New Methodist leader deplores loss of trust among people in NorthMethodist Church/Annual conference : The new president of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Rev Jim Rea, said "despondency…Sat Jun 07 2003 - 01:00
Speaker respects Pope's 'conviction', but disagrees with him on MariologyPresbyterian General Assembly : Gratitude has been expressed to Pope John Paul at the Presbyterian General Assembly in Belfast…Sat Jun 07 2003 - 01:00
Minister fears war 'by other means'Rev Michael Davidson told the assembly that in his lifetime of 30 years he had "known nothing other than violence, murder, and…Thu Jun 05 2003 - 01:00
Child protection issue one for 'all churches'The past year was described as one of "deep trauma" for the Catholic Church in Ireland at the General Assembly.Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
Author of study blames Drumcree issue for diverting church's energyDr Gareth Higgins, who conducted the Hard Gospel study, said that for many respondents "Drumcree was the key defining issue" …Thu May 15 2003 - 01:00
Sectarianism concerns laity and clergyA survey to be presented to the Church of Ireland General Synod in Dublin today has found that 92 per cent of rectors participating…Wed May 14 2003 - 01:00
Synod to hear of views on sectarian issuesThe results of an in-depth study of attitudes to and perceptions of sectarianism among members of the Church of Ireland is likely…Mon May 12 2003 - 01:00
Meetings on proposed merger of scouting bodies closed to mediaMeetings in Dublin tomorrow of Scouting Ireland CSI and Scouting Ireland SAI, at which merger proposals will be discussed, are…Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
Five priests to be ordained for Dublin archdiocese this yearFive priests are expected to be ordained for the Dublin archdiocese this year, four of them at a ceremony on Pentecost Sunday…Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
Materialistic is more pronouncedPriests View: Trying, to get people to spend less on their children's First Communion is "a lost battle", according to Father…Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
'Gazette' deplores encyclical on Anglican holy communionIt was "most disappointing" that the Pope had issued the encyclical Ecclesia de Eucharista "once again denigrating the sacrament…Tue May 06 2003 - 01:00
Taoiseach says Dublin is honoured by Pope's choiceThe Pope "has honoured Dublin with a pastor of international reputation", the Taoiseach said at the weekend.Mon May 05 2003 - 01:00
A welcome for the new Coadjutor at Pro-CathedralStanding in windy drizzle at the Pro-Cathedral portico, the phrase Testimonium Perhibere Veritati (Bearing Witness to the Truth…Mon May 05 2003 - 01:00
Archbishop's new role a surpriseThe announcement today that Archbishop Diarmuid Martin is to be appointed coadjutor Archbishop of Dublin will be greeted with…Sat May 03 2003 - 01:00
Abuse victim appeals for compassion for Fortune familyMr Colm O'Gorman, who earlier this month received €300,000 and an apology from the Diocese of Ferns following his abuse by Father…Wed Apr 23 2003 - 01:00
Sentimental wedding songs bannedNo more slushy songs are to be allowed at Catholic marriage ceremonies in Kerry.Mon Apr 07 2003 - 01:00
Off-licences warned of thief with expensive taste in winesOff-licences in Dublin, Meath and Kildare have been warned to be on the look-out for a thief or thieves with expensive tastes…Wed Apr 02 2003 - 01:00
Church 'must share the blame' for clerical abuseSex offenders are viewed as the lepers in our society and clerical sex offenders are "considered to be among the worst", a Catholic…Tue Apr 01 2003 - 01:00
Apology to Irish abuse victims in UKThe Minister for Education and Science, Mr Dempsey, has described the State's past inaction on the treatment of children in residential…Mon Mar 31 2003 - 01:00
Priest sentenced to six months for sexual abuseA 56-year-old priest of the Dominican order and a former headmaster at Newbridge College in Co Kildare was sentenced to six months…Tue Mar 25 2003 - 00:00
His innocence 'was ripped out' that dark nightHe is a young 38. He must have been a very young 13. Peter asked, for family's sake, that his surname not be usedTue Mar 25 2003 - 00:00
Eames says war 'heralds a new world order'CHURCH OF IRELAND VIEW: The Church of Ireland primate Archbishop Robin Eames has said the current war in Iraq "heralds a new…Mon Mar 24 2003 - 00:00
Primate prays that war talk may not be self-fulfillingThe Catholic Primate, Archbishop Seán Brady, has prayed "that talk of war may not become a self-fulfilling prophecy, an irreversible…Tue Mar 18 2003 - 00:00
Bishops urge government to promote a political solutionIreland's Catholic Bishops have said the case for war against Iraq has not been made and they have appealed to the Government…Mon Mar 17 2003 - 00:00
Diocese to establish abuse support bodyThe Archbishop of Dublin, Cardinal Desmond Connell, has instructed that resources "are to be applied immediately" to set up a…Sat Mar 15 2003 - 00:00
Dick Walsh's rare qualities fondly recalledDick Walsh was wonderful company and great fun and wrote "uncommonly well", recalled John McGahern at a fond and good-humoured…Sat Mar 15 2003 - 00:00
Family and friends gather to remember journalistDick Walsh's daughter Francesca felt "he would have just loved this"Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
Church in dispute over school hallA dispute has developed between a group of Sligo residents and the Catholic Church over a plan to sell off the contents of a …Fri Mar 14 2003 - 00:00
Archbishop critical of water qualityThe Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, Dr Dermot Clifford, has criticised the Government's handling of water quality in Ireland.Tue Mar 11 2003 - 00:00
Bishops sought altar boy claims dealIreland's Catholic bishops sought to have claims by altar boys against clergy included in the State's compensation scheme for…Sat Mar 08 2003 - 00:00
Our Lady 'warned' woman of warThe woman behind the controversial Achill Island House of Prayer conveyed a message to the White House through a senior US diplomat…Sat Mar 08 2003 - 00:00
15 peace activists appear in Ennis courtThe woman behind the controversial Achill Island House of Prayer conveyed a message to the White House through a senior US diplomat…Sat Mar 08 2003 - 00:00
Presbyterians meet to elect next moderatorThe 21 Presbyterian presbyteries in Ireland will meet again today to nominate a moderator-designate to succeed Dr Russell Birney…Tue Mar 04 2003 - 00:00
Survivors group critical of Laffoy commissionThe Aislinn Survivors group, which represents some victims of abuse in residential insitutions, has accused the Laffoy Commission…Tue Feb 25 2003 - 00:00
'Church payout' report rebuttedA spokesman for Dublin's Catholic archdiocese has rebutted an Evening Herald front-page report yesterday headed "Shock at €100…Tue Feb 25 2003 - 00:00
Church lacking victim support systemThe Catholic archdiocese of Dublin has failed to put in place a support system for victims of clerical child sex abuse, as required…Fri Feb 21 2003 - 00:00
'Committees of inquiry' backed by GovernmentThe Government has approved the heads of a Bill under which "committees of inquiry" will be set up to investigate matters of …Thu Feb 20 2003 - 00:00
Details of insurance 'confidential'The Church & General insurance company has refused to give details of its wording for child abuse claims cover where Ireland…Thu Feb 20 2003 - 00:00
Proud moment for a true master of stagecraftDavid Kelly, Special Tribute winner, was unequivocalTue Feb 18 2003 - 00:00
Ministers praised for growing number of theatresThe chief executive of the ESB, Mr Pádraig McManus, has said it was "to the credit of successive ministers for the arts that …Tue Feb 18 2003 - 00:00
Artists expected to perform 'miracles' over cutsGarry Hynes, winner of the Best Director award for the Druid production's The Good Father and Sive, said the arts community throughout…Tue Feb 18 2003 - 00:00
Gardai examine Kildare church following attackGardaí in Clane, Co Kildare, are investigating damage costing an estimated €80,000 to €90,000 caused by an attack on the Church…Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
US diocese accused of protecting clerical sex abusersA grand jury in the United States has accused Catholic Church officials on Long Island of protecting clerical child sex abusers…Thu Feb 13 2003 - 00:00
Insurers say they never saw abuse filesA spokesman for the Church and General insurance company said it had never seen Catholic Church records dealing with clerical…Fri Feb 07 2003 - 00:00
Victims of priests angeredMrs Marie Collins, who was abused by Dublin priest Father Paul McGennis, has reacted angrily to news that 16 years ago the majority…Thu Feb 06 2003 - 00:00
Almost all dioceses had abuse insuranceAs many as 24 of Ireland's 26 Catholic dioceses may have taken out insurance cover against possible claims arising from clerical…Thu Feb 06 2003 - 00:00
Church vote tied for first time in 10 yearsThe election for the moderatorship of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has resulted in a tied vote for the first time in 10…Wed Feb 05 2003 - 00:00
Religious join together to promote more protestThe Government was accused of not telling the truth about Shannon at a press conference in Dublin yesterday.Wed Feb 05 2003 - 00:00
Survivors of abuse assured awards will not be cappedThe Minister for Education has told groups representing people abused as children in residential institutions there is no upper…Sat Feb 01 2003 - 00:00
Priests did not contact Rundle since 1995Mr Mervyn Rundle, the 28-year- old man who received a record sum in a High Court settlement with Dublin's Catholic archdiocese…Thu Jan 30 2003 - 00:00
