Staff Reporter A parish in Co. Clare is working hard to tackle logistical problems in getting Ukrainian refugees school places. Fr Gerry Kenny Co-PP in Kilkee parish is working with St Senan’s Education Office in Limerick – a body which manages a large number of schools – and the Department of Education to expand resources.…

Priests particularly in rural parishes have felt the bite of rising petrol and diesel costs as the lifting of Covid restrictions has led to more in-person meetings, visits, weddings and more. Fr Roy Donovan, a leader of the Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) and parish priest of Cahersonlish in Co. Limerick said the price increases…

Staff reporter Primate of All-Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has led tributes to Bishop Jim Moriarty who died at the weekend. The retired Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin was 85. Archbishop Martin paid tribute to the late prelate as “a pastor of deep faith” who “encouraged everyone to make the most of their God-given gifts. “His…

Glenamaddy parish in Galway welcomed Charlie Bird who joined parishioners on a walk of their greenway before he goes to Croagh Patrick for his charity fundraising climb, which takes place April 2. He will be joined by people in different locations across the country and by some people abroad. Mr Bird’s ‘Climb With Charlie’ initiative…

More than 3,000 single people in Dublin are in emergency accommodation, the highest number on record Focus have said, as homelessness continues to rise. Figures by the Department of Housing show 9,492 people homeless in February, including 3,256 single adults in Dublin alone, a rise of 342 from January. The number of families in homelessness…

As the North’s Assembly election nears, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín said that Stormont is not working and he is confident his party offers a realistic alternative. Mr Tóibín added that republican communities in the North are “frustrated” and “shocked” by Sinn Féin and the SDLP’s position on abortion and civil rights. Election The North’s Assembly…

People are able to shop around when it comes to food but the rising energy costs for homes could lead to a “serious crisis”, according to Fr Peter McVerry SJ who is receiving an influx of requests for help with electricity and gas bills. This comes as Ireland saw the largest annual increase in food…

Staff Reporter An award-winning life coach will help the Catholic Grandparents Association’s promote grandparents’ wellbeing and empowerment on their next Faith Café. Life coach, author and speaker Tara Rafter will speak via Zoom on the theme of “the wellbeing and empowerment of Grandparents in a post-pandemic world”, on Tuesday April 12 at 7:30pm. Time “As…

Ireland must step up to meet escalating needs in Ukraine Irish charities have called on the Government to “step up” and meet the escalating humanitarian needs in Ukraine as millions are displaced by the war. Dóchas, the Irish Association of Non-Governmental Development Organisations, said “the humanitarian crisis within Ukraine is becoming more critical by the…