The national Pro Life Campaign (PLC) hosted their annual fundraising dinner for 600 people on September 20 in Dublin. The dinner, titled Ceiliúradh Cois Life, took place in the Clayton Hotel and featured a reception which included drinks and dancing, a live band and a raffle. Éamon Ó Cuív, former Cabinet Minister and TD for…
Under a Facebook post by The Irish Times on September 21, the public gave their opinions on secular ‘non-Communions’, the subject of a story written by Rachel O’Dwyer for The Irish Times. The story, which focused on the growing desire of non-practising Catholics to include their children in First Communion ceremonies because they feel “left…
In a time filled with doubt and unanswered questions, Fr Darren Brennan of St Paul’s Parish in Belfast is offering up his time to provide a unique perspective on any problems and questions that Catholics may have. The ‘Ask A Priest’ event, taking place on Monday, September 6 at St Paul’s Parish Centre, will be…
The Irish Dominican Friars invited men aged 18 and above to join them for the Jubilee Camino Men’s Walk on September 13. Two priests, two brothers, and 40 men took part, walking 20 kilometres from a Dominican Abbey ruin in Carlingford to St Catherine’s Dominican Church in Newry. One pilgrim who took part described it…
During a retirement Mass on Sunday, September 14 at St Aidan’s Parish Church in Ferns, Fr Patrick (Paddy) Cushen retired after 54 years of active priesthood. His 20 years as parish priest in Ferns was marked by committed pastoral care, the establishment of a pastoral centre and vocations society, and endless support from the community.…
Pope Leo XIV said his primary role as leader of the Church is confirming Catholics in their faith and sharing the Gospel with the world, not resolving global crises. Speaking to Crux senior correspondent Elise Ann Allen in the first sit-down interview of his pontificate, Leo also said he was “trying not to continue to…
After well over a century under construction, Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica is ready to raise its immense central tower and become the tallest Christian church in Europe. The basilica’s General Director Xavier Martínez said on September 18 that “the tower will be finished at the end of this year or the beginning of 2026.” This…
The Natural Family Planning Teacher Association of Ireland is collaborating with the European Institute of Family Life Education to host a conference titled “Family, Life, Education; Our Hope for the Future” in Knock on October 4. Two speakers will offer their expertise on each subject: Dr Fidelma Healy Eames of Study and Careers and Michelle…
Sr Patricia Murray IBVM was honoured by the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) on September 8 during a reception of gratitude. She served as Executive Secretary of the UISG for 11 years, and will be succeeded by Sr Roxanne Schares SSND, who was welcomed into the role at the same reception. Sr Murray grew…
As the need for Padre Pio ministry in Ireland grows with continued interest in and reverence for the saint, the Irish Capuchin Franciscan Friars have created a new Padre Pio Apostolate Team. Their hope is to continue the work of Fr Bryan Shortall, the former National Director of Padre Pio Ministry in Ireland. A publication…