The rebirth of Sri Lanka passes through the respect of values such as honesty, truth and justice. Cardinal Albert Malcolm Ranjith, 78, Archbishop of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, is firmly convinced of this. Cardinal Ranjith is a leading exponent of the Catholic Church in what, 700 years ago, the Venetian traveller Marco Polo…
Prior to 2018, Bernie Hartigan was one of the few figures in Limerick to have possession of the fabled Celtic Cross. Before the emergence of the great modern-day Treaty team, who bridged a 45-year gap and shattered nearly every record along the way, Hartigan stood as a rare link to All-Ireland glory in a county…
Almost 55 years ago, Bro. Kevin Crowley, the Capuchin Friar who founded the Capuchin Day Centre, felt an obligation to take action on witnessing a homeless man rummaging through a bin for food. Bro. Kevin was a friar who acted more from the heart and the gut than from the head and his initial response…
In churches across Ireland, people with disabilities and their families can often feel excluded from community life, particularly when attending Mass. For some, the sensory overload of a typical Mass – with its smells and bells – can be overwhelming. To be clear, this isn’t just an issue for families with children on the spectrum…
In the 1990s, Ciarán Carey was a colossus on the hurling pitch—fierce, commanding, and brilliant. Revered as a Treaty County legend and remembered for a 15-year-long intercounty career and his iconic point against Clare in 1996. His influence still lingers on the field – played out through his nephew and modern-day great – Cian Lynch.…
A native of Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Fr Mark Quinn was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Tuam by Archbishop Francis Duffy, in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar on Sunday, July 7 of last year. Before nourishing souls, Fr Mark Quinn nourished hungry diners as he plied his trade cheffing for many…
The funeral of champion for the poor Bro. Kevin Crowley, founder of the Capuchin Day Centre, took place on Saturday July 5 at St Mary of the Angels Church on Church Street, Dublin. Bro. Kevin died on Wednesday July 2 at the age of 90 in Mount Desert Nursing Home, Cork, following more than five…
Large congregation recently gathered for Opus Dei Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Merrion Road, Dublin on the feast of St Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei. Mass was celebrated by the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, and refreshments were served to the present afterwards. In his homily, Archbishop Montemayor…
Thousands gathered to make their voices heard at the 2025 Rally for Life, which took place in Dublin on Saturday, July 5. The streets pulsed with music, chanting, banners and flags as a tide of red signs moved from Parnell Square to Custom House Quay. From a distance, the sea of placards made the entire…
In 1996, the towering figure of 37-year-old George O’Connor stood tall on the hallowed turf of Croke Park, the Liam McCarthy Cup finally in Wexford hands after a 28-year drought. He had been beaten in thirteen finals before that. A deep inner resilience forged in the furnace that was the straight knockout All-Ireland hurling championship.…
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