Two are currently being canonised; the third was good for political miracles throughout his life. The united Europe, whose spiritual strength is once again in demand, rests on the shoulders of men of Christian conviction. The existence of the EU, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, can be traced back to the foresight of Christian…
Even when cases of abuse are dutifully reported to Rome, the diocese of Würzburg has often had to decide for itself how to proceed in the past. Bishop Jung of Würzburg would like to see more concrete action. Bishop Franz Jung of Würzburg has criticised the way the Vatican’s religious authority deals with cases of…
Child protection expert Hans Zollner warns: Bishops must not hide behind legal deadlines. The Church must deal openly with cases of abuse and must not undermine its moral standards. The German child protection expert Hans Zollner appeals to the moral duty of church representatives when dealing with abuse. The Church must not forget that it…
The veteran broadcaster George Hook has said the current approach to religious education is so general it risks undermining the country’s religious heritage, adding that it is a “great pity”. “What upsets me greatly is they don’t teach Catholicism in schools anymore. They teach religion. My grandchildren know as much about Islam as they do…
The pews of Donnycarney Church, Co. Dublin, were full as the Ukrainian community celebrated Palm Sunday. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, Fr Vasyl Kornitsky explained that “the Mass was attended by hundreds of people. And the big church in Donnycarney was full. I was very happy to see so many children in the church last…
The UK and France have reported a remarkable increase in young adults interested in attending Church. Recent surveys from France and the UK have revealed a growth in young people’s interest in the Catholic faith. A recent study by YouGov on behalf of the Bible Society reveals a change in the spiritual landscape of young…
The 11th edition of the Evangelium conference will be held in Maynooth in April 26 with the aim to bring together “excellent speakers from outside and inside of the Catholic Irish Church.” “It is very Catholic, ethical and educational… It’s about helping people to understand and learn about the Catholic faith,” explained Evangelium’s Public Relations…
A new documentary, Sins of Ireland, premiering on Good Friday, April 18, explores the complex legacy of the Catholic Church in Ireland through the lens of confession, an idea which came to filmmaker Alex Fegan at his son’s first confession. It follows fifteen priests as they go about their lives, reflecting on a sacrament that…
The parish priest in Rory McIlroy’s hometown of Holywood in Co. Down has hailed the golfer following his historic victory in the US Masters, describing him as “a really great kid and very caring in every respect”. Fr Stephen McBrearty told The Irish Catholic he mentioned McIlroy at every Mass over the weekend before he…
A rare statue of the Irish saint of gardening and gardeners was sold for ten times the estimate at auction on April 9 in the UK. The value of the 15th Century medieval elm carved figure of St Fiacre was firstly estimated at £1,000-£1,500 but sold for the total of £15,750. The 83cm tall statue…
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