The scene at Strathroy, Omagh, Co. Tyrone on Sunday during the outdoor Mass to celebrate the estate's 40th anniversary. Fr Kevin Mullan, a former parish priest, returned for the celebration. Photo: Pat McSorley

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The Church of the Assumption in west county Dublin is very proud of its claim to have the longest serving promoter of The Irish Catholic in Ireland. The sprightly Nicky Brennan is the proud bearer of that achievement and it will be very hard to find someone who can beat his record of over 70 years promoting the…

Charity groups take the strain of increasing poverty in Italy

Portugal international and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is hailed as one of the greatest footballers in the world. But, it could have been very different as the talented player’s mother has now revealed how she tried to abort her unborn child. Just weeks after Ronaldo thrilled fans during the recent World Cup, his mother…

Country takes another step towards sharia law

Hopes of an imminent decision on the status of Medjugorje by Pope Francis have been dashed after a recent statement attributed to the Pontiff on the subject was denied. Pilgrims to the site of alleged Marian apparitions had been elated by news in June of a meeting between Pope Francis and Fr Miljenko Steko, the…

The Catholic community in Bangladesh has been left shaken by a vicious attack on a religious congregation in the country. Details of the July 7 attack have only recently emerged, but it has drawn condemnation from the Church locally for the brutality of an incident which saw up to 60 men attack the Catholic mission…

Baroness delighted with position