All Hallows College was filled with excitement as alumni gathered for the annual Jubilee Day, one of the most anticipated events on the All Hallows calendar. Held typically in the third week of July, Jubilee Day brings together ordained and non-ordained All Hallows past men to celebrate significant anniversaries. Fr Aidan Galvin, reflecting on the significance…
The recently installed Bishop of Down and Connor, Alan McGuckian SJ attended the Commencement Ceremonies for graduands at St Mary’s University College in Belfast throughout the month of June. As Chair of the Board of Governors at the College, Bishop McGuckian, presided at celebrations for awards in Religious Education, Liberal Arts, Irish-medium education as well…
A tribute event for a former teacher and religious sister of the Order of the Poor Servants of the Mother of God was held in Dublin to give former pupils an opportunity to offer thanks for her work. Sr Colette taught in Manor House Junior School in Raheny. More than 70 men and women gathered…
In an interview with The Irish Catholic, former Pussycat Dolls singer Kaya Jones opened up about her dramatic life transformation, from Hollywood stardom to becoming a vocal advocate for faith and pro-life causes. The Grammy-winning artist, now 39, shares her personal struggles, spiritual awakening, and mission to inspire the youth. Known for her successful pop…
The Apostolic Society of The Most Holy Trinity, a new religious community, has been established in Co. Galway, with a mission to support parishes and help the Church in Ireland. The community received the initial approval on November 7, 2021. “Our charism is three-fold: to make God known and loved, to help men and women…
Bishop Niall Coll of Ossory has voiced his concerns about the lack of recognition and appreciation for Catholic schools in Ireland. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, Bishop Coll said, “We in Ireland often take our Catholic schools for granted. In other parts of the world, there is often a greater recognition and appreciation of Catholic…
On July 11, Nathan Carter performed for staff and invited guests at Castlerea prison, located in Co. Roscommon. The concert, aimed to raise funds for Sligo University Hospital, Mayo Roscommon Hospice and the Roscommon Youth Service, opened a debate on RTÉ Radio One’s Liveline on July 11, where CMAT, Irish country-singer-songwriter, said, “I believe in…
Exclusive “God is making a huge comeback with the youth. It’s so great… Catholics are coming back to the Catholic Church, like they’ve never done before. It’s astounding. We have to go fishing because the youth are starting to see the truth. They don’t know any different,” said Kaya Jones in an interview with The…
Parishes asked to increase awareness of trafficking Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster has told a top level summit of police chiefs, Irish bishops and justice personnel that the crime of human trafficking is getting worse. The Senior Leadership Summit on collectively combatting human trafficking was held in UCC, Cork from June 26 to 27. This…
On June 11, the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland implemented a new policy titled ‘A Safe and Welcoming Church – Safeguarding Children Policy and Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland’. Mr Aidan Gordon, who has been the CEO of the National Board since April 2024, shared the priorities,…