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Pope astronomer considers extraterrestrial life conceivable
“We don’t even know enough to make an educated guess,” says the director of the Vatican Observatory on the possibility of extraterrestrial life. From a religious point of view, however, there is nothing to speak against it. The Director of the Vatican Observatory, Guy Consolmagno, believes that extraterrestrial life is possible. “We do not know.…
Experience the magic of Christmas – and more – at Knock House Hotel
Christmas is a season of warmth, wonder, and reflection – and at Knock House Hotel, nestled in the serene village of Knock, Co. Mayo, the festive season is celebrated with true heart and hospitality. Whether you’re travelling solo, with a partner, or among friends, Knock House offers the perfect setting for a memorable and meaningful…
Cardinal Ranjith: a voice for justice, a witness of hope
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…
Sexton Street CBS: The fall of a hurling powerhouse
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…
Expressing Capuchin values – Bro. Kevin Crowley RIP
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…
Toward a sensory friendly Mass: Autism and the Church
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…
‘I found my faith through default’ – Ciarán Carey on addiction, healing and the power of belief
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.…
You can experience a lot on a first year of priesthood
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…
A life serving the poor Bro. Kevin Crowley laid to rest
Chai Brady
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…