The Pray for Life novena runs from May 23 to May 31 and falls on the Feast of the Visitation. It is an initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Everyone across Ireland is invited to pray this novena. Bishop Kevin Doran of Achonry and Elphin, as well as chairman…
Hundreds gathered at the Avila Retreat Centre in Dublin to celebrate the centenary of the canonisation of St Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as the Little Flower. The event began with Mass at 12 pm and continued longer than expected due to the ongoing stream of people attending the exhibition. The Sweeney family organised the…
St Rita of Cascia is a unique saint, in that during her life she was a wife, a mother, and later, a nun. Born in 1381 in Cascia, a republic in the Umbrian valley of Italy, Margherita Lotti was the daughter of noble parents. Given the nickname of ‘Rita’ from her youth, St Rita was…
The election of Pope Leo XIV has been received with optimism among young Irish Catholics. The Irish Catholic reached out to young people across the country to gather their thoughts and aspirations for the new pontificate. “I’m really excited about our new Pope. It has given me great hope over this past week, and I…
It gives my heart great joy to see so many people here today… Today we stand together, united by a cause rooted in the deepest convictions of the human heart, Renata Milán Morales hears. Since the 2018 referendum over 50,000 abortions have been carried in Ireland. In the most recent programmme for government we…
There is a growing need for the childlike simplicity of St Therese’s ‘little way,’ as Mr Sweeney’s daughters, Marcie and Therese noticed after starting their journey as the custodians of the relics, writes Renata Milán Morales In the heart of Kildare, a family that mirrors the Martin family has dedicated its life to bringing the…
We want to create a space where people can connect, not just through prayer but through sharing meals, stories, and experiences Renata Milán Morales hears This year marks the 40th anniversary of the All Ireland Rosary Rally, a milestone for an event that has become a highlight of the Irish Catholic year. Held each year…
Thousands descended on Dublin for the 2025 March for Life held on May 5. The march started at 2pm from the Newman University Church and the speeches took place in Molesworth St, close to the Dáil. Despite the “skyrocketing” number of abortions happening, the March for Life witnessed crowds committed and caring for the cause.…
An event aimed at those between the ages of 18 to 35 will be held in Cork on May 10. It will be the sixth time that this conference, which has seen hundreds from all over the country attending, will be held. Speaking with Bishop Fintan Gavin of Cork and Ross he explained that, “The…
The conclave to elect the new Pope is scheduled to begin on May 7. The date has been confirmed. A new Pope will be elected. The Vatican issued the following statement on Monday, April 28. All cardinals who had not reached the age of 80 at the time of Pope Francis’ death are eligible to…