The Pro-Life Campaign has described Sinn Fein’s exclusion zone bill as a “smear” against the against the pro-life movement. It said that if the bill was enacted, it would set a “very dangerous precedent” for free speech, expression and assembly. The Safe Access to Termination to Pregnancy Services Bill 2021 is currently before the Seanad,…
Staff reporter Gardaí are investigating an act of criminal damage after a Kenmare church was sprayed with a pentagram and black writing. Parishioners were “shocked and outraged” to see the graffiti on the Holy Cross church when they arrived for Sunday Mass, February 13, according to a local councillor. Patrick Connor-Scarteen – a local Fine…
Meath diocese celebrates ‘inspiring’ PJPII Award recipients Bishop Thomas Deenihan of Meath presented awards to students from the diocese who had completed the Pope John Paul II awards at bronze, silver, gold and papal cross level, hailing them as “inspiring”. The ceremony took place in St Patrick’s parish church, Trim, Co. Meath after the vigil Mass…
Grandparents and elders have “a mission to encourage young people on their faith journey”, Bishop Denis Nulty said, as he welcomed the Pope’s announcement of the theme for the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The Vatican’s reform of structures in the Church in Ireland took another step forward today (Friday) with news that Bishop of Clonfert Michael Duignan is to take over the running of the neighbouring Diocese of Galway. It is the first move in reforms that are expected to see a dramatic reduction in the number of…
Co. Cavan parishioners have expressed delight that local woman Leona Maguire has put the community in the global spotlight following her historic golfing victory. The 27-year-old made history by becoming the first Irishwoman to win the ladies’ PGA tour in Florida in the early hours of Monday morning. Fr Oliver O’Reilly of Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan…
Retired Pope Benedict XVI (94) has said he is conscious he will soon stand before the judgement of God as he answers claims that he mishandled abuse allegations during his time as an archbishop in Germany. In response on Tuesday to a recent report on sexual abuse cases in the German Archdiocese of Munich and…
Staff reporter Veronica Duffy who died recently, aged 88, was a co-director, with her husband Lauri, of Fatima Pilgrim Tours. Veronica spent most of the pilgrimage season in Fatima where she was a sanctuary-authorised pilgrim guide. She had a special devotion to the angels, and in her guided tour talks to the Irish pilgrim groups she always…
Many parishioners in rural Ireland are living in fear of being victims of crime in their own homes, priests have told The Irish Catholic. Concern has been heightened after a recent attack on Co. Sligo pensioner Tom Niland provoked shock and anger across the country. Gardaí say that Mr Niland, 73, was attacked and robbed…
Staff reporter Belfast-born boxer Carl Frampton has revealed that attending Mass with his former manager brought great comfort ahead of fights. The former two-weight world champion, from a Protestant background, admitted to not being “overly religious” during a recent event at Clonard Monastery as part of the Four Corners Festival. However, he said he values…
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