New public face for Jesuits in Belfast

Hopes that new Jesuit Centre can be a hub of welcome and faith formation, Ruadhán Jones hears While most of the news about religious orders in Ireland of late has been about closure and retrenchment, the Jesuit’s in Belfast have launched a new venture with high hopes. The Jesuit Centre, which opened officially on Saturday,…

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Cork’s youngest priest is excited to begin

Personal Profile Fr Ronan Sheehan (28) went straight from finishing his Leaving Certificate into seminary. While some people said he was too young to start, he has no regrets and is “excited” to begin his ministry as curate to the Cork family of parishes Ballincollig, Ovens and Ballinora. His decision to join the priesthood didn’t…

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In Short

New Catholic school for Belfast The North’s Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has officially opened the new £8.3 millionSaint Patrick’s Primary School in Belfast. The new school, which has 21 classrooms, was formed following the amalgamation of Edmund Rice Christian Brothers and Star of the Sea primary schools. Speaking at the opening ceremony the Minister said:…

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Irish anti-apartheid missionary receives presidential award

Fr Richard ‘Dick’ O’Riordan, who worked to tackle the brutality of apartheid in South Africa, is to receive the 2022 Presidential Distinguished Service Award. He was among the 11 award recipients announced by Minister Simon Coveney to acknowledge their contribution as “high-achieving” members of the Irish diaspora. “Their service and commitment is a shining example…

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Concern gets support from Kerry for Kenyan farmers

Irish charity Concern Worldwide have teamed up with nutrition company Kerry Group to support 46,000 Kenyan farmers by providing access to climate-smart agricultural practices. The four-year deal will help farmers to combat the “devastating impact” climate change is having on the Tana River region, Concern said in a statement. Many of the Tana River farmers…

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Appreciation of religion replaced by ideology – Dep Nolan

States use financial muscle to dictate terms with Faith-based NGOs, Ruadhán Jones hears Appreciation for the contribution religious and faith-inspired providers make to social and health services has been replaced by ideology, TD Carol Nolan has said. The Independent TD criticised the “bullish” desire in Ireland to dispense faith-inspired service providers to give the State…

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