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…
Sr Consilio Fitzgerald, founder of Cuan Mhuire, which provides addiction treatment services and residential rehabilitation to 3,000 people a year was presented with the Fifth Oireachtas Human Dignity Award at a ceremony in Leinster House on Thursday last, December 5. The Human Life, Human Rights and Human Dignity Award is presented annually by the Oireachtas…
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…
Former St Pat’s head to lead DCU Prof. Dáire Keogh has been confirmed as the new President of Dublin City University. Prof. Keogh – a noted historian – was President of St Patrick’s College Drumcondra from 2012 until 2016 when the college was incorporated into DCU. He has published extensively on the history of popular politics, religion…
One of Dublin’s finest traditions, The Moving Crib in Parnell Square is celebrating 63 years. This lovely venue has gone from strength to strength, keeping pace with the changing times while still bearing witness to the true message of Christmas. It’s that time again when our thoughts turn to the very special season of light,…
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…
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…
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…
A historic Presbyterian Church in Belfast is to re-open next week as a new centre for the celebration of the traditional Mass in Latin. Bishop of Down and Connor Noel Treanor will preside at Solemn Vespers in the former Fortwilliam and Macrory Presbyterian Church this coming Tuesday with the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign…
The Archbishop of Cashel and Emly has appealed for the return of the head of a statue outside the cathedral in Thurles that was decapitated recently. The motive for the vandalism of the 14-foot statue of Archbishop Patrick Leahy, which was placed there in tribute in 1911, has not been established. Archbishop Leahy was responsible…
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