IC columnist named 'Distinguished Professor’ Columnist with The Irish Catholic, Michael W. Higgins has been named Distinguished Professor of Catholic Thought at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut, USA. Prof. Higgins previously served as vice president for Mission and Catholic Identity and Professor of Religious Studies at the University. In his new role, Mr Higgins will…
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US bishops back conscience defence Bill for doctors
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has insisted that a conscience protection Bill currently before Congress is vital in protecting medical professionals from being compelled to carry out abortions. In a letter to lawmakers, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, chair of the bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, and Archbishop William Lori, chair of…
Bishops unhappy with speed of Vatican trials for alleged abusers
Greg Daly
Delays in how the Vatican tackles cases of priests accused of abuse continue to be a concern for Irish bishops, a spokesman for the hierarchy has confirmed. Addressing Australia’s royal commission into the institutional handling of abuse allegations earlier this month, Teresa Devlin, CEO of the Irish Church’s safeguarding board, said she believed that Ireland’s…
Vatican Roundup
Vatican and Russian Orthodox Church strengthen links The Russian Orthodox Church has announced plans to strengthen cooperation with the Vatican in the area of monitoring Christian persecution in the Middle East and other areas. The announcement came ahead of a meeting in Havana, Cuba, on February 12 between Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council…
Pro-life groups invited to address the Citizens’ Assembly on abortion
Paul Keenan
The Iona Institute and the Pro Life Campaign (PLC) are among a number of life advocates set to address the Citizens’ Assembly next month. Following its own written submission to the Assembly as part of the consultation process around the gathering, Iona confirmed that it had received a formal invitation to make a 10-minute presentation…
US protests against immigration policy continue
Courtney McGrailPeople participate in a protest against US President Donald Trump’s immigration policy and the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in New York City. As The Irish Catholic went to press this week, President Trump was expected to sign a new executive order on the issue of migrants. Photo: CNS
Thai Children’s Trust undergoes rebranding
Overseas children’s charity, Thai Children’s Trust Ireland, has unveiled its new name as part of ambitious new plans to protect more vulnerable children in Thailand. Thai Children’s Trust was established in 1982 to support the work of Irish-American Redemptorist Priest, Fr Ray Brennan. It now supports an increasingly diverse range of partners, caring for over…
Bishop invites community of sisters to Elphin
Mags Gargan
A new community of the Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother will be established in Roscommon at the invitation of the Bishop of Elphin. Last week Bishop Kevin Doran visited the Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother Cantabria in the north of Spain to finalise the agreement with Mother Ana Maria…
Faith in an age of authenticity
Divine Mercy Conference organiser Don Devaney tells Greg Daly about bringing God’s mercy into the world “The reason for this year’s conference is that we’re encouraging people to be apostles of mercy,” says Don Devaney of Ireland’s 26th Divine Mercy Conference, held in Dublin’s RDS this weekend. “The theme for this year is ‘Have mercy…
Faith meets everyday life at ‘Monday at the Monastery’ Lenten talks
The Presentation Brothers are hosting a series of Lenten talks which offer practical tips for living faith in Ireland today. The ‘Monday at the Monastery’ series of talks returns to the Presentation Brothers’ house in Glasthule, Co. Dublin for four Mondays during Lent. The series has proven popular since it began in 2013, as part…