Every generation is prone to blindness to injustices, the Bishop of Derry has warned. In his homily for Divine Mercy Sunday in St Eugene’s Cathedral, Dr Donal McKeown warned that “there is a widespread narrative that the past was full of outrageous mistakes and that we must consign those attitudes to the dustbin of history.…
A feature film about the story of the children of Fátima has been delayed until near the end of the summer due to the coronavirus. The historical drama, directed by Marco Pontecorvo and distributed by Picturehouse, was originally scheduled for release on April 24, but has now been pushed back until August. “The circumstances that the…
A Co. Cavan-based priest has hit out at a newspaper over what he described as a “cheap shot” against well-known chef Neven Maguire. Fr Charlie O’Gorman hit out at a recent article in the Sunday Times which he believed had been critical of Mr Maguire. In a subsequent letter to the newspaper Fr O’Gorman, formerly…
Sr Stan has appealed for support for Focus Ireland as a video of a child teaching other children how to avoid Covid-19 gained traction online. The video of the child who is homeless demonstrating how washing hands kills the virus has over 20,000 views across social media. Sr Stan said: “This crisis is additional stress for…
To combat the effects of lockdown, Knock Shrine will broadcast pilgrimage Masses every Sunday at 3 pm, it has been announced. The Masses will be celebrated each weekend “for the pilgrimage groups that traditionally travel…for their own celebrations”. The pilgrimage will include Rosary at 2.30 pm, followed by Mass and Benediction at 3 pm. The…
Ruadhán Jones The Pope’s right-hand man on family issues has insisted that it was necessary to cancel global Catholic events due to the coronavirus pandemic. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life spoke to Vatican News Radio about the decision to postpone the World Meeting of Families and World Youth…
Ruadhan Jones Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare and Leighin has called for “special care” for those grouped in centres or homes for the vulnerable and elderly. The bishop’s statement comes after eight people died in Maryborough Centre at St Fintan’s Hospital, Portlaoise. “This news brings home…the huge need for special care for those who…
Chai Brady and Ruadhan Jones There have been calls for a Derry-born nun who died while ministering to orphans in an earthquake in Ecuador,to be put on the path to sainthood. Sr Clare Crockett (33) was killed as she tried to lead schoolchildren to safety when the earthquake struck the Plays Prieta area of northwest…
Ireland’s Catholic universities have insisted that students will not suffer as a result of traditional examinations going virtual due to coronavirus. Prof. Peter Finn, Principal of St Mary’s University College in Belfast told The Irish Catholic that “there will be time-bound tests in disciplines such as mathematics completed at home by students, whilst in other…
Catholic schools and universities across Ireland have rallied around health workers as they battle the coronavirus (Covid-19) by providing facilities and other services, with the Bishop of Down and Connor saying he is “delighted” they can be of assistance. Bishop Noel Treanor specifically praised St Malachy’s College who are supporting staff at the Mater Infirmorum…
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