A parish administrator has called for action in support of starving people in Gaza. Fr Billy Swan Adm. Wexford Parish told The Irish Catholic, “I felt like someone had to say something.” In a published statement, Fr Swan said the people in Gaza are “slowly starving to death. They are without basic healthcare, adequate food…
The Pray for Life novena runs from May 23 to May 31 and falls on the Feast of the Visitation. It is an initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Everyone across Ireland is invited to pray this novena. Bishop Kevin Doran of Achonry and Elphin, as well as chairman…
“Addiction is not only the State’s problem, it’s everybody’s,” Bishop of Waterford and Lismore Alphonsus Cullinan told those attending Mass marking the start of renovations at the site of a new female addiction recovery centre near Dungarvan, Co. Waterford on May 14. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, he said “people of faith have to see…
Hundreds gathered at the Avila Retreat Centre in Dublin to celebrate the centenary of the canonisation of St Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as the Little Flower. The event began with Mass at 12 pm and continued longer than expected due to the ongoing stream of people attending the exhibition. The Sweeney family organised the…
Bro. John Salvador Kenny, a Franciscan monk born in 1925, has devoted his life to service and recently marked his 100th birthday. Raised on a farm in Longford, he trained as a psychiatric nurse before joining the Franciscans in 1952, taking the name Salvador. Over the decades, he served in Dublin, Killarney, Galway, Belfast, and…
The parish of Graiguecullen/Killeshin recently commissioned 23 new Ministers of the Holy Eucharist, an event made all the more remarkable by the involvement of 15 teenagers. The new ministers were formally presented and blessed at a Mass over the weekend, having recently completed their training. They will now take their place on the parish rotas…
As the Cardinals who participated in the Conclave reflect on the election of Pope Leo XIV, their statements offer a glimpse into the atmosphere and guiding principles behind the selection. While the Conclave’s discussions remain private, the Cardinals have shared their insights into the new pontiff and their hopes for his papacy. Cardinals Burke and…
Reams of paperless columns have already been written about our new Pope, Leo XIV, analysing every little look or utterance, every handshake, his dress, his repossession of the Papal Apartments. It seems to me that, among Catholics, there is a change in sentiment – a ‘vibe shift’, if you will – and a sense of…
A recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan has brought a temporary halt to the violence, offering a glimmer of hope amid escalating tensions. The ceasefire, brokered by international mediation, followed a deadly four-day conflict in Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of over 60 people. This fragile peace comes after retaliatory strikes from both nations,…
Celebrating a legacy of faith and recovery This Matt Talbot Centenary Year marks a century since the death of Venerable Matt Talbot, known for his dedication to faith and recovery from alcoholism. This year is an opportunity to reflect on his life, contributions to our Catholic faith, and his lasting impact on addiction recovery programs…
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