Archbishop Eamon Martin is to lead the consecration of Ireland and her people to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for protection from the coronavirus pandemic. The Primate of All-Ireland has invited bishops, clergy and the faithful to join him in praying the 12noon Angelus on Wednesday March 25 – Feastday of the Annunciation. The act…
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Religious book publisher Veritas closes its stores until April 20
One of Ireland’s leading retailer of books for the mind and soul has announced the closure of all its stores for the next six weeks, but says they will continue to trade online. Veritas made the decision to shut its doors around the country until April 20 due to the threat posed by the coronavirus…
RTÉ to broadcast daily Mass during the Covid-19 Emergency
National broadcaster RTÉ has announced plans to air daily Mass in response to coronavirus measures that have meant that many public celebrations of the Eucharist have been suspended. RTÉ will broadcast Mass every weekday at 10.30 from St Eunan’s and St Columba’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, on RTÉ News Now. The broadcasts will continue at least until 29th…
Plea for churches to remain open as millions tune in for online Masses from Ireland
ChaiBrady,Róise McGagh and Aron Hegarty Irish churches plan on staying open as places of prayer during the coronavirus scare, so long as authorities permit it. It comes as Pope Francis pleaded for churches to remain open for people. Bishop of Waterford and Lismore Dr Phonsie Cullinan told The Irish Catholic that it is important…
Publisher offers free books to parishes
The publisher of Columba books and The Irish Catholic has offered free books and e-books to parishes, so that parishioners can engage in spiritual reading while Masses around the country are disrupted during Lent. “‘Beautiful books to lift your spirit’ is our motto and if ever people needed a lift it is now,” says publisher…
Don’t believe ‘lies’ about coronavirus says bishop
The Bishop of Ossory has called on people not to be fooled by “lies or rumours” regarding the coronavirus (Covid-19), at a time when several Government bodies have warned people of disinformation circulating on social media. In a homily over the weekend Bishop Dermot Farrell encouraged the Faithful to keep their hope and that “lies…
Bishop sends out message of hope amid isolation
Bishop Phonsie Cullinan is sending a message of hope out to Irish people as many parishioner’s self-isolate in the wake of Covid 19 He has been making a video every day since March 13 on the Facebook page of Waterford and Lismore diocese. Each video contains a message of hope for his diocese. “This is…
Christian persecution must be ‘major’ for next Irish govt – FF TD
The “frightening” extent of Christian persecution must be a “major part” of any new Government’s foreign policy, according to Fianna Fáil’s Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade. Brendan Smith TD told The Irish Catholic that whatever form Ireland’s new Government takes the increasing amount of persecution against Christians around the world must…
Falling faith in overseas aid ‘could be solved’ by Irish missionary structure
A recent report showed that trust in the effectiveness of Irish overseas aid has dropped by 4% since 2017, but Matt Moran ex-chairman of Misean Cara feels that the missionary structure could improve this. The 2019 survey by Kantar Survey of Public Attitudes towards Overseas Aid is now in its third year. It is jointly-funded…
‘Stay in touch with self-isolating elderly’, says Alone charity
Irish charity Alone has called on communities to maintain regular communication with older people in self-isolation during the coronavirus outbreak. Grainne Loughran, Alone Communications Officer, is calling for “community co-operation” when it comes to reaching out to support vulnerable elderly who are on their own. “There has been an increase in the number of calls…