After TDs called for an end to voluntary contributions in schools, Catholic schools’ bodies hit back, saying “nobody wants to fundraise for necessities, but schools have to”. Ireland spends less than either the European Union or the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) average on education, Seamus Mulconry told The Irish Catholic. Contributions “The…
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Gratitude given to Our Lady after Argentina claims football victory
The Basilica of Our Lady of Luján in Argentina gave thanks to Our Lady after Argentina’s victory over Brazil in the Copa América football championship. Taking to Twitter, the basilica said “with great joy and gratitude we salute” Selección de fútbol de Argentina [Argentina’s national football team] for their win. They added: “We give thanks…
Delight as Glencairn Cistercians welcome courageous new sister
Sr Beatrice (Emma) Brady’s home parish of Drumlane, Co. Cavan, have praised the “courageous young woman” who professed her vows at the Co. Waterford Cistercian convent, July 11. Fr Gerry Comiskey of Drumlane shared the parish’s congratulations and best wishes to Sr Beatrice, saying they were praying for her. Fr Enda Murphy, who works for…
Pope Francis set to visit Scotland this year
Pope Francis will visit Scotland for a “very short time” in November, a spokesperson for the Scottish bishops’ conference revealed on Monday. The Pope is due to attend the Glasgow-based 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) taking place November 1-12. “The Pope will be in Scotland for a very short time, most of which will…
Church pays respects to military dead on truce anniversary
“Blessed are the peacemakers,” Archbishop Dermot Farrell of Dublin said Sunday, July 11, as he prayed for “all who seek to resolve differences and conflict through peacekeeping, respectful dialogue and negotiation instead of resorting to violence and oppression”. Last weekend saw the National Day of Commemoration held in Collins Barracks, in honour of the men…
Irish religious, charities call on Govt to address global vaccine inequity
The World Health Organisation and UNAIDS have joined Irish religious orders and charities in calling the Irish Government to “take a stand for fairness” over Covid-19 vaccine inequity. Trócaire, Oxfam Ireland, the Association of Missionaries and Religious of Ireland (AMRI) and other organisations launched the People’s Vaccine Alliance July 8, along with Dr Mike Ryan…
Priest’s blood on Indian govt hands, says Irish Jesuit
The head of Irish Jesuits International has said that the Indian government “literally killed” an elderly missionary priest whose death was announced on Monday. Fr Stan Swamy SJ died while awaiting bail in an Indian prison where he was being held on charges of sedition, believed by many to be politically-motivated claims from the government…
Pope Francis in ‘good condition’ after surgery
Pope Francis is in “good general condition, alert and breathing spontaneously,” after undergoing colon surgery at the weekend the Vatican has confirmed. “The surgery for diverticular stenosis performed the evening of July 4 involved a left hemicolectomy and lasted about three hours,” a statement from the Holy See Press Office said. “A stay of about…
Traveller parish welcomes community’s advances in politics
Senator Eileen Flynn became the first member of the Traveller community to chair a session of Seanad Éireann on Monday, a move which has been welcomed by the parish of the Travelling People. Ms Flynn is the first member of the Traveller community to serve in the House of the Oireachtas. The parish is “very…
Knock novena falls victim to Covid-19 for second year
The iconic Knock novena set for August will not now go ahead, the second year it has been affected by Covid-19 restrictions. The event – which brings upwards of 150,000 people to the Co. Mayo shrine every year – had been due to take place from August 14-22. Fr Richard Gibbons, parish priest of Knock…