Almost half the women presenting for early abortion services at a family planning clinic were already mothers, according to the clinic’s report. The Irish Family Planning Association’s (IFPA) 2019 annual report, which covers the first year of abortion services, analysed data from 177 clients for insight into who is having abortions. The IFPA report states…
Former Minister of Justice Charlie Flanagan TD has praised the Presentation Sisters in Mountmellick, Co. Laois, for their “hugely dedicated” work in education. Mr Flanagan, who is currently the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, made the comment in a Tweet posted on the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin…
The move will be felt as a “great loss” by many but is a sign of changes in the way people express their faith, according to a local historian. The Belfast-based confraternity met for the last time on Sunday, November 22, 123 years after it began in July 1897. Belfast historian Brian McKee believes that…
Bishop Brendan Leahy has appealed to the public to stay diligent over the next 10 days, encouraging continuing compliance with public health regulations. The Bishop of Limerick said that while weariness has set in, the Faithful must keep their eyes on saving lives. “The Covid-19 crisis has hit us out of the blue. We didn’t…
An Post has launched the annual Christmas stamps, and to mark the launch The Irish Catholic has ten prizes of a special Christmas stamp bundle to give away to lucky winners. The special bundle is priced at €26 and includes the 20-stamp Christmas booklet (valued at €19) with one free stamp and a handy booklet…
Archbishop Eamon Martin launched the 2020 online Advent Calendar yesterday [November 24], urging people to use it to “spiritually prepare” during restrictions.
Primate of All-Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has said that he cannot understand why it might be possible to buy alcohol but not visit a church. He also urged politicians to understand that Christmas is about more than “eating and drinking”. Archbishop Eamon said the decision by the North’s Executive to close churches in hugely disappointing…
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said he believes churches should be reopened once Level 5 restrictions lift on December 1. He expressed the belief that “controlled environments” should be allowed to reopen, arguing that gyms, shops and golf courses should be opened again come December 1 alongside churches. This morning on Newstalk Breakfast, Minister Ryan said,…
The Anglo-Celt has reported that a Cavan-based priest was threatened with prosecution after gardaí attended his church last Sunday to check compliance with Covid-19 regulations. While the country remains under Level 5 restrictions, public Masses remain suspended, with the exception of six for a wedding and 25 for a funeral Mass. A priest in Cork was…
EXCLUSIVE Priests in Dublin have expressed fears that the diocese may soon run out of money to pay their modest salaries due to a huge shortfall in collections The Irish Catholic can reveal. This comes on top of a 25% cut in pay back in May in a bid to plug the financial hole exacerbated…
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