A priest based in Dublin city centre has described his parishioners as “fed up” with the lack of safety on the streets, and described Justice Minister Helen McEntee’s recent comments on the topic as “fatalistic”. This comes in the wake of a number of serious assaults in Dublin city centre which have left many hospitalised,…
Irish expats living in Australia and many who have travelled over are “excited” to cheer on the women’s soccer team as they take part in the world cup for the first time, an Irish priest based in Sydney has said. “There’s more than the usual excitement for a world cup” around the Irish community, Fr…
The greatest need in Ireland is to “renew the Faith” and young people should not be “undermined” by negativity, according to best-selling author and nun Sr Briege McKenna. Sr Briege, acclaimed for her healing ministry, will speak on World Youth Day in Slane, Co. Meath, in a ‘Light the Fire of faith’ service which will also feature Dana, who won Eurovision…
The Church’s safeguarding body is conducting a review of safeguarding policies to address concerns that the level of bureaucracy may deflect from good practice and to take into account changes in legislation and canon law, as well as practical experience. Church personnel have expressed concerns about the “level of bureaucracy associated with safeguarding practice”, saying…
There will be fewer than 10 priests covering 85 churches across Clogher diocese in less than 20 years, Bishop Larry Duffy has warned. Meanwhile, just one priest is due to be ordained for the diocese in the next seven years. Writing to the people of the diocese in a pastoral letter, Bishop Duffy said that…
Catholic poet and convert Sally Read will be among the guest speakers at a young adult conference on August 19 and 20, organised by the Legion of Mary. Ms Read is to give a talk on her conversion from a committed atheist to a Catholic in the space of just nine months, sparked by research…
The United States Commission of International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has noted the trend towards ‘hate speech’ legislation as a cause for concern when it comes to religious freedom in Europe. This comes as Justice Minister Helen McEntee continues to back a bill, The Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Act 2022,…
As the bishops in England, Scotland and Wales got the green light for a new lectionary, the Irish bishops are to continue with their plans to link up with the bishops of Australia and New Zealand. The Bishops’ conference of England and Wales received the go ahead from the Dicastery for Divine Worship to use…
The powers of vicar general for the diocese of Down and Connor have been delegated to Fr John Murray and Fr Eugene O’Hagan, as the diocese awaits the appointment of a new bishop. Apostolic administrator Bishop Donal McKeown conferred the powers of a vicar general to the two priests to assist in the ongoing governance…
Cian Lynch, a devout Catholic who has spoken openly about the importance of his faith, led Limerick to a fourth triumph in a row as they beat Kilkenny on Sunday, July 23. Mr Lynch in his acceptance speech praised John Kiely as a “spiritual guy” and the “spiritual leader” of the team, but he himself…
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