A new poll has revealed that 27% of Irish people say they have watched or listened to at least one religious service during the current period of lockdown. The same poll found that 18% of people reported that they are praying more than they usually would. The research – carried out by Amarach on behalf…
The leaders of Ireland’s main Christian traditions have commended those working on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic for “their work, courage and compassion”. They also encouraged those taking part in the evening appreciation of healthcare workers to pray for them when the applause has ended and people go back into their homes. Archbishop Eamon…
Catholic schools and universities across Ireland have rallied around health workers as they battle the coronavirus (Covid-19) by providing facilities and other services, with the Bishop of Down and Connor saying he is “delighted” they can be of assistance. Bishop Noel Treanor specifically praised St Malachy’s College who are supporting staff at the Mater Infirmorum…
Despite the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis which has led to widespread physical isolation a priest based in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary has urged people struggling with their mental health to reach out and “keep talking”. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, Fr Micharel Toomey said: “If anyone is feeling really down and really suicidal, there is still people…
Fr Chris Alar MIC dispels myths about the Church’s teaching on suicide, writes Chai Brady Suicide has a devastating impact, but there is hope for the salvation of those who have died by their own hand and for the people who are left behind according to a US priest who has personal experience, and…
The Primate of All-Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has said the promises priests make at ordination are “more important than ever” during the coronavirus crisis, “especially the call to offer daily the Eucharistic sacrifice for our people, the world and ourselves”. He said that “if we can search deep into the roots of our vocation to…
A priest’s decision to allow the Muslim call to prayer to feature during a Mass in Mayo was “misguided”, according to an expert on the Church in the Arab world. Fr Stephen Farragher of Ballyhaunis Parish organised for members of the Muslim community in Ballyhaunis to say the final prayer at 10am morning Mass last…
The conviction of Australian Cardinal George Pell of sex abuse sent shockwaves across the Church and around the world, but his acquittal by the country’s highest court this week, vindicating the prelate of all convictions, has heightened criticism of how his case was treated The former Vatican treasurer walked free from jail after convictions relating…
The new director of World Missions Ireland speaks to Chai Brady about the need for dialogue with Islam and dangers of coronavirus for the developing world Dialogue between Christians and Muslims is more important than ever, not only in the Middle East but across Europe according to the new director of World Missions Ireland…
Leaders of Ireland’s Christian Churches have called on the faithful to pray together on Palm Sunday from 3-4pm as the world battles the coronavirus (Covid-19). The leaders of the Catholic Church, Church of Ireland, Methodist Church in Ireland, Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the Irish Council of Churches, together with other denominations and Christian organisations…