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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'Festival of Peoples' Mass celebrates Ireland's new ethnic mixLast night's "Festival of Peoples" Mass was "a sign of the efforts of the Catholic Church in Dublin to treasure and celebrate…Fri Jan 06 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
Tributes paid at funeral of publisher Hugh McLaughlinThe funeral took place in Dublin yesterday of publisher Hugh McLaughlin who died on New Year's Day.Thu Jan 05 2006 - 00:00
Murdered Lebanese leader honouredLEBANON: Lebanon's former prime minister, the late Rafik Hariri, has been named as the recipient of the 2005 Tipperary International…Mon Jan 02 2006 - 00:00
President praises efforts of peace-buildersPresident McAleese has described 2005 as the year "when we saw the IRA in particular turn its back on violence forever", writes…Mon Jan 02 2006 - 00:00
Immigrants here over five years 'should stay'Immigrants who have been in Ireland for more than five years should be allowed to stay, the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin…Mon Jan 02 2006 - 00:00
Funeral of former 'Irish Press' editor"To me he was a romantic," said Paul Lambert of his father, Hugh. "He loved the night sky..."Fri Dec 30 2005 - 00:00
Church website amends wordingChanges made to a document on the Catholic Church's communications website now state that a working group on child protection…Fri Dec 23 2005 - 00:00
Funeral of activist Una O'Higgins O'MalleyHer life "was based on love, family and faithThu Dec 22 2005 - 00:00
Tribute paid to Una O'Higgins O'MalleyUna O'Higgins O'Malley was "in many ways Ireland's queen of peace in the 20th century," Father Enda McDonagh said last night.Wed Dec 21 2005 - 00:00
New abuse guidelines get mixed responseThere was a mixed reaction to the child protection guidelines published yesterday by the Irish Catholic Church.Tue Dec 20 2005 - 00:00
Archbishop stresses reality of Christmas storyChristmas is about more than nostalgia, it is about the real God being concerned about the real world, the Church of Ireland …Mon Dec 19 2005 - 00:00
Methodists welcome closer linksUS: Moves towards closer relations between the Catholic, Lutheran and Methodist churches have been welcomed by the president…Fri Dec 16 2005 - 00:00
Vatican advisers meet to consider future of limboThe Vatican's International Theological Commission, which advises the Pope, has been meeting in Rome this week to discuss the…Fri Dec 02 2005 - 00:00
Minister and bishops in talks on child protectionA meeting yesterday between Catholic bishops and Minister for Children Brian Lenihan was described as "very constructive" by …Thu Dec 01 2005 - 00:00
Casey's accuser made similar unproven claims against othersThe child abuse allegation, which has led to former Bishop of Galway Dr Eamon Casey standing aside from active ministry in an…Thu Dec 01 2005 - 00:00
Angry reaction to comments on sexualityThe Vatican's document on homosexuality and priesthood, published yesterday, has been described as "deeply discriminatory" where…Wed Nov 30 2005 - 00:00
Ruling on gays in priesthood releasedVATICAN DOCUMENT: Following many leaks, going back to last September, the Vatican yesterday finally published its much-heralded…Wed Nov 30 2005 - 00:00
Victims of Limerick priest appeal to popeUS: Two US victims of sex abuse by a former priest from Limerick have submitted a letter to the Vatican requesting a meeting…Tue Nov 29 2005 - 00:00
Victim's anger at not being told of release of his abuserA man who was sexually abused as a child by former Franciscan brother John Hannon has expressed outrage that he was not informed…Mon Nov 28 2005 - 00:00
Chaplains want 'failed' prison system evaluatedDisadvantaged petty repeat offenders, the mentally ill, drug addicts, the homeless and the vulnerable make up a large proportion…Thu Nov 24 2005 - 00:00
Redress board urged to alert victimsThe Residential Institutions Redress Board (RIRB) has been criticised for not being more vigorous in alerting people to the fact…Mon Nov 21 2005 - 00:00
'Consistent' cross-Border approach to Ferns reportThe health authorities in the North have said there is "a common and consistent approach" to the findings of the Ferns report…Sat Nov 19 2005 - 00:00
North-South talks on child auditTánaiste and Minister for Health Mary Harney has had talks with her Northern counterpart about the Government's audit on child…Fri Nov 18 2005 - 00:00
State must respect role of religion - AhernThe Taoiseach has said it was not for the State to promote religion, still less any particular religionWed Nov 16 2005 - 00:00
100 protest outside primate's residenceApproximately 100 lay Catholics took part in a one-hour protest outside the residence of the Catholic primate, Archbishop Seán…Wed Nov 16 2005 - 00:00
Survey proposes prisoners abroad get an allowanceA survey by the Irish Commission for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO) has recommended that the Government provide an allowance to Irish…Tue Nov 15 2005 - 00:00
Armagh protest over bishops' inactionAs many as 100 people are expected to demonstrate outside the Armagh residence of Catholic primate Archbishop Seán Brady from…Mon Nov 14 2005 - 00:00
Poppy a 'valid recognition' of Irish soldiers in World WarsIt is time to reconsider the connotations of the poppy in Ireland, a remembrance Sunday service was told in St Patrick's Cathedral…Mon Nov 14 2005 - 00:00
HSE to review Galway abuse inquiryFollowing an announcement that the HSE is to set up a review of a six-year -old inquiry into abuse in Co Galway there has been…Mon Nov 14 2005 - 00:00
Insitute has first theology graduatesThe Western Theological Institute has conferred degrees on the first graduates of its four-year programme.Mon Nov 14 2005 - 00:00
WINNING WORDS: teenager's idea generates thousands of euro for charitiesA young Dubliner was praised highly yesterday for pursuing "with incredible energy and determination" an idea which raised €80…Sat Nov 12 2005 - 00:00
Ahern elaborates on his defence of churchThe Taoiseach last night elaborated on his strong defence of the Catholic Church's relationship with the State.Sat Nov 12 2005 - 00:00
Sex abuse charity 'inundated'A national charity which supports people who have experienced sexual violence says it has been inundated with requests for its…Tue Nov 08 2005 - 00:00
Child protection 'priority' in inquiriesChild protection was paramount during two independent inquiries in Tuam archdiocese concerning allegations of child sex abuse…Tue Nov 08 2005 - 00:00
Church view of sexuality queriedA Catholic bishop has asked whether an unhealthy or distorted understanding of sexuality might have contributed to the church…Mon Nov 07 2005 - 00:00
Advice on Ferns diocesan bill soughtAttorney General Rory Brady is to advise the Government on whether the State should pay legal costs incurred by Ferns diocese…Sat Nov 05 2005 - 00:00
Labour calls for radical reform after Ferns diocese inquiryFollowing the Ferns Report, society had a duty "to seek fundamental and radical reform" of systems which failed to protect its…Sat Nov 05 2005 - 00:00
Ferns diocese silent on claim it sent €100,000 legal billA spokesman for Ferns diocese declined yesterday to confirm or deny that it had submitted a bill for legal fees to the Ferns …Fri Nov 04 2005 - 00:00
Priest accused of child sex abuse is still servingA parish priest accused of child sex abuse continues to remain in ministry in the archdiocese of Cashel and Emly.Thu Nov 03 2005 - 00:00
Inaction about abuser linked to Clare tragedyFour people would be alive today had the late Bishop Michael Harty of Killaloe acted on information about an abuser priest, a…Tue Nov 01 2005 - 00:00
