Patricia, Patrice and Karen McGillycuddy pictured at the announcement of the selection of Patrice McGillycuddy, a teacher in Barntown National School, Co. Wexford, to attend this year’s Rose of Tralee representing Abu Dhabi, where she is on a career break. “News of the Rose contestant was greeted with great excitement by all at the school,…

The world’s oldest living nun celebrated her 107th birthday with a special Mass at the Vatican on February 20. Born in 1907, Sister Alma Bellotti joined the Camillian order more than 80 years ago and has ministered to the sick since then. She is currently based with her community in the city of Lucca in…

Faithful gather for annual conference

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Cardinal Seán Brady has said it is the assurance of prayers from Catholics across the country that has sustained his fifty years of priesthood. Speaking to The Irish Catholic this week as he celebrated the golden jubilee of his ordination Dr Brady said “unquestionably it was the prayers and assurances of prayers that sustained me,…

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Bishop Donal McKeown announced as new bishop

Single office to oversee all financial affairs

Church official has accused some critics of Catholic education of creating a false impression of the work of Catholic schools across the country