A field in which monks from Tory Island monastery hid from British invaders in 1595 is being raffled to raise funds for a Derry city hurling and camogie club. The development officer for Namagha GAA, who hope to raise funds for a new pitch, Ger Roarty said that the field has a historic connection with…
Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin and Apostolic Administrator of Ossory Diocese Denis Nulty recently presided over the deposition of relics in the sanctuary at St Mary’s Cathedral in Kilkenny. A new altar is currently being installed in the cathedral, with work due to be completed in March. The relics of St Oliver Plunkett, Nano Nagle…
Pray, fast for peace this Lent, Archbishop Martin urges Archbishop Eamon Martin is urging families to pray together and fast for peace this Lent, saying “we can never take peace for granted”. Speaking ahead of Ash Wednesday, the archbishop of Armagh reflected that “our Lenten journey this year begins as we watch the distressing and…
Parishes across the country are rallying to prepare to receive Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s bombardment of their homeland. A week into the invasion, Vladimir Putin’s troops are stepping up the campaign despite vows by Ukrainians to fight to the death. Up to five million people – most of them women and children – are expected…
An Irish Jesuit academic based in Chicago has said Ireland’s policy of neutrality is “morally disgusting” and Ireland should be doing more to support Ukraine. Fr Séamus Murphy, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago, told The Irish Catholic that the Faithful are called to “defend the weak and the helpless”. He points…
The chair of Ireland’s synodal steering committee has said that the synodal pathway will reach out to other denominations, but there is a “special emphasis” on Baptised Christians. Dr Nicola Brady said that for the purposes of the synodal pathway a “distinction is made between those who are Baptised Christians and those who are not”.…
The Ukrainian Catholic parish in Ireland has seen husbands, fathers and sons return to Ukraine in an attempt to defend their homeland a member of the parish has told The Irish Catholic newspaper. Pure in Heart manager from Ukraine Helen Vysotska told this paper that a number of people have returned to Ukraine to defend…
The Life Institute is urging the Minister for Health to end the “dangerous” at-home abortion regime, citing concerns for the safety of women. Abortion programme Their call comes as the English government announced the end of its at-home abortion programme, following “very serious issues” raised by doctors and other commentators. Niamh Uí Bhriain of the…
Staff reporter A Donegal-based priest has praised Minister Charlie McConalogue’s “new determination” and greater understanding of the plight of Irish fishermen. Fr John Joe Duffy of Creeslough, Co. Donegal, told The Irish Catholic that new proposals and moves from the minister show “he has a better understanding of the plight of Irish fishermen and new…
Religious care homes are to be considered for HIQA regulation as part of a review of the nursing home regulatory models. Following questions from Kerry TDs Brendan Griffin and Michael Healy-Rae regarding HIQA regulation for “certain communities” and “care homes”, Minister for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler said she will ask her officials…
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