The vicar forane of Maui and Lanai has hailed as “miraculous” the survival of Maria Lanakila Catholic Church in Lahaina, Hawaii in the wake of the devastating wildfires that have swept the region. At least 99 deaths had been reported as of the time this paper went to print, making the disaster the deadliest wildfire…
Over half of the attendees at the recent Youth 2000 summer festival were newcomers to one of the biggest events on the calendar for young Irish Catholics. Organisers expected a smaller turnout to the annual retreat, which took place at Clongowes Wood College in Co. Kildare , as a result of its close proximity to…
Porsche has apologised after it received significant backlash following its decision to airbrush a famous statue of Jesus Christ out of a promotional video. The iconic car brand was criticised after releasing an advertisement celebrating 60 years of the Porsche 911 that edited out Lisbon’s famous ‘Cristo Rei’ – a statue of Jesus Christ that…
The Youth 2000 summer festival saw hundreds of young faithful flock to Clongowes Wood College in Co. Kildare to enjoy a weekend of faith and fellowship. Those in attendance were encouraged at the Sunday Mass by Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin Denis Nulty to be open to vocations and to foster them, in a culture…
At Jesus’ first miracle in Cana Mary told the servants to “do whatever he tells you”. This was the pastoral theme in Lourdes a few years ago and was echoed recently at a meeting in Graiguecullen/Killeshin parish in the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, where 11 young adult parishioners prepared to set off to Lourdes…
Improve mental health and join choir – charity A national mental health charity is encouraging people to join a choir, saying it has mental health benefits. Turn2Me said it strengthens a feeling of community, a reduction in stress levels and an improved feeling of social wellbeing. The charity referenced a study titled ‘It’s better together:…
Israeli President Isaac Herzog denounced the increasing violence against Christians in Israel during a visit August 9 to the Stella Maris Carmelite Monastery in Haifa. President Herzog was accompanied by Israel Police Inspector General Yaakov Shabtai and emphasised Israel’s commitment to the full protection of freedom of religion and worship. He met with patriarchs and…
The nearly 2,000 Irish pilgrims who were present at World Youth Day in Lisbon with Pope Francis have been urged to use the experience to invite their friends back to the Church. Pope Francis told more than 1.5 million pilgrims at the weekend that the Church is a home for everyone, and that no-one should…
Recent vandalism at Little Nellie’s gravesite has resulted in renewed calls to have her grave moved somewhere safer and more accessible. Reports of damage to the popular figure’s gravesite shocked the Faithful late last week, which a descendent of Little Nellie referred to as a “targeted attack”. Speaking to The Irish Catholic newspaper, Sue Organ…
The Primate of All Ireland told pilgrims on World Youth Day to speak the “truth with love” to attract their peers to the Faith at an event in Slane, Co. Meath. Thousands gathered to the Hill of Slane in Co. Meath on Sunday, August 6, for the ‘Light the Fire’ event where St Patrick defied…
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