A Facebook page dedicated to documenting the suffering of those going without public worship in Ireland has “given a voice to people”. Sandra Parda, of the ‘We Need Worship’ page told The Irish Catholic that the testimonies pouring in from around the country, and given a platform by the page, just “make my heart break”.…
A prominent TD has said it is “extremely disappointing” that the Dáil refused to allow her to question Health Minister Stephen Donnelly on whether it is an offence to attend Mass. Laois-Offaly deputy Carol Nolan was seeking clarification because the minister previously told the Dáil it was not an offence, but the State is now…
A recent report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said that many pupils will be heavily affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in the long run, with disadvantaged pupils especially affected. A key point is that students with access to good technology and parents willing to help with their work will fave much…
Christ is risen, and this should be reflected in our daily life and activities, writes Jason Osborne Christ is risen! Oftentimes we partake in the Lenten preparation and the drama of Holy Week but forget about it all as soon as Easter Sunday turns to Easter Monday. As Catholics however, not only are we obliged…
Covid-19 has further pushed leprosy communities to the back of the queue and out of mind, writes Jason Osborne Leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, is a disease our Faith is well acquainted with, God himself healing both the disease and the social stigma around it during his embodied time among us on earth. Unfortunately, the disease…
On Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis will offer Mass in a church containing the relics of both St Faustina Kowalska and St John Paul II. This will be the second year that the Pope has chosen to offer Mass in the church, Santo Spirito in Sassia, which was transformed into a center for Divine Mercy…
The Irish Bishops have announced the initial submission phase of the upcoming synod, which was announced March 10. Commenting on the development, Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick said the bishops were inviting submissions “to reflect on what methods/models to adopt” in the coming two years of conversations. He gave as examples “parish hall meetings, focus…
Voices at the forefront of youth ministry have warned that if the Church is to avoid attempts to “water down” its core teaching it must take the lead from young people who are already practising Catholics and engaged with faith. These calls come amid concerns that in an attempt to reach those on the margins…
Euthanasia and assisted suicide offer a “tap-out option”, rather than greater dignity, according to 24 year-old disability rights advocate Conor Lynott, who himself has a diagnosis of Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy. Lost their way “If it’s there, people might take euthanasia as an easy option,” he told The Irish Catholic. “It gets rid of the…
The Easter messaging from the Irish Government has come under fire after Boris Johnson’s strongly-worded statement. “Let’s not lose sight of the fact that this is Christianity’s most important festival,” the British prime minister said, continuing, “And that, while churches are open, the ongoing coronavirus restrictions mean that once again, it won’t be possible for…
