A woman experienced in communications on a parish, diocesan and national level has been appointed Media and Communications Manager for the World Meeting of Families (WMOF). Ms Brenda Drumm (48), a native of Belturbet, Co. Cavan and based in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, has been seconded from her current role as Communications Officer with the Catholic…
Bishops issue guidelines for priests with children New guidelines for priests who become a father issued by the Irish Bishops’ Conference, place a priority on the wellbeing of the child. The guidelines say the priest “should face up to his responsibilities – legal, moral and financial. At a minimum, no priest should walk away from…
The Catholic and Church of Ireland parishes of Clontarf, Dublin have come together to host a number of events to promote peace in a time of “conflict, war and terrorism”. A peace tree ceremony supported by Dublin City Council in St Anne’s Park, Clontarf on Friday, September 29 will launch a series of church-based peace…
The leaders of the Christian churches in Derry are preparing to put on their running shoes and cycling helmets as part of the Tour de Foyle Charity Challenge event this weekend. The event is aiming to help people in the community who are experiencing difficult times in their lives, and working with the help of…
Staff Reporter Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been asked not to endorse an attempt by foreign powers to influence abortion legislation in Ireland. Independent TD Mattie McGrath released a statement calling on the Taoiseach to “distance himself and this country from any suggestion that we might emulate Canadian abortion policy”. This comes as Mr Varadkar confirmed…
Locals in Sierra Leone have shown a “huge desire” to overcome the tragedy of a mudslide and floods that left hundreds dead, according to Trócaire’s Sorcha Fennell. The death toll has risen to almost 500, and over 600 people remain missing after last week’s massive mudslide – caused by heavy rains. It devastated multiple communities,…
The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock once again attracted over 100,000 pilgrims this year for nine days of reflection and prayer. Fr Richard Gibbons PP, Rector of Knock Shrine, said the novena is “about embracing our spiritual selves and in today’s world it is a valuable thing to take some time alone or…
National Traditional Pilgrimage to Knock The Archbishop of Tuam, Dr Michael Neary established the National Latin Mass Pilgrimage in 2002. It was his expressed wish that all Traditional Catholics in good standing be invited to Knock on the first Saturday in September. The National Pilgrimage this year takes place on Saturday, September 2 commencing with…
Fr Padraig Walsh welcomed some of the Roses of Tralee and their escorts to Mass at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church, Tralee on Sunday: Down Rose, Orlagh McNally; Wexford Rose, Julie Sinnott; Meath Rose, Anne Lynam; Texas Rose, Lydian Lawler Lopez; Philadelphia Rose, Tara Grandich and Yorkshire Rose, Aisling McArdle. Photo: John Cleary
Sr Felicity Kalu with baby Ciarán Ascough enjoying the Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary at the weekend. See Pages 16-17. Photo: Áine Ascough
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