Our Lady of the Rosary and the Guardian Angels Church in Sallins, Co. Kildare is celebrating 100 years. The parishioners of the unusual church celebrated its anniversary with Mass led by Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin Denis Nulty and Fr Liam Morgan PP. Also present were descendants of the parishioners who helped build the church. The unique…

The visit of the relics of St Bernadette continues to gather thousands of faithful across Ireland, with a recent stop drawing parishioners from the dioceses of Tuam, Elphin, Killala, Achonry, and Kildare and Leighlin. Many travelled from across the country, drawn by the opportunity for devotion, reflection, and prayer. At St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina, in…

Volunteers across Ireland have made parishes safer for children than anywhere else, Brandon Scott and Chai Brady hear Safeguarding officers 2024 (paid and voluntary) 293 In all 26 dioceses 339 In religious congregations 632 In total Safeguarding training 2014-2024 308 Separate safeguarding training events 6,857 Attendees The last month has formed part of another distressing…

It’s been well-documented by now and anyone working in the area long enough will readily confirm it: Vocations are simply hard to come by. They require resources, ingenuity, planning, an appreciation of small successes and an almost undying patience … from both those discerning and those directing. As recently reported in The Irish Catholic, the…

Ireland has welcomed the gifting of a painted replica of the sacred Weeping Virgin Mother of Gyõr, presented by His Excellency Bishop András Veres of Gyõr, Hungary, on a recent visit to the island. This gesture reaffirms the deep historical and spiritual bond between Ireland and Hungary – a connection that extends over 350 years.…

“I think today people are searching and beginning to realise that what society is offering is just not enough. There is something missing in our lives. I met people and I know others met people who have not been to a church in a long time. And this is kind of a step back,” said…

The Missionary Sisters of St Columban are marking their 100th anniversary celebrating Mass at 3pm followed by a reception at Wicklow Parish Church, on September 29. The congregation has today 116 members in nine countries where they work with a spirit of compassion and solidarity. Talking about the celebration of the centenary, Sr Anne Ryan,…

The unseasonably gorgeous weather we’ve been enjoying of late signifies only one thing: The season of learning has once again returned. The transition from second to third level can often be the most unnerving; A larger student population, gargantuan campuses and choice, an embarrassment of choice. The question of choice is no more apparent than…

When one is asked to think of an Irish saint, there is a high chance they would think of St Patrick or St Brigid, however, there is another saint who deserves as much devotion. St Kilian left Mullagh in Co. Cavan in the 7th Century to spread Christianity in mainland Europe. The saint was born…

Faith and Light communities from the Northern Region, including Carrickmacross, Clones, Enniskillen, Lisnaskea/Newtownbutler, and Tydavnet, travelled to Lough Derg to celebrate their annual pilgrimage on Sunday, September 12. Upon arrival, participants were warmly welcomed with tea and scones before enjoying an uplifting session of music and dancing led by Joe McManus. Mass was celebrated by Fr…