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.
“That 300,000 adults in Ireland have passed through the education system and still believe that the Holocaust is a myth represents abject failure,” said Dublin-based art dealer Oliver Sears, founder of Holocaust Awareness Ireland, about a recent survey which claims that almost one in ten Irish aged 18 to 29 believe the Holocaust is a…
While the number of people involved in the life of the Church is not as big as it once was, those who choose to be involved are “deeply committed and passionate about their faith,” said Oranmore parish priest, Fr Diarmuid Hogan. “I think it is the experience of my colleagues, and it is certainly my…
New bishop outlines vision to refocus parishes The incoming Bishop of Raphoe Diocese (Donegal) Bishop Niall Coll wants to bring what he learnt from his experience as Bishop of Ossory to his new home diocese of Raphoe and that chiefly will be catechetical renewal at parish level. His installation as Bishop of Raphoe will take…
Christmas 2025 saw packed churches around the country, as attendance has been increasing gradually since the pandemic, The Irish Catholic has learnt. Fr John Dunphy, PP Graiguecullen / Killeshin Parish in Carlow said they celebrated seven Christmas Masses in his parish and all of them “were overflowing”. For him, Christmas 2025 Mass “was certainly the…
A ‘Welcome Pack’ was distributed to all households attending Christmas celebrations in Oranmore Parish, Co. Galway. The parish’s ‘family welcome project’ had members of staff greeting people arriving at the Christmas celebration and, on their way out, handing them the pack, verbally inviting them to come again. “The pack included a leaflet outlining the services,…
The Christian Mayor of Bethlehem, Maher Nicola Canawati, has invited Irish pilgrims to return to the Holy Land in a message sent to The Irish Catholic. Mr Canawati met with Irish pilgrims during the first Christmas celebration in Bethlehem since the Gaza War outbreak on October 7, 2023. “From the City of the Prince of…
By Renata Steffens and Pedro Esteva The Year of Hope was marked by many events worldwide. In Ireland, it was not different, as the Irish faithful celebrated the Jubilee Year with nationwide and local events. In addition to those events, Irish Catholics saw a number of other important events taking place. Commemorating the Jubilee of…
Each person has their own favourite part of the Christmas celebrations. Some people love the food, while for others, the decorations bring joy and colour to a dark, cold month. For Daniel O’Donnell, the best part is Christmas Mass. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, Mr O’Donnell said he loves “the services at Christmas. I love…
Concern Worldwide has completed a cash transfer this week of €1.73 million to over 27,000 people in parts of Sudan which are hard to reach because of the continuing conflict. “Providing direct cash assistance to families is the most practical approach, given the huge challenges which humanitarian organisations are facing in Sudan,” Concern’s regional director…
Bishop Martin Hayes, Irish Bishops’ Liaison to the Irish Prison Service and to the Northern Ireland Prison Service, asked for prayers to be said at Mass this weekend for prisoners and their families. He said prisoners are vulnerable to mental health difficulties, but prayer and spirituality help them to manage their stress and anxiety. These…