Dear Editor, I’ve read with the interest the debate on Catholics voting for Hillary Clinton. I simply cannot understand how any Catholic could vote for her. If she had been elected there would have been a continued escalation of abortion worldwide. Not alone is she in favour of abortion up to, and, at,…
Courtney McGrail
US Church one of most diverse bodies
A major study has found the Catholic Church in the US to be one of the most culturally diverse institutions in that country. The three-year study, commissioned by the US bishops’ conference and undertaken by the Centre for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University, was presented to the prelates during their plenary meeting…
A literary legacy
Katherine Daniels describes how continuing her late husband’s work has helped his goodness live on
Finding God and peace among your peers
Christine Lavin The first time I attended a Youth 2000 retreat, I went alone. I knew no one and I remember tagging along behind a girl who had started chatting to me on the bus. As I dodged between the people shouting greetings and running into hugs I felt my nerves dissolve a little. I…
‘Every student a winner’ through non-selective education – Bishop McKeown
Staff reporter Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry has said that the early division of school children through testing “damages educational outcomes of our society”. Speaking last week as he blessed the new extension at All Saints Primary School in Tattysallagh in Co. Tyrone, Bishop McKeown stressed the long-term value of non-selective education for all students,…
Catholics should welcome Trump
Dear Editor, While some Catholics have expressed reservations about the election of Donald Trump as the next President of the US due to his brash campaigning style, I would argue that when it comes to policies rather than personality Mr Trump’s victory should come as a huge relief to practising Catholics. In contrast to the…
Building connections with Trump regime
Dear Editor, With little clear guidance the choice between the candidates in the US presidential election from an Irish or Catholic point of view was conflicting. I would give Trump the edge over the line. He has told us all the contentious and hateful things he hopes to accomplish, making no secret of his likes…
State facing costly if simple solution
Dear Editor, Various organisations from time to time criticise the management and policies of Church schools, usually Catholic. In many instances they are correct but several things are overlooked not the least being the Constitution. Article 44, for instance, provides that every religious denomination shall have the right to “maintain institutions for religious or charitable…
Archbishop Martin prays for ‘continuing mercy’ as Jubilee Year ends
Staff Reporter Archbishop Eamon Martin has expressed his hope that the impact of Year of Mercy will continue to be felt by all. In his homily at St Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh during events to celebrate the conclusion of the year, the Primate of All Ireland said: “I pray that the graces of this special year…
Securing the Holy Door
Pope Francis closes the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica to mark the closing of the jubilee Year of Mercy at the Vatican November 20. Photo: CNS