100 died at Letterfrack school, say BrothersThe number of boys who died at Letterfrack Industrial School in Connemara between its opening in 1888 and closure in 1974 was…Tue Nov 05 2002 - 00:00
Trocaire says war may mean starvationThe Catholic relief agency Trócaire has warned that war in Iraq "will result in \ humanitarian disaster which must be avoided…Tue Nov 05 2002 - 00:00
Call for inquiry into industrial schoolThere has been a call for "a full public inquiry" into the deaths, care and treatment of boys who attended the industrial school…Mon Nov 04 2002 - 00:00
Casey confirmed complaints against LedwithThe former bishop of Galway, Dr Eamonn Casey, is understood to have confirmed that there were complaints of sexual impropriety…Mon Nov 04 2002 - 00:00
Citizenship service hears of aid for victims of 'Troubles'Mrs Daphne Trimble, wife of the Ulster Unionist party leader Mr David Trimble, and Mrs Pat Hume, wife of former SDLP leader Mr…Mon Nov 04 2002 - 00:00
Victims of abuse urge laity not to donate to churchThe Irish Survivors of Child Abuse (SOCA) group will today launch a campaign to persuade the Catholic laity not to give money…Mon Nov 04 2002 - 00:00
Bishop tells TV reporter he knew of concerns about priestA BBC Spotlight programme will tonight state that the Catholic Bishop of Raphoe, Dr Philip Boyce, was told in 1995 about complaints…Tue Oct 29 2002 - 00:00
Expert warns on shaming abusersA psychitherapist who treats priests and others imprisoned for child sex abuse has said that as a society we seem "more interested…Sat Oct 26 2002 - 01:00
Volume compiled by leading expertsThe book The Canon Law: Letter & Spirit: A Practical Guide to the Code of Canon Law (1995) was prepared by an editorial board…Thu Oct 24 2002 - 01:00
Support group wants criminal inquiryMr Colm O'Gorman, director of the One in Four support group for people who have been sexually abused, said yesterday it was "…Thu Oct 24 2002 - 01:00
Director of support group for victims of abuse to meet McDowell todayThe director of the One in Four support group for people who have suffered sexual abuse, Mr Colm O'Gorman, is to meet the Minister…Wed Oct 23 2002 - 01:00
Hussey report is likely to be able to name namesThe secretary general of the Conference of Religious of Ireland (CORI), Sister Elizabeth Maxwell, has said she believes the Hussey…Wed Oct 23 2002 - 01:00
Hierarchy will assist Hussey inquiry - BishopThe Bishop of Killaloe, Dr Willie Walsh, said yesterday that he believed all the bishops would co-operate fully with the Hussey…Tue Oct 22 2002 - 01:00
Mother tells how priest abused her sonA mother whose son was abused in 1994 by defrocked priest Tony Walsh has said she had yet to be contacted by the Dublin archdiocese…Tue Oct 22 2002 - 01:00
McDowell 'alarmed' at clerical child abuse reportThe Minister for Justice has confirmed he viewed the Prime Time programme on how cases of alleged clerical child sex abuse were…Mon Oct 21 2002 - 01:00
Commissioner with statutory powers may investigate abuseThe Government now seems increasingly likely to appoint a commissioner with statutory powers to investigate the handling of clerical…Mon Oct 21 2002 - 01:00
Maynooth group will not aid inquiryThe former senior dean at St Patrick's College Maynooth, Father Gerard McGinnity, and a number of former seminarians there have…Sat Oct 19 2002 - 01:00
Cardinal's 'regret' over chaplainCardinal Desmond Connell has expressed sincere regret over his appointment of Father Noel Reynolds as chaplain to the National…Sat Oct 19 2002 - 01:00
RTE says diocese faces 450 sex abuse legal casesThe Archdiocese of Dublin is currently facing 450 legal actions as a result of clerical child sex abuse allegations, the RTÉ …Fri Oct 18 2002 - 01:00
Cardinal 'was not' aware of priest's recordDublin Diocesan Communications Office has pointed out Cardinal Connell first became aware in March 1993 of an allegation of child…Fri Oct 18 2002 - 01:00
Pope marks 24 years in Vatican by vowing to stayTHE VATICAN: Pope John Paul marked his 24th anniversary as pontiff yesterday by saying he intended to remain in office until…Thu Oct 17 2002 - 01:00
Delegates told apathy should not determine Nice resultThe Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin and Glendalough, the Most Rev John Neill, has said people in eastern Europe "see membership…Wed Oct 16 2002 - 01:00
Eames calls for democracy for both communitiesThe Church of Ireland primate, Archbishop Robin Eames, has told the Armagh diocesan synod that "the community from which members…Wed Oct 16 2002 - 01:00
Pope plans to give Rosary its first change of format in over 500 yearsPope John Paul II is about to announce the first changes to the Rosary since it took its current form more than 500 years ago…Tue Oct 15 2002 - 01:00
New archbishop speaks of 'alienated city'Dublin is a city full of "alienated and marginalised" people, where some children sleep rough and some suburbs do not feel safe…Mon Oct 14 2002 - 01:00
Cardinal sees no pretext for warBRITAIN: The Catholic Primate of England and Wales, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, has said that all conditions for a morally…Fri Oct 11 2002 - 01:00
Cardinal 'saddened' by clerical scandals hereCardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, the Archbishop of Westminster, whose parents were from Ireland and who is a regular visitor, …Wed Oct 09 2002 - 01:00
Fear of EU superstate is unfounded - BishopThe chairman of the Irish Bishop's Committee on European Affairs, Bishop Joseph Duffy, said yesterday that fears of a new European…Wed Oct 09 2002 - 01:00
Cardinal's apology read at MassesThe Archbishop of Dublin, Cardinal Desmond Connell, has said he deeply regrets the mistakes he has made in his handling of clerical…Mon Oct 07 2002 - 01:00
Ceremony for lesbians leads bishop to ban such servicesThe Church of Ireland Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry, the Right Rev Richard Henderson, has ordered that there be no further…Sat Oct 05 2002 - 01:00
Cardinal 'still in negotiations' about appearing on programmeA spokesman for Dublin's Catholic archdiocese has denied a report that Cardinal Desmond Connell declined to take part in a planned…Fri Oct 04 2002 - 01:00
Bruton 'changed tune' on treaty - GormleyThe Green Party chairman, Mr John Gormley TD, has criticised the former Taoiseach, Mr John Bruton, the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, and…Fri Oct 04 2002 - 01:00
Bishop warns of danger of 'two Irelands'The Bishop of Meath and Kildare, the Most Rev Richard Clarke, has warned that the church is seen as "irrelevant, frozen-hearted…Mon Sept 30 2002 - 01:00
Eames voices his concerns over possible attackThe Church of Ireland primate, Archbishop Robin Eames, has expressed concern about the deepening crisis over Iraq.Mon Sept 30 2002 - 01:00
Cardinal defends role of Catholic educationCardinal Desmond Connell said yesterday "the school has always been a part of the evangelising role of the Church"Sat Sept 28 2002 - 01:00
C of I, Methodists sign covenant of fellowshipA covenant was signed between the Church of Ireland and the Methodist Church in Ireland yesterday at Chrome Hill, near Lisburn…Fri Sept 27 2002 - 01:00
Catholic Church a force for evil - DawkinsOxford professor Richard Dawkins has described the Catholic Church as "one of the forces for evil in the world."Fri Sept 27 2002 - 01:00
Gaelscoil report finds lack of clarity about roles at schoolAn interim report arising from the recent difficulties at Gaelscoil Thulach na nOg, in Dunboyne, Co Meath, has recommended that…Thu Sept 26 2002 - 01:00
Ballymoe to be twinned with Boys Town in USBallymoe, Co Galway, is to be twinned next month with Boystown, Nebraska, in the USWed Sept 25 2002 - 01:00
Angelus is not regarded as advertising by RTEThe Angelus was not regarded as advertising but is seen as "religious programming" a spokesman at RTÉ said yesterdayTue Sept 24 2002 - 01:00
Religious campaign refused order on TV advertsThe Power to Change campaign will "more than likely" return to court seeking to have an RTE ban on its advertisements overturned…Tue Sept 24 2002 - 01:00
Archdeacon deplores low standards in public lifeThe credibility of Irish politicians has been damaged following the recent general election, a leading churchman said yesterday…Mon Sept 23 2002 - 01:00
GAA fans delayed by rail travelSome Kerry and Armagh supporters were delayed getting to Croke Park yesterday because of security alerts and an engine breakdown…Mon Sept 23 2002 - 01:00
Moderator to open new Presbyterian church in Dublin todayA new Presbyterian church, built behind the restored 19th century facade of the previous church building, will be opened on Dublin…Sat Sept 21 2002 - 01:00
Offaly town shows different view on GodSome of the more unusual responses to a detailed survey conducted last July on behalf of the Power to Change campaign, came from…Sat Sept 21 2002 - 01:00
Broadcasters advised not to air advertsBoth RTÉ and TV3 have received legal advice that under the terms of the Broadcasting Act they cannot air advertisements for the…Fri Sept 20 2002 - 01:00
Survey shows big dip in Mass attendanceThere is evidence of a "broad backlash against 'institutionalised' religion (Catholicism)" in the Republic of Ireland, according…Fri Sept 20 2002 - 01:00
FitzGerald traces some of church's problems to undue deference in pastThe former Taoiseach, Dr Garret FitzGerald, has observed that "some at least of the problems of the Irish Catholic Church today…Wed Sept 18 2002 - 01:00
Churchmen are conferred with honorary degrees at MaynoothIt was indeed a "very unusual event", as Mr Dominic McNamara, assistant to the president at St Patrick's College, Maynooth, said…Tue Sept 17 2002 - 01:00
