One of Ireland’s greatest treasures, the Book of Kells is currently under Trinity College’s custody and attracts over a million visitors every year. Containing the four Gospels, the book displays beautiful visual art with its religious text. Purpose According to Dr Rachel Moss, associate professor of History of Art and Architecture at Trinity College Dublin,…
On Sunday June 9, a Marian pilgrimage took place in the Church of Mary Immaculate of Inchicore, Co. Dublin, dedicated especially to people and families from different international communities of Dublin (Hispanic, Brazilian, Greek-Catholic, Filipino, African, Italian, Vietnamese and Polish communities). “You have enriched our society and our Church, here in Ireland. I have been…
Founded in 1924, The Disciples of the Divine Master community celebrated their 100th anniversary on Sunday, June 9. His Excellency Archbishop Luis Mariano, Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland was the main celebrant of the Eucharist. The Mass was followed by refreshments in the Foxrock Parish Pastoral Centre in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Foxrock Parish.…
The Presentation Family in Cork celebrated the first profession of a new Brother on June 1. Antony Sahayampillai (28), a native of Sri Lanka, has been studying in Ireland for the past three years. Br Antony’s vows were received by Br Barry Noel, Congregation Leader of the Presentation Brothers. The Mass of Religious Profession was…
In Ireland, Catholic youth groups are experiencing a resurgence, drawing hundreds of young people to faith-based activities and community service.
An estimated 13-15 thousand people came to Knock on Saturday June 1 for the All Ireland Rosary Rally. Rallying calls from Dana, Maria Steen, Mickey Harte, Wendy Grace, Primate of All Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin, Bishop Phonsie Cullinan, Fr John Harris OP and many more by way of videos on social media inspired people from…
We might hear a lot of doom and gloom when it comes to faith in Ireland, in particular when it comes to young people and their involvement, but various pockets of Ireland are “on fire for the faith” according to one youth minister in Donegal. The diocese of Raphoe has been one of those communities.…
As the first Millennial on the path to sainthood, Blessed Carlo Acutis demonstrated a remarkable ability to inspire faith in others. What can his story teach us about bringing others to the Faith? A child dragging their parent to Mass might seem like a real “man bites dog” situation. To be sure for many Catholic…
An enthusiastic Church-led youth group helped to shape new Dublin bishop’s faith and path to priesthood, writes Chai Brady Young priests are “very courageous” and countercultural in following their vocation in modern Ireland, Dublin’s new auxiliary bishop has said, adding that there is a need to alleviate pressure on priests who are tasked with a…
Rising temperatures, endless droughts, and devastating floods – an unrelenting cycle of extreme weather is pushing communities in Malawi into deadly hunger. In the Neno District of Malawi, farmer and father, Kosimasi has been struggling with the increasing consequences of climate change for many years. Unprecedented levels of rainfall have eroded the land and swept…
Renata Steffens
Renata Milán Morales
Ian Dunn
Chai Brady