The Primate of All-Ireland joined with government leaders in the North of Ireland who issued a state apology to abuse victims, saying courage and perseverance brought their stories to light and “uncovered the enormity of harshness and brutality” they experienced. Archbishop Eamon Martin said on Friday: “On behalf of the Catholic Church in Ireland, I repeat…
It is time for a call to action for Christians in the West to stand up for their embattled brethren, Chai Brady hears Given their status as a tiny minority in the region today, it’s sometimes hard to believe that the Middle East is the birthplace of Christianity. The first followers of Jesus – quickly…
It would be “unconscionable” to celebrate St Patrick’s Day without offering the “solidarity of our prayers, charity and welcome for the people of Ukraine” the archbishops of Armagh have said in a joint statement. This comes as Primate of All Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin renewed the call for parish communities to open their doors and…
Victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse in the North of Ireland have been told the state failed to protect them from abuse, in an apology made today by five ministers in Stormont. The long-awaited apology was made by ministers Michelle McIlveen, Conor Murphy, Nichola Mallon, Robin Swann and Naomi Long, March 11. The ministers…
A Government report which made inaccurate recommendations regarding the chaplaincy and its work in the Defence Forces has been described as “bizarre”. The ‘Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces’ stated that a number of “outdated practices” should be discontinued such as “the convening of a Roman Catholic Mass associated with an induction ceremony”.…
A Carmelite friar who visited Ireland in 1935, was killed during the Second World War in a concentration camp and who promoted peace and dialogue, will be canonised on May 15. Fr Dave Twohig of the Carmelite Order in Ireland said that Titus Brandsma is “very relevant” at a time when there is war in…
The CEO of Sligo Rovers FC has said they mistakenly listed ‘religious’ conduct as being unacceptable at their games. The football club issued a notice to their supporters on their website last week listing match night guidelines following antisocial behaviour at their home and away games. It stated “Unacceptable conduct covers conduct which is violent…
Children’s Corner Music is an extremely powerful force in the world. It has the power to make us laugh, cry, become nostalgic, fearful and every emotion under the sun. Very often it is used in film, theatre and more to create a certain mood whether that be tension or levity. National anthems are created to…
Parishes across the country are rallying to prepare to receive Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s bombardment of their homeland. A week into the invasion, Vladimir Putin’s troops are stepping up the campaign despite vows by Ukrainians to fight to the death. Up to five million people – most of them women and children – are expected…
An Irish Jesuit academic based in Chicago has said Ireland’s policy of neutrality is “morally disgusting” and Ireland should be doing more to support Ukraine. Fr Séamus Murphy, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago, told The Irish Catholic that the Faithful are called to “defend the weak and the helpless”. He points…