Opera star Cara O’Sullivan, who died recently aged 58, has been described as a “deeply committed Catholic”, which “consoled” her during her illness, according to her family friend, Canon Jim O’Donovan. Fr O’Donovan, who officiated Ms O’Sullivan’s funeral, told The Irish Catholic that she drew comfort from her faith during her struggle with dementia. “She…
The parish of Errigal Ciaran in Co. Tyrone is amongst those participating in a new continuous rosary initiative. It began yesterday – Ash Wednesday – and the plan is that a continuous rosary will be offered up every minute of every day for peace and charity in Ireland. Every parish in the country has a date and time allocated,…
Archbishop Eamon Martin, along with Church of Ireland Archbishop John McDowell and representatives from other bodies met to discuss the Hart recommendations for victims and survivors of institutional abuse. In a statement issued, it was said that a range of issues were discussed, including “progress on redress payments and provision of services for victims and…
The Iona Institute NI has welcomed a Bill from the DUP which would outlaw abortions on babies with disabilities such as Down Syndrome
The Bishop of Raphoe said he “longs for churches to be open for Mass” and expressed his frustration that worship is not treated as an essential service in his pastoral message for Lent
While we can’t go to the Holy Land in person this Lent and Easter, Irish would-be pilgrims are invited to join a free virtual pilgrimage which starts tomorrow (Monday). Pilgrims will experience a virtual tour of the Holy Land throughout Lent and Holy Week, and will conclude the pilgrimage with a broadcast of Easter Vigil…
Assisted suicide reflects a “failure of compassion on the part of society” the Catholic bishops have warned in their submission to the Oireachtas committee reviewing legislation that, if passed, would legalise euthanasia. Good palliative care not assisted suicide “offers terminally-ill people the best possibility of achieving ‘a dignified and peaceful end of life’,” the Church leaders…
Parishes in North may open for Mass early next month Bishop of Meath Tom Deenihan has said that it would be “difficult to justify” Catholics not being allowed to gather for Mass for Holy Week and Easter saying “Our churches are probably safer than shopping malls and supermarkets – there is less movement and more…
Distinguished moral theologian, Fr Vincent Twomey, has argued in favour of taking the Covid-19 vaccine, while warning that it shouldn’t be compelled by either governments or companies. Writing for the Iona Institute, Fr Twomey said that allowing oneself to be vaccinated, under certain conditions, constituted “a duty to the common good”, saying that this applies…
A Gianna Care employee described her “shock” and “surprise” upon entering their Dublin office to find it had been ransacked during the night. Marta Nakonieczna said the non-profit, which helps women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, now finds its work “much more difficult” as a result of the break-in. Nuisance “Yeah, definitely it’s a nuisance, I…
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