The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released its data for marriages 2022, and it makes for very interesting reading for those interested in the faith landscape of modern Ireland. There were 22,555 opposite-sex marriages in total in Ireland in 2022, with 19,672 of these being first-time marriages in the State. The CSO’s official webpage for…
An unidentified man is in custody after driving a car at high speed through a gate at the Vatican May 18, the Holy See press office said. A guard stationed at the Santa Anna entrance fired his weapon in the direction of the vehicle’s front tires, hitting the left front fender, but the vehicle proceeded…
Ireland and North Macedonia have ‘strong spiritual ties’ Ireland and North Macedonia have “strong spiritual ties”, the Balkan country’s foreign minister told Dáil Éireann, referencing the inspiring effect of Irish nuns on Mother Teresa. “Many things and similarities connect North Macedonia and Ireland,” Dr Bujar Osman said on May 10. He added that it…
Students from Dublin and Limerick scooped the top prizes on Monday as part of the 2023 Trócaire Game Changers and Right Focus competition. Trócaire Game Changers is an annual competition that invites students to create a development education game that focuses on one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students played and…
Staff at the country’s largest Catholic university Mary Immaculate College in Limerick say they feel “very much in the dark” over a dialogue that could see the institution further aligned with the secular University of Limerick (UL). Fears have been expressed in the past that any move on the future of the college could dilute…
Crisis pregnancy organisation Gianna Care has welcomed the Government’s “baby bundle” pilot scheme, but added that they could be doing “a lot more” to support women facing crisis pregnancies. The “baby bundle” pilot scheme includes toys to encourage early communication and a range of items to support new parents after the birth of their child.…
A Catholic schools’ body has promised “substantial” resources for sexual education in secondary schools, as the Minister for Education has signed off on the specifications for a controversial new curriculum. Parents have expressed concerns over the new relationship and sexual education (RSE) curriculum over fears that it will promote teachings around sexuality and gender identity…
The protest that has broken out in Inch, Co. Clare over the housing of at least 30 asylum seekers in a former hotel and restaurant is the result of “missing” consultation with residents, a local priest has said. Monday evening saw 34 asylum seekers arrive by bus at Magowna House, after which 50 local people…
Columnist with The Irish Catholic David Quinn says he is relieved that a Limerick woman who seriously defamed him on social media has apologised and the case is now concluded. The issue arose last May during the controversy over the Religious Sisters of Charity and the proposed relocation of the National Maternity Hospital. Karen Sugrue,…
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