Addiction in Ireland ‘frightening’ – Bishop Router Addiction to drugs and alcohol are a “frightening aspect” of contemporary life in Ireland, Bishop Michael Router has said. Speaking as the second episode of the Irish bishops’ Leave Your Mark podcast series was launched, Bishop Router said the series can highlight the problems that exist and show…
The Ukrainian community in Ireland has praised the “outstanding” welcome they have received from Irish parishes, as the Church considers establishing mission communities to care for the influx of refugees. There is a “huge demand for pastoral care” from the almost 40,000 refugees from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the chaplain to Ireland’s Ukrainian Catholic parish…
The St Vincent de Paul Society has encouraged anybody who is working but struggling economically to come to them for help, saying that “need is their only criteria”. SVP chair of the social justice committee Nessan Vaughan said that they are seeing more people in work who are seeking assistance. “Often the first question we…
Liam Fitzpatrick Social justice agencies have urged the Government to use better-than-expected tax returns to target assistance to those most affected by the cost of living crisis. Living crisis The Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform released their Summer Economic Statement (SES) this week, proposing a €6.7 billion budget increase…
Well-known online news website TheJournal.ie, which prides itself on conducting ‘fact-checks’, apparently failed to check the facts about attendance at Saturday’s large ‘Rally for Life’. Mr Pope could be seen during the march walking the length of the gathering a number of times to provide an accurate estimate on the crowd” The website reported on…
Staff reporter Pilgrims have been welcomed to Knock shrine to learn about the catechism, meet with people of faith and share ideas about “how to practically plan for faith formation”. Organised by the Catechism of the Catholic Church – Adult Studies, the free event will take place on July 30. The theme of this year’s…
The inquest into the death of Catholic journalist and pro-life activist Tom O’Gorman has returned a narrative verdict – meaning that the jury confirmed the facts around the case without attributing blame. Mr O’Gorman (39), a journalist and researcher with The Iona Institute, was killed by Italian national Saverio Bellante at his home in Castleknock…
Irish Dominican Fr Colm Mannion combines his musical talent with his ministry as he releases a new album of “tradoration” music. Traditional tunes The album, Tradoration – With a Father’s Heart, offers “traditional tunes in a contemplative way, but integrating real-life faith stories”, Fr Mannion said. The idea for the album came when Fr Mannion…
Staff Reporter Irish Columban Missionary Fr Michael Riordan has been listed among 20 exceptional alumni of University College Dublin. The announcement came to mark the anniversary of UCD’s school of Veterinary Medicine’s move to the Science Centre on Belfield campus. Fr Riordan and his fellow alumni were nominated by staff, students and graduates because “they…
It is vital that the ministry of lay pastoral leader is successful as clerical retirements take effect, Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne said in announcing this summer’s clerical appointments. Bishop Browne said that while this summers appointments are few, they affect the four pastoral areas of the dioceses “and it will take time for each…
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