Catholics who are suffering from or caring for people with the coronavirus will be granted a plenary indulgence, the Vatican has announced. Pope Francis revealed at the weekend that he will deliver an extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing this Friday (March 27) at 5pm Irish time. Usually given only immediately after a new Pope’s election…
What is socially responsible or ethical investing? Róise McGagh writes how the ordinary person can drive change The environment has been a topic that has really been heating up over the last couple of years. Protecting the planet is a value that many hold dear, including Pope Francis. LaudatoSí’ outlines the importance of the…
The journey for some fleeing war to finding long-term safety in Ireland can be a long and tough one, writes Róise McGagh Papy Kahoya Kasongo came to Ireland in 2015 from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Forced to flee due to his proximity to a controversial religious leader, he faced a long battle until…
Personal Profile Sr Marie Cox holds music close to her heart. It brought her to where she is today and has connected her to people all over the world since she joined the Mercy Sisters in January 1979. Hailing from a small village called Arney in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, Marie was introduced to…
Children’s Corner I am sure you are bored out of your mind from hanging around at home. There’s no school (although for some that’s a positive), no work, and some online classes that really aren’t holding anyone’s attention span for too long. Luckily, there are plenty of crafty things you can get up to…
The Primate of All-Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin joined bishops, priests and people in their homes in praying for protection against the coronavirus today at noon. “We are linked in a beautiful comminution of prayer all over Ireland at this moment, bishops and priests are leading this prayer in the cathedrals, churches presbyteries and homes around…
Bishop Brendan Leahy celebrated an ecumenical prayer crisis alongside Bishop Kenneth Kearon of the Church of Ireland, through a webcam from Mount Saint Alphonsus in Limerick city at 11am this morning. The Bishops prayed the Our Father “together with everyone throughout the world” as urged by Pope Francis in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. They…
Bishop Phonsie Cullinan is sending a message of hope out to Irish people as many parishioner’s self-isolate in the wake of Covid 19 He has been making a video every day since March 13 on the Facebook page of Waterford and Lismore diocese. Each video contains a message of hope for his diocese. “This is…
RóiseMcGagh looks at what stress really is and the impact it can have on your body and mind. “I am so stressed.” A statement you might flippantly repeat to yourself on the daily or consistently remind friends and family of. But what does it really mean to be stressed, and what kind of effect…
The after effect of Ebola, education equality and evangelisation of Sierra Leone are all in a day’s work for the Bishop of Kenema, writes Róise McGagh Bishop Henry Aruna of the Kenema Diocese in Sierra Leone on his visit to Ireland was reunited with schoolteachers of his from the Holy Ghost Missions. Today known as…