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
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
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
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
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
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
Buncrana is 'most Catholic' townBuncrana, Co Donegal, is the most Catholic town in the Republic, with 94Fri 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bishop queries love and forgiveness in churchThe Bishop of Killaloe, Dr Willie Walsh, has queried the love, forgiveness, and compassion in Catholic Church teaching which …Tue Mar 23 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
Diocese sees 'pastoral areas' as the answer to fewer priestsThe Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross is among the latest to recommend clustering parishes as a way of addressing declining priest…Mon Mar 22 2004 - 00:00
Interim Ferns inquiry report by end of monthAn interim report from the Ferns inquiry is expected to be presented to the Minister for Health and Children, Mr Martin, by the…Mon Mar 22 2004 - 00:00
Bishop questions why Irish people drink moreThe Bishop of Killala, Most Rev John Fleming, has asked whether there is something in the Irish temperament that makes us more…Mon Mar 22 2004 - 00:00
Archbishop yet to respond to Norris's debate callThe Coadjutor Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, said last night he had no comment to make "for the moment" on a challenge…Fri Mar 19 2004 - 00:00
High percentages suspect abuseCHILE: Polls conducted in Bolivia, Colombia and Mexico have found that where child sex abuse is concerned 58 per cent of Mexican…Wed Mar 10 2004 - 00:00
Archdeacon backs legal status for gaysChurch of Ireland Archdeacon of Dublin Gordon Linney has said he believed "the State should enact legislation to allow gay people…Wed Mar 10 2004 - 00:00
Need for independence stressedEU/ IRELAND: The editor of the Jesuit quarterly Studies has said any weakening of Irish independence by an EU constitution should…Tue Mar 09 2004 - 00:00
Humanists condemn marriage reform BillThe Association of Irish Humanists has said the Civil Registration Bill, presented to the Dáil last week by the Minister for …Mon Mar 08 2004 - 00:00
Bishop urges greater maturity about alcoholThe Coadjutor Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, has said Irish society must show greater maturity about alcohol.Fri Mar 05 2004 - 00:00
Presbyterians elect Newell as next moderatorThe Presbyterian Church in Ireland has elected Rev Ken Newell (60), minister of Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, off Belfast's Ormeau…Wed Mar 03 2004 - 00:00
MP criticises exclusion of Irish veterans from British schemeA British Labour MP has criticised his government over plans which will exclude Irish veterans of World War II, and their families…Tue Mar 02 2004 - 00:00
Appeal by Brothers to delay work of inquiry into abuseThe Christian Brothers have decided to appeal the High Court decision last month arising from their challenge to proposed procedures…Sat Feb 28 2004 - 00:00
Hosts Dublin City University win 'Irish Times' debating finalThe final of The Irish Times debate series was won last night by a team from Dublin City UniversityFri Feb 27 2004 - 00:00
Funeral of 'caring' man takes placeHe was "a beautiful, caring, goodlooking, thoughtful, house-proud bloke", Ms Laura Byrne saidFri Feb 27 2004 - 00:00
Chief Rabbi calls on church to denounce 'Christ' filmIreland's Chief Rabbi, the Rev Dr Yaakov Pearlman, has called on the Catholic Church to denounce Mel Gibson's film The Passion…Thu Feb 26 2004 - 00:00
Banker says charitable groups need to be more accountableThe governor of the Bank of Ireland, Mr Laurence Crowley, has said that not-for-profit charitable organisations could be better…Wed Feb 25 2004 - 00:00
Immigrants praised for 'huge impact' on churchThe Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Dr Ivan McKay, has said that "the influx of immigrants of one sort or another…Wed Feb 25 2004 - 00:00
Bishops' campaign to help Irish abroadIreland's Catholic bishops are to launch a nationwide campaign from St Patrick's Day to raise awareness about the plight of Irish…Mon Feb 23 2004 - 00:00
Focolare founder on Irish visitThe founder of the international Focolare movement Ms Chiara Lubich (84), will meet the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, today on her first…Mon Feb 23 2004 - 00:00
One in Four has State funding cut by 24%The One in Four charity, which helps people who have been sexually abused as children, has concluded a 12-month service agreement…Mon Feb 23 2004 - 00:00
Known Irish abortions totalled 6,673 last yearSome 6,673 Irish women had abortions last year, Ms Olive Braiden, chairwoman of the Crisis Pregnancy Agency (CPA), said at the…Mon Feb 23 2004 - 00:00
Bishops asks parishes to decide number of MassesThe Bishop of Limerick, Dr Donal Murray, has said that in diocesan parishes there ought not to be several Masses a day where …Thu Feb 19 2004 - 00:00
Tribunal rejects Angelus complaintAn officer of the Equality Tribunal has found that the State "is not obliged to adopt a secularist approach" when it comes to…Thu Feb 19 2004 - 00:00
Fear that abuse victims will be inhibitedThe Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has said that victims of abuse could be driven back into silence following "extreme language and…Thu Feb 19 2004 - 00:00
