Bishop Kevin Doran has called for the Government to allow 25 people to attend funerals, rather than the current ten. In his homily last Sunday, the Bishop of Elphin homed in on the “inclusive” nature of Christ’s mission, and said that the families of those whose loved ones have died have been at risk of…
Spiritual renewal is available right under our noses this Lent, writes Jason Osborne Lent may pose a challenge for us this year – what more is there to give up? We’re already devoid of so much, it may seem that giving up more is the last thing that God could be asking of us. However,…
Archbishop Eamon Martin, along with Church of Ireland Archbishop John McDowell and representatives from other bodies met to discuss the Hart recommendations for victims and survivors of institutional abuse. In a statement issued, it was said that a range of issues were discussed, including “progress on redress payments and provision of services for victims and…
Distinguished moral theologian, Fr Vincent Twomey, has argued in favour of taking the Covid-19 vaccine, while warning that it shouldn’t be compelled by either governments or companies. Writing for the Iona Institute, Fr Twomey said that allowing oneself to be vaccinated, under certain conditions, constituted “a duty to the common good”, saying that this applies…
A Gianna Care employee described her “shock” and “surprise” upon entering their Dublin office to find it had been ransacked during the night. Marta Nakonieczna said the non-profit, which helps women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, now finds its work “much more difficult” as a result of the break-in. Nuisance “Yeah, definitely it’s a nuisance, I…
While mother and baby homes were a product of a cruel and unforgiving culture towards unmarried mothers, some women found compassion and kindness, writes Jason Osborne The final report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes cast further light on the disturbing treatment of many women and children in institutions throughout the…
Restrictions may make romance more difficult, but it’s certainly not impossible, writes Jason Osborne Last year’s St Valentine’s Day probably would have been a little more ostentatious if we’d known the kind of year we were in for. Perhaps we’d have made an effort to go on a trip we’d always wanted to, somewhere suitably…
Parents are feeling grateful and staff relieved as Saint Declan’s School in Ballsbridge, Dublin prepares to open tomorrow in accordance with Government guidelines. St Declan’s School was founded in 1958 by the Jesuits for children who, for personal or emotional reasons, achieve below their potential in their local schools. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, principal Niamh Corrigan…
Dozens of people in Kerry have benefitted from spiritual exercises Exodus and Fiat 90, which have proven “absolutely powerful” in helping people thrive during lockdown. Exodus and Fiat 90 are a set of male and female spiritual exercises respectively which aim to strip life back to the basics of prayer, asceticism and community. An extended…
RTÉ has confirmed that it will continue to offer extra religious content until the end of June while the national vaccination programme is implemented. The national broadcaster has aired weekday and Sunday Masses since the first lockdown last March in partnership with churchservices.tv. Commissioning editor of religious content at RTÉ, Roger Childs, commented, saying that…