Courtney McGrailBr Kevin Madigan OSB (left) after his recent Simple Profession of Monastic Vows at Glenstal Abbey, pictured with Abbot Brendan Coffey OSB.
Category: News
Muslim leaders open a new front against extremism
Paul KeenanAn entirely new front in the war against so-called Islamic State (ISIS) was opened up at the end of August, and once again, the bulk of the western media missed it. More eager for the immediacy of daily bombings in Syria and battlefield gains by Turkish tanks and allies in pushing ISIS ever further back…
Poor understanding of end-of-life care unsurprising – Bishop Doran
Greg DalyA report suggesting that more than half of Irish adults don’t fully understand what end-of-life palliative care involves is probably accurate, Bishop Kevin Doran has said. The Bishop of Elphin’s comments followed an announcement by the All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care that more than half of those surveyed admit to having at…
Sisters reject claims over land transfer for hospital delay
The Sisters of Mercy have rejected claims that delays in transferring land in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin for the National Rehabilitation Hospital are their responsibility. The hospital was promised the site in 2009 as part of a State deal to increase compensation payments for abuses in religious-run institutions. In a statement, the sisters said: “We…
Divorced/remarried Catholics can now receive communion
Pope gives green light in strict circumstances In a dramatic move, Pope Francis has given the green light for divorced and remarried Catholics to receive Communion under certain limited circumstances after they discuss the matter with their priest. Even then, the couple most likely will have to receive Communion in private so as not to…
Catholic Schools Partnership announces key appointments
The Catholic Schools Partnership (CSP), the body representing all stakeholders in Catholic education in Ireland has announced two major new appointments. Fr Richard Byrne OCarm will become the body’s chairperson, while Mr Ferdia Kelly assumes to the role of chief executive. Fr Byrne is currently Provincial of the Irish Province of Carmelites. He has a…
Giving thanks for grandparents
Children process in the Knock Basilica, Co. Mayo, on September 11, during the annual Catholic Grandparents Association pilgrimage. Photo: James Wright Photography.
Irish group welcomes UK PM’s boost for Catholic schools
A group working for school choice in Ireland has welcomed British Prime Minister Theresa May’s move to boost Catholic schools in Britain by eliminating the religion-based admissions cap and permitting the building of more Catholic schools. Barrister Patrick Treacy of Faith in Our Schools said Mrs May’s identifying of Catholic schools as a key part…
St Maximilian Kolbe relic to visit Ireland
The relic of the saint who was martyred to save the life of another prisoner at Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland will be in Ireland for the first time in October. The relic of St Maximilian Kolbe will be present at the Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fairview, Dublin on October…
John Waters to speak in Cork on ‘The End of Debate in Ireland’
Columnist and writer John Waters will speak in Cork next month on the topic, ‘The End of Debate in Ireland’. The event is being organised by The Iona Institute. Mr Waters will discuss how in Ireland today, “debate on many of the most important issues has been brought to a virtual halt. Token gestures are…