Elber Twomey recounts 2012 tragedy

Abuse survivor Marie Collins has hailed Pope Francis’ decision to meet with abuse survivors in Rome next week. Speaking to The Irish Catholic this week following the Pope’s announcement – during his flight from the Holy Land – that he would welcome a delegation of victims from Ireland, England and Germany to the Vatican, Mrs…

The renowned Cistercian monastery, Mount St Joseph Abbey in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, is to open its doors this month to those interested in experiencing monastic life. Extending an invitation to “experience the rhythm of monastic life” for one weekend, June 6-8, Mount St Joseph is to welcome men aged 20 to 40 interested in seeing…

Homelessness in Ireland has reached its worst crisis point in 45 years, Br Kevin Crowley of the Capuchin Day Centre has warned. “We have more people at risk of dying on the side of the road than when we started the Centre in 1969,” the Capuchin said. Describing himself as “appalled” that the State’s current…

Nun never woke from coma

Death sentence woman gives birth

‘Positioning is unacceptable for Christians’ – Cardinal Marx

Group will include Irish victims

Restraining orders enacted

Archbishop responds to WHO report