include the appointment of an Online Safety…
Bible names for boys have once again topped the list of the most popular baby names registered last year. Jack (the diminutive of John) and James came first and second respectively in the list for both 2017 and 2018 according to CSO statistics. Out of the top 10 there were seven biblical names in total,…