Catholic priest backs President over decision on CommunionThe former spokesman for the diocese of Ferns, Father Walter Forde, has come out strongly in favour of the decision by the President…Tue Dec 23 1997 - 00:00
US ambassador attends service at Christ Church"Following Church of Ireland custom, Holy Communion is offered to all who, within their own Christian tradition, are regular …Mon Dec 22 1997 - 00:00
US ambassador takes Communion in Christ Church `as private citizen'The US ambassador to Ireland, Ms Jean Kennedy Smith, took Holy Communion at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin yesterday morning…Mon Dec 22 1997 - 00:00
Archbishop is `deeply saddened' at inter-church communion rowThe Church of Ireland is confident "of its Catholicity, its Apostolicity and its understanding and discipline concerning the …Sat Dec 20 1997 - 00:00
Ecumenism at stake over communion issue - archbishopThe future of the ecumenical movement is at stake in the pressure to change rules concerning inter-church Communion, the Catholic…Fri Dec 19 1997 - 00:00
Dr Eames calls remarks by senior Catholic churchmen regrettableThe Church of Ireland Primate, Dr Robin Eames, has expressed regret that something "as sacred as the Eucharist or Holy Communion…Thu Dec 18 1997 - 00:00
No supernatural phenomena found at Achill House of PrayerA committee of inquiry set up by the Archbishop of Tuam, Dr Michael Neary, has concluded there is no evidence of "supernatural…Wed Dec 17 1997 - 00:00
Pope speaks of plight of poor worldwideIn his address for the World Day of Peace (New Year's Day) Pope John Paul II has strongly deplored a global situation in which…Wed Dec 17 1997 - 00:00
Communion ruling distressed ChildersMr Erskine Childers, a former president of Ireland, was "always very distressed" that he was not allowed to receive Communion…Wed Dec 17 1997 - 00:00
Taking C of I Communion a sham, says archbishopThe Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, has said it is "a sham" for a Roman Catholic to take Communion in a Protestant churchWed Dec 17 1997 - 00:00
`Large vision' of President's book praisedA collection of talks given by the then Prof Mary McAleese to a recent seminar was published yesterdayTue Dec 16 1997 - 00:00
Bishops signal disquiet on McAleese C of I communionThe Irish Catholic bishops have strongly signalled their belief that President McAleese should not take communion at a Protestant…Tue Dec 16 1997 - 00:00
Bishop defends his `Silent Night' viewThe Bishop of Ferns, Dr Brendan Comiskey, has denied saying that Silent Night should not be sung in early to mid-December.Fri Dec 12 1997 - 00:00
Priests differ on Christ Church serviceA Catholic may take Communion at a Protestant service if in conscience he or she believes in the context that it is the right…Wed Dec 10 1997 - 00:00
President partakes fully in service at Christ ChurchThe President, Mrs McAleese, broke new ecumenical ground yesterday when she took communion during the 11 a.mMon Dec 08 1997 - 00:00
President's `bridge-building' theme praisedThe Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Walton Empey, spoke of the importance of the President's theme of "bridge-building" at a service…Mon Dec 08 1997 - 00:00
`The triumph of greed over need'The Conference of Religious of Ireland has dismissed the Budget as "the triumph of greed over need"Fri Dec 05 1997 - 00:00
Dr Eames hopes for `reform' of dioceseThe Church of Ireland primate, Dr Robin Eames, has expressed the hope that, under its new bishop, the diocese of Tuam, Killala…Fri Dec 05 1997 - 00:00
Archbishop sorry for abuseThe Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Desmond Connell, said last night he was "profoundly distressed by the suffering of those people …Wed Dec 03 1997 - 00:00
Parents failed to turn up - EHBAs the whereabouts of the 13-year-old pregnant girl at the centre of the C case remained unclear last night, the Eastern Health…Wed Dec 03 1997 - 00:00
Baptist pastor critical of the isolation of ProtestantsProtestants in this State have been subject to "lonely times" and "a form of spiritual euthanasia," according to a Baptist clergyman…Tue Dec 02 1997 - 00:00
Church is still failing to communicate, says priestA former spokesman for the diocese of Ferns said yesterday it was "absolutely self-evident" that the Catholic Church has had …Tue Dec 02 1997 - 00:00
Centre for culture and Catholic faith opensThe Bishop of Limerick, Dr Donal Murray, and the president of St Patrick's College, Maynooth, Mgr Dermot Farrell, opened an Irish…Tue Dec 02 1997 - 00:00
£2.5m centre for animals planned for BallymunA proposal to build a £2.5 million horse and animal centre at Ballymun was announced in Dublin yesterdayTue Dec 02 1997 - 00:00
Church faces huge costs for abuse claimsThe Catholic Church and some religious orders in Ireland could face huge compensation costs for victims of sexual and physical…Sat Nov 29 1997 - 00:00
New code of practice will restrict style of advertising used to promote `alcopops'A code of practice for the marketing, promotion and sale of alcoholic drinks - particularly to under-18s - has been introduced…Tue Nov 25 1997 - 00:00
RTE buys series that has angered US CatholicsA controversial American television series about the life of a young priest working in an impoverished inner-city community has…Tue Nov 25 1997 - 00:00
2,000 pray in vigil for Virgin at grottoUp to 2,000 people, according to gardai, gathered at a grotto near Roscrea, Co Tipperary, yesterday, where it had been announced…Mon Nov 24 1997 - 00:00
Dr Brady's appointment to college of cardinals in doubtDoubts have been cast on whether Pope John Paul will appoint the Archbishop of Armagh and Catholic primate, Dr Sean Brady, to…Mon Nov 24 1997 - 00:00
Bishops accused of failure on NorthThe Catholic Bishops Conference has been accused of failing to speak out about abuses of human rights in Northern Ireland.Mon Nov 24 1997 - 00:00
Mouse traps scuttle out of the storesYou've heard of that mouse in the windmill in old AmsterdamMon Nov 24 1997 - 00:00
SIPTU workers approve strike actionA joint meeting of local authority and health board workers who are members of SIPTU's craft group of unions will take place …Sat Nov 22 1997 - 00:00
New bishop chosen for Tuam dioceseThe new Church of Ireland Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry, is the Very Rev Richard Henderson (40), Dean of RossSat Nov 22 1997 - 00:00
IMO chief criticises publicityThe president of the Irish Medical Organisation, Dr Neil Brennan, has said he believes very strongly that it is not in the interests…Wed Nov 19 1997 - 00:00
No let-up before Thursday in wave of gales and rainThere was widespread flooding last night, particularly in the south and southwest, caused by high tides, heavy rain and gale …Tue Nov 18 1997 - 00:00
Everybody's favourite scapegoatsThere can hardly be a more battered group on the island these days than the 26 men who make up the current Irish Catholic Bishops…Wed Nov 12 1997 - 00:00
Poyntz urges North `truth commission'The former Church of Ireland bishop of Connor, Dr Samuel Poyntz, has suggested that a truth, repentance and reconciliation commission…Mon Nov 10 1997 - 00:00
Relief and euphoria at news of priest's releaseThere was general relief last night as news spread that Mgr Desmond Hartford (54), the Irish Columban priest, had been released…Sat Nov 08 1997 - 00:00
600 children added to guest list for Presidential inaugerationMore than 600 schoolchildren will be among the invited attendance at the inauguration of the President-elect, Mrs Mary McAleese…Sat Nov 08 1997 - 00:00
Legion `delighted' by McAleese attendanceMembers of the Royal British Legion in Ireland are "delighted" that the President-elect, Mrs McAleese, will be attending the …Sat Nov 08 1997 - 00:00
Poppy comments `offensive'The Minister for the Environment, Mr Dempsey, was accused last night of fomenting tribalism by his remarks on RTE's Questions…Sat Nov 08 1997 - 00:00
CORI says tax cuts should be aimed at low-paidThe Conference of Religious of Ireland's justice commission has called on the Government to ensure that the forthcoming Budget…Thu Nov 06 1997 - 00:00
Group stresses need to win NI consensusAn all-Ireland inter-church group has said that the will of the majority in Northern Ireland is not the only democratic consent…Thu Nov 06 1997 - 00:00
Decision by Eames to fill bishopric seen as `a muddle'A decision of the Church of Ireland primate, Dr Robin Eames, to call off a special meeting of the church's general synod and …Wed Nov 05 1997 - 00:00
European TV to mark millenniumThe European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is planning a major event involving national television stations to mark the year 2000Fri Oct 24 1997 - 01:00
Church establishes network of peace agentsThe Presbyterian Church in Ireland has established a network of "peace agents", at both presbytery and congregational level, …Mon Oct 20 1997 - 01:00
Pope urges Catholics to spread the GospelThe Pope has said that every member of the Catholic Church has "the privilege and grave obligation" of spreading the GospelMon Oct 20 1997 - 01:00
McAleese's candidacy is tribal and arrogant, says HarrisMr Eoghan Harris, the writer and media adviser who devised a strategy for Mr Derek Nally's election campaign, yesterday severely…Fri Oct 17 1997 - 01:00
Synod to discuss demand for bishopA special meeting of the Church of Ireland General Synod will take place on Saturday, November 15th, to discuss the future of…Fri Oct 17 1997 - 01:00
IRTC tunes out Radio Ireland's scheduleThere will be an urgent meeting at Radio Ireland today following yesterday's decision by the Independent Radio and Television…Fri Oct 17 1997 - 01:00
