Cobh Parish, Co. Cork has launched an appeal for the parish community to contribute to the parish priests’ income through their annual collections, as they reported a “significant shortfall in the income from these specific collections.” The appeal, posted to the parish Facebook site on March 14, outlines the current allocation of parish funds, noting…
Former Taoiseach John Bruton’s deep Catholic faith shaped his politics, his intellectual life and his understanding of public service, his widow Finola Bruton told a gathering at Maynooth during an award ceremony honouring his legacy. Speaking at the event, Mrs Bruton reflected on the late statesman’s religious convictions: “For John, his faith was a given,…
Churches in Ireland are being encouraged to reflect on how they welcome migrants and displaced people at a conference organised by Tearfund Ireland this weekend. Emma Lynch of Tearfund Ireland told The Irish Catholic the event aims to bring “lessons… from churches in Lebanon” to an Irish context, particularly as displacement rises globally and tensions…
Faithful in Ireland and abroad have been praying for Irish missionary Sr Briege McKenna, who has been ill. The 80-year-old nun is famous for her miraculous healing at 24 and is associated with the miraculous healing of people. In an announcement on March 15, St Jude the Apostle Cathedral, Florida, US, announced the sister’s health…
John Furlong of Crooke, Co. Waterford was honoured with a Papal Benemerenti medal, presented to him by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan at a special Mass over the weekend. The Papal Benemerenti medal, awarded by Pope Leo, honours laity with exceptional dedication to the Catholic Church and community. Mr Furlong’s contribution to parish life, specifically his service…
Laity and clergy in Armagh are preparing to gather for a historic archdiocesan congress on youth, family and faith this weekend, March 20-22. The congress, which invites people to reflect upon what it means to be “St Patrick’s people in Ireland today”, focuses on seven priorities identified in conversations with young adults, young families and…
A protest outside Belfast City Hall at the weekend has drawn attention to proposed city centre by-laws that campaigners say could restrict pro-life outreach, street preaching and public expression. Around 100 people gathered for the demonstration organised by Liberty NI, with speakers aiming to raise awareness of the proposals among the wider public. Speaking to…
The dedication of a new altar at Mater Dei Church has marked a “new beginning” for a Co. Antrim parish, following a major restoration of the 1970s building. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, Canon Colm McBride PP said the ceremony, led by Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, was “to dedicate the new altar but also an…
Ireland urged to recover the saint behind the Shamrock As Ireland prepares to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, Dominican priest Gregory Pine has called for what he described as an “authentic reappropriation” of the country’s patron saint. Speaking to The Irish Catholic during a visit to Dublin, Fr Pine – a popular Catholic speaker and member…
300 audience members in Donegal and Galway got the chance to reflect on happiness, joy and fulfillment during the Irish Dominicans’ Happiness Conference over the weekend. The conference took place in Donegal and Galway, with both locations drawing a crowd of over 150. “It was evident there were lots of young people,” said Fr Maurice…
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