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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Inquiry came close to collapse over absent filesThe Ferns inquiry came close to collapse in September when it realised that documents concerning allegations of abuse against…Tue Nov 01 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
Comiskey now being unfairly scapegoated, says victimOne of the four men who spoke of his abuse by Fr Sean Fortune on the BBC's Suing the Pope programme, which led to the Ferns Inquiry…Mon Oct 31 2005 - 00:00
Priest in Elphin steps aside pending inquiryA parish priest in his 70s stood aside from the ministry in Elphin diocese at the weekendMon Oct 31 2005 - 00:00
Bishop Walsh welcomes report's findingsThe findings of the Ferns report were publicly welcomed and accepted yesterday by the Apostolic Administrator to Ferns diocese…Mon Oct 31 2005 - 00:00
HSE to launch campaign on child sex abuseA nationwide publicity campaign on child sex abuse is to be launched by the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Minister of State…Sat Oct 29 2005 - 01:00
Claim solicitors refused serviceThree people who appeared the Residential Institutions Redress Board have claimed two solicitor firms in Dublin have refused …Sat Oct 29 2005 - 01:00
Ledwith laicised, church confirmsLedwith's status: Micheál Ledwith, former president of St Patrick's College, Maynooth, and a senior Catholic theologian, has…Thu Oct 27 2005 - 01:00
Just two of accused men have been convicted21 priests: where are they now Nine of the 21 priests at the centre of the Ferns inquiry as a result of having had allegations…Thu Oct 27 2005 - 01:00
Priest gratified by the extent of public supportInterview: Fr Gerard McGinnity was candid yesterday about what he has suffered this past 20 years.Thu Oct 27 2005 - 01:00
Prayers said in Ferns in advance of reportPrayers were offered at Masses throughout Ferns diocese over the weekend in anticipation of a report into the handling of clerical…Mon Oct 24 2005 - 01:00
Pope says church will not change celibacy rule for priestsVatican: The Pope has announced that there is to be no change in the Catholic Church's rule on mandatory celibacy for its priests…Mon Oct 24 2005 - 01:00
Miracle attributed to Newman may lead to sainthoodCardinal John Henry Newman moved a step closer to sainthood yesterday with the Vatican's disclosure of details concerning a miracle…Fri Oct 21 2005 - 01:00
Society failing young people, says archbishopThe Leaving Certificate points system was an indication of the sink-or-swim attitude adopted by Irish society to its young people…Wed Oct 19 2005 - 01:00
Nigerian primate criticises EamesNIGERIA: The Anglican primate of Nigeria, Archbishop Peter Akinola, has strongly attacked the Church of Ireland primate, Archbishop…Wed Oct 19 2005 - 01:00
Harney to receive Ferns report this weekThe report of the Ferns inquiry is due to be presented to Minister for Health Mary Harney early this week.Mon Oct 17 2005 - 01:00
Law firm to investigate allegations of double feesA solicitors' firm based in Limerick is investigating allegations that it may have double-charged survivors of child abuseSat Oct 15 2005 - 01:00
Clergy role in IRA move praisedITALY: The involvement of two clergymen in the IRA decommissioning process was an acknowledgement of the role played by clergy…Tue Oct 11 2005 - 01:00
Irishwoman describes her lucky escapeMary Cummins was getting up in Islamabad last Saturday morning when the earthquake struckTue Oct 11 2005 - 01:00
Archdiocese plans first pastoral assemblyWhat is believed to be the first pastoral assembly of its kind in an Irish archdiocese, involving laity, clergy and religious…Tue Oct 11 2005 - 01:00
Archbishop welcomes US bishops' statementUS Anglican bishops have been told they have met recommendations that they express regret for disruption caused to the Anglican…Mon Oct 10 2005 - 01:00
Professor castigates role of EUTotalitarianism was "a real threat" in Ireland and Europe today, Fr Vincent Twomey, professor of moral theology at St Patrick…Mon Oct 10 2005 - 01:00
Harold Pinter at 75: an Irish celebrationArthur, first Duke of Wellington, might have been prompted to reconsiderMon Oct 10 2005 - 01:00
Delivery of Ferns report imminentThe much-anticipated report of the Ferns inquiry into the handling of clerical sex abuse allegations in that diocese is not expected…Mon Oct 10 2005 - 01:00
Priest criticises aid for peace processCOLOMBIA: An Irish Franciscan priest, home on leave from Colombia, has criticised plans by the Irish Government to contribute…Sat Oct 08 2005 - 01:00
'Time' honours Geldof and McCartneysBob Geldof, the McCartney sisters and a South African bishop with an Irish passport are among 37 people selected by Time magazine…Thu Oct 06 2005 - 01:00
