Ireland’s most recently professed nun has encouraged those contemplating religious life, something that she recognises might be profoundly countercultural in 2024, to “listen to your own heart” and “have the courage to take the risk” to explore that call as if it is the path for you “you’ll find deep peace and fulfilment”. Speaking to…

Using a new X-ray technique, Italian researchers proved the Shroud of Turin dates from the time of Christ. Initially, it was believed the burial garment, which has the imprint of a man killed by crucifixion, was only 700 years old, but this new study showed it is actually dated from 2,000 years ago. With a…

Senator Rónán Mullen has said he will not pay his TV license, accusing RTÉ of failing to ensure impartiality and a “corruption of public service broadcasting in Ireland through the manipulation of public opinion”. Senator Mullen took to social media last week criticising a discussion on RTÉ Radio 1’s Oliver Callan show about the first…

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Dublin prelate launches new renewal phase Despite the Church in Europe experiencing a time of decline it is also a time of “new beginning” the Archbishop of Dublin has said, launching a new phase of the ‘Building Hope’ pastoral renewal initiative. Ahead of the publication of the Building Hope Pastoral Strategic Planning Resource 2025–2027 in September, which was…

The Season of Creation, the annual Church period for environmental discussions starts next month. Fr Sean McDonagh, Columban priest and ecologist said priests should have more biology and ecology teaching during their studies in Seminary. This period in the Church calendar is dedicated to renew the relationship between humanity and the Creator. It will start…

Beloved GAA player was buried on Monday after one year battling with brain cancer. Caolan Finnegan, aged 20, was buried at St Patrick’s Church, Crossmaglen, Co Armagh. The young star was given a final lap around Oliver Plunkett Park pitch before the burial. Mr Finnegan scored one of the Crossmaglen’s goals in their Armagh Final…

St Patrick’s Parish, Belfast has been reduced to just one priest for the first time in 200 years. The parish not only attends the spiritual and pastoral needs of the community, but also serves a hospital, a primary school, several residential and care homes, and the new Ulster University Belfast Campus. The large scale building…