Artists among congregationThe mourners: Many of Ireland's leading artists were among the mourners at John McGahern's funeral Mass in Aughawillan on Saturday…Mon Apr 03 2006 - 01:00
Primate recalls John Paul's warmthArchbishop of Dublin Dr Diarmuid Martin has recalled the warmth of the late pope John PaulMon Apr 03 2006 - 01:00
Masses to mark anniversary of death of Pope John Paul IIThere will be Masses in Ireland this weekend to mark the first anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II on April 2nd last…Sat Apr 01 2006 - 01:00
Bishop of Cashel and Ossory electedThe new Church of Ireland bishop-elect of Cashel and Ossory is Very Rev Michael Burrows, Dean of Cork.Sat Apr 01 2006 - 01:00
Refugee Appeals Tribunal to publish important decisionsThe Refugee Appeals Tribunal is to publish legally significant decisions from today, Minister for Justice Michael McDowell has…Fri Mar 31 2006 - 01:00
500 attend black tie dinner with TysonOver 500 people attended a black tie dinner with former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson in Dublin's Burlington hotel…Mon Mar 27 2006 - 01:00
'Integration' warning by clericsThe desire of immigrants to have their own churches could inhibit their integration into Irish society, the former moderator …Fri Mar 24 2006 - 00:00
Bishops set up working group to prepare for permanent diaconateIreland's Catholic bishops have set up a working party to prepare for a permanent diaconate in dioceses where it is decided to…Thu Mar 16 2006 - 00:00
Church critics air grievances in pub settingUna Powell's in Nenagh is a pub without peerWed Mar 15 2006 - 00:00
Catholic child protection policy not in use in NorthThe Catholic Church's Our Children Our Church child protection policy, published last December, has not been implemented in the…Tue Mar 14 2006 - 00:00
Murder victim's 'warmth' recalledSiobhán Kearney was "a woman who could mix with anyone, at all levels, without favour", mourners at her funeral Mass heard yesterday…Mon Mar 13 2006 - 00:00
Cardinal tipped for pope warns 'savage capitalism' is returningA cardinal talked of as a future pope has warned that "a savage capitalism" is returning to the world, where poverty and social…Mon Mar 13 2006 - 00:00
Senior US bishop denies abuseUnited States: The president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, Dr William Skylstad (72), has denied allegations that…Sat Mar 11 2006 - 00:00
'Over-strict' abuse guidelines anger priestsA growing number of priests are protesting about "over-strict" interpretations by bishops of Catholic Church guidelines on dealing…Thu Mar 09 2006 - 00:00
Update shows 102 priests in Dublin accused of child abuseLatest figures from Dublin's Catholic archdiocese indicate that 102 priests there have been accused of child sex abuse in the…Wed Mar 08 2006 - 00:00
400 give evidence to abuse inquiryTo date 400 former residents of industrial schools and orphanages have given evidence to the investigation committee of the Commission…Wed Mar 08 2006 - 00:00
Farmer's €27m gift to nursing homeEleven acres of land, left by a bachelor farmer to a home for the elderly in Cork, has been sold at auction for €27Sat Mar 04 2006 - 00:00
Delays in annulments criticisedThe North's Police Ombudsman, Nuala O'Loan, has criticised the Catholic Church for its handling of marriage annulments and its…Fri Mar 03 2006 - 00:00
Public funds waste a 'form of corruption'The Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, has called for a clear political vision in Ireland and elsewhere on how to approach…Fri Mar 03 2006 - 00:00
First Wexford man in almost 70 years appointed Bishop of FernsMonsignor Denis Brennan is the first Wexford man to be appointed Catholic Bishop of Ferns in almost 70 yearsThu Mar 02 2006 - 00:00
Riots condemned at Mass for bishopThe Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, has forcefully condemned the violence which occurred in the city last …Tue Feb 28 2006 - 00:00
Dublin's descent into violent chaosHow Saturday's events unfolded: 12:15pm A crowd of about 200 is at the corner of Parnell and O'Connell streetsMon Feb 27 2006 - 00:00
Apology over bishop's departureChurch of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin Most Rev John Neill has apologised "in all humility..Mon Feb 27 2006 - 00:00
Pope surprised at fall in Irish going to MassPope Benedict has expressed surprise at the sharp decline in regular attendance at Mass in Ireland, particularly among younger…Fri Feb 24 2006 - 00:00
Archbishop Martin happy to get on with jobPAPAL APPOINTMENTS: It was business as normal for the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, yesterday as he attended to …Thu Feb 23 2006 - 00:00
Ahern respects all faiths and noneTaoisaech Bertie Ahern has said that as a Catholic his faith "is both a personal matter for me as well as being an important …Thu Feb 23 2006 - 00:00
Is religion coming of age in communist China?Catholicism in China is opening up, but practitioners here still fear discovery, writes Patsy McGarry , Religious Affairs Correspondent…Wed Feb 22 2006 - 00:00
Colgan praised for success over 22 years at GateSpecial Tribute Award: The 2005 Special Tribute Award was presented to Dublin's Gate theatre director Michael ColganTue Feb 14 2006 - 00:00
Men's untimely deaths recalledJudges Special Award: Two men who died suddenly over the past year who had played a part in the theatre awards were remembered…Tue Feb 14 2006 - 00:00
Priest urges review of suspension policyThe head of the organisation representing Catholic priests in Ireland yesterday called on church authorities to consider allowing…Tue Feb 14 2006 - 00:00
Theatre sector's low salary levels criticisedAnyone who read last year's Arts Council survey of "the scandalous pay and conditions that operate within the theatre sector" …Tue Feb 14 2006 - 00:00
Director of Gate Theatre receives honourA Special Tribute Award was presented to Gate Theatre director Michael Colgan at last night's Irish Times theatre awards.Mon Feb 13 2006 - 00:00
Bishop Walsh warns of monarchical leadership style in churchThe Bishop of Killaloe, Dr Willie Walsh, has said the manner of leadership employed by bishops is "very much a monarchy style…Sat Feb 11 2006 - 00:00
Tributes paid to 'special gifts' of late Irish Times executiveA large gathering of family, friends and work colleagues attended a funeral service in Dublin yesterday for Michael Austen (51…Sat Feb 11 2006 - 00:00
Clergyman highlights injustices in societyIn Ireland today "the stranger is not being welcomed, the refugee is being turned back, and many of our new immigrants are the…Mon Feb 06 2006 - 00:00
Warning by Catholic bishops on 'powerful commercial forces'Ireland's Catholic bishops have warned against the influence of "powerful commercial forces" on children and families.Mon Feb 06 2006 - 00:00
Imam warns of Irish media hostilityIreland's longest-serving imam has warned that sections of the media have been singling out Islam and Muslims here for hostile…Mon Feb 06 2006 - 00:00
Patience on addressing Cura sacking issue urgedThe president of Cura, Bishop John Fleming, has appealed to members for their patience as the crisis which led to the sacking…Mon Feb 06 2006 - 00:00
Dr Casey due back in Ireland todayThe former Bishop of Galway Dr Eamonn Casey (78) is due back in Ireland today for what it is hoped will be "a quiet homecoming…Sat Feb 04 2006 - 00:00
Prelate's visit ends with Mass for soldiersThe Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, will celebrate Mass for Irish soldiers serving with the United Nations…Sat Feb 04 2006 - 00:00
Schools pass on the faith, says bishopCatholic schools were necessary "to pass on the faith", the Bishop of Galway, Dr Martin Drennan, has saidTue Jan 31 2006 - 00:00
Bishop Casey expected to return home within weekBishop Éamonn Casey will return to Ireland within a week but is not likely to assume residence at his Co Galway home for sometime…Tue Jan 31 2006 - 00:00
Surge in membership of evangelical churchesThe number of evangelical Christian churches in the Republic has increased from 150 in 1980 to 400 today, while membership has…Tue Jan 31 2006 - 00:00
C of I bishop in marriage break-up resignsThe Church of Ireland Bishop of Cashel and Ossory, the Right Rev Peter Barrett, has resigned after leaving his wife and three…Thu Jan 26 2006 - 00:00
Maynooth theologian criticises same-sex unionsThe professor of moral theology at St Patrick's seminary in Maynooth, Fr Vincent Twomey, has said Catholics cannot vote for same…Tue Jan 24 2006 - 00:00
Youth who died 'had been beaten'A Christian Brothers provincial yesterday said it was "admitted" that a 16-year-old boy who died on February 9th, 1958, at St…Wed Jan 11 2006 - 00:00
Tribunal to hear 22 complaints on solicitorsThe Law Society has referred 22 complaints involving 12 solicitors' firms to the Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal for inquiry…Tue Jan 10 2006 - 00:00
Dr Neill not worried if references to God is left outA senior Irish churchman has said the removal of references to God in the Constitution wouldn't worry him "in any way" and that…Tue Jan 10 2006 - 00:00
Archbishop opposes EU work permit systemThe Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, has opposed the introduction of a work permits system for EU citizens …Fri Jan 06 2006 - 00:00
