Fr Benedict McGlinchey “Do you judge them to be worthy?” is a question that the ordaining Bishop asks during the Rite of Ordination to the priesthood. It is unlikely that any newly ordained priest really feels himself worthy of the gift of priesthood that he has received. But that sense of unworthiness sits alongside a…
Nine new members have joined the ranks of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, whose aim is to support the Christians of the Holy Land. The ceremony for the investiture took place at St Patrick’s Pontifical University in Maynooth, running from July 19-20. The event occurs annually. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa OFM, Latin Patriarch…
All Hallows College was filled with excitement as alumni gathered for the annual Jubilee Day, one of the most anticipated events on the All Hallows calendar. Held typically in the third week of July, Jubilee Day brings together ordained and non-ordained All Hallows past men to celebrate significant anniversaries. Fr Aidan Galvin, reflecting on the significance…
Matt Letourneau At first glance, Ireland may seem dominated by one religion: Christianity. Although the majority would describe themselves as Christian, Ireland is still filled with people from all walks of life, cultures, backgrounds and faiths. If you dig past Dublin’s Catholic and Protestant roots, you can unearth various beliefs, sects and churches. For instance,…
The recently installed Bishop of Down and Connor, Alan McGuckian SJ attended the Commencement Ceremonies for graduands at St Mary’s University College in Belfast throughout the month of June. As Chair of the Board of Governors at the College, Bishop McGuckian, presided at celebrations for awards in Religious Education, Liberal Arts, Irish-medium education as well…
Ambassador Arkady Rzegocki Twenty years ago, on a bright May day in Dublin, the whole of Ireland was a witness to a fine homecoming. The country that over the centuries saw many of its people leave and go into exile, this time welcomed at the clear waters of the Phoenix Park the ten European countries…
A tribute event for a former teacher and religious sister of the Order of the Poor Servants of the Mother of God was held in Dublin to give former pupils an opportunity to offer thanks for her work. Sr Colette taught in Manor House Junior School in Raheny. More than 70 men and women gathered…
In an interview with The Irish Catholic, former Pussycat Dolls singer Kaya Jones opened up about her dramatic life transformation, from Hollywood stardom to becoming a vocal advocate for faith and pro-life causes. The Grammy-winning artist, now 39, shares her personal struggles, spiritual awakening, and mission to inspire the youth. Known for her successful pop…
Paschal Scallon CM Old maps of Dublin are fascinating. I like one in particular published in 1797 by William Faden, cartographer to the King and the Prince of Wales. In it, the city of Dublin does not extend further than either the North Circular Road or the South Circular Road. In fact, the city…
Sandra Adams The Assisted Human Reproduction Bill was passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas on June 27. The bill and its amendments legislate for In vitro Fertilisation (IVF), gamete and embryo donation, stem cell research and domestic and international surrogacy. People who seek to adopt children in Ireland are subject to stringent and…
Renata Steffens