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Gilmore inaction on anti-Christian violence criticised
Tánaiste has come in for sharp criticism for apparently turning a blind eye to the persecution of minority Christian communities
Gilmore stands firm on Vatican Embassy
Tánaiste has ‘no plans’ to reopen Vatican Embassy
Atheist school course launched
Atheist Ireland announced its plans at the weekend to develop a course about atheism for primary level children in Irish schools.
Terry Waite addresses NI clergy on peace
The North East PEACE III Partnership has celebrated the success of its unique Clergy Peace Building Project with a closing conference in Ballymena, Co. Antrim addressed by renowned international humanitarian, author and former Beirut hostage, Terry Waite CBE. The Clergy Peace Building Project worked with 30 individual clergy to promote peace building opportunities within the…
Armagh ordination to the Permanent Diaconate
Next Sunday, September 29 will be an historic day in the Archdiocese of Armagh when the first ordination to the Permanent Diaconate will take place in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh. Five men, having completed three years’ formation and theological training, will be ordained as deacons for service in five parishes in the Archdiocese of Armagh:…
Taking on co-responsibility for the Church
"We have this idea that Ireland was evangelised once and for all,” says Bishop Noel Treanor, “it wasn’t and we need to be part of the new evangelisation of Ireland.” More than 1,700 people from across the Diocese of Down and Connor are due to gather in Belfast this weekend for the launch of a…
Children to celebrate national day of prayer
Children helping Children, the initiative that involves Irish children helping children in developing countries, is gearing up to celebrate the National Day of Prayer and Share, on October 11. Established in 2007 by World Missions Ireland, over 1,500 schools throughout the country take part in the day and last year 49 projects in Africa and…
Dublin champ grateful for ‘gift of faith’
All-Ireland champion footballer Ger Brennan has spoken of the “gift of faith” in his life. Fresh from his part in Dublin’s triumph at last Sunday’s GAA final, Brennan took to the airwaves to speak of his faith and his planned participation in Mission Month in October. Asserting his distinct sense of “a divine presence in…
New bishops ‘strengthened’ by Rome pilgrimage
Prelates overjoyed with Pope meeting