Canon law 'enjoys the status of foreign law', Cardinal Connell saysThe Archbishop Emeritus of Dublin, Cardinal Desmond Connell, has said that canon law "enjoys the status of foreign law" in this…Mon May 31 2004 - 01:00
Politicians criticised over abortionThe professor of psychiatry at the Mater Hospital/UCD, Prof Patricia Casey, has said "one of the strangest inconsistencies and…Mon May 31 2004 - 01:00
Explain citizen poll, says Dr MartinThe Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, has said it should be "clearly and fully explained" why a constitutional amendment…Sat May 29 2004 - 01:00
McDowell says inequality an incentive in the economyThe Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr McDowell, has described the Equality Authority as "a ginger group" and …Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
Eames calls on nationalists to understand the apprehension of NI ProtestantsCatholics and nationalists in Northern Ireland "need to understand the uncertainty and apprehension of their Protestant neighbours…Thu May 27 2004 - 01:00
Methodists say citizenship vote is 'ill-judged'Referendum campaign: The Methodist Church in Ireland has called on voters to reject the change proposed in the citizenship referendum…Wed May 26 2004 - 01:00
Dublin's faith culture at risk - archbishopThe Archbishop of Dublin, Most Rev Diarmuid Martin, has warned that it was possible that in one generation a faith culture could…Fri May 21 2004 - 01:00
Church's new 'Book of Prayer' to be launchedAscension Day, Thursday, has been chosen for the formal launch of the Church of Ireland's new Book of Common Prayer, but it would…Tue May 18 2004 - 01:00
New C of I Dublin Archdeacon namedThe new Church of Ireland Archdeacon of Dublin will be Canon David Pierpoint, it was announced yesterdayMon May 17 2004 - 01:00
Gay unions issue divides delegates at C of I synodThe Church of Ireland General Synod in Armagh was warned yesterday against appearing unsympathetic to gay people.Fri May 14 2004 - 01:00
NI monitoring commission criticisedThe Independent Monitoring Commission was strongly criticised at yesterday's Church of Ireland Synod for its lack of anything…Fri May 14 2004 - 01:00
Support for Anglican body 'encouraging'Archbishop Robin Eames, who is chairman of the Lambeth Commission set up to look at how difference, including issues of sexuality…Wed May 12 2004 - 01:00
Humanists protest at practices in educationThe Irish Humanists Association has written to all Government ministers and TDs requesting that "current discriminatory practices…Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
'Our moral deficit' exploredThe Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Rev John Neill, has said it was "sad" there was no attempt to provide moral…Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
600 representatives to attend General Synod in ArmaghThe Church of Ireland General Synod begins in Armagh tomorrow, continuing to ThursdayMon May 10 2004 - 01:00
Catholic Primate urges IRA to disbandThe Catholic Primate, Archbishop Seán Brady, has called on the IRA to disband, insisting that violence cannot be justified.Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
US bishops who would deny Eucharist namedOnly four of about 300 bishops in the US have indicated they would deny pro-choice Catholic politicians the Eucharist in their…Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
'Sobering' proposals get broad welcomeVictims' reaction: Abuse victims' support groups have been mainly welcoming in their response to proposals by Mr Justice Ryan…Sat May 08 2004 - 01:00
Review of Redress Board called forThere have been calls for a Government review of the workings of the Residential Institutions Redress Board following the end…Fri May 07 2004 - 01:00
Archbishop's remarks welcomed by AdamsSinn Féin president Mr Gerry Adams has welcomed criticisms of the British government in remarks by the Catholic Primate, Archbishop…Fri May 07 2004 - 01:00
Primate urges end to armed groupsThe Catholic primate, Archbishop Seán Brady, said last night that Catholics and nationalists in the North must challenge "vigorously…Thu May 06 2004 - 01:00
Forums on family 'added little'The journalist and commentator Mr Colm Rapple has said the recent nationwide evaluation exercise on the family, initiated by …Tue May 04 2004 - 01:00
Filipino nurse describes family pressuresArlene Diaz is a nurse. She came to work in Ireland from the Philippines in 2000Tue May 04 2004 - 01:00
First task for new archbishopOne of the first major decisions to be made by the new Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, will be the appointment of an…Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
'Tireless' work of cardinal praisedThe President, Mrs McAleese, and the Taoiseach have led tributes to Cardinal Connell, whose resignation as Archbishop of Dublin…Tue Apr 27 2004 - 01:00
Cardinal looking forward to retirementCardinal Desmond Connell, whose resignation as Archbishop of Dublin was accepted by Pope John Paul yesterday, said he was "greatly…Tue Apr 27 2004 - 01:00
Diocesan forum for Ossory announcedThe Bishop of Ossory, Most Rev Laurence Forristal, has announced that there is to be a diocesan forum for the priests, religious…Mon Apr 26 2004 - 01:00
John Kerry should be refused Communion, says cardinalCardinal Francis Arinze of Nigeria said yesterday that the Democratic candidate in the US presidential election, Senator John…Sat Apr 24 2004 - 01:00
Dublin priest appointed head of Jesuit order in IrelandA Dublin priest, Father John Dardis SJ, has been appointed provincial of the Jesuit order in IrelandThu Apr 22 2004 - 01:00
Census figures are 'serious' for educationThe Educate Together group, which oversees multi-denominational schools in Ireland, has said that last week's census figures …Tue Apr 13 2004 - 01:00
Dublin dawn gathering attracts interdenominational early risersAny very late night revellers passing Dublin's Sandymount Strand in the gloom at 5.30 a.mMon Apr 12 2004 - 01:00
Primate speaks of fallen sportsmenThe Catholic Primate, Archbishop Seán Brady, has spoken of the dismay and bewilderment which has followed the recent deaths of…Mon Apr 12 2004 - 01:00
First celebration in Ireland of Russian Orthodox Easter liturgyOver 800 people attended the first celebration in Ireland of a Russian Orthodox Easter liturgyMon Apr 12 2004 - 01:00
Victims remembered in 'Troubles' roll-callFor the fourth time in Ireland the names of all who have died in the Northern Ireland conflict were read out at a special and…Sat Apr 10 2004 - 01:00
Prelate welcomes new Good Friday practiceThe Coadjutor Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Rev Diarmuid Martin, said yesterday he didn't know when he was likely to take over…Sat Apr 10 2004 - 01:00
Walking with Jesus on 'Way of the Cross'It rained at 3 p.m. yesterday as Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and about 150 others, mostly members of the Italian-founded Communion…Sat Apr 10 2004 - 01:00
Buncrana is 'most Catholic' townBuncrana, Co Donegal, is the most Catholic town in the Republic, with 94Fri Apr 09 2004 - 01:00
Cardinal asks pardon from those he offendedIn what had the characteristics of a valedictory address at the Pro-Cathedral in Dublin yesterday, Cardinal Desmond Connell asked…Fri Apr 09 2004 - 01:00
Archbishop reflects on lessons of RwandaThe Coadjutor Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Rev Diarmuid Martin, yesterday said no institution, "either of the Church or of …Thu Apr 08 2004 - 01:00
Bishop criticises disregard for church servicesThe Bishop of Kerry last night said it did not make any sense "if a couple who are not believers ask for a church weddingWed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
Archbishop makes housing plea for couplesThe Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Rev John Neill, has asked whether "there is anything imaginative that can…Wed Apr 07 2004 - 01:00
UK bishops disagree over ethics of abortion broadcastDifferences have emerged between Catholic bishops in England and Wales over a Channel 4 documentary planned for later this month…Tue Apr 06 2004 - 01:00
Ferns diocese settles four cases of abuse by Fortune and GrennanThe Catholic diocese of Ferns has said it has reached settlement with three men who were victims of abuse by the late Father …Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
Raise housing spending - CORIThe Conference of Religious of Ireland justice commission has called on the Government to use revenue collected from bogus non…Tue Mar 30 2004 - 01:00
Ferns interim report focuses on frameworkThe Ferns Inquiry interim report, which was supplied to the Department of Health and Children last Friday evening, contains no…Tue Mar 30 2004 - 01:00
Dr Eames says rugby player was inspirationalThe chairman of the Board of Governors at the Royal School Armagh and Church of Ireland primate, Archbishop Robin Eames, has …Tue Mar 30 2004 - 01:00
Catholic bishops concerned over religious educationCatholic bishops have expressed concerns about the Religious Education (RE) programme currently being taught in post-primary …Thu Mar 25 2004 - 00:00
Prayer book will contain no errorsThe editor of the Church of Ireland's new Book of Common Prayer (BCP), Canon Brian Mayne, has said a copy to be presented to …Wed Mar 24 2004 - 00:00
New Church of Ireland prayer book has significant omissionsThe Church of Ireland's new Book of Common Prayer 2004, 80,000 copies of which went on sale throughout the island yesterday, …Tue Mar 23 2004 - 00:00
