The late Princess of Wales developed a friendship with an Irish nun who offered her “prayers and support” during the public breakdown of her marriage, a series of letters, newly discovered in Ireland, reveal. Letters and a Christmas card sent by Princess Diana in 1992 to Sr Teresa of the Little Sisters of the Assumption…
An Irish missionary based in the Philippines has described the homophobic comments of Filipino world boxing title holder Manny Pacquiao, as “deplorable”. Irish Columban missionary Fr Shay Cullen, who has lived in the Philippines for over 40 years working with street children, said the boxer’s remarks that “If men mate with men and women mate…
The Diocese of Cloyne in conjunction with CDYS is bringing a group of young adults (18-35yrs) to Krakow, Poland for this year’s World Youth Day from July 26 to August 2. It is an opportunity for young adults to share, explore and enjoy their faith. There are a few seats still available. For more information…
The Lough Church in Cork City has reported a very busy and successful number of events to celebrate Catholic Schools Week, beginning on February 2 when the primary schools of the parish, Greenmount N.S. and Glasheen N.S. attended 10am Mass. The church was decorated from top to bottom with artwork provided by the children, who also provided…
Young people from the Diocese of Derry have taken up the challenge to ‘Debate the Bishop’ in a series of Lenten meetings organised by the Derry Youth Community. On Sunday Bishop Donal McKeown took part in the first debate with young people aged between 16-21 in St Mary’s College, Derry on the topic of ‘Profession…
St Philomena’s parish in Palmerstown, Dublin 20 is hosting a Lenten parish retreat from Friday, February 26 to Sunday, February 28 under the theme ‘Renewing ourselves in God’s loving company’. Starting on February 26 at 7.30pm Mass guest speaker Eileen O’Brien will discuss ‘Praying to God dwelling in the depths of your heart’. On February…
In response to the invitation of Pope Francis to mark the Year of Mercy in every diocese throughout the world, Bishop Denis Brennan has invited the people, religious and priests of the Diocese of Ferns to engage in three days of prayer at St Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy from March 8-10. In the coming weekends, specially…
For ‘Eating Disorders Awareness Week’ Mags Gargan speaks to Bodywhys about combating the myths behind these conditions “Eating disorders are not unique to young people,” advises Jacinta Hastings, CEO of Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association. Bodywhys is a national voluntary organisation founded in 1995 to support people affected by eating disorders and this week it…
The National Pioneer Ball was first introduced to the Pioneer calendar in 1997 by a group of young pioneers from Limerick. The ball was a great success and it soon became an annual event, with the location rotating between the different provinces and attracting an attendance of over 300 people nationwide. This year, the 20th…
Mags Gargan talks to the CEO of Viatores Christi about lay missionary work While the profile of Irish missionaries may be changing, the legacy of their work continues to bear fruit through the work of young local missionaries and lay Irish missionary organisations such as Viatores Christi. Originally set up in 1960 by a group…