Child policy agreedA final policy document on child protection for the Catholic Church in Ireland was agreed at a meeting in Maynooth yesterdayFri Jan 28 2005 - 00:00
World Bank chief to co-host poverty debateThe president of the World Bank will co-host a meeting in Dublin next week which will discuss poverty, marginalisation and global…Fri Jan 28 2005 - 00:00
Pope dismisses controversial Irish priestFather Neil Horan, who sensationally attacked a leading contender in last year's Olympic marathon in Athens, has been dismissed…Fri Jan 21 2005 - 00:00
State 'robbing' Africa to help Asia, says OxfamIRELAND: The Government has been criticised for allocating €10 million for the tsunami fund from its existing humanitarian budget…Tue Jan 18 2005 - 00:00
Dublin Catholics donate €3mIRELAND: An unprecedented €3 million was contributed in Dublin's Catholic churches last weekend for the tsunami disaster appeal…Fri Jan 14 2005 - 00:00
Inquiry told of girls with lice and bruising in industrial schoolLetters dating back over 60 years giving graphic descriptions of the verminous condition of children's heads and worrying bruising…Wed Jan 12 2005 - 00:00
Inquiry to focus on Sisters of Mercy residencesThe Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse resumes it public hearings this morning when its investigation committee begins an…Tue Jan 11 2005 - 00:00
Presbyterians lead way with reliefIreland: The only major Church in Ireland to make a direct financial contribution from its own funds to the relief efforts in…Sat Jan 08 2005 - 00:00
Garda joins fund drive for Asia relief effortThe Garda Síochána has become the latest agency to get involved in what is one of the largest fund-raising efforts for disaster…Fri Dec 31 2004 - 00:00
Presbyterian Moderator urges people to take 'flight back' to GodThe Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Rev Ken Newell, has urged people who have drifted away from God "to take…Thu Dec 23 2004 - 00:00
Archbishop Eames calls for 'determined effort' to end sectarianismThe Church of Ireland primate Archbishop Robin Eames has called for "a community-wide and determined effort" to tackle sectarianism…Thu Dec 23 2004 - 00:00
Church agreement on child abuse guidelinesThe Catholic Church in Ireland has moved a step closer towards having in place guidelines on child-protection policy.Tue Dec 21 2004 - 00:00
Disabled man's removal from Mass annoys localsThe removal of an intellectually disabled man from Mass last Sunday, at the request of the priest who stopped the service, has…Tue Dec 21 2004 - 00:00
Archbishop warns on 'ghettos of fear' for immigrantsThe Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, Most Rev John Neill, has said that "Ireland of the Welcomes" must "take a deep breath…Mon Dec 20 2004 - 00:00
We must have some vision of who we are, says bishopThe problem facing modern society is that there is no agreement on what a human being is or what it is supposed to do, according…Thu Dec 16 2004 - 00:00
Call for Catholic values in mediaThe Catholic Primate, Archbishop Seán Brady, has said Catholics working in the media had "a right, and a duty" to ensure Catholic…Tue Dec 14 2004 - 00:00
Parties urged to take 'the final step'The Catholic Primate, Archbishop Seán Brady, has warned against further prolonged stalemate in the North.Mon Dec 13 2004 - 00:00
Fundamentalist attitudes in US and Islam 'have similar basis'Understanding Islam conference: The fact that the oil business was concentrated in places such as Texas and Saudi Arabia where…Thu Dec 09 2004 - 00:00
Islam as a source of stability discussedPeople in the Muslim world were increasingly turning towards Islam as a source of stability, a conference in Dublin was told …Wed Dec 08 2004 - 00:00
Ancient Islamic science 'knew no rival'The scientific tradition of Islamic civilisation between the 8th and 16th centuries "knew no rival", the conference was told …Wed Dec 08 2004 - 00:00
Churches seek repeal of asylum-seeker lawThe Glenstal Ecumenical Conference 2004 has claimed that Ireland's legislation on asylum-seekers was "simply unworthy of us and…Tue Dec 07 2004 - 00:00
Religious views have place in public arena, says MartinThe Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, has said "pluralist does not mean secular" where society is concerned.Fri Dec 03 2004 - 00:00
Church inclusion plan is launched in NewbridgeA campaign to reach out to youth, newcomers and those who do not attend church regularly has been launched in the Catholic diocese…Tue Nov 30 2004 - 00:00
€150,000 award has 'implications' for Redress BoardA settlement of €150,000 with a man allegedly abused in residential institutions had "very serious implications for the Redress…Tue Nov 30 2004 - 00:00
Primate urges parties to 'grasp opportunity'The Catholic Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Seán Brady, has warned against making the pursuit of a perfect solution to the…Mon Nov 29 2004 - 00:00
Claim on Ferns inquiry finding dismissedSources close to the Ferns inquiry have dismissed a report that it has made findings about a "gay sex ring" in St Peter's College…Sat Nov 13 2004 - 00:00
Archbishop rules out secular readings and lyrics at funeralsNo Mass cards and just one wreath may be placed on coffins at funerals in the archdiocese of Cashel and Emly under new guidelines…Fri Nov 12 2004 - 00:00
Archbishop 'appalled' at violent societyThe Archbishop of Dublin is "appalled" by the number of stabbings which took place in the Dublin diocese over Halloween weekend…Thu Nov 04 2004 - 00:00
RTE expresses regret over offence caused by comedianRTÉ has expressed regret about offence caused to viewers by the performance of comedian Tommy Tiernan on The Late Late Show last…Mon Nov 01 2004 - 00:00
Churches do not support Iraq war, Arab League toldA Roman Catholic bishop and a Church of Ireland bishop have told the Arab League that the war in Iraq did not have the support…Mon Nov 01 2004 - 00:00
RTE item borders on blasphemy - bishopsComedian Tommy Tiernan's performance on last Friday's Late Late Show bordered "on blasphemy", a spokesman for Ireland's Catholic…Fri Oct 29 2004 - 01:00
57% of priests say celibacy should not be compulsoryMost diocesan Catholic priests believe celibacy should not be compulsory for priests, according to a new survey.Thu Oct 28 2004 - 01:00
Priest recalls beatings he sawA priest, who was himself resident as a child at Upton industrial school, recalled the punishment regime there as somewhat more…Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
Sex abuse 'a problem' in the 1950s, priest admitsSex abuse of boys at St Patrick's industrial school, Upton, Co Cork, was "a problem, particularly during the 1950s" it was disclosed…Wed Oct 27 2004 - 01:00
Archbishop Eames speaks out on gay controversyThe Church of Ireland primate Archbishop Robin Eames has said the Anglican Communion "can never be the same again" after the …Mon Oct 25 2004 - 01:00
Church feels 'let down' by events in EU - bishopEU: A senior Roman Catholic churchman in Ireland has said the church feels "let down" by recent developments in the European…Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
Group backs cut in Abbey theatre's workforceAn Abbey theatre working group has recommended that staffing levels there be reduced and that, with Mr Ben Barnes's term of office…Tue Oct 19 2004 - 01:00
Religious delegation to visit EgyptThe Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin and the Catholic Bishop of Dromore will today lead a delegation to Egypt to discuss…Tue Oct 19 2004 - 01:00
Key plans to be implemented 'without delay'The Abbey Theatre Working Group Report was welcomed last night by various interested parties.Tue Oct 19 2004 - 01:00
Anglicans seek apology for gay ordinationUS: An Anglican commission has recommended that the Episcopal Church (US) apologise for ordaining a gay man Bishop of New Hampshire…Tue Oct 19 2004 - 01:00
Little hope that Eames' report will prevent splitUS: There was general pessimism last night that the Windsor Report could help prevent a split in the 78 million worldwide Anglican…Tue Oct 19 2004 - 01:00
Catholic schools need pluralistic visionCatholic schools can and should be open to and respectful of other religious traditions, the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid…Tue Oct 19 2004 - 01:00
lncome and protection: life on the lane"He's a delinquent," says Jimmy of Kevin, a Traveller in his early 20s who describes himself as a member of the TRA - "the Travellers…Sat Oct 16 2004 - 01:00
Spin is no substitute for truth, says archbishopDistorting or "spinning" information on matters of public interest can create a serious lack of trust in institutions, the Archbishop…Sat Oct 16 2004 - 01:00
A prophet in his own timeChurch of Ireland Archdeacon of Dublin Gordon Linney, who retires this month, will continue to denounce injustice, he tells Patsy…Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Eames foreshadows debate on sexual diversityArmagh Diocesan Synod: The Church of Ireland primate, Archbishop Robin Eames, has said the Lambeth Commission on Diversity report…Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Edmund Rice Brothers form allianceTwo congregations of Brothers, both founded by Blessed Edmund Rice, have come together in a new association.Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Church meets former child advisory bodyA meeting between Catholic Church representatives and members of its former working group on child protection policy took place…Tue Oct 12 2004 - 01:00
New Presbyterian centre openedThe Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Rev Dr Kenneth Newell, opened a new resource centre and Christian bookshop…Mon Oct 11 2004 - 01:00
Talks on abuse policy this weekThe Catholic Church's steering group on Child Protection Policy is to meet management consultant Ms Maureen Lynott early this…Mon Oct 11 2004 - 01:00
