It is with great honour and conviction that I confirm my support for Maria Steen in her campaign to seek nomination for the Presidency of Ireland. Maria Steen has long been a courageous and principled voice in Irish public life. Her unwavering commitment to the values of faith, family, and constitutional integrity has resonated with…
A video has emerged of Bishop Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV describing how he was physically attacked in Ireland on a visit there in what was likely 2007. He had previously visited in 2005. Bishop Prevost describes the attack and how another bigger Augustinian friar came to his rescue. Bishop Prevost is recorded on X…
The Lumen Dominican Centre nestled on the Sion Hill Campus in the heart of Blackrock, Co. Dublin is a hive of educational activity for adults of all ages. Lumen advocates for lifelong learning and human flourishing in a spirit of community through the ethos of the Dominican sisters. It is committed to the dialogue between…
Decades ago, when British soldiers patrolled staunchly republican areas of Belfast, some received a rather unexpected blessing from a local woman who lived in Ardoyne. Whenever this devout Catholic spotted a soldier lying in an alleyway on patrol, she would open her handbag, and take out a bottle of holy water, along with her most…
Our hope is that the 2026 Congress will not only support the renewal of pastoral life within the Archdiocese of Armagh, but also position us to contribute meaningfully to national and continental discussions as the Church enters the next phase of synodal implementation. Last autumn the Diocesan Pastoral Council and the Diocesan Synodal Team, along…
Tetiana Metyk wrote letters to her husband while he went to the front Letter One My dearest, I’m writing to you in the evening once the children have fallen asleep and I finally have the chance to speak with you—even if only like this. I haven’t been able to reach you. Where you are…
The story of Crossmaglen is one that is well versed in modern Irish history. For anyone with even a passing knowledge or interest in the GAA or the Troubles that ripped through the north of Ireland, the name carries with it a heavy presence. Immediately certain images spring to mind. The crackle of Lynx British…
The brave parish priest of Gaza continues to lead his tiny flock in faith and hope amid the suffering, writes Michael Kelly When the war in Gaza started following the deadly Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel on October 7, 2023, the tiny Christian community had a stark choice to make. Do they remain in their…
In the West Nile region of Uganda, farmer Nelson Alimuke has helped build a brighter future for his family after enrolling in the Sustainable Agriculture Livelihood Programme at the Adraa Agriculture College, a project of the Franciscan Brothers missionaries. Using farming methods learned during the training, Nelson and his family have built a successful venture…
This week, as we mark the anniversary of the death of St Mother Teresa of Calcutta, our hearts turn toward a woman who dared to take the Gospel at its word and live it in the streets and gutters of our world. She challenges us to see beyond comfort and convenience. She reminds us that…
Martina Purdy
Michael Kelly