The immaculate misconception: today’s Catholic feast day is not what you think it is
It is frequently assumed to be about the conception of Jesus to a supposed virgin. Not so
‘Justice was done,’ says Willow Park abuse survivor after ex-teacher Peter Kelly jailed for 10 years
‘At 11 years of age I never stood a chance,’ says original complainant who first made allegations to the south Dublin school 25 years ago
No women deacons in the Catholic Church, Vatican Commission decides
Argument against female deacons includes wish to preserve ‘masculinity of Christ’ and of those who receive holy orders
In a Word... Birthday
It’s probably time I decided what to do when I grow up: assume a role, be somebody/something
Dublin’s Catholic Archdiocese faces financial woes as priests age and Mass numbers decline
Country’s biggest archdiocese says its cash reserves will be exhausted by 2041 and it is facing 70% fewer priests
In a Word...Comedy
It is difficult to believe that Fawlty Towers is 50 years old. Probably, the greatest comedy sitcom series
‘We have betrayed the trust’: Presbyterian Church apologises to parishioners for ‘inexcusable’ failures
Church’s acting leadership appealed to abuse survivors to come forward in statement read to parishioners on Sunday
Pope Leo designates St Mary’s Pro Cathedral as Dublin’s Catholic cathedral
It brings the number of cathedrals in Dublin to three, with the two others belonging to the Church of Ireland
Presbyterian Church ignored concerns over its child safeguarding policies, expert says
Ian Elliott says he offered advice in 2023 to church, where moderator is now to resign
Moderator of Presbyterian Church in Ireland resigns over ‘serious’ safeguarding failures
‘We are aware of a number of people who have been harmed,’ says Presbyterian leader
Why did the Irish Constitution not recognise our third language?
You can’t go anywhere in Ireland – Gaeltacht or ‘Galltacht’ – without hearing it spoken
‘I see mistakes celebrating Mass in Ireland’: The new parishioners filling Dublin pews
The ethnic diversity of Mass-goers and the clergy is growing
Should I risk disturbing the hungover young woman or meekly go look for another seat?
In a word ... train