Category: Irish News

Hierarchy appoints new secretary

The hierarchy has announced the appointment of Clogher priest Msgr Joe McGuinness as the body’s new executive secretary. Msgr McGuinness will succeed Dr Gearóid Dullea who has served in the post for a number of years. The executive secretary is responsible for organising how the work of the conference is prepared, arranged and carried out. He…

Remember the hungry in Christmas run-up

Bishop Denis Nulty has called on people across the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin to ‘Share with the hungry’ as they make their preparations for Christmas and do their Christmas shopping. The bishop was speaking ahead of the annual Reach Out that takes place in parishes across the diocese this coming weekend, December 14-15. For…

Fr Ray Kelly creates a song and a dance…

Meath-based priest Fr Ray Kelly has launched his autobiographical book in his parish of Oldcastle this week. Father Ray Kelly Hallelujah – Memoirs of a Singing Priest chronicles his life, humble upbringing and subsequent rise to prominence as well as the importance he places on his priestly vocation. The launch took place in St Brigid’s…

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Take sacraments out of schools Dublin priests advise

Exclusive Preparing children for Communion and Confirmation will no longer be part of the role of a Catholic school if radical new plans proposed by Dublin priests are acted upon The Irish Catholic can reveal. Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, who will make the ultimate decision on whether to implement the parish-based programme, has received the recommendation…

Combat racist politicians with dialogue and generosity says bishop

Understanding the “desperate” situations refugees flee from will help communities combat fear and influence from racist ideologies and politicians, according to the Bishop of Ferns. Returning from a conference about migration in Greece, which is on the frontline of the refugee crisis in Europe, Bishop Denis Brennan said there’s “always a possibility” that politicians will…

London cleric proves hit with 60-second sermons

A young London-based cleric has proved to be an internet hit by reminding young people of a simple Gospel truth: they are loved by God. Rev. Chris Lee (36), the Church of England vicar of St Saviour’s in west London, has garnered more than 100,000 Instagram followers with his 60-second sermons. His videos on YouTube…