The new legal year commenced on October 7 with the traditional Michaelmas Law Term services held at St Michan’s Church, Halston Street, Dublin. The ceremony, attended by barristers, solicitors, and members of the judiciary, marks the beginning of the legal calendar, and offers prayers for those working within the justice system. Bishop Paul Dempsey celebrated…
The visit of the relics of St Bernadette continues to gather thousands of faithful across Ireland, with a recent stop drawing parishioners from the dioceses of Tuam, Elphin, Killala, Achonry, and Kildare and Leighlin. Many travelled from across the country, drawn by the opportunity for devotion, reflection, and prayer. At St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina, in…
Recently, 40 Parish Pastoral Councils and Parish Finance Committees were officially commissioned to serve from 2024-2028 across the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh, and Kilfenora. Training for these groups is currently taking place in the dioceses of Galway and Clonfert. Fr Gerard McCarthy, Diocesan Pastoral Outreach Coordinator, in a conversation with The Irish Catholic said, “We…
The recent visit of St Bernadette’s relics to Dublin drew around 2000 children and their teachers to Our Lady of Victories parish, an experience Fr Frank Reburn described as deeply humbling. He noted that schools had been contacting the parish office to request visits to the sacred relics. “We were getting phone calls from schools…
The Society of St Vincent de Paul marked the Feast Day of their patron saint with a special Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop of Down and Connor, at St Vincent de Paul Parish Church in Ligoniel, Belfast, on September 24. Nearly 100 members of Ireland’s largest voluntary charity attended the…
Ireland has welcomed the gifting of a painted replica of the sacred Weeping Virgin Mother of Gyõr, presented by His Excellency Bishop András Veres of Gyõr, Hungary, on a recent visit to the island. This gesture reaffirms the deep historical and spiritual bond between Ireland and Hungary – a connection that extends over 350 years.…
“I think today people are searching and beginning to realise that what society is offering is just not enough. There is something missing in our lives. I met people and I know others met people who have not been to a church in a long time. And this is kind of a step back,” said…
Bear Grylls, renowned adventurer, writer, and television presenter, is well-known for taking every opportunity to share his faith. Having published the devotional ‘Soul Fuel’ and former guest of the faith formation course ‘Alpha’, Mr Grylls, alongside the creators of The Chosen – ‘5&2 Studios’ – takes viewers on a journey through the global hit series,…
Pope Francis has recently approved a Catholic spiritual devotion centred in Medjugorje. However, the Vatican’s doctrinal office clarified that the Pope was not affirming the authenticity of the messages from the claimed apparitions of Our Lady. Instead, it stated that the Pontiff recognised the “positive fruits” for Catholics who engage in the spiritual experience associated…
Religious communities have been a key presence among retailers, farmers, and businesses participating in the retail section of the National Ploughing Championships for many years. It is held annually over the course of three days and typically draws an audience of around 250,000 people. These attendees come from all corners of Ireland and beyond, from…