Tragedy is inevitable in life but how one responds is up to each individual. The response of Geraldine Mullan in Moville, Co. Donegal has inspired many across her parish but also the country. During the summer of 2020, Geraldine’s life took a turn for the worst when she and the car she was travelling home…
June Chapman, a business professional in the greater Washington, D.C., area, has recently published her first book, Peace in the Waiting: When You Love People Who Don’t Love God. In it, Ms Chapman recognises the heartache believers feel over friends and family who don’t share their faith.“I felt that this book topic was important since…
With Pope Francis meeting Comedian’s from around the world tomorrow, we thought it was a good time, to dust off the old joke books, tickle the funny bones and present our list of ten of the greatest Catholic jokes of all time. Jesus asked God, “Where have you been these past 4 years?” God replied,…
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.…
Renata Milán Morales
Ian Dunn
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