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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bishops insist they accept need for expert advice on abuse casesCatholic bishops have insisted they accept the principle of acting on expert professional advice when dealing with child sex …Thu Oct 07 2004 - 01:00
Presbyterian minister known for work on NI communities retiresOne of the best known and most highly respected Presbyterian ministers in Ireland, Rev Dr John Dunlop, has officially retired…Mon Oct 04 2004 - 01:00
Suicide is a terrifying reality, say bishopsSuicide has become "a terrifying reality in our society", Ireland's Catholic bishops have saidMon Oct 04 2004 - 01:00
Book celebrates history of Cork PresbyteriansThe Presbyterian Moderator, Rev Ken Newell, launched a book at the weekend celebrating the history of Presbyterians in Cork.Mon Oct 04 2004 - 01:00
Religion not 'purely private matter'Limerick: The Catholic Bishop of Limerick, Dr Donal Murray, has questioned the disparity between privately- held religious beliefs…Mon Oct 04 2004 - 01:00
Informing Rome is 'repellent', says priestThe Redemptorist priest and commentator Father Gerard Moloney has described as "repellent" and "distasteful" a practice whereby…Fri Oct 01 2004 - 01:00
Pastoral councils proposed to enhance churchThe Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, yesterday announced a series of initiatives intended to revitalise the Catholic…Fri Oct 01 2004 - 01:00
Bishop Casey not to attend papal celebration in GalwayThe former bishop of Galway, Dr Eamonn Casey, has said he will not be attending a Mass in Galway next Sunday to mark the 25th…Wed Sept 29 2004 - 01:00
Church invitation 'constructive', child protection group saysThe chairwoman of the Catholic Church's Working Group on Child Protection, which disbanded last Thursday following lengthy disagreement…Mon Sept 20 2004 - 01:00
Church's child-abuse group disbanded over proceduresThe Catholic Church's Working Group on Child Protection has been disbanded after a heated row with church representatives over…Sat Sept 18 2004 - 01:00
Commission's report on Anglican divisions is due next monthThe Lambeth Commission on Communion will publish its report on October 18th, following its presentation to the Archbishop of …Fri Sept 17 2004 - 01:00
Mass marks anniversary of Pope's 1979 visitThe Catholic primate of All-Ireland, Archbishop Seán Brady, will be principal celebrant at a Mass in Clonmacnoise next Sunday…Fri Sept 17 2004 - 01:00
Primate deplores end of peace project fundThe Catholic Primate, Archbishop Seán Brady, has expressed surprise to a House of Commons committee at a decision to cease state…Wed Sept 15 2004 - 01:00
Archbishop wants Northern politicians to set aside prejudicesThe Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, has said Northern Ireland needs politicians who can "rise above 'the tribe…Mon Sept 13 2004 - 01:00
Government 'weak' on debt cancellation says Labour's BurtonThe Labour Party spokeswoman on finance, Ms Joan Burton, has accused the Government of being "essentially timorous and weak in…Fri Sept 10 2004 - 01:00
Rape of boy during papal visit recalledCommission to Inquire into Child Abuse: The investigation committee of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse was told yesterday…Fri Sept 10 2004 - 01:00
A number of sex abusers resided in industrial schoolA number of sex abusers had connections to the industrial school at Ferryhouse, the investigations committee of the child abuse…Fri Sept 10 2004 - 01:00
Details of abuse were often written in LatinLatin terms were used in internal documents to describe sexual assaults by members of the Rosminian congregation on boys at industrial…Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
Committee told boys were punished for sex with other boysBoys who had been found to be involved sexually with other boys at their industrial schools were punished "severely", the commission…Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
Every child 'tried to run away' from industrial schoolsCommission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Every child in industrial schools "tried to run away, or ran away at some stage", a …Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
Chairman of abuse inquiry warns against disruptionsA public hearing of the investigation committee of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse had to be adjourned twice yesterday…Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
Inquiry into industrial schools to resumeThe Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse will resume its public hearings this morning when it begins taking evidence concerning…Mon Sept 06 2004 - 01:00
Bishops say book by priest 'in error'A book on moral theology by a Dublin-based priest has been described as "in error" by the Irish Catholic bishops.Tue Aug 03 2004 - 01:00
Document criticised as being about world no longer existingThe former EU Commissioner and Italian MEP Ms Emma Bonino has said in reference to the new Catholic Church document on women, …Mon Aug 02 2004 - 01:00
Document a response to popular 'erroneous' viewpointsThe secretary of the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop Angelo Amato, has said its document on …Mon Aug 02 2004 - 01:00
Irish bishops welcome letter as women theologians 'despair'A spokesman for the Irish Bishops' Conference has welcomed the Vatican document describing it as "timely" both as "a contribution…Mon Aug 02 2004 - 01:00
