Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will lead Good Friday procession
Mags Gargan
Christian Easter egg raises thousands for charity
A Christian Fairtrade Easter egg which raises awareness of the story of the resurrection, has raised nearly €200,000 for charity. The Real Easter Egg is made from Fairtrade chocolate, with chocolate buttons, and contains a child-friendly, 3ft storybook/banner, ‘The real meaning of Easter’ which tells the story of the crucifixion and resurrection. The larger Premium…
Bishops call for action on persecution of Christians
The bishops have called for a renewed global commitment to protect freedom of religion and to stop the “brutal persecution” of minorities. In a joint statement this week the bishops said the “denial of the freedom of conscience and religion” is a “truly global crisis” which had led to “violent conflict, loss of life, forced…
Bene Merenti medal for Wexford sister
Pope Francis has awarded Sr Emmanuel Kilkelly RSM the Bene Merenti Medal for her exceptional long and dedicated service to the Church and the parish of New Ross, Co. Wexford. Sr Emmanuel, who celebrated her 90th birthday recently with her family and community, entered the Mercy Convent in New Ross on December 18, 1943 from…
New book offers insight on ecclesial communities
The law of the Church should be seen as something that empowers and can help build community, according to a new study of canon law. A Novus Habitus Mentis: Canon Law as Empowerment of Communio with particular application to selected new ecclesial communities and associations by Sr M. Bonaventure Higgins was formally launched at All…
What Pope Francis means to me
A selection of Catholics give their impression of Francis’ pontificate so far
Archbishops promote blood & organ donation
St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh was wrapped in red ribbon last week to highlight blood and organ donation in a cross border partnership between churches and health services. The ‘fleshandblood campaign’ encourages parishes to see blood and organ donation as a part of their giving. The campaign was launched by CofI Archbishop of Armagh, Dr…
Flying the flag for mental health
Mags Gargan speaks to the people behind the Amber Flag programme, which promotes positive mental health for young people
Sinn Féin does not represent majority on abortion – campaigners
Director of Precious Life, said the people in the North will oppose “any change in legislation”
Derry youth invited to debate with the bishop
Young people from the Diocese of Derry are being given the opportunity to debate issues of concern to them with their bishops. A series of weekly debates have been organised by Derry Youth Community in the month of March, for youths aged 16 to 21 to discuss, question and debate with Bishop Donal McKeown on…