Primate of All-Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has encouraged Irish Catholics to consider making a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The archbishop pleaded with Irish groups to also engage with the local people in the Holy Land, particularly the small Christian community. Dr Martin was speaking at the launch of An Irish Pilgrimage Guide to the…
Children’s corner Can you control a ping pong ball as it floats above a hair dryer? The task probably sounds quite difficult but for reasons of science it may not be too hard! Put your hand-eye coordination skills to the test while learning the important role that forces such as gravity and air pressure play…
Well-known Irish broadcaster Martin King opened up about his Catholic faith over the weekend saying it gives him understanding in life, including when his wife was diagnosed with a brain tumour for the second time. Mr King’s wife Jenny McCarthy survived a successful operation to remove a brain tumour this year. Ten years earlier she…
Despite a lack of recognition in the media and in the political sphere, parents are grateful for the work of religious sisters and what they have done for their children, according to the delegation leader of the Jesus and Mary Sisters. Sr Marie O’Halloran RJM told The Irish Catholic that they have received a huge…
For the first time in two years Lough Derg has begun welcoming pilgrims to attend their three-day pilgrimage. The three-day pilrimage season started on June 1 and will continue until August 15. The island outside Pettigo in Co. Donegal had already been inviting people for their one-day retreats since the start of May. This follows…
A Dublin school is determined to “continue to be a Catholic primary school in a diverse and multicultural community” as it became part of the Le Chéile Schools Trust, according to the Principal Anne Kernan. Our Lady’s Grove Primary School in Friarland is preparing for a new beginning after they joined the network of 65…
The Holy Land is no museum but a place the Faithful can truly experience a deep connection with unique cultures, fascinating history and most importantly, Christ, Chai Brady hears From the Stone of Unction where Christ was anointed after his crucifixion – where there is contained thousands of years of countless prayers and tears –…
A new book on the Holy Land aimed at encouraging pilgrims to follow in the footsteps of Christ will be launched in Omagh, Co. Tyrone next week. An Irish Pilgrimage Guide to the Holy Land by Editor of The Irish Catholic Michael Kelly explores a variety of themes, from an in-depth look at the important sites…
People must change their lifestyles to combat climate change for the sake of future generations, Bishop Martin Hayes said ahead of Laudato Si’ Week, which is taking place this week from May 22-29. Laudato Si’ Week marks the seventh anniversary of the publication of the Pope’s encyclical on the environment and care for our common…
A bill aimed at tackling legacy and reconciliation in the North of Ireland must be focused on victim groups rather than on British army veterans the bishop of Derry has said. Bishop Donal McKeown told The Irish Catholic the bill is “a huge step forward” as previously the British government was pushing for the ending…