Catholic school whizzes from across Ireland delight at the BT Young Scientist
Chai Brady
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Black Nazarene procession attracts millions in the Philippines
Brandon Scott
The Black Nazarene procession in Manila, Philippines, which annually attracts one of the world’s largest crowds for a religious devotion, attracted hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic pilgrims on January 9. Taking place each year in January, the procession, known locally as “Traslacion”, sees devotees carry across Manila a replica of a famous life-size statue of Jesus carrying a…
Belfast church opens doors to homeless during freezing weather
Renata Steffens
Inshort Belfast church opens doors to homeless during freezing weather A church in Belfast has opened its doors to homeless persons during the freezing weather. St Mary’s Church accommodated 29 people on January 8 after the activation of The Serious Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP), which means emergency accommodation is provided to people when temperatures are…
Nuns are a staple on the Hollywood screen – even as they disappear from real life. What’s behind our timeless obsession?
Marcus Harmes and Meredith Harmes Nuns are a staple of pop culture. Think of The Sound of Music (1965), Sister Act (1992), The Nun’s Story (1959), The Bells of St Mary’s (1945), Heaven Knows Mr. Allison (1957) and Black Narcissus (1947). Last year brought us The Nun II (following 2018’s The Nun), The New Boy, Deliver…
‘Families who have lost everything’: LA Archdiocese responds to deadly wildfires
Archdiocesan officials and local Church leaders in Los Angeles are working to shelter and assist victims of the ongoing wildfires there as the blaze consumes entire neighbourhoods and lays waste to significant portions of the suburban area. The fires began on Tuesday, January 7, and quickly spread via dry conditions and hurricane-force Santa Ana winds…
Packed churches for Christmas, priests report
Wonderful atmosphere of togetherness as families filled pews Priests across the country have voiced their delight with the “massive” number of parishioners who attended their Christmas Masses. Many clergy were “impressed” and “encouraged” by the turnout, with others noting it was the best they have seen in years. Fr Andrew O’Sullivan PP of Rathgar and…
Kiltegan Fathers go on mission to Co. Wicklow
The St Patrick’s Missionary Society (Kiltegan Fathers) will establish a Mission Parish in the heart of the Kildare and Leighlin Diocese in Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow. The mission team should arrive in the parish on February 23. It is expected the parish will develop a strong missionary focus, embracing the Pope’s vision of Synodality. Bishop Denis…
‘Homelessness is solvable’, says charity on Govt action suggestions
The Irish Homeless Policy Group, a group formed by several organisations which work in the sphere of housing and homelessness, launched on January 7 at an event at Buswells Hotel ‘10 key actions on homelessness’ to be included in the next Programme for Government. According to the group, the latest figures show that a total…
Last chorus for singing priests, but music will ‘always be there’
The decision to end The Priests, one of Ireland’s most successful musical acts of the last decade is a “bittersweet” one that wasn’t taken lightly according to a member of the trio, who finds solace that even in the group’s retirement, their “music and CDs are still there and will always be available” to encourage…
Derry prays together for 33 days
Bishop of Derry Donal McKeown is starting a 33-day journey of prayer towards the Consecration to Jesus Christ through Mary today. The prayer will happen online each evening at 7 pm and should take around fifteen minutes. The 33 days of prayer will happen from the week following the Baptism of the Lord until the…