Saint Bernadette Special Many miracles are attributed to St Bernadette and the Shrine in Lourdes. People travel to Lourdes from all around the world to be cured from all sorts of illnesses. Ireland has a long connection with the French town, dating back to the 1880s, when the first English-speaking pilgrimage was organised. Terry Clarke,…
The Franciscans in Killarney heard the first professions of five Brothers on August 15. They lived in Ireland for a year volunteering and helping the community, and now are back to their countries. One of the five brothers, Bro. Vincent McDonnell talked to The Irish Catholic about his experience in Ireland, his background, his faith…
The 3rd annual Slí Cholmcille Walking Pilgrimage/Retreat took place from July 21 to July 28 and was a resounding success. Initiated in 2022 by Fr Brendan Mc Manus SJ, this year’s Walking Pilgrimage/Retreat was led by Jim Deeds, an experienced and inspiring spiritual guide. 20 participants embarked on a journey from Donegal’s Rosses, walking through…
Nearly 1,000 young people gathered at Clongowes Wood College in Co. Kildare from August 15 to 18 for the 35th annual Youth 2000 retreat, marking an important milestone in the organisation’s history. The event brought together participants aged 16 to 35 from across Ireland, offering them an opportunity to deepen their relationship with God while…
It is not a surprise the number of active priests has been dropping drastically in the past decades. This issue can be seen in every diocese throughout the country, and a five-minute talk with any bishop or priest about the matter would leave you astonished. The August 15 issue of The Irish Catholic mentioned the…
The annual Knock Novena concluded today (August 22), featuring its typical array of intriguing speakers giving witness to the Faith and imparting perspectives and insights to imbue pilgrims from far and wide in an increasingly challenging climate. This year’s Novena saw bishops, priests, nuns, singers, authors and academics make appearances and attest to why their…
In conversation with Sr Briege McKenna In the town of Newry, Northern Ireland, a girl named Briege McKenna entered the convent of St Clare at the age of 15. Religious life was a calling she felt deeply. At just 17, Sr Briege began to experience pain in her hands and feet. What was initially thought…
Every year, thousands of faithful gather at Knock for the National Novena, making it a central event for spiritual reflection, prayer, and community from August 14 to 22. Fr Richard Gibbons, the Rector of Knock Shrine, in a conversation with The Irish Catholic, has offered insights into the Novena’s lasting relevance. The Knock Novena has…
The only weekly Mass celebrated in Spanish in Ireland attracts over 100 attendees, making it a foundation for this community, offering a connection to faith, culture, and community for thousands of people. According to the 2022 census, 48,113 people in Ireland speak Spanish at home, forming a significant part of the country’s multicultural structure. Every…
The first annual Willie Doyle Pilgrimage took place in Knock last Sunday as devotees to the cause were presented with the opportunity to witness the military chaplain to the Royal Dublin Fusiliers’ personal items in the flesh and further advance his cause for canonisation. Attendees gathered to recall the Jesuit’s heroic ministry which routinely involved…
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