A young Malian migrant said “God helped me” after becoming an internet sensation this week for climbing four floors to rescue a child hanging from a balcony in France. Dubbed by fans ‘Le-Spiderman’, France’s President Emmanuel Macron gave the former illegal immigrant citizenship status for his courage. He was also offered a job by the…
A Parish Family Day aimed at highlighting the “importance of families coming together” and to promote the upcoming World Meeting of Families will be held this weekend in Meath. Organised by the Parish Pastoral Council in Trim, all their neighbouring parishes are invited to take part in their annual Corpus Christi Procession, as well as…
Hundreds of people attended a candlelit vigil this week after the body of an 18-year-old, described as a “kind young man” by the parish priest, was found in a field in Louth. Fr Michael Murtagh, PP of Dunleer parish, said he saw Cameron almost every day, and that he was “a delightful kid to meet…
A theology scholar has said Minister Simon Harris expressed “serious ignorance” about Church teaching after criticising a bishop’s decision to stop an atheist politician from being a Confirmation sponsor. After reports that Minister of State John Halligan was barred from being a sponsor because of his atheism and public promotion of repealing the Eighth Amendment,…
Late prelate’s care for poor and marginalised will be greatly missed, writes Chai Brady The Primate of All-Ireland has honoured the late bishop of Elphin saying he lived a life of “commitment, fidelity, service and love for the people”. Archbishop Eamon Martin said he was saddened to hear about the death of Bishop Christopher…
WMOF A Diocese of Meath parish is creating hype for ‘The Big Parish Picnic’ to attract families from across the diocese, in preparation for the World Meeting of Families (WMOF). Kinnegad Parish in Westmeath hope to bring families together to eat, play and learn about how best to look after the local environment. A…
The Icon of the Holy Family was welcomed to St Patrick’s parish in Ringsend last week, with one Mass celebrated by Bishop Raymond Field attracting 400 people. Deacon Tom Groves led the welcome ceremony on Monday, which was attended by St Patrick’s Boys and Girls National School. He led a catechises explaining the meaning of…
An Irish psychiatrist has said the Government inserted the mental health clause into proposed abortion legislation to “dupe the public” into thinking abortion will help mental health issues. Dr Patricia Casey and 25 other psychiatrists released an open letter today saying it is “dishonest” to dub the proposed legislation ‘healthcare’. They write: “Given the experience…
The Pope will visit a homeless centre in Dublin’s north inner city in a move mirroring many of his other foreign trips it was announced today. After indications from the Archbishop of Dublin last month it was confirmed that the Pontiff is planning to visit the Capuchin Day Centre, which has provided services for homeless…
Irish lawyers have said that if the Eighth Amendment is repealed, the proposed Government legislation would allow abortion on request up to six months. In a statement today a group of almost 200 lawyers, including former judges, said any contrary interpretation of the draft bill has “no rational basis” and that the Government’s proposals will…