St Mary’s University College in Belfast has unveiled a new library named for St John Henry Cardinal Newman, as part of plans to transform the campus.
St Mary’s University unveils Cardinal Newman library
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Gaza pastor: Pray for peace, hostage release and aid
The pastor of Gaza’s only Catholic church urged prayers for peace, the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid, telling OSV News his parishioners are experiencing “a terrible situation, a crazy situation”.
Michael Collins’ Bible to go under the hammer
The Bible Michael Collins carried when he was assassinated is up for auction online until November 14, estimated to be worth €21,000-25,000.
Census 2022: Catholicism declines but religiosity still high
While Catholics make up less than 70% of the Irish population in Census 2022, the full breakdown released on October 26 shows that ‘no religion’ is still by far in the minority.
Delighted Mary Immaculate students receive RE awards
Four happy Mary Immaculate College (MIC) graduate students were conferred with academic awards in the field of religion during graduation ceremonies at the end of October.
Corrie legend opens up on Our Lady’s influence
One of the best-known characters of Coronation Street opened up about the influence of Our Lady on her view of motherhood in an episode on Monday, October 30.
Young adults Connect over faith at Cork event
Over 100 young people from across the Diocese of Cork and Ross gathered for Connect 3, a youth faith gathering, on October 15.
Healthcare chaplain wins prestigious award
Elphin diocese priest Fr Brian Conlon has been honoured with the prestigious West North-West Regional Award, which celebrates outstanding contributions to the counselling and psychotherapy profession.
Cork nuns open garden to support migrants
A Cork-based order of nuns has opened a new garden and biodome as part of a project providing a secure space for migrant families to grow crops from their homelands.
A small ray of hope for Nicaragua
Recent developments regarding the ongoing persecution of Catholics in Nicaragua, such as the release of 12 priests who were detained in Nicaragua and their subsequent expatriation to Rome, highlight the gravity of the situation in the country.