Ireland is in urgent need of spiritual regeneration, writes Maria Fogarty
Courtney McGrail
Religious could donate buildings to house homeless
Dear Editor, Heartbreaking events dominate our news now. Homelessness for families in Irish cities, likewise homelessness for thousands of refugees fleeing war and violence in their own countries, many dying on their journeys. May I suggest a way which we Irish people could help? Some years ago, Sister Stan, founder of Focus Ireland, persuaded her…
New catechetical structures must be set up
Dear Editor, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has warned that the Church in Ireland will only have a future if a new generation of “strong and articulate” lay people can make their voices heard (IC 30/07/2015). For that to happen we need to know our Faith, more so now than in the past, when society generally was…
Transatlantic pilgrims in Dingle
Traditional Pilgrimage to Knock
The National Traditional Pilgrimage takes place in the Parish Church in Knock on Saturday, September 5 commencing with a Missa Cantata in the Tridentine Rite at 2pm followed by Stations of the Cross and traditional benediction. The pilgrimage, which is both a diocesan and shrine event, is being organised by Our Lady’s Catholic Heritage Association,…
Boston cardinal celebrates Galway jubilee
Over 1,500 gathered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, with a Mass celebrated Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston. Cardinal O’Malley followed in the footsteps of his Boston predecessor, Cardinal Richard Cushing, who dedicated the cathedral in 1965. In his homily Cardinal O’Malley said “in…
Parish walk in solidarity with persecuted
St Aidan’s parish in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford is holding a parish walk in solidarity with all persecuted Christians. Organisers are asking participants to wear orange, in reference to the orange jumpsuits worn by victims of beheadings, as “a small but important sign that we stand with those who suffer for their faith and walk with…
A new movement in music ministry
About 100 people over five days attended Music Ministry Together, a new five-day summer school held at the Cistercian College in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary for youth and adult leaders who have a passion for liturgical music and the desire to serve as ministers in their parishes, schools and communities.
‘Embrace the hope that faith can offer’ – Archbishop Neary
More than 150,000 pilgrims from throughout Ireland and from abroad will have by the end of this week attended the 2015 national novena to Our Lady of Knock at the National Marian Shrine in Co Mayo. Commenting on the opening day of the novena – which involves the celebration of prayer, reflections and faith-based workshops…
‘Home’ is where we feel closest to God
Mary Ann O’Driscoll’s short life was a life distinguished by Gospel service, says Fr Thomas Casey SJ