The Archdiocese of Dublin’s synodal report says that many “were moved by the Spirit” to call for the consideration of female priests, “so that the Church may be enriched by their deeper participation in leadership and governance roles”. The country’s largest diocese has released its synodal synthesis, with the four major trends having emerged being…
Prayers were offered in parishes across Ireland at the weekend in thanksgiving for the diocesan phase of the universal synod, with Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin describing it as the “largest consultation ever to take place in the Catholic Church”. “I am grateful to all who participated for their constructive engagement in the many local…
The Catholic Schools Trustees’ Council (CSTS) has described as “concerning” any suggestion that parents might not get a say in the ethos of the education their children receive. This comes in response to Northern Ireland’s Secretary of State Brandon Lewis’ affirmation that UN-approved RSE might be imposed on schools in the North. The News Letter…
Sacramental marriage for gay and lesbian Catholics and the ordination of women priests are key demands of an LGBT focus group set by Bishop Kevin Doran as part of the synodal process. A Church-wide apology to LGBT people and their families from the Pope as well as priests and bishops and an end to the…
There are lessons to be learned as one of America’s biggest denominations grapples with major abuse revelations, writes Jason Osborne The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has been shaken by a report revealing that survivors of sexual abuse within the Church were systematically ignored or silenced by Church leaders. Even as abuse survivors were being disparaged…
The State examinations have just begun and its important your children pace themselves properly as they progress, writes Jason Osborne I sat my Leaving Cert in 2015, which I realise is seven years ago, but as with most of us it feels like yesterday. The year was a blur of 18th birthday parties at the weekends, coupled…
A rare item of Catholic devotion from the early 17th Century has been acquired by National Museums Scotland. The embroidered Crucifixion is a “unique surviving example of textiles associated with Catholic devotion” according to a statement from National Museums Scotland. “Few such objects survive in Britain as most were destroyed due to fears of idolatrous…
As Dublin airport struggles with staffing problems, with more than 1,000 passengers having missed flights from the airport due to queues on Sunday, regional airports have been praised by a priest in Knock. Fr Richard Gibbons, Rector of Knock Shrine and a trust member with Ireland West Airport in Co. Mayo told The Irish Catholic…
Devout Mexican Catholic Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez came out on top at the Monaco Grand Prix May 29. Mr Pérez turned Catholic heads when it was seen in Netflix’s Drive to Survive that he drives with pictures of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St Pope John Paul II in his car. Speaking to F1i magazine, Mr…
Pentecost is one of the major feasts of the Church and we should open ourselves up to all the Holy Spirit wants to give us, writes Jason Osborne Sunday, June 5 is the day the Church will celebrate the great feast of Pentecost this year. Ranking alongside Christmas and Easter as one of the biggest…
