We must ask ourselves what are the charisms and apostolates that will renew the faith in Ireland says Archbishop Eamon Martin

Consecrated life remains at the forefront of the Church’s pastoral outreach, writes Sr Pat O’Donovan

Notebook

Women like Mary Aikenhead deserve our utmost respect, affection and gratitude.

Hiding one’s faith is a challenging reality for many committed Christians

The logic for euthanasia, compassionate in so far as it goes, doesn’t go far enough to consider a number of deeper issues

Ultimately, the Church’s mission stimulates efforts towards Christian unity, writes Cathal Barry

The roots of Mother’s Day surely lie in the Feast of the Annunciation

The family that eats together thrives together, writes Prof. William Reville

A mature democracy should find space for people’s conscience rights says David Quinn