The Icon of the Holy Family was received at the Cathedral of Ss Eunan and Columba, Letterkenny on June 7 by Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, which led to visits and events attended by proactive parishioners. The bishop was assisted by the parish clergy and a large gathering of the faithful. The doors of the sacred…
All roads led to Innovate Wexford Park on Sunday, June 17 for the Diocese of Ferns World Meeting of Families (WMOF) Diocesan Fun Day. What started as a rather overcast day turned bright and warm as the crowd arrived in the park to the sound of the Ballindaggin Pipe Band playing ‘Kelly the Boy from…
The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 yesterday, June 26, that a California law that placed requirements on crisis pregnancy centres that oppose abortion violated the First Amendment. In its decision in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra, the court found that the law changes the content of the clinic’s speech “by…
Calling torture a “mortal sin,” Pope Francis called on Christians to help victims of this crime against human rights. Marking the United Nations’ International Day in Support of Victims of Torture yesterday, June 26, the Pope tweeted: “Torture is a mortal sin! Christian communities must commit themselves to helping victims of torture.” The Pope has…
Irish politicians should focus on the appalling treatment of asylum seekers in Ireland before obsessing about US President Donald Trump, a priest who works with vulnerable immigrants has warned. Church leaders in the US have been leading the charge in criticising a new policy that separates young children from their parents who illegally cross the…
Two bishops have pushed for a more lay-led Church during separate homilies over the weekend. A priest’s work is to “channel” the gifts of lay people, and is not a lone enterprise, said Bishop Noel Treanor during Fr Tony McAleese’s ordination. “Priestly work and ministry is not a solo run: the passage from the letter…
Ireland’s Catholic bishops are crowdsourcing for input on a new council that aims to respond to the “very challenging reality” of legalised abortion in Ireland. A ‘Council of Life’ will be established by March 2019 in response to the result of the abortion referendum – it was decided in a general meeting of the bishops.…
A leading charity has criticised the absence of convictions after laws criminalising sex buyers meant to “erode Ireland’s sex trade” were implemented 15 months ago. This comes after Ruhama revealed they’ve assisted over 300 people affected by prostitution and sex trafficking in their 2017 Annual Report this week. Sarah Benson, the CEO of Ruhama, has…
Almost 3,000 young people attended the annual ‘Fan the Flame’ Mass on June 7. The event is for all children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Diocese of Derry during the past year and was celebrated in Celtic Park GAA Ground. The Mass also marks the end of their primary education, an important…
Bouncy castles, treasure hunts and barbecues gave Killala a huge boost as they prepare for the biggest event taking place in Ireland this year. Bishop John Fleming hosted a diocesan Garden Fun Day in the grounds of his house in preparation for the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) next August on June 10. Families from…