There has been a “clear call” for married priests, according to the synod report from the diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise. The call came from a listening session with parents in the diocese, which largely covers counties Leitrim and Longford. “There is a strong focus on priests as core to the Church. And here there…
Staff reporter Veteran homeless advocate Fr Peter McVerry has suffered minor injuries following an alleged attack at his home by a man who came to him to ask for help. CEO of the Peter McVerry Trust Pat Doyle said that in the early hours of the morning June 8, the Jesuit priest “opened his door…
Ireland’s annual national march for life returns in just over two weeks’ time after two years of lockdown and is set to take place Saturday July 2, 2022. People are encouraged to join “the biggest and most exciting pro-life event of the year”, with the rally’s theme for 2022 urging the nation to “rethink abortion”.…
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has failed to provide clarification of a comment made by its director despite attempts by The Irish Catholic to seek clarity. The Irish Catholic sought to clarify Director Orla O’Connor’s comment in a March 22 op-ed for the Irish Examiner that “We urgently need…careful monitoring of conscience-based refusal…
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has said his relationship with Jesus gives him “peace during this horrific storm”, following his announcement that he is suffering from partial facial paralysis. Mr Bieber, who is suffering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, had to cancel concerts due to his severe discomfort. Posting an update online for fans, the singer…
Liam Fitzpatrick The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has announced a €1.5m arts grant to ensure that climate change features more prominently in the national collection. A statement from the department insisted that it will ensure that State-owned art “is more representative of the diverse communities of contemporary Ireland”. Minister Catherine Martin…
Bishop Denis Nulty has insisted that a “premium” is placed on protecting Catholic ethos, as minutes seen by The Irish Catholic reveal the Church is considering divesting Carlow College, St Patrick’s. The college is one of two remaining publicly funded Catholic universities following the integration of St Angela’s College Sligo into the Atlantic Technological University earlier this…
Because of continuing problems with his knee, Pope Francis has postponed his planned trip to Congo and South Sudan July 2-7, said the Vatican press office. Matteo Bruni, director of the press office, did not mention whether the Pope’s planned trip to Canada in late July was still set. “At the request of his doctors,…
Staff reporter The families of nine people killed by British soldiers in west Belfast 50 years ago have been awarded significant damages, following an undisclosed settlement. The settlement comes as a result of civil cases brought against the Ministry of Defence for the killing of ten people who were shot dead in Ballymurphy in August…
Liam Fitzpatrick The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) will host a hundred-kilometre walk along the Camino de Santiago later this year to raise much needed funds. Well-known broadcaster Martin King is among those encouraging people to participate in the September 30-October 7 walk. “End-of-life care helps people live their last days with dignity and supports their…
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