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Archbishop Diarmuid Martin says that deacons are not replacements for priests

“Without a doubt, without my faith in God I would not be a head coach,” the Connacht coach said.

Administrator of City Quay’s Immaculate Heart of Mary Church criticizes loud construction work

Survey of people at Clonard novena shows social media most popular form of communication

Fr Gary Donegan undeterred in community work by threats from dissident republicans

The two groups are moving into a shared premises next week under a shared framework as the Association of Missionaries and Religious of Ireland (AMRI)

Clogher’s Bishop Liam McDaid describes the book as “timely in bringing Lough Derg up to date”

Staff reporter Bishop William Crean of Cloyne ordained nine seminarians as deacons in the college chapel of the national seminary in Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, at the weekend. Addressing the ordinands, Bishop Crean said “you will have the opportunity to proclaim the Gospel and break open the word of life for those in your care”.   “This…