While many book reviews tend to focus on new releases it is of course important as well to call attention to works that, though they are long standing, still have much to offer. These foundational works of fiction, whether Catholic or not, can enrich the lives of readers of all ages and from all ages.…
Clogher Diocese’s youth and young adult ministry office ‘Clogher don Óige’ gathered last weekend to begin their preparation for the Pilgrimage to Lourdes which will happen in July. James McLoughlin, Youth Ministry Director told The Irish Catholic that “starting preparations so many months in advance gives us the chance to ensure that everything is well-organised…
In the rapid turns of the news cycle, it is easy for some stories to be overlooked. Recently, the Catholic world has focused on the hospitalisation of Pope Francis—and rightly so. Yet amid these headlines, another message quietly emerged: a declaration of the Jubilee for Artists. In a homily written for the occasion, Pope Francis…
“Are you ready to help the parents of this child in their duty as Christian parents?” “We are” Recently, I was made the godfather of my girlfriend’s nephew. When her sister and brother-in-law asked us to be godparents, I’ll admit I was both surprised and deeply honoured. The request made me curious though – what…
Christian civilisation is not the end goal but the byproduct of genuine faith in God. This was one of the many ideas at the Christ and Culture conference in Galway this past weekend at St Mary’s Church in the Claddagh. Overlooking Galway Bay, the setting was the perfect place for an event looking to begin…
Hallow, the world’s most popular Christian prayer app, may soon be unavailable to users across the European Union according to the CEO. The app, relied on by many Catholics for daily prayer and meditation, is facing potential restrictions under EU regulations – sparking backlash from religious freedom advocates. Alex Jones, CEO and co-founder of Hallow,…
Many of the faithful in Ireland are facing ‘polite persecution’, according to a Belfast-based priest. Speaking at a Mass for persecuted Christians on RTÉ One this past Sunday, Fr Tim Bartlett warned that religious freedom—one of the cornerstones of “a genuinely diverse, pluralist, and free society”—is increasingly under threat, even in nations that claim to…