A new drama on the papacy is more ignorant than anti-Catholics, writes Charles Collins
Courtney McGrail
Question the office as much as the minister
Dear Editor, In her opinion piece of October 20, Mary Kenny asks whether Katherine Zappone is fit for the job. While it is legitimate to question her competency for the office, I think in fairness one should question the office itself as fulfilled by her and her predecessors. After all, the education of children is…
Vatican Roundup
Pope alters membership of Liturgical body Pope Francis has replaced in one move all of the members of the Congregation for Divine Worship. While membership of the body in charge of liturgical questions – like all others – is subject to change at the behest of the Pontiff, this is normally done on an individual or small group basis, making…
Arrogance of Zappone is startling
Dear Editor, I would like to thank Mary Kenny for her excellent article of October 20, 2016, ‘Is Katherine Zappone fit for her government job?’ As a grandparent who minds our grandchildren weekly, I so appreciate her sensitivity. The sheer arrogance of Minister Zappone is startling. Her refusal to give young mothers the choice of…
Address problem of theological illiteracy
Dear Editor, I attended your splendid Conference on the subject of Faith-based Schools in a pluralist society and was struck by the high calibre of many of the contributions, especially those of Francis Campbell and Baroness Nuala O’Loan. However, I was also impressed by the letter of Julie Connolly (‘A tendency towards pantheism’ IC 20/10/2016)…
Leaving a lasting legacy…
It may seem like a very business-like way to acknowledge your own mortality, but making a will is a grim task that everyone should face up to. The failure to make a clear and valid will can leave a legacy of confusion, discord and uncertainty for your loved ones. A Co. Kildare solicitor who specialises…
News in Brief
Fr Shay Cullen to receive O’Flaherty humanitarian award Irish Columban missionary Fr Shay Cullen will receive the Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty Humanitarian Award this weekend, November 5, in recognition of his years of work with vulnerable and abused children in the Philippines. The missionary will travel to Killarney, Co. Kerry to receive his honour. Chairperson of the Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Committee, Jerry O’Grady…
Aid agency rejects ‘contraception distribution’ claim
A leading Catholic aid agency has rejected an accusation that it has been involved with distributing contraceptives in Africa. Following claims by a body named the Lepanto Institute that the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) had made contraceptives available during its field work in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between 2006 and 2010, the CRS…
Traffic plan would slice through Dublin church carpark
John Reid A Dublin priest has expressed concern after the National Transport Authority (NTA) published plans that would see a new road driven through his church carpark. Fr Fergus O’Connor, parish priest at our Lady Queen of Peace Church on Merrion Road, said half of the church’s carefully rebuilt car park would be removed under the…
Capuchins gain the Cup
Dublin’s Capuchin Day Centre played host to the Sam Maguire and members of the Dublin football team on October 28 when, for the fourth year, members of the team came to share their moment of glory and to highlight the invaluable work of the centre on behalf of those in need in the city. Photo:…