Update shows 102 priests in Dublin accused of child abuseLatest figures from Dublin's Catholic archdiocese indicate that 102 priests there have been accused of child sex abuse in the…Wed Mar 08 2006 - 00:00
400 give evidence to abuse inquiryTo date 400 former residents of industrial schools and orphanages have given evidence to the investigation committee of the Commission…Wed Mar 08 2006 - 00:00
Farmer's €27m gift to nursing homeEleven acres of land, left by a bachelor farmer to a home for the elderly in Cork, has been sold at auction for €27Sat Mar 04 2006 - 00:00
Delays in annulments criticisedThe North's Police Ombudsman, Nuala O'Loan, has criticised the Catholic Church for its handling of marriage annulments and its…Fri Mar 03 2006 - 00:00
Public funds waste a 'form of corruption'The Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, has called for a clear political vision in Ireland and elsewhere on how to approach…Fri Mar 03 2006 - 00:00
First Wexford man in almost 70 years appointed Bishop of FernsMonsignor Denis Brennan is the first Wexford man to be appointed Catholic Bishop of Ferns in almost 70 yearsThu Mar 02 2006 - 00:00
Riots condemned at Mass for bishopThe Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, has forcefully condemned the violence which occurred in the city last …Tue Feb 28 2006 - 00:00
Dublin's descent into violent chaosHow Saturday's events unfolded: 12:15pm A crowd of about 200 is at the corner of Parnell and O'Connell streetsMon Feb 27 2006 - 00:00
Apology over bishop's departureChurch of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin Most Rev John Neill has apologised "in all humility..Mon Feb 27 2006 - 00:00
Pope surprised at fall in Irish going to MassPope Benedict has expressed surprise at the sharp decline in regular attendance at Mass in Ireland, particularly among younger…Fri Feb 24 2006 - 00:00
Archbishop Martin happy to get on with jobPAPAL APPOINTMENTS: It was business as normal for the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, yesterday as he attended to …Thu Feb 23 2006 - 00:00
Ahern respects all faiths and noneTaoisaech Bertie Ahern has said that as a Catholic his faith "is both a personal matter for me as well as being an important …Thu Feb 23 2006 - 00:00
Is religion coming of age in communist China?Catholicism in China is opening up, but practitioners here still fear discovery, writes Patsy McGarry , Religious Affairs Correspondent…Wed Feb 22 2006 - 00:00
Colgan praised for success over 22 years at GateSpecial Tribute Award: The 2005 Special Tribute Award was presented to Dublin's Gate theatre director Michael ColganTue Feb 14 2006 - 00:00
Men's untimely deaths recalledJudges Special Award: Two men who died suddenly over the past year who had played a part in the theatre awards were remembered…Tue Feb 14 2006 - 00:00
Theatre sector's low salary levels criticisedAnyone who read last year's Arts Council survey of "the scandalous pay and conditions that operate within the theatre sector" …Tue Feb 14 2006 - 00:00
Priest urges review of suspension policyThe head of the organisation representing Catholic priests in Ireland yesterday called on church authorities to consider allowing…Tue Feb 14 2006 - 00:00
Director of Gate Theatre receives honourA Special Tribute Award was presented to Gate Theatre director Michael Colgan at last night's Irish Times theatre awards.Mon Feb 13 2006 - 00:00
Bishop Walsh warns of monarchical leadership style in churchThe Bishop of Killaloe, Dr Willie Walsh, has said the manner of leadership employed by bishops is "very much a monarchy style…Sat Feb 11 2006 - 00:00
Tributes paid to 'special gifts' of late Irish Times executiveA large gathering of family, friends and work colleagues attended a funeral service in Dublin yesterday for Michael Austen (51…Sat Feb 11 2006 - 00:00
Warning by Catholic bishops on 'powerful commercial forces'Ireland's Catholic bishops have warned against the influence of "powerful commercial forces" on children and families.Mon Feb 06 2006 - 00:00
Clergyman highlights injustices in societyIn Ireland today "the stranger is not being welcomed, the refugee is being turned back, and many of our new immigrants are the…Mon Feb 06 2006 - 00:00
Imam warns of Irish media hostilityIreland's longest-serving imam has warned that sections of the media have been singling out Islam and Muslims here for hostile…Mon Feb 06 2006 - 00:00
Patience on addressing Cura sacking issue urgedThe president of Cura, Bishop John Fleming, has appealed to members for their patience as the crisis which led to the sacking…Mon Feb 06 2006 - 00:00
Dr Casey due back in Ireland todayThe former Bishop of Galway Dr Eamonn Casey (78) is due back in Ireland today for what it is hoped will be "a quiet homecoming…Sat Feb 04 2006 - 00:00
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
