On June 19, Christian history is supposed to be made on the island of Crete when the leaders of all the world’s independent Orthodox Churches are to begin meeting in a ‘Holy and Great Council’ for the first time in a millennium. “Supposed to” being the key phrase, in light of the latest hints of…
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Historic meeting in Roscrea
Irishman Dom Eamon Fitzgerald, Abbot General of the Cistercian Order (right) pictured with Dom Richard Purcell, Abbot of Mount St Joseph Abbey during a meeting of the Central Commission of the Cistercian Order at the monastery in Roscrea. The meeting, the first of its kind to be held in Ireland, is taking place from June…
Down & Connor welcomes new priest
Fr James O’Reilly, from Poleglass, pictured with members of his family and Bishop Noel Treanor of Down & Connor following his ordination to the priesthood in Christ the Redeemer Church, Lagmore, Belfast on Sunday.
Saving Kenya from itself
Faith leaders work to unite a divided nation, writes Paul Keenan
Dublin city churches ‘virtually inaccessible’ under new plan
Concern has been expressed that the churches in the nation’s capital may become “virtually inaccessible” if Dublin City Council pushes ahead with plans for a pedestrian plaza at College Green. A number of city centre representative bodies have opposed the controversial plaza that will ban private cars from the area outside Trinity College. Fr Christopher…
Cumann na Sagart celebrates centenary
The centenary of the foundation of Cumann na Sagart was marked by Mass celebrated by Archbishop Eamon Martin in St Joseph’s Oratory in St Patrick’s College, Maynooth. The homilist was Bishop Philip Boyce (Raphoe) and music was provided by the parish choir from RathCairn, Contae na Mí. The first meeting of Cumann na Sagart was…
New Presbyterian moderator will work to overcome bigotry
The new moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has said that bigotry is common in his denomination and something he struggled to overcome in himself when asked to minister in Dublin as a young man. Speaking on Sunday Sequence on BBC Radio Ulster, Dr Frank Sellar, who was elected moderator in February but took…
Jesus Youth Ireland to host ‘iConnect’ conference
Jesus Youth is an international Catholic lay movement, with a special focus on a life centred on Jesus. Initiated in Ireland nearly 10 years ago, the Jesus Youth movement has now reached out to many parts of the country including many campuses. Over the years Jesus Youth Ireland has organised numerous retreats, training programmes and…
One-third of Irish adults active in local church
Challenge of engaging young Catholics remains
Strength of character needed to protect unborn, says archbishop
Archbishop Eamon Martin warns of pressure to radically redefine Ireland’s social agenda