The Diocese of Down and Connor enjoyed “glorious” music and a “jubilant atmosphere” at an event marking the beginning of the Season of Creation in Belfast. The liturgy for the beginning of the Season of Creation in the diocese took place in St Peter’s Cathedral on Wednesday, September 1. Paula McKeown of Living Church in…
In a raft of future plans, the inclusion of women in leadership roles “as equal members of the Church” will be one of the key priorities for the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly. A four-year listening process aimed at moving towards a Church that will better serve the people and communities of the archdiocese was…
The new bishop of Ferns has said he will be exploring a ‘parish administrator’ role for laity, which aims to alleviate some administrative burdens from clergy. Bishop Ger Nash, who was ordained on Sunday in the Cathedral of St Aidan, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, told The Irish Catholic that one of the reasons for creating the role…
Irish charity Depaul supported 554 people to find a home and exit their services which is an increase of 40% compared to 2019 despite the challenges raised by the pandemic, according to their 2020 annual report. CEO David Carroll told The Irish Catholic this week that the Government must reach its targets for social housing…
The new bishop of Ferns has said he will nurture a system of thinking about Church “which will recognise the reality of the world in which we live”, at his episcopal ordination on Sunday. Speaking after his September 5 ordination in the Cathedral of St Aidan in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Bishop Nash (62) said he…
The Northern Catholic bishops have announced they will host an online webinar series of historical talks marking the centenary of partition and the establishment of Northern Ireland “to help bring the community together”. The talks will be led by Dr Éamon Phoenix, a political historian, columnist and broadcaster, who will be joined by a number of academic…
Parishioners must be trained and prepared in innovative ministries to keep parishes alive, the new bishop of Ferns tells Chai Brady Every diocese has a unique set of challenges but there is a “definite trend” all are experiencing in Ireland which is the continued decrease in priestly vocations, with the new Bishop of Ferns saying…
Children’s Corner There are many tests to see how fit and healthy you are, each checking certain parts of your body. One of the indicators of good health is lung volume. Just how much air can your lungs can hold? With the help of a few simple household objects, some scientific know how and a…
Irish bishops have paid tribute to Pat Hume, who died yesterday, with the Primate of All-Ireland remembering her as “a friend to all who suffered during Troubled times”. Following a short illness and surrounded by family, the mother-of-five Mrs Hume passed away in her home in Derry on Thursday, September 2. She was the wife…
Homeless campaigners question why State won’t build on existing land Leading homelessness campaigners have questioned why the Government is turning to the Church asking for land for housing when the State is sitting on vast swathes of available land. Insisting that the Church and faith-inspired agencies should and will continue to play their part in…