Ruadhán Jones learns about Frank Duff from those who knew him personally Having read this far through the paper, you may have a sense of Frank Duff through his great achievements: the legacy of his lay apostolate; his remarkable outreach to the poor and vulnerable; and his spiritual vision. But what of Frank Duff, friend…
The Social Democrat’s Sex Education Bill introduced into the Dáil last week is an “attack on pluralism and diversity”, said Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín. The Meath-West TD accused the Social Democrats of trying to “force their ethos on other families who don’t want it”. “We believe that all parents should be able to send their…
Fr Paddy Moran CSSp, who served as a missionary in Ethiopia for 11 years, made a passionate plea for prayers for the war torn country The Spiritan’s plea comes as the Irish Government advised its citizens to leave Ethiopia immediately, over concerns for their safety. Ethiopia, Fr Moran said, is “the birthplace of life”, but…
Staff, students, Presentation Sisters and former staff members of Presentation Ballingary gathered last week to celebrate their 150th anniversary with an anniversary Mass. Archbishop of Cashel and Emly Kieran O’Reilly concelebrated Mass for Presentation Ballingarry with parish priest and school chaplain Fr Derry Quirke. In his homily, Archbishop O’Reilly paid tribute to “the trials and…
Ruadhán Jones weighs up the pros and cons of diocesan priest gatherings For the week of November 15-19, there were no weekday Masses in parishes of Cork and Ross diocese. This was not a Covid-19 measure, it was a self-enforced pause in the celebration of the Eucharist. The priests of the diocese had travelled west…
Personal Profile Deacon John Taaffe was among the first men ordained to the diaconate in the diocese of Armagh. It was a long and winding road to that point, as he moved from a love of materialism, money and success, to a love of the Lord and his people. Deacon John explains that he grew…
St Angela’s College Sligo are confident that its Catholic ethos will be protected, as the Minister for Higher Education has given the go-ahead for its incorporation into Sligo IT. The Irish Catholic understands that the board of St Angela’s is satisfied with the protections being put in place for the new incorporation. It will have…
Parishes across the country are fearful that the soaring cost of living and job losses due to the pandemic are “tipping people into poverty”. The Society of St Vincent de Paul – which helps people in need in every parish in Ireland – is bracing itself for record demand ahead of Christmas. Rose McGowan, national…
A bishop of the Syro-Malabar Rite is set to intervene in a dispute within the Eastern Catholic community in Cork, The Irish Catholic understands. The move comes after a protest by members of the congregation took place last Sunday outside a Cork church where they gather for liturgy. Cork The bishop is to arrive in Cork next…
The Irish bishops’ conference has confirmed that each individual bishop will give “careful consideration” on how to implement Traditionis Custodes, the Pope’s motu proprio on the Traditional Latin Mass. The conference’s press office stated that the motu proprio, which introduced new restrictions on the TLM or Extraordinary Form, was discussed by the Irish bishops at…