“We Europeans represent a form of Christianity that sometimes seems to be tired, suffering from fatigue.” Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, head of the Pontifical Council for Culture, addressing a gathering of African bishops in the Vatican.   "If measures are not taken soon, in 10 years' time there will only be a few thousand Christians left…

National Board launches annual report

The Government has appointed a career diplomat as new resident ambassador to the Vatican less than three years after closing the embassy. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that Emma Madigan, currently a senior official in the protocol division, is the Government’s choice for the post and her name will be forwarded to the…

Joint Managerial Body (JMB)/Association of Management of Catholic Secondary Schools (AMCSS) hold annual AGM in Galway

Marie Collins expresses hopes for body’s first meeting

Pictured at the Ordination of new Deacons of the Pontifical Irish College, Rome on Easter Tuesday, April 22 in the Basilica Santa Croce in Gerusalemme in Rome are (l-r): Fr Tom Norris (Spiritual Director), Monsignor Ciarán O’Carroll, Rector, Rev. Conor McCarthy (new Deacon, Diocese of Down and Connor), Bishop John Buckley (ordaining Bishop), Rev. Marius…

Irish join in papal celebrations

Some clerics in India are aiming for high office

Roy Keane (centre) pictured with transition year students from Colaiste An Sproid Naoimh, Bishopstown, Cork – Brian O'Neill, Stephen Mellerick, Sean McGrath, Conor McGrath, Cian Linehan, Christian Finnegan and Conor Minihane – at the launch of the Irish Guide Dogs’ SHADES campaign this week, which asks people to wear sunglasses for a day on Friday,…

Women recount stories of healing through Popes’ intercessions