Volunteer with charity Depaul Sr Nuala Kelly was awarded a British Empire medal for her services to the community in Belfast.
Irish sister awarded for charity work
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Religious leaders told to ‘embrace change’ at major conference
Hundreds of people attended the AMRI (Association of Leaders of Missionaries and Religious of Ireland) leaders conference and AGM which heard from several speakers focused on responding to a rapidly changing modern world.
Extend ‘unwavering support’ to faith-filled family and youth groups
Congratulations to the 15 dedicated men who have taken the noble step of entering seminary to pursue their calling to the priesthood, representing a modest increase compared to the nine and six men who embarked on this journey in the preceding years
Faith-filled families and Catholic groups fuelling vocations rise
Youth ministry, Faith-filled families and happy priests are helping fuel priestly vocations for Ireland’s dioceses according to vocation directors, with 15 new seminarians entering formation this year The Irish Catholic can reveal.
‘Confusion’ as Pope signals some same-sex unions can receive blessing
An Irish theologian has raised concerns about Pope Francis’ responses to questions from five cardinals, dubbing them “confusing”, particularly the Pope’s signalling that some same-sex unions can receive blessings.
Trócaire supports 1.6 million in 23 countries – report
Church-charity Trócaire supported 1.58 million people in 23 countries in 2022/23, according to its annual report, published on Monday.
Govt called to reach overseas aid commitment in Budget 2024
Irish international charity Dóchas has said more progress in tackling climate change, conflict and hunger must be the Government’s focus in Budget 2024 next week.
So much of evangelisation depends on how we sow
David Mills A writer and I were going back and forth about how the best devotional article won’t get as many readers as a political article by the same writer. Publish a wild rant claiming that God hates Biden or that God hates Trump and the numbers shoot up. Publish a deep meditation on God’s…
The Christian calling toward animals big and small
Chai Brady discusses wild animals, obedient mice, and what it means to be a ‘steward of creation’ Ideals regarding the treatment of animals can be controversial particularly when there are so many more vegan and vegetarian Christians today who call for an increased, some would say radical, respect for life in all its forms. But…
Healing nun: Healthy families not female priests are the answer to vocations dearth
Many people nowadays see the Eucharist as a prize rather than an extraordinary gift, but it’s not their fault, Sr Briege McKenna tells Chai Brady Well-known healing nun Sr Briege McKenna OSC (77) is well aware that nowadays if you speak about an experience of Jesus, many people will think you are “a nutcracker”, but…