The Apostolic Society of The Most Holy Trinity, a new religious community, has been established in Co. Galway, with a mission to support parishes and help the Church in Ireland. The community received the initial approval on November 7, 2021. “Our charism is three-fold: to make God known and loved, to help men and women…
Bishop Niall Coll of Ossory has voiced his concerns about the lack of recognition and appreciation for Catholic schools in Ireland. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, Bishop Coll said, “We in Ireland often take our Catholic schools for granted. In other parts of the world, there is often a greater recognition and appreciation of Catholic…
On July 11, Nathan Carter performed for staff and invited guests at Castlerea prison, located in Co. Roscommon. The concert, aimed to raise funds for Sligo University Hospital, Mayo Roscommon Hospice and the Roscommon Youth Service, opened a debate on RTÉ Radio One’s Liveline on July 11, where CMAT, Irish country-singer-songwriter, said, “I believe in…
As part of the Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Clogher don Óige gave young people aged 16-18 from parishes across the diocese the opportunity to journey to a place of great healing and prayer. 53 young people accompanied the group leaders on the trip to Lourdes from July 5-10. Under the leadership of Fr Leo…
Rev. Ruth Patterson, Director of Restoration Ministries has been elected a Member of the Royal Irish Academy, and on May 24, along with twenty-seven other newly elected members, was formally admitted to the Academy. Her citation reads as follows: “Ruth Patterson, the first woman to be ordained in Ireland, is director of Restoration Ministries, an…
The Dioceses of Kerry and Killaloe are having their clerical appointments taking effect this month. Some are effective since yesterday, July 17, while others will take effect from next week, July 26. The appointments from the Diocese of Kerry became effectiveon July 17. Fr Brendan Carmody, PP Moyvane is now retired of his clerical responsibilities.…
On July 13, a protest to demand the continuation of the ‘Dublin City Centre Transport Plan’, took place in front of Brown Thomas on Grafton Street, Dublin, with participants including the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice (JCFJ). Kevin Hargaden, Social Theologian and Director of JCFJ, voiced strong support for the new plan, emphasising its…
The first ever St Thérèse International Day took place at Knock Shrine on Sunday July 14 bringing together devotees from across Ireland. The new sacred day celebrates the ‘Little Flower’, St Thérèse of Lisieux. According to Róisín O’Toole and Sheila O’Toole, the organisers of this event, the aim is to reignite St Thérèse’s ‘Little way…
Matt Letourneau Last Sunday, the recently appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin Paul Dempsey delivered a heartfelt prayer during the National Day of Commemoration. The event, taking place at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin, was one of seven ceremonies throughout the country honouring Irish men and women who fought and died in wars or the…
The legacy of Irish missionaries across the world continues to be felt today, with the focus now on locals to continue the mission according to the CEO of Misean Cara. CEO John Moffett spoke to The Irish Catholic following the charity’s 2023 annual report which stated it provided €13.6 million in funding to support 321…
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