Up then father and no more negligence!” This was Catherine of Siena’s plea to Pope Gregory XI in one of many letters, urging him toward courageous reform. April 29 marked the feast day of this remarkable woman, who was born in 1347 and died in 1380 at just 33 years of age. In 1970 she…
As Pope Leo XIV pushed back against what he has described as an inaccurate narrative surrounding his first trip to Africa, missionaries working across the continent say the journey reflects something far more fundamental than political debate. “There has been a certain narrative that has not been accurate in all its aspects,” the Pope told…
He who sings, prays twice,” St Augustine famously said. Following the sound of classical music around Dublin, The Irish Catholic spoke with a South Korean student, Andrew Kim, who lives in Ireland and is bringing music to retired nuns and to parish communities across the country. Mr Kim believes people “need music”. When he was…
A Eucharistic Liturgy was held at the Church of St Nicholas, Killavullen, Co. Cork as part of the year of celebration in honour of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the Presentation Congregation. The event took place on April 26, which also marks the anniversary of death of Venerable Nano Nagle, Presentation Sisters founder.…
Paris in the spring is often admired by its many visitors for its diverse beauty, from the cherry blossoms surrounding the Eiffel Tower to the Mona Lisa in The Louvre. The city is known for its culture, history and art, making it the ideal destination for a city break. However, a different kind of experience…
As the championship rumbles into full gear, the provinces of Leinster and Munster have taken centre stage in the Irish summer of hurling. Galway have already underlined Kilkenny’s vulnerabilities, while Offaly have shown they are more than capable of having a say in the province’s affairs this season. Further south, Munster has offered its usual…
Last year’s dual canonisation of St Pier Giorgio Frassati and St Carlo Acutis was of particular significance to young Catholics. Understandably, there was noticeable interest in the ‘patron saint of the Internet’ Carlo Acutis, given his status as the first millennial to be canonised. Yet the life and legacy of Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901-1925) also…
Questions around an emerging trend and the rise of an ‘evangelical Catholicism’ emerged during a roundtable discussion on the changing patterns of Catholic practice across the island of Ireland. The event, hosted by the Marino Institute of Education on Monday on April 27, brought together representatives from Catholic school trusts, patrons, and management bodies and…
New book of research tells the stories of religious sisters during the Troubles For generations, nuns were the backbone of Irish life, their contributions characterised by practical, sustained and deeply valued service. While academics including Prof. Deirdre Raftery have noted the largely undocumented legacy of Catholic sisters in education, healthcare and missionary work, religious life…
As the ground hardens, the rain softens, and the flags and bunting begin to adorn lampposts, shop fronts and car windows across the country, it can only mean one thing. Summer is here, and so too is the championship. Gaelic football has already lurched into motion, and with the hurling championship close behind, the long…
Renata Steffens