The renowned Cistercian monastery, Mount St Joseph Abbey in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, is to open its doors this month to those interested in experiencing monastic life. Extending an invitation to “experience the rhythm of monastic life” for one weekend, June 6-8, Mount St Joseph is to welcome men aged 20 to 40 interested in seeing…

Abuse survivor Marie Collins has hailed Pope Francis’ decision to meet with abuse survivors in Rome next week. Speaking to The Irish Catholic this week following the Pope’s announcement – during his flight from the Holy Land – that he would welcome a delegation of victims from Ireland, England and Germany to the Vatican, Mrs…

‘Positioning is unacceptable for Christians’ – Cardinal Marx

Group will include Irish victims

“Each side has to make certain sacrifices,” Pope Francis said.

Wind down due to lack of funding and falling numbers.

Restraining orders enacted

Archbishop responds to WHO report

Pope Francis has reportedly excommunicated the leader of the liberal reform group ‘We Are Church’. According to reports in the German press, Martha Heater, (67) chair of the movement, and her husband, Gert, incurred excommunication for repeated private celebrations of the Eucharist, which the Church considers a grave sin. Bishop Manfred Scheuer of Innsbruck is…

Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue marks anniversary