What’s in a name? The name chosen by a new Pope is always eagerly anticipated and, when announced, it is analysed and speculated upon. What does it say about the new Pope? What can we expect to be his priorities? I’ve often wondered if an Irishman was chosen to be Pope what would he be…
The Irish Church celebrated three separate ordinations in the island of Ireland last weekend. Rev. Anthony Moffett was ordained deacon in Newry on May 11. On the same day, now Fr Tim Collins was ordained to the priesthood in Limerick, and the day before now Fr Antony Kurian was ordained to the priesthood in Dublin.…
There are hopes spreading that the newly elected Pope Leo XIV will visit Ireland, particularly to the North as a proposed visit from Pope Francis was shelved in 2018 when he came for the World Meeting of Families. Writing in this week’s paper acclaimed journalist and columnist with The Irish Catholic Martina Purdy said there…
Legislation aimed at tackling the “appalling practice” of seeking sex in lieu of rent has been welcomed by an Irish charity who support women impacted by sexual exploitation. Ruhama told The Irish Catholic that the legislation being drafted was “long awaited”, and the issue has been exacerbated by the housing crisis. “These appalling practices impact…
Over 200 members of parish pastoral councils (PPC) from the Diocese of Clonfert and the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora, gathered in Loughrea for the Le Chéile formation day on May 10. The event focused on supporting lay leadership and deepening co-responsibility in parish life, as discussed by speakers, was led by Patricia Carroll,…
What will happen to the World Synod project under the new Pope? How will it continue in practical terms and in terms of content? In an unusual letter, the Synod Secretariat outlines its hopes and wishes to Leo XIV. The Secretariat responsible for the World Synod in Rome hopes that Pope Leo XIV will lead…
Trócaire’s CEO Caoimhe de Barra is set to step down after nearly seven years in the position. She was appointed CEO in September 2018, 21 years after joining the organisation as a Campaigns Officer. Speaking about her position to The Irish Catholic last December, Ms de Bara said the role thought her “courage”, which is…
The death of Pope Francis in the Octave of Easter while the Church was celebrating Christ’s victory over sin and death, touched many people – even people who find themselves far from the Church. Francis’ final poignant social media post, just hours before breathing his last, that “we are made for life, not death” will…
Modern culture is being increasingly consumed by what St John Paul II called a “culture of death”, according to Maria Steen, barrister and columnist with The Irish Catholic. Speaking in Dublin on Saturday about Evangelium Vitae, Pope John Paul II’s 1995 encyclical on the Gospel of Life, at an event hosted by the Knights of…
The Bishop of Derry has expressed strong confidence that the spirit of ecumenical cooperation in Derry will continue long after his tenure, even as political debates surrounding a potential border poll and a united Ireland grow louder. Having submitted his resignation in April upon turning 75, as required under Church law, Bishop McKeown remains in…
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