Renata is a Brazilian journalist who holds a Master’s degree in Journalism with first-class honours, completed in 2023. She joined The Irish Catholic in April 2024 as a multimedia journalist, where she brings a fresh, international perspective to storytelling through a range of digital platforms.
The American non-profit Guadalupe Missions has brought the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Ireland and NI on a week-long trip. The Irish Catholic spoke with founder and director Scott Watts after a live podcast recording with MamCast, the Catholic Mothers Ireland podcast, in Baggot Street. Mr Watts travels with Fr Brett Jamrog and…
The sister of Sabina Higgins, wife of former President Michael D Higgins, Sr Margaret Coyne, recently died in the care of the Daughters of Charity in Southport, England. Sr Margaret will be laid to rest at the Daughters of Charity, Mill Hill, London, on September 3. A native of Cloonrane, Co. Galway, on the Galway/Mayo border,…
New Pastoral Areas in Cloyne Diocese “embrace the challenges of adjusting our parish patterns to work more effectively with one another,” says Bishop William Crean in his September 2026 clerical appointments letter. After prayer and dialogue, the bishop said, 15 Pastoral Areas will be created in the diocese. “The big change for priests”, the letter…
Former RTÉ personality, Mary Kennedy, said she “would love to see women priests” during her opening talk at Knock Novena. Ms Kennedy was the first guest speaker at the 2026 Novena, talking on the theme of ‘Faith in full view’. Ms Kennedy said that “faith is part of our daily lives, and it’s never going…
The Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Catherine McDaid has launched a new initiative at St Augustine’s Church Hall. Named ‘Pilgrims Together Trail’, the initiative offers pilgrims an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of St Columba and discover stories behind 1,500 years of Christian worship across Derry City. The trail…
As Pope Benedict XVI once said, “The art of music, [is] uniquely called to instil hope in the human spirit, so scarred and sometimes wounded by the earthly condition,” a group of over-55s gathers in Fingal to sing together, play games and share life stories. The Irish Catholic joined one of the meetings, named ‘Sunshine…
Knock Shrine has attracted thousands of pilgrims for its annual Novena, which has been taking place since August 13 and will conclude tomorrow, August 21, the anniversary of the Apparition. This year’s theme is ‘Sheltered in God’s Love,’ and marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of Knock Basilica. The event provides an opportunity for prayer and reflection…
In a recent visit to the archbishop’s residence in Armagh, Emma Redmond, Head of OpenAI Ireland, gathered with Archbishop Eamon Martin to discuss the Pope’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. Ms Redmond was accompanied by Derek Nolan, Policy and Partnerships Lead for Ireland and the Nordics at OpenAI Ireland. The group discussed the encyclical letter “at this…
A historic church in Co. Cork, built two years before Catholic Emancipation, is preparing for its bicentennial with “unusual events” and fundraising for church restoration and heritage preservation. The Doneraile Parish was the home of many famous priests and still conserves its historical importance. In preparation for the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed…
The Dominican Prior for the Province of Ireland has criticised difficulties surrounding visas for foreign Dominicans coming to study in Ireland. In this paper, Fr John Harris OP has said that Irish rules are very “restrictive”. Fr Harris is currently assisting a student with his needed documentation to study in the State; however, “because he…