More people are living their lives without God

Fr Marius O'Reilly is pictured with his family at his ordination in the Church of the Real Presence, Curraheen, Co. Cork. He was ordained by Bishop John Buckley who was joined by Bishop Christy Jones, the retired Bishop of Elphin and a friend of the O'Reilly family and Archbishop Patrick Coveney, a retired Apostolic Nuncio…

Pope’s visit welcomed by Muslim leaders

Small changes made ahead of next year’s meeting

Bishop Michael Smith has issued an appeal to anyone with information that could help to locate the remains of victims who are believed to have been abducted, murdered and secretly buried during the Troubles in Northern Ireland to come forward. Speaking ahead of attending last week’s funeral Mass for Brendan Megraw, Bishop Smith said: “One…

More Latin Americans are associating with Protestantism or leaving organised religion

The Capuchin Franciscan Friary in Dublin’s Church Street is hosting an evening of music to raise funds for the Jack & Jill Foundation. The charity provides direct funding to families of children with brain damage up to the age of four who suffer severe intellectual and physical developmental delay, enabling them to purchase home respite…

Church leaders called to preach against violence

Religious education is important in forming “good citizens”

Canon honoured to “take on this role”