The awakening of Ireland’s Catholic identity The flame of faith in Ireland was enkindled once more during the recent National Eucharistic Procession, which took place in Athlone on 16 March. Nearly 2,000 people gathered for the event, according to the organising team. “Don’t you feel a renewed hope and optimism within the faithful Catholic community…
Dublin Diocese has recently seen 80 catechumens being elected for the Easter sacraments. Archbishop Dermot Farrell, who witnessed this occasion on Sunday, March 9, shared his joy at the growing number of individuals seeking to deepen their faith. During his homily, the archbishop expressed that this is a sign of hope for the Church in…
Catholicism in Ireland has always been about more than just traditions and celebrations. It has been a pursuit of something higher. Ireland was never a land of passive spectators waiting for life to happen. Instead, it was a place where individuals intentionally sought to live their faith with profound commitment and courage. Lately, I’ve been…
Eighty adults from different backgrounds were welcomed to the Catholic Faith at the Rite of Election in the Pro Cathedral with Archbishop Dermot Farrell of Dublin on March 9. Dublin diocese witnessed an increase of 100% from the 40 catechumens elected in 2024. “Something is happening in Dublin diocese as more young people want to…
Catechism of the Catholic Church According to circumstances catechesis will make use of all the richness of the mysteries of Jesus. Here it is enough merely to indicate some elements common to all the mysteries of Christ’s life, in order then to sketch the principal mysteries of Jesus’ hidden and public life. Many things about…
St Cyril of Jerusalem, born around 315, was a key figure in the early Church, renowned for his defence of Christian orthodoxy amidst the tumult of the Arian heresy. A committed bishop, he lived during a period of the Church’s life marked by theological turmoil and imperial politics. His contributions to the Church are significant,…
On the eve of Ireland’s patron saint’s feast day, a Eucharistic Procession will take place in Athlone, “the heart of Ireland”. The procession will start at St Mary’s Church, Athlone, at 3pm, “on the hour of our mercy,” explains Anto Crossey, key organiser of the event, speaking to The Irish Catholic. “Jesus calls his children…
One of the four pilgrim statues of the Sacred Heart blessed by Pope Francis was recently welcomed by Archbishop Eamon Martin to the Archdiocese of Armagh. The statue was received at St Patrick’s Cathedral at the 11am Mass on March 2. This date, Temperance Sunday, is linked with the Pioneers and their offering to the…
Catechism of the Catholic Church The Annunciation to Mary inaugurates “the fullness of time”. Mary was invited to conceive him in whom the whole fullness of deity would dwell bodily. The divine response to her question, “How can this be, since I know not man?”, was given by the power of the Spirit: “The Holy…
Bro. Denis Aherne OFM I’m a Franciscan OFM originally from Listowel in Co. Kerry. I want to share with you how God has worked in my life. On Sunday, February 2, I shared my vocation story at the Cork Cathedral for the Jubilee Mass of consecrated life. I was born totally deaf in the right…