Dear Sir, Donal O’Driscoll’s letter in The Irish Catholic (‘Clarify meaning of Eighth Amendment’, IC 28/07/2011) should be read, and acted upon, by all pro-life groups, and indeed by all who wish to protect the life of the unborn. He has identified a very important issue. There is no doubt that we will soon be faced with…
Dear Editor, I noted with great interest the biography of Daniel Mannix reported on in The Irish Catholic of August 11 (‘Archbishop Mannix biography scoops literary prize’). I will certainly be seeking out my own copy of this record of a most fascinating figure. Given, however, that the biography has been penned by a native…
“We have all lost loved ones to suicide, alcoholism and other ways of dying that are far from ideal”, writes Fr Ron Rolheiser
“The State has a fundamental responsibility to cater for parents who do not want to send their children to a faith-based school”, writes Michael Kelly
“It’s no longer about equal rights, the number-crunchers conclude: it’s about the pink dollar. It’s business”, writes Mary Kenny
The selfless life inevitably means self-sacrifice, writes David Quinn
It is important to know the full story before forming an opinion, writes Mary Kenny
Is there a deeper question about the nature of priesthood at the heart of the debate around Maynooth, asks Fr Martin Delaney
Current difficulties are based on a false distinction, writes David Quinn
“It is a flaw in much human rights practice and thinking to focus accountability exclusively on States”, writes Martin Mansergh
Fr Ronald Rolheiser
Michael Kelly
Mary Kenny
David Quinn
Dr Martin Mansergh