Michael KellyA key adviser to the worldwide synod has said that the Church in Ireland must seize the energy of the event to put parishes on a “genuinely missionary footing”.
Synod must put Irish Church in ‘mission mode’
Category: Irish News
Lay-led liturgies on cards as dioceses face ‘significant change’
Ruadhán Jones
Lay-led liturgies, including “Eucharistic para-liturgies”, church closures and centralised administration for parish clusters are on the cards as dioceses face “significant change” if they are to thrive.
Health minister ‘breaks promise’ over at-home abortions
Health minister Stephen Donnelly has been accused of “breaking a promise” made by the Government that abortion would never be conducted by telemedicine.
St Mary’s University unveils Cardinal Newman library
St Mary’s University College in Belfast has unveiled a new library named for St John Henry Cardinal Newman, as part of plans to transform the campus.
NI Catholic schools body raise concerns about critical survey
Chai Brady
The Catholic school management body in the North of Ireland has raised “significant concerns” about a survey which found the majority of members of a teachers’ union in a Co. Tyrone school did not feel valued.
Michael Collins’ Bible to go under the hammer
The Bible Michael Collins carried when he was assassinated is up for auction online until November 14, estimated to be worth €21,000-25,000.
Delighted Mary Immaculate students receive RE awards
Four happy Mary Immaculate College (MIC) graduate students were conferred with academic awards in the field of religion during graduation ceremonies at the end of October.
Corrie legend opens up on Our Lady’s influence
One of the best-known characters of Coronation Street opened up about the influence of Our Lady on her view of motherhood in an episode on Monday, October 30.
Healthcare chaplain wins prestigious award
Elphin diocese priest Fr Brian Conlon has been honoured with the prestigious West North-West Regional Award, which celebrates outstanding contributions to the counselling and psychotherapy profession.
Cork nuns open garden to support migrants
A Cork-based order of nuns has opened a new garden and biodome as part of a project providing a secure space for migrant families to grow crops from their homelands.