Church leaders say renewal must take root in parish communities A “real spiritual hunger” is emerging in Ireland as some younger Catholics show a new confidence and intentionality about their faith, Church leaders involved in evangelisation have said. Julieann Moran, General Secretary of the Irish Synodal Pathway, told The Irish Catholic there are “certainly young…
Dublin Archdiocese has launched a new resource designed to help parish and diocesan pastoral councils move away from operating like committees at a “business meeting” and instead adopt a more prayerful, discernment-based approach rooted in the Church’s synodal journey. The resource, titled Becoming a Synodal Pastoral Council, was developed over several months by the Archdiocese’s Mission…
The American non-profit Guadalupe Missions has brought the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Ireland and NI on a week-long trip. The Irish Catholic spoke with founder and director Scott Watts after a live podcast recording with MamCast, the Catholic Mothers Ireland podcast, in Baggot Street. Mr Watts travels with Fr Brett Jamrog and…
“Mothers and fathers are not raising their kids,” said Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD to The Irish Catholic, following a press release published after the tragic M9 crash in which he questioned the State’s ability to support vulnerable children in its care. Deputy Tóibín said that while the State and Tusla must be held accountable…
An upcoming young adult conference held at the Legion of Mary headquarters in Dublin will offer passionate young Catholics a chance to “live out their missionary zeal”, said organiser and young adult legionary Áine Blake from the Deus et Patria Committee. Speaking to this newspaper, Ms Blake said the theme of this year’s conference, ‘Embrace…
Diocesan Communications Officer Fr Tom Hayes has said the Diocese of Cork and Ross is likely to appeal the decision by Cork City Council to reject the planning application for a proposed pastoral centre at The Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, Dennehy’s Cross in Cork city. The proposed pastoral centre is three…
The sister of Sabina Higgins, wife of former President Michael D Higgins, Sr Margaret Coyne, recently died in the care of the Daughters of Charity in Southport, England. Sr Margaret will be laid to rest at the Daughters of Charity, Mill Hill, London, on September 3. A native of Cloonrane, Co. Galway, on the Galway/Mayo border,…
Fr Kieran O’Mahony OSA has been remembered as a “fearless ecumenist” who built friendships across Christian traditions and helped bring Christians together through Scripture. Archbishop Michael Jackson described the Augustinian priest as a “staunch friend of the Church of Ireland”, recalling in particular his work on Ecumenical Bible Week. “It has grown to a success…
Sacred music can “bring us closer to God” and deepen people’s experience of prayer, the administrator of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, has said. Fr Barry Matthews was speaking after the Charles Wood Singers took part in Sung Mass at the Cathedral as part of this year’s Charles Wood Festival and Summer School, which has particular…
New Pastoral Areas in Cloyne Diocese “embrace the challenges of adjusting our parish patterns to work more effectively with one another,” says Bishop William Crean in his September 2026 clerical appointments letter. After prayer and dialogue, the bishop said, 15 Pastoral Areas will be created in the diocese. “The big change for priests”, the letter…
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