Speaking ahead of the opening of a new fertility and female health centre in Co. Meath, co-owner Kay O’Dwyer and NaPro Fertility doctor Kirsty Chapman, who runs a clinic at the centre, said the education on female sexual health from a Catholic perspective is lacking in the current curriculum. The St Brigid’s Centre of Female…
Commenting after Irish Aid published their 2025 Annual Report, which demonstrated Ireland’s leading role in overseas development aid, Trócaire CEO Seán Farrell said the organisation “remain[s] grateful to Irish Aid, Barry Andrews MEP, and Minister Neale Richmond’s continued support and commitment to our programmes.” In a recent interview with this newspaper, Mr Farrell also cited…
Boxing legend Katie Taylor, who stepped into the ring in Croke Park on Saturday September 5 with the words ‘Psalm 18’ embellished on her gear, has said she would not be able to fight without God in her life. Taylor is a born-again Christian and, before moving to the US, where she currently resides with…
Head of Social Justice and Policy for the Society of St Vincent de Paul Ireland (SVP) said to The Irish Catholic that SVP are “very concerned” about the impact of energy costs on struggling households, after SSE Airtricity’s recent decision to increase electricity and gas prices by 9.4% and 11.6%, respectively. Ms Bayliss reported that…
Irish Jesuits International, Good Shepherd Sisters, and Irish Aid are providing emergency assistance to Nepal following the devastating floods and landslides on August 26. “The protection and safety of human life remains the absolute priority, above any other consideration,” said Joe Munnelly, Communication and Research Officer for Irish Jesuits International to The Irish Catholic. The…
Bishop of Kilmore Martin Hayes has encouraged the diocesan community to consider attending a series of nine information evenings during the month of September intended to explore parish renewal. The information evenings begin on September 15 and end on September 30, and anyone is welcome to attend regardless of past parish role, age, and background.…
“As time goes on there is certainly a decrease in active support for our aid workers,” said Mary Morrish to The Irish Catholic about the aid efforts conducted by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) in Venezuela since the double earthquakes on June 24. Ms Morrish highlighted the work of Bro. Deiby Fuenmayor MSC,…
“Mothers and fathers are not raising their kids,” said Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD to The Irish Catholic, following a press release published after the tragic M9 crash in which he questioned the State’s ability to support vulnerable children in its care. Deputy Tóibín said that while the State and Tusla must be held accountable…
An upcoming young adult conference held at the Legion of Mary headquarters in Dublin will offer passionate young Catholics a chance to “live out their missionary zeal”, said organiser and young adult legionary Áine Blake from the Deus et Patria Committee. Speaking to this newspaper, Ms Blake said the theme of this year’s conference, ‘Embrace…
Diocesan Communications Officer Fr Tom Hayes has said the Diocese of Cork and Ross is likely to appeal the decision by Cork City Council to reject the planning application for a proposed pastoral centre at The Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Dennehy’s Cross in Cork city. The proposed pastoral centre is three…