Christians have joined the fight against IS, writes Paul Keenan

Diocese faces future with fewer priests

It is imperative that steps are taken to “climate-proof” society, Prof. John Sweeney of NUI Maynooth said at a recent inter-church climate justice event held in Letterkenny Regional Cultural Centre, Co. Donegal. The event, which drew a crowd of more than 80 people from different churches, was co-hosted by Eco-Congregation Ireland and Raphoe Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Group. Prof.…

Jessica Moffitt (9), Lily Ryan (11) and Katelyn Somers (10) from Greenhills with their mascot Cara at the Catholic Guides of Ireland (CGI) Eastern Region ‘Raise the Roof’ fundraiser which saw over 800 girls from all around Dublin and the surrounding counties enjoy a morning of fun at the cinema on Sunday, as part of…

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin was the main celebrant at a Mass in St Francis Xavier’s Church, Gardiner Street in Dublin to celebrate the recognition of Fr John Sullivan SJ (1861-1933) as Venerable Servant of God. The church was packed to capacity as people of all ages came to celebrate the recent declaration by Pope Francis of…

A novel way of engaging people during Lent has spread from the Derry diocese to parts of America and Poland. Lenten Promise Cards were launched by Thornhill Ministries as a way of helping people sustain their efforts throughout Lent by daily undertaking an act of generosity, prayer or fasting. Following interest from 20 parishes in…

Transition and fifth year students from Roscommon CBS took centre stage with their principal, Fiona Gallagher, and chaplain, Msgr Charles Travers, as they assisted Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin to launch a series of scholarships for the Star of the Sea Summer Schools for senior post-primary students that will take place in Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo,…

Fianna Fáil TD Colm Keaveney has asked the State-funded Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) to justify their claim that same-sex marriage is a human right. Mr Keaveney, who himself has “no ideological opposition” to same-sex marriage, has also written to Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald seeking answers on whether the body can truly be…

The parishes of Hartstown, Huntstown, Blakestown and Mountview in Dublin got together to focus on the future in St Ciaran’s National School where Mary Kearney led a full day with over 200 parishioners. The gathering was a natural progression for the four communities already working together offering courses, retreats and training etc with the assistance…

Staff Reporter Does Kanye West have a secret devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary? The rapper has just announced his new album titled So Help Me God on Twitter, alongside a picture of a symbol, which a number of websites have alleged is a 13th century monastic symbol of the Mother of God. West, who has 20-month-old daughter North…