The Ursuline sisters have insisted that the Catholic legacy of St Angela’s College will continue in the newly-founded Merici institute, having gifted the college to the State. The order no longer has the personnel to continue their involvement in the Sligo college, which is to be incorporated into the new Atlantic Technological University, a spokesperson…

The Diocese of Waterford and Lismore has been hit by the double-withdrawal of the Dominican Friary on Bridge Street and the Franciscan Friary on Abbey Street in Clonmel, bringing a combined 1,500 years of faithful service in the area to an end. In a statement, Provincial for the Irish Franciscans Fr Aidan McGrath said the…

Staff reporter The parish priest of the late Jack de Bromhead’s hometown said there is a “deep, deep sadness” in the community. Jack (13), died over the weekend, September 3, after a horse racing accident at the Glenbeigh races on Rossbeigh beach in Co. Kerry. Fr Pat Fitzgerald PP of St Paul’s and Butlerstown in…

Hundreds of people gathered for the ordination to the priesthood of Frs Kellan Scott OP and Anthony Kavanagh OP in St Saviour’s Church, September 4. Bishop of Meath Tom Deenihan ordained the two Dominicans, in front of many family members, friends and the wider Catholic community. Fr John Harris, prior provincial of the Dominicans in…

A prayer service of thanksgiving drew hundreds of people to mark the closing of renowned Holy Cross College Clonliffe Dublin in the college chapel on September 4. More than 200 people, including priests and current and former diocesan staff members, attended. Archbishop Farrell acknowledged the contribution of Holy Cross College to the life of the…

Heed the voice of creation – Diocese of Kerry The Diocese of Kerry is calling on people of faith to “listen to the voice of creation” this Season of Creation. The season runs from September 1 to October 4, the feast of St Francis of Assisi, when Christian Churches around the world focus on prayer…

Ruadhán Jones and Jason Osborne     Parishioners across the country with spare rooms near universities are being asked to take in hard-pressed students who are struggling to find accommodation as the college year begins. Third-level institutions across the Republic are warning of an unprecedented crisis with fears that some students may be unable to attend college…

Staff Reporter Derry’s close-knit Indian Catholic community has been left shaken and “heartbroken” after two teen- agers died in a drowning tragedy on Monday evening. Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian – Syro Malabar Catholics – died after getting into difficulty at Enagh Lough. Four other teenagers who are also members of the community survived. Fr…

A team of archaeologists has uncovered what may be St Peter’s house by the Sea of Galilee, in what has been hailed by an Irish priest based in the Holy Land as an “extraordinary” discovery. Speaking to The Irish Catholic newspaper, Vice Director of the Magdala Centre in the Holy Land Fr Eamon Kelly LC…

Staff Reporter The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has revealed how his Catholic Faith has helped his family as they struggle to come to terms with the death of two of his five children. Mr Martin also said the tragedies shook his faith but that he and his wife Mary received comfort from the ministry of their…