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…
As September 23 approaches, Catholics across the world prepare to commemorate St Pio of Pietrelcina, known affectionately as Padre Pio, a 20th Century mystic whose reputation for holiness continues to confound sceptics and inspire generations. Most Catholics know Padre Pio’s story: born Francesco Forgione in 1887 in Pietrelcina, Italy, received the stigmata in 1918, died…
Sunday, September 14 marked the release of the initial set of excerpts from Pope Leo XIV’s first sit-down interview with a journalist, which comes in the form of the landmark new book León XIV: ciudadano del mundo, misionero del siglo XXI, or “Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the 21st Century”. The book…
Just a few months before he was assassinated on September 10, Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk — a conservative campus activist and an outspoken evangelical Christian — said that upon his death, he would want to be remembered for his Christian faith. “If everything completely goes away, how do you want to be remembered?”…
In response to the September 9 airstrike by the Israeli air force against the Hamas leadership in Doha, the capital of Qatar, the auxiliary bishop of the Patriarchal Diocese of Jerusalem of the Latins for Jordan, Bishop Iyad Twal, advocated for a two-state solution to achieve peace in the Middle East. Bishop Twal’s proposal aligns…
Over the weekend, Lusk Athletic Club held the St MacCullin’s Parish Centenary Road Races gathering to help celebrate the parish’s 100 year anniversary. St MacCullin’s Church has served the parish of Lusk, Co. Dublin since 1925 and is now led by Fr Kevin Moore PP. Parents and families were invited to join and watch their…
On September 13, the Kilmore Diocesian Centre will host a Facilitation Skills Day designed to teach parishioners the skills needed to lead small group discussions. Anyone active in parish life or wishing to be more active can attend. Jim Deeds, a pastoral worker and leadership skills trainer, will be leading parishioners through the training day,…