If the Church was making saints on spiritual miracles, Matt Talbot would have been a saint long ago,” told Bro Michael Murphy, a St Columbanus Knight and key figure in Matt Talbot’s commemoration, to The Irish Catholic. Recently, Matt Talbot’s Centenary Year launch was held at Ely House, Co. Dublin. From November 2024 to June…
Acclaimed actress Nicole Kidman recently revealed her struggle with the fear of mortality, sharing that it sometimes leads her to wake up crying and gasping in the middle of the night. Bro. Laurence Kettle OFM, talking to The Irish Catholic, acknowledges that fear and anxiety over death are natural, saying, “It’s OK to be afraid…
The Irish Bishops’ Drugs Initiative continues their work to prevent drug use on a national level with ongoing changes to address their message to today’s youth. “We’re updating the pledge for sixth-class students, making it more relevant while educating them about the risks of alcohol and drug use,” explained to The Irish Catholic the IBDI…
Christ the King Cathedral, Mullingar, invites you to participate in these 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration, where faithful will come together as pilgrims of hope, seeking the face of Christ in the Eucharist beginning with the 7:30pm Mass on Friday, November 22, and concluding with Vespers and Benediction at 4pm on Sunday, November 24.…
The Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica will be opening in less than 40 days, marking the beginning of the Jubilee Year, an event that takes place every 25 years. “The Jubilee Year 2025 offers us many opportunities. I think its central message of hope is important for our world,” explained Bishop Fintan Gavin of…
The Newman Centre of Faith and Reason, based in Dublin, is hosting their Annual Newman Lecture. In this occasion, they are welcoming Fr Ron Rolheiser, who will be speaking on ‘not our tribal deity’. In a recent conversation with The Irish Catholic, the author shared that he will be reflecting on “how we must free…
The Hope Concert organised by Shalom’s prayer group spreads gratitude for God’s love and mercy. “Every song, prayer, and moment of reflection is chosen with one goal in mind: to remind everyone of God’s profound love and the comfort, joy, and renewal He brings,” explained Meggie Teixeira, one of the organisers. The concert aims for…
Faith is our response to God, who reveals himself to us, bringing us light as we search for the ultimate meaning of his life. The desire for God is written in the human heart. God never ceases to draw man to himself. Our dignity rests above all because we are called to communion with God…
For the first time, a relic of Carlo Acutis, the soon-to-be saint, will visit a Gaeltacht Parish (Irish language speaking region). “Fáilte roimh chách go dtí an ócáid speisialta seo,” ‘All welcome to this special event’, expressed the host of this unique event, Fr Eoghan Ó Cadhla, Parish Priest. Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo from Assisi will…
Catechism of the Catholic Church The Catechism of the Catholic Church is an essential text for understanding Catholic teachings and faith. Whether you’re familiar with Catholic teachings or exploring them for the first time, this catechism is an important tool for knowing and understanding the Christian faith. In this series, we will explain its central…