Pro-life politicians and activists are calling on the Northern Ireland Executive not to effect the abortion regulations currently being considered by the UK government, due to a “flawed” public consultation. The regulations are in the midst of being prepared and will expand abortion services in Northern Ireland with Baroness Nuala O’Loan saying the initial consultation…
The Christian homeless charity DePaul helped over 300 people exit direct provision centres in 2019. Through their Cosán Nua or ‘New Path’ service they helped 300 struggling households, moved 132 households into independent living and aided 328 people exiting Direct Provision centres, including 168 adults and 160 children. Sibusiso Lowrene, a single mother with two young…
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin – who is due to tender his resignation next month – has recalled a senior cleric from Rome and appointed him as Vicar with responsibility for priests. The appointment of Msgr Ciaran O’Carroll, who is currently rector of the Pontifical Irish College, is being seen as some as Dr Martin wanting to…
Limerick GAA County Board described the late Frank Hogan as a strong believer of Faith and spreading the Gospel following his death this week. The born-again Christian, who preached the Gospel at GAA matches for over three decades, died at the age of 81 on March 7 – a date which ironically reads his famous…
Iona Institute has called for more childcare services to be provided for parents who wish to work part-time. This comes after an international survey has shown that 61% of women would prefer to work part-time if given the chance. “For people who are balancing home duties with part time work often, it’s the lower paid…
Access to the Sunday Mass at Rome’s Pontifical Irish College has been confined to members of the college community as concerns around coronavirus restrict life in the eternal city. Students in the college were given the options to stay on or return to Ireland and The Irish Catholic understands that the majority have opted to stay.…
Three owners of a British Catholic newspaper are in a disagreement with the Church over claims the paper owes about £280,000 (€320,000) in unpaid rent and restoration fees, according to reports. The Catholic Herald has been based at the back of a church based in London. According to the Financial Times its lease with St…
The chaplain of University College Dublin (UCD) has said action needs to be taken as the Students Union (SU) protest a rent hike in campus accommodation. Fr Leon Ó Giolláin SJ said on the cost of accommodation for students: “I’ve met that myself directly, just students not being able to find accommodation close enough to…
A former Ireland national soccer team physio says meeting the Pope was his proudest memory from Irish football’s most successful period in a new documentary this week. Mick Byrne met Pope John Paul II in the Vatican while the Irish squad were competing at Italia ’90 prior to their match against hosts Italy the next…
No decision yet on postponing Confirmations Chai Brady, Róise McGagh and Aron Hegarty Irish bishops say they are poised to take radical steps to stem coronavirus infection, including, if necessary, postponing Confirmation ceremonies and other gatherings, The Irish Catholic has learned. Dioceses around Ireland have already taken on board guidelines issued by health…
Chai Brady