‘The world has fallen in love with Pope Francis, but we should be cautious’As bishops gather in Rome for the synod, prominent Irish Catholics offer their views on the papacyMon Oct 06 2014 - 09:06
Pope launches synod with warning to ‘evil pastors’Synod is considered one of the most significant events of this papacyMon Oct 06 2014 - 01:01
Irish Catholics and the ‘Francis effect’What do Mass-goers in Ireland think of Pope Francis, the man who has won over so many both inside and outside the church?Sat Oct 04 2014 - 01:00
No-fault divorced Catholics in difficult situation on Communion, says ArchbishopMarried couples ‘a theological source’ for ChurchFri Oct 03 2014 - 15:47
Priest named as first Catholic chair of Council of ChurchesFr Mc Neice first Roman Catholic priest to hold position in 50 yr history of councilFri Oct 03 2014 - 15:40
Pluralist Ireland can only happen through ‘dialogue and respect’Elements in society ‘allergic’ to mention of faith in schools’ system - ArchbishopThu Oct 02 2014 - 21:07
Direct provision a denial of family life, say bishopsThere’s a tolerance of it and it’s not a tolerable situation, John McAreavey saysThu Oct 02 2014 - 14:06
Increase in number of young sex offenders attending treatmentOne in Four says almost a quarter of all offenders in its programme are aged 18-25Wed Oct 01 2014 - 01:02
Lambeth Conference 2018 cancelled in ongoing gay clergy issueOver a third of Anglican dioceses worldwide boycotted 2008 Conference on same issueTue Sept 30 2014 - 20:44
First synod in over 70 years planned for LimerickThree-day meeting to include 400 delegates from all strands of diocesan lifeTue Sept 30 2014 - 01:00
President praises contribution of Sisters of Mercy‘Many of our citizens owe their early education to the Sisters of Mercy’Fri Sept 26 2014 - 14:43
Archbishop indicates approval for change in Church marriage laws‘Many of us grew up in a generation where the image of Christianity was one more of being judgemental, than of being merciful’Wed Sept 24 2014 - 22:02
Cardinals who oppose Vatican change on marriage have strong Irish connectionsThree will participate in next month’s Extraordinary Synod on the familyMon Sept 22 2014 - 01:00
Dublin Fringe theatre festival awards announced‘How to Keep an Alien’ wins best production awardSun Sept 21 2014 - 22:21
Vocations crisis worse than in England and WalesFour times more men studying for priesthood across Irish SeaFri Sept 19 2014 - 01:00
Greater lay involvement in Dublin’s Catholic archdioceseDeaneries now to include lay peopleThu Sept 18 2014 - 12:47
All Hallows College on sale for €14mRosminians selling period buildings and land in Drumcondra for €9.5mWed Sept 17 2014 - 01:15
US embassy invites all JI visa holders to special open dayIt is estimated that as many as 150,000 Irish people have availed of the visaTue Sept 16 2014 - 20:05
Diaries of World War I Dublin priest on exhibit for Culture NightEvents will take place at Clonliffe College and at the Pro CathedralTue Sept 16 2014 - 19:09
Meeting welcomes delay of male-only diaconate in KillaloeMeeting of mainly women in Co Clare heard call for all to be accommodatedTue Sept 16 2014 - 13:02
Bishop of Killaloe delays introduction of male-only diaconateWomen in diocese had been ‘hurt and very disappointed’Tue Sept 16 2014 - 01:01
In the mould of an Old Testament prophet, Paisley founded his own churchPreacher first came to prominence in a religious context via a rowSat Sept 13 2014 - 01:00
Evangelical Christians urge secular education in IrelandBelievers should fund own schools, not State, says Evangelical Alliance IrelandFri Sept 12 2014 - 10:40
Controversial Ali Selim book launched in DublinIslam and Education in Ireland praised as ‘a brave step in a longer process of dialogue’Thu Sept 11 2014 - 21:31
Abuse issue cast cloud over ‘humble pastor’ Cardinal Seán BradyAnalysis: primate’s loyalty to institution cost him on abuse issueTue Sept 09 2014 - 14:50
Irish Muslim organisations praise schools systemGroups thank ‘all parties in the education sector, from primary schools to universities’Tue Sept 09 2014 - 14:28
‘No more exiting time to be a priest or bishop’ says new Catholic primateEamon Martin ‘fearful at what lies ahead but trusting in God I’ll be helped along’Tue Sept 09 2014 - 01:00
Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Seán Brady’s resignationPrimate led through ‘most turbulent period since the Penal Laws’Tue Sept 09 2014 - 01:00
Live classical music festival for MonkstownInaugural event takes place next weekendMon Sept 08 2014 - 22:14
New Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick & Killaloe electedCanon Kenneth Kearon (61) had been secretary general to Anglican CommunionMon Sept 08 2014 - 18:33
Tributes paid to Cardinal Seán BradyCleric described as a ‘humble pastor of deep faith’ who ‘worked tirelessly to achieve peace in Ireland’Mon Sept 08 2014 - 14:53
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Cardinal Seán BradyEamon Martin becomes Catholic Primate of All IrelandMon Sept 08 2014 - 11:45
MEPs to be lobbied on terms of reference for mother-and-baby homes commissionInquiry should include all children ‘born out of wedlock since 1922 rather than institutions’Mon Sept 08 2014 - 01:03
New York’s Cardinal Dolan speaks of hope and the Irish in MullingarCathedral of Christ the King celebrates 75th anniversarySun Sept 07 2014 - 20:36
Atheist Ireland invites Muslim schools in Ireland to be inclusiveCalls for Dr Ali Selim to join with it in campaigning for secular education systemSun Sept 07 2014 - 17:48
Tribute paid to John Lynch ahead of music festivalViola player and partner died in Crete last monthFri Sept 05 2014 - 14:10
Bishop objects to LGBT centre grant on ‘moral grounds’Martin Drennan queries St Vincent de Paul (SVP) Society giving €45,000 to Amach! groupThu Sept 04 2014 - 19:19
Secular headstone placed on plot for remains donated to scienceAtheist Ireland chair requested change ahead of burial of his late wife in GlasnevinThu Sept 04 2014 - 17:42
Muslims in Ireland seek ‘integration not assimilation’Book by Dr Ali Selim says focus on occasions such as Christmas can leave children alienatedThu Sept 04 2014 - 13:57
Call for State schools to accommodate Islamic beliefsDr Ali Selim calls for a ‘revolution of inclusivity’ in Irish schoolsWed Sept 03 2014 - 01:00
Dublin priests nominate Panti Bliss for Ice Bucket ChallengeRedemptorists also call on Archbishop, papal nuncio and Brendan O’Carroll to follow suitTue Sept 02 2014 - 16:45
Colin Barrett wins Rooney Prize for ‘Young Skins’ short story collection‘A shimmering debut’ from a ‘dazzling writer’Mon Sept 01 2014 - 20:50
Seamus Heaney recalled as he rests in a country churchyardA year on from his death, poems and private prayers pay respect to Nobel laureateMon Sept 01 2014 - 01:00
Irish nuns who spent lives on the missions had no homes to go toServing others for years, some nuns never provided for themselvesTue Aug 26 2014 - 01:00
