Lough Derg’s Prior Msgr La Flynn paid tribute to local sculptor Brendan McGloin who was the responsible for sculpting the threshold stone at St Patrick’s Basilica in the Station Island. Mr McGloin died on April 4 and was buried in St Ninnidh’s Cemetery, Bundoran on April 7. Msgr Flynn said that “apart from his widely…
On the eve of his retirement, Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry has said in future there will not be a priest in every parish and the faithful must embrace a faith sustained “by committed lay people”. The bishop’s 75th birthday lands on April 12, when he must submit his resignation to the Pope. Reflecting on…
As part of the Jubilee Mass for the sick and healthcare workers in Dundalk, two new ambulances acquired by the Order of Malta’s ambulance corps and volunteers were blessed by Bishop Michael Router of Derry, chair of the Council for Healthcare for the Catholic Bishops, at St Patrick’s Church, Dundalk. The regional Chaplain for the…
The legendary Gaelic footballer and manager, Mick O’Dwyer – affectionately known as Micko, passed away at the age of 88 on April 3, 2025. Fr Seán Jones PP of Dromod/Waterville paid a heartfelt tribute to the man who inspired generations of players. A sporting icon, Micko won four All-Ireland titles and twelve Munster championships as…
A group of from the Dioceses of Limerick and Killaloe have been gathering “in response to the Universal Synod invitation to engage with those who feel ‘excluded or judged because of their marital situation, identity or sexuality’.” Aiming to create a welcoming environment where LGBTQI+ people, along with their family members and allies can meet,…
In the weeks leading up to the canonisation of the millennial Carlo Acutis, a series of events will take place, including an exhibition of Eucharistic miracles in the Bunclody Parish Centre, which started on April 8 and will conclude on Sunday April 13. On April 27, the day of the canonisation, ‘Carlo Acutis Ireland’ will…
After an incredible 34 years of dedicated service, Sr Carmel Earls, OSF, of the Order of St Francis of Philadelphia, is leaving St Peter the Apostle Parish in Clondalkin. A native of Wicklow, Sr Carmel is moving to the United States for her retirement, though those who know her well say that won’t slow her…
“We’ve engineered difficulty out of our lives, but we only discover ourselves through challenge,” said John O’Dwyer, author, walker, and chair of Pilgrim Path Ireland. Pilgrim Paths Week 2025, running from Good Friday, April 18 to April 27, invites walkers to reconnect with nature, heritage, and themselves along Ireland’s ancient pilgrimage routes. Eight guided walks…
Victims of abuse can now visit the pilgrimage site of Lourdes without coming into contact with the works of artist and ex-Jesuit priest, Marko Rupnik. His mosaics in the French pilgrimage site have been covered up. Rupnik is accused by at least 20 women of having seduced and sexually exploited them. “It seemed to me…
“We rejoice in Mary Bartold’s healing, we give thanks to God for it, and also note the family’s sincere belief, held with a significant degree of supporting evidence, that Mary’s recovery was procured through the intercession of the much-beloved Blessed Solanus Casey but, as you’d expect, ultimately, we defer to the judgement of Rome on…
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