Renowned broadcaster Seán O’Rourke has urged young people to “go the extra mile” and consider a vocation to the priesthood. In an address delivered in Knock Basilica on August 16, Mr O’Rourke, paid tribute to priests and religious who inspired him in his life, including his two deceased aunts, Cecilia and Anna, who were sisters…
The Church in Ireland had a bumper week for vocations, with two priests ordained and four men and women making their professions to religious life. Fr Mark Moriarity was first up, ordained a priest for Kerry diocese on Sunday, August 13, by Bishop Ray Browne. He was followed by Fr Mark O’Farrell, ordained a priest…
Speaking to a packed Knock Basilica as part of the annual Knock novena, Bishop of Raphoe Alan McGuckian SJ told the Faithful that the synod will be successful if it remains grounded in Scripture and the Church’s Tradition. Describing the Church as “divided,” Bishop McGuckian said that the Church can rely on the “anchors” of…
Pope Francis has announced that he is writing a second part to his 2015 environmental encyclical Laudato Si’. Speaking off-the-cuff at an audience with lawyers on Monday, the Pope said that he is updating the document to cover current issues. The Holy See Press Office Director, Matteo Bruni, confirmed that “the Pope is working on a…
The world’s most famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo sent a signal when he made the sign of the cross after scoring a goal while playing for his new Saudi Arabian club, Al-Nassr. Ronaldo’s public profession of Christian faith comes as no surprise, as he’s spoken openly about his faith on previous occasions, but the gesture was…
A new CEO has been announced for the body that advocates on behalf of the Catholic maintained schools sector in the North of Ireland. It was announced on Monday that Eve Bremner would take the reins of the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS). Ms Bremner was assistant director in the Education Authority (EA) with…
Police in the North of Ireland are investigating an alleged sectarian hate crime that occurred at an Apprentice Boys march earlier this month. The PSNI confirmed to The Irish Catholic that derogatory remarks shouted about the Pope by loyalists marching through Derry – to mark the anniversary of the ending of the Siege of Derry…
Hundreds of pilgrims flocked to the Holy Rosary shrine on the Lee Road in Cork for the 72nd year to mark the Feast Day of the Assumption last week. Bishop emeritus of Cork and Ross. John Buckley. was the chief celebrant of the Mass, which only returned this year – the last pilgrimage occurring in…
Bishop Michael F. Olson of Fort Worth, Texas, said August 19 that a community of Carmelites in his diocese, and their prioress in particular, may have incurred excommunication after posting a letter online on August 18 saying their community no longer recognises his authority, claiming that he has interfered with and humiliated them since initiating…
Charity offers supports for children returning to school An Irish children’s charity are aiming to help young people returning to school, as well as those transitioning from primary to secondary school. The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) have highlighted their ‘Smart Moves’ resource. The charity said they are aware of the…
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