A new opinion poll has found that 70% of people believe that children have a right to be raised by their own mother and father. The poll, conducted by Amárach Research for The Iona Institute, found that only 8% disagreed with the statement, while the remainder said they neither agreed nor disagreed. Speaking on behalf…

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Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown planting a tree at a ceremony marking the 150th anniversary of St Mary's Church in Dingle, Co. Kerry on Easter Sunday. Bishop of Kerry, Dr Raymond Browne and former Maynooth professor, Msgr Padraig O Fiannachta were also present. Photo: Marian O'Flaherty   

A dancer dressed in costume attends the Lagos Carnival on Easter Monday in Nigeria. Photo: Reuters

Fr John McNamara, Adm. of Leixlip parish in Co. Kildare, blessed a new parish cell group in Our Lady’s Nativity Church. This is the fifteenth parish cell group in Leixlip and was formed from the existing cell of Frances Kealey. The cell will be hosted and led by Mary Gallagher, Ryevale Lawns and will meet…

Catholic schools should be allowed to continue teaching Church views

Armagh Diocesan Vocations Team have organised two upcoming events to give people a chance to hear testimonies of vocational calls. Entitled ‘Great people, great stories, come and listen!’, the evenings will take place on Thursday, April 23 in The Synod Hall, Armagh and Wednesday, April 29 in The Parochial Centre, Fairhill Rd, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone…

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