Saint of the Week Sr Elizabeth of the Trinity St Elizabeth of the Trinity, born Elizabeth Catez in 1880, is an inspiring model of Christian life. From a young age, Elizabeth had a fiery temperament, with “furious eyes” that expressed her strong will. Over time, this intensity transformed into a spirituality that drove her towards…
St Marta Group, a human rights charity, rooted in the Catholic Church, has said that “human trafficking in Northern Ireland has reached alarming levels, according to local charities.” The findings highlight the urgent need for stronger preventative measures and “support systems for victims, including safe housing.” Speaking to The Irish Catholic, Barbara Condon, Ruhama’s CEO,…
A Derry-born nun who died in an earthquake in Ecuador has been hailed as an inspiration for youth following the announcement she will soon be officially put on the path to sainthood. Sr Clare Crockett wanted to become a famous actress in Hollywood and was on the path to doing so until she attended a…
The Church has unveiled ‘Luce’, a new mascot designed to reach younger generations in the upcoming Jubilee 2025. The mascot’s design and purpose have raised different reactions, with some questioning whether such an approach aligns with traditional Church practices. However, many Church leaders view it as part of an evolving mission to adapt to cultural…
The Disciples of the Divine Master congregation recently celebrated a thanksgiving Mass in Athlone, where they first established the congregation in Ireland, to mark the centenary of their founding in 1924 by Blessed James Alberione. The Mass, led by Bishop Kevin Doran, was attended by clergy and a choir from St Peter and Paul’s Parish.…
The recent visit of St Bernadette’s relics to Ireland, culminating in the Cork and Ross and Elphin Dioceses, has drawn thousands of the faithful from across the country. This powerful event offered a unique opportunity to connect with a saint whose life of quiet suffering and strong faith has inspired generations. Br Antony Sahayampillai, a…
Saint of the week Patron saint of bishops, cardinals, seminarians, and spiritual leaders, St Charles Borromeo’s life of sacrifice, devotion to pastoral care, and reform is a model for bishops and clergy today of holiness. Through his efforts, priests and laity were inspired to live as true disciples of Christ. Born near Milan in 1538,…
The veneration of St Bernadette’s relics in Ireland has seen thousands of the faithful gather, moved by the life of the young saint who once saw the Virgin Mary in Lourdes. This week with stops in Christ the King Cathedral in Mullingar, Oblate Church of Mary Immaculate in Inchicore, Dublin, Adam and Eve’s, Dublin, Kilmore…
Over 10,000 Christians from various denominations across Ireland gathered in Dublin for the ‘March for Jesus’ last Saturday, October 26. Starting from the Garden of Remembrance, the faithful walked through the heart of the city before reaching Leinster House, where prayers, hymns, and speeches took place. Jennifer, one of the attendees of this march shared…
“The very faith Irish missionaries once spread to distant countries is now being brought back to Ireland by the descendants of those evangelised,” noted Catholic speaker, Paul J. Kim in an interview with The Irish Catholic. “Last time I visited Ireland, it was both beautiful and ironic,” said Mr Kim, whose family was evangelised by…