Pope Francis offered his prayers and praise for former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, who died at age 91 August 30 in Moscow after a long illness. In a telegram sent to Gorbachev’s only child, Irina Virganskaya, the Pope conveyed his “heartfelt condolences” to her, all family members and those “who saw him as an esteemed…
The Diocese of Waterford and Lismore has been hit by the double-withdrawal of the Dominican Friary on Bridge Street and the Franciscan Friary on Abbey Street in Clonmel, bringing a combined 1,500 years of faithful service in the area to an end. In a statement, Provincial for the Irish Franciscans Fr Aidan McGrath said the…
Staff reporter The parish priest of the late Jack de Bromhead’s hometown said there is a “deep, deep sadness” in the community. Jack (13), died over the weekend, September 3, after a horse racing accident at the Glenbeigh races on Rossbeigh beach in Co. Kerry. Fr Pat Fitzgerald PP of St Paul’s and Butlerstown in…
Ukrainian bishops praise efforts to restart schooling disrupted by war Ukrainian bishops welcomed efforts to restart classes for a new school year and offered church basements as emergency air raid shelters for children. “The Ukrainian authorities know education is vital for the country’s future, so everything is being done to get youngsters back to school,…
An American religious sister ministering in Burkina Faso who was kidnapped in April is free and safe after nearly five months of captivity, according to her congregation and the local diocese. Sr Suellen Tennyson, 83, a New Orleans native, has served at a missionary outpost in northern Burkina Faso since 2014. She was abducted by…
Hundreds of people gathered for the ordination to the priesthood of Frs Kellan Scott OP and Anthony Kavanagh OP in St Saviour’s Church, September 4. Bishop of Meath Tom Deenihan ordained the two Dominicans, in front of many family members, friends and the wider Catholic community. Fr John Harris, prior provincial of the Dominicans in…
The Diocese of Salford, UK has reiterated its commitment to preserving and protecting a historic Catholic mural in a church, following increasing concerns about its survival due to the threat of vandalism. The artwork was created in 1955 by George Mayer-Martin, a Hungarian Jew who sought refuge in the UK following the spread of Nazism…
A prayer service of thanksgiving drew hundreds of people to mark the closing of renowned Holy Cross College Clonliffe Dublin in the college chapel on September 4. More than 200 people, including priests and current and former diocesan staff members, attended. Archbishop Farrell acknowledged the contribution of Holy Cross College to the life of the…
Artists encouraged at Vatican to promote beauty and truth September 1 marked the final day of a two-day meeting in the Vatican’s Casina Pio IV aimed at promoting a conversation on how to use the arts to foster a culture of hope and unity. The “Vitae Summit”, organised by the Vitae Global Foundation, was animated…
Heed the voice of creation – Diocese of Kerry The Diocese of Kerry is calling on people of faith to “listen to the voice of creation” this Season of Creation. The season runs from September 1 to October 4, the feast of St Francis of Assisi, when Christian Churches around the world focus on prayer…
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