“Hopefully the centenary celebrations will find a space to remember the priests of 1916”, writes Archbishop Diarmuid Martin
Category: Opinion
Devastated by deceit of false baptisms
Courtney McGrailDear Editor, Only recently did I become aware of the decision of some non-practicing Catholics to have their children baptised in their local parish church. Why? Simply because they cannot get the child into the local school unless he/she has a baptismal certificate. Even though the parents and their adult family responded to all the…
Ger Brennan is a good example for young people
Dear Editor, I was extremely impressed by former Dublin footballer Ger Brennan in an interview which featured in The Irish Catholic recently. It was a real delight to read about how his faith journey developed alongside his footballing and professional careers. In our celebrity-mad world, young people ought to look to up to the likes…
Staying true to the ideals of 1916
Michael Kelly“It is impossible to understand the motivation of the rebels without reference to the deep Catholic faith which inspired them”, writes Editor Michael Kelly
Don’t forget that the 1916 proclamation began ‘in the name of God…’
Mary Kenny“the truth about 1916 is that it was an event deeply imbued with Christian and Catholic values, symbols, iconography and beliefs”, writes Mary Kenny
Republicanism does not equal secularism
David QuinnThe debate over the legacy of 1916 is proposing a specific definition of a republic, writes David Quinn
Secular agenda should not hijack the Rising
Dr Martin ManserghIreland has never embraced the French republican model, writes Martin Mansergh
Christmas boom times are back
Dear Editor, It was interesting to read your front page story last week (‘Families need secure homes this Christmas – Archbishop’) in which Archbishop Eamon Martin called on the Government to do more to help indebted families who are dreading the financial pressures of Christmas. There seems to be a Celtic Tiger sense of giddiness…
A just war: Yes
Fr Joe McVeigh The men and women who led and took part in the 1916 Rising were idealists of a kind rarely seen in any country except when there are extreme situations of oppression and tyranny as a result of colonisation by an outside force. These men and women had seen the dreadful poverty, the…
Shopping centre Confessions an inspiration
Dear Editor, Your recent front page on the Mercy on the Mall initiative in Shannon parish (IC 26/11/2015) should be an inspiration to other priests during this Year of Mercy. Having Confessions heard by priests in a shopping centre reminds me of a recent trip to New York when clergy were posted at subway stations…