Close to 200 people gathered at Kickham Plaza, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary for the third ‘Multicultural Rosary Rally’ on May 24. The event, in honour of Our Lady of Fatima and part of the Jubilee Year celebrations in the Waterford Diocese, had prayers, music and friendship. The prayers were said in eight languages: Ukrainian, Spanish, Polish,…
The Priory Institute in Tallaght had an open day last Saturday, May 24 for those interested in pursuing a degree in Theology or Bible Studies. Frances O’Loughlin, who has been working in the Institute for over ten years said the organisation has “a good cohort in their 30s and 40s.” Ms O’Loughlin said, “That was…
Independent TD for Tipperary, Mattie McGrath, has today strongly reiterated his opposition to the proposed World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic treaty, as the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) meets this week in Geneva to finalize negotiations on the agreement. Deputy McGrath warned that the Pandemic treaty poses a grave threat to Ireland’s sovereignty, democratic…
A leading professor in the sociology of religion has said that the Church in Ireland has a “great opportunity” to bring the message of the Gospel and Christianity in an attractive way to new generations who “search for meaning” online. Speaking to The Irish Catholic after the release of an Amárach poll showing a disconnect…
Eighteen members of the first Dublin Diocesan Pastoral Council (DDPC) were commissioned for ministry on Lay Ministry Sunday, May 18. This event is the result of an extended period of “prayerful discernment,” as mentioned during the ceremony. Patricia Carroll, Pastoral Coordinator in the Archdiocese, emphasised the role of the Diocesan Council. “This is different from…
With exam season underway and major changes to the Leaving Cert incoming, the question of AI use in schools has never felt more urgent. Fr Philip Larrey, Catholic priest and AI ethicist, says artificial intelligence can support learning but only if used wisely. “You can use AI to train,” he told The Irish Catholic. “It…
Bishop Michael Duignan will act as Parish Priest in name for the Parish of Ennistymon and Lahinch, as former PP Willie Cummins has now retired. In a letter from the bishop to the parishioners, he mentioned how “falling congregations and a shortage of priests have left our parishes facing many challenges. I will now need…
Thousands are expected to gather for the national St Padre Pio pilgrimage in Holycross Abbey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. This weekend relics coming from the St Pio Foundation in the US will be available for veneration on May 24 and 25. With the Leaving Cert approaching, many students turn to Padre Pio, but Fr Celsus Tierney,…
A parish administrator has called for action in support of starving people in Gaza. Fr Billy Swan Adm. Wexford Parish told The Irish Catholic, “I felt like someone had to say something.” In a published statement, Fr Swan said the people in Gaza are “slowly starving to death. They are without basic healthcare, adequate food…
The Pray for Life novena runs from May 23 to May 31 and falls on the Feast of the Visitation. It is an initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Everyone across Ireland is invited to pray this novena. Bishop Kevin Doran of Achonry and Elphin, as well as chairman…
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