If there is no preference for children of past pupils, families with deep roots in the area lose out says David Quinn
David Quinn
The Government reveals its social radicalism once and for all
The stakes in the coming marriage referendum could scarcely be higher, writes David Quinn
Making belief in marriage equivalent to racism
A mature democracy should find space for people’s conscience rights says David Quinn
‘Anything goes’ sexual morality is leading to exploitation
The old sexual norms could be cruel but so can the new ones, writes David Quinn
Less doctrinal emphasis does not equate to radical change
It’s clear Pope Francis wants the teachings of the Church applied with mercy, writes David Quinn
Nationalist parties are alienating Catholic voters
The DUP is starting to look like an attractive option for some Catholics in the North, writes David Quinn
Priests must not be silent on marriage referendum
Our priests ought to follow example of Pope Francis in speaking out, writes David Quinn
Far-reaching family law reform extremely is bad news
The Children and Family Bill shows this Government no longer believes in marriage, writes David Quinn
It’s too early to assess ‘Archbishop Brown’s hierarchy’
Pastoral success is the measure of a bishop, writes David Quinn
Parents are resistant to the handover of Catholic schools
Ireland may be less Catholic, but parents still like Catholic schools, writes David Quinn