The Sisters of Mercy in Cobh celebrated the 175th anniversary of their community. The occasion was marked by a special Mass celebrated by Bishop William Crean at St Colman’s Cathedral, with Srs Pauline, Emmanuel, Anne-Marie, and Ann in attendance, supported by the Parish schools and clergy. In an interview with The Irish Catholic, Sr Emmanuel,…
A coalition has been formed by Misean Cara, Medical Missionaries of Mary, AMRI and Geneva for Human Rights – ‘Safebirth4all’-. This coalition is committed to the mission of eliminating obstetric fistula (OF) and raising awareness about the lives of millions of women around the world living with this condition. The coalition hosted an event on…
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,…
PaoloAffatato Pope Leo XIV is by no means a stranger in Asia. This brings hope to believers in the nations and territories of the largest and most plural continent, where two thirds of humanity live. His familiarity with Asian contexts deepened significantly during his tenure as Prior General of the Order of St Augustine. As…
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…
The German Cardinal Walter Kasper is in favour of a women’s diaconate in the Catholic Church – and believes further reforms are necessary. “In my personal opinion, opening up the permanent diaconate to women has good theological arguments in its favour and would be a sensible pastoral step,” writes the 92-year-old in his autobiography. “Women…
The long-serving Cardinal Walter Kasper has condemned the USA’s treatment of migrants. Every Christian party must be aware of the importance of migration, he says, also with regard to Germany. Cardinal Walter Kasper has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump. “In my opinion, the way in which the current President of the USA is dealing…
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…
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