The Preparatory Document for the Pre-Synodal Assembly of the Synodal Pathway of the Catholic Church in Ireland has been released. Called ‘Baptised and Sent’ it lists the themes that will be discussed at the Assembly in Kilkenny Convention Centre on Saturday, October 18, 2025. We list the themes here directly from the document. Themes emerging…
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, thousands of Christians from across Ireland are expected to gather in Dublin for the March for Jesus, a public celebration of faith that organisers described as “a family day” and “an open act of proclaiming Christ.” The march will begin at 2pm at the Garden of Remembrance before moving down…
Bord Gáis has slapped Irish households with a 13.5% rise in electricity bills and a 12% hike in standing charges—even as the company pockets massive profits. In the first half of 2025 the company raked in €39 million in profit. Its parent company posted a staggering €663 million profit for the first half of 2025. Last year, Bord Gáis…
The Natural Family Planning Teacher Association of Ireland is collaborating with the European Institute of Family Life Education to host a conference titled “Family, Life, Education; Our Hope for the Future” in Knock on October 4. Two speakers will offer their expertise on each subject: Dr Fidelma Healy Eames of Study and Careers and Michelle…
Fr Joseph Mullooly OP, a Dominican priest from Lanesboro, Co. Longford, who became a pioneering archaeologist in Rome, was honoured this past weekend at a special commemoration in the Basilica of San Clemente. The ceremony, led by Martin Selmayr, European Ambassador to the Holy See, drew around 100 visitors from Longford as well as descendants…
Sr Patricia Murray IBVM was honoured by the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) on September 8 during a reception of gratitude. She served as Executive Secretary of the UISG for 11 years, and will be succeeded by Sr Roxanne Schares SSND, who was welcomed into the role at the same reception. Sr Murray grew…
Figures released by the HSE show that 12 babies were born alive in Irish hospitals following abortion procedures in 2022, all of whom died soon afterwards. The information, disclosed in responds to parliamentary questions from Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn, revealed that one baby was under 22 weeks’ gestation, nine were between 22-27 weeks, and…
Archbishop Eamon Martin has warned that the modern world risks “slowly destroying itself” if it continues to pursue power and possessions at the expense of faith, dignity, and love. Speaking during his homily at Newry Cathedral honouring the Order of Malta, he said: “Our troubled world at times appears to be manifesting an indestructible force…
On Saturday in Limerick, at the Redemptorist Community Limerick grounds, an event took place that united Ukrainian communities across Ireland not only in prayer but also in sport. A football tournament was held between priests and laypeople from parishes across the country — from Dublin, Sligo, Waterford, Limerick, and Galway. The tournament was organised by…
Over the month of September, the Diocese of Cork and Ross has held two meetings for representatives of the 16 groups of parishes to discuss a range of topics raised by parishioners and clergy in the last year. The first of these meetings took place on September 7 in Rosscarbery, and the second on September…