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.
As some pilgrims commuted to Knock for the Annual Grandparents Pilgrimage, and others climbed Croagh Patrick on Reek Sunday, many travelled to Dublin to watch the GAA Football All-Ireland final in Croke Park, where Mayo was playing Kerry, and won the championship for the fourth time – the first in 75 years. Thousands of pilgrims…
Thousands of pilgrims from across the island of Ireland gathered at Knock Shrine last Saturday, July 18, to celebrate the golden jubilee of the Knock Basilica of Our Lady, Queen of Ireland. “This anniversary has reminded us that the true legacy of the Basilica is found not only in its remarkable architecture, but in the…
The Occupied Territories Bill, which passed in the Seanad last week, “in its current form does not go far enough,” said Trócaire. Trócaire is a member of the Occupied Territories Bill coalition and has worked alongside civil society partners for many years to push for the Bill since it was put forward by Senator Frances Black…
There’s no place like the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, said Fr Paul Lawlor, a native of Tralee, archaeologist and current Rector of the Basilica. “It’s one of the most beautiful and fascinating churches in the world.” The Basilica of San Clemente is composed today of three layers: The upper 12th century Basilica, the…
Marking its 40th anniversary, the Irish Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem celebrated the Investiture Ceremony of three new members at St Patrick’s College Chapel, Maynooth, on July 18. The annual vigil Mass took place on July 17 and was celebrated by Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Grand Master of the Order.…
Irish Senator Rónán Mullen has said there was much to admire in Ann Widdecombe’s faith following the former MP’s suspected murder last week at the age of 78. Senator Mullen writes in this paper that her “fearlessness and her willingness to speak up for the most defenceless of human beings” are very commendable. Ms Widdecombe…
Almost half of Kilmore Diocese’s priests are over 70 years old, Bishop Martin Hayes said when announcing summer clergy appointments. This means that “the task of providing priests for each parish into the future in Kilmore Diocese is challenging and amounts to a crisis.” The bishop, however, sees a opportunity in the crisis. He said…
The community of Glencairn Abbey celebrated the first profession of three novices last Sunday. The solemn monastic profession of Sr Beatrice Brady, at St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, Co. Waterford, took place on July 12. Presiding over the ceremony was Dom Michael Ryan, Abbot of Bolton Abbey, Co. Kildare and Dom Augustine McGregor, former Abbot of…
All eyes will turn to South Korea in August 2027, when the World Youth Day takes place in Seoul. Just over a year from the anticipated week, young people in Ireland are being invited to prepare and join this celebration of faith. South Korean Andrew Kim has been living in Ireland since 2022 and is…
The Matt Talbot Prayer Society in Derry Diocese has released a new spiritual initiative to support families affected by addiction during their monthly Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry. They distributed 200 ‘Spiritual Protection Packs’, each containing an icon of Jesus, an icon of Mary, a prayer card, and holy water. “There is a lot…