St Margaret’s Parish Hall in Finglas, which was purchased by Fingal County Council in 2023 and renovated, will reopen at the end of April as a community centre. The parish hall had been in the centre of the community life for decades and when plans of selling the hall were announced in 2022, the community…
Radio Maria Ireland appointed a new Priest Director this week. Fr Des Farren MSC is joining the Catholic radio station as it reaches its tenth anniversary. Fr Farren’s new role is to ensure the charism and identity of the radio station are upheld, evangelise and serve as the spiritual and institutional leader for both staff…
An original drawing of the Fatima Window by Evie Hone, Irish artist considered an early pioneer of cubism, has recently been discovered by the Mercy sisters in Co. Cavan. The local parish community was delighted to welcome this original piece of work and accept it back to the parish. It is expected to be on display…
A new animated film, The King of Kings, will be in cinemas on April 11. The project tells the story of the life of Jesus through the eyes of a child as his father narrates it. The film is based on an untold story by Charles Dickens, written in 1849. His retelling of Christ’s life,…
There is a real need for good news, because society is wallowing in despair and meaninglessness, the bishop of Derry Donal McKeown has said. Speaking to The Irish Catholic in Derry, Dr McKeown said there is a need for Catholics to develop the confidence to engage as Catholics with our culture, to influence the culture…
Knock Shrine will officially launch its new €1.5m ‘Youth Village’ on June 14, providing a dedicated space for young people to gather, reflect, and take part in retreat programmes, the rector has said The village consists of ten accommodation pods, each designed for two people. According to Fr Richard Gibbons, Rector of Knock Shrine, the…
The final St Patrick’s Day address from President Michael D. Higgins was, as expected, a thoughtful and deeply reflective meditation on justice, solidarity, and shared humanity. Over the past 14 years, President Higgins has been a voice for the marginalised, the vulnerable, and those who seek a more compassionate world. His latest address stayed true…
The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference has published a timeline laid out by the ‘National Synodal Team’, which will culminate in Ireland’s first national Synodal assembly in October 2026. It noted the necessity of a “gradual process” built on dialogue and communal discernment, all of which it said is guided by the principles outlined in the…
A new Irishman named Patrick from Nigeria was among a group of pilgrims who prayed at St Patrick’s grave in Downpatrick, Co. Down, to mark his annual feast day. Patrick Ahaotu said St Patrick is patron of Nigeria and he has always celebrated March 17 as he was taught by Irish priests and the feast…
A record-breaking 10,800 attendees from across England and Wales gathered at the OVO Arena in London for ‘Flame 2025’ – a conference and concert for young Catholics and Christians of secondary-school age – on Saturday, March 15. With a plethora of celebrity guests and performers and 20 bishops in attendance, television star and survival expert…
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