The announcement from Pope Leo that St John Henry Newman will be declared a Doctor of the Church has been celebrated by church leaders. Finally, the saint is to be placed among the most revered teachers in the Catholic tradition. Even James Joyce said that no one has ever written prose like Newman’s. Here in…
As Ireland marks 250 years since the birth of The Liberator, Daniel O’Connell, Church leaders have hailed his enduring legacy of peaceful leadership and deep faith. Bishop Ray Browne of Kerry spoke at the commemorations in Cahersiveen, near O’Connell’s birthplace. “Daniel O’Connell was an exceptional leader of the Irish people,” he said. “His total commitment…
For almost 45 years, pilgrims have come in search of profound spiritual experience and a break from the mundane, writes Michael Kelly The name Medjugorje literally means ‘between mountains’. Mountains hold profound spiritual significance in the Judeo-Christian tradition, serving as sacred spaces where heaven and earth seem to meet, facilitating divine encounters, revelation, and transformation.…
Recently, former students of All Hallows gathered to celebrate the college’s Jubilee Day. Traditionally, the Jubilee Day is held on the third week of July, and is when ordained and non-ordained All Hallows past men return to their Alma Mater to celebrate their respective jubilees of ordination. Speaking with The Irish Catholic, former student and…
Over 600 young people from across the Irish dioceses travelled to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth (July 28 – August 3), joining over 1 million peers from around the globe for a week filled with prayer, catechesis, reconciliation, and celebration. Pilgrims took part in major events including a Penitential Day at the Circus Maximus,…
Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin announced diocesan appointments taking effect from September 6. The appointments are as follow: Rev. Sean McArdle, SM, PP Louth, to retire. Rev. Brian Slater, Adm. Donaghmore, to be PP Donaghmore. Rev. Emanual Fasakin, MSP, CC St Patrick’s Cathedral Parish, Armagh, on loan from the Missionary Society of St Paul Congregation,…
In the past, Chinese people were penalised if they had more than one child – now every birth is subsidised. However, it is questionable whether the birth rate can be increased. For the first time, China is paying a nationwide subsidy for children up to the age of three. The programme is intended to boost…
Exclusive Indian Catholics are experiencing an increase in racially motivated attacks, according to parishioners and a community leader. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, the National Coordinator of the Syro Malabar Catholics in Ireland Fr Joseph Mathew Oliakkattil said that while Syro Malabars are not being specifically targeted, “as Indians we are threatened”. “We are so happy…
The Minister for Education has received criticism for a “slip” in not mentioning parents specifically in a social media post about her newly announced national conversation on education The Catholic Education Partnership (CEP) insisted the Government’s National Convention on Education must ensure that parents views are “central” and allow discussion on all topics of concern.…
The time has come for bishops to consult parish communities before a priest is moved, a leading priest commentator has said. Fr Martin Delaney writing in this week’s Irish Catholic says the consultation is all the more necessary if the priest being moved is not going to be replaced. Fr Martin asks: “Is it fair…
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