Priest numbers in Dublin to fall 70 per cent in 20 years, report predicts
Only two priests have been ordained in capital’s archdiocese since 2020, with none so far this year
How multicultural Ireland is contributing to a growth in the Presbyterian Church
Maynooth Community Church is among those bucking the trend of decline in church membership, boosting its congregation with people of faith from overseas
Why it pays to be correct when it comes to corrections
A recent New York Times clarification about Ireland’s non-British status was a reminder that such things can happen to any publication
In the Hood’s WhatsApp group, Snowy the four-legged interloper is king
The fate of an ill-behaved local feline who suddenly vanishes has everyone on tenterhooks – but for different reasons
Minister censured by Presbyterian Church for taking part in LGBTI+ religious service on RTÉ
Northern Ireland Corrymeela group said it is ‘deeply concerned’ at the censuring of Dublin minister Rev Dr Katherine Meyer
Catholic Church needs clear rules on victim compensation, Vatican’s commission finds
Vatican commission stresses ‘the importance of compensation for victims/survivors, as a concrete commitment to their healing journey’
It can be galling to hear rogues lauded as God’s gift to humanity in eulogies at funeral services
Those who know the truth feel obliged by ritual to go through the expected (e)motions
In a Word ... Wilding
I cannot walk by the front lawn at Trinity College Dublin without being reminded of my father
Catholic bishops call on TDs to reject proposals on assisted dying in Wednesday’s Dáil vote
Proposals recommend allowing assisted dying in restricted circumstances
Sexual abuse of children by priests was known ‘at all levels’ in Catholic Church, says Archbishop of Dublin
There was ‘no effort made to deal with perpetrators’ Dermot Farrell tells US Catholic TV network
Opus by Gareth Gore: Shining a light on the ‘dark money’ behind a shadowy Catholic organisation
A deeply disturbing and important book which will interest and concern anyone who believes in that blessed trinity of modern democracy – openness, transparency and accountability
Laws allowing assisted dying should be strongly opposed, says Catholic Primate
Archbishop Eamon Martin speaking as legislation on issue introduced at Westminster
From Aoife to Siobhán, pronouncing Irish names couldn’t be simpler. Even if you’re talking to Caoilfhionn
Mind you, there are two boys’ names that can be quite confusing
Note from a man whose workplace has been mistaken for a wedding venue
In a Word ... Spam: For all of you ‘urgently interested’ in this writer’s ‘prosperous business’