Nuncio had distinguished career in Vatican diplomatic serviceArchbishop Michael Aidan Courtney was born in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, in 1945, the youngest of a family of seven of the late Dr…Tue Dec 30 2003 - 00:00
Sacred Heart priest resigns in protestThe Provincial of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in Ireland, Father Ciarán Mac Cárthaig, has resigned in protest at a decision…Wed Dec 24 2003 - 00:00
Accommodation for homeless on increaseThe director of the Homeless Agency has said eliminating homelessness by 2010 remains its ultimate goal.Mon Dec 22 2003 - 00:00
Liturgy body sets fees for church musiciansThe least an organist or musician should be paid for performing at a church wedding is €110, according to the Catholic Church…Sat Dec 20 2003 - 00:00
Expert tells of concerns on sex abuse allegationsA consultant and specialist in disability and abuse has written to the Minister for Health and Children, Mr Martin, expressing…Fri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
President attends launch of group for children in careIn a ceremony at Croke Park in Dublin yesterday, the President, Mrs McAleese, formally launched the Irish Association of Young…Fri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
Priest wanted in US protests his innocence in Christmas cardsAn Irish priest currently resident in the west of Ireland, and who is wanted in the US on child abuse charges, has sent Christmas…Thu Dec 18 2003 - 00:00
Closure of Kilcornan centre recommendedKilcornan evaluation An evaluation of the care of severely intellectually disabled adults at the Kilcornan Centre in Clarinbridge…Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
Kilcornan 'not unique' in Ireland, says directorResponse The director of the Brothers of Charity in Galway, Mr Patrick McGinley, who commissioned the Kilcornan evaluation report…Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
Bishops make appeal for spiritual ChristmasThe Church of Ireland primate Archbishop Robin Eames said that "across the world the agony of children is a condemnation of how…Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
Peace process unravelling, says prelateThe peace process in Northern Ireland is "unravelling", said the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Rev John Neill…Mon Dec 15 2003 - 00:00
Bill on broadcast body due next yearThe Minister for Communications, Mr Ahern, has said the heads of a Bill leading to the establishment of a new Broadcasting Authority…Wed Dec 10 2003 - 00:00
'Fair City' tackles clerical sex abuseRTÉ 1's popular series, Fair City , last night began broadcasting a four-episode special dealing with the issue of clerical child…Wed Dec 10 2003 - 00:00
More aid sought to combat child pornThe Dublin MEP, Ms Mary Banotti, has called for adequate resources to be made available to the Garda to investigate trade in …Wed Dec 10 2003 - 00:00
Public asked not to give money to begging childrenThe chief executive of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC), Mr Paul Gilligan, has appealed to…Sat Dec 06 2003 - 00:00
Groups broadly welcome abuse reportGroups which support people who were sexually abused as children have broadly welcomed the "Time to Listen" report launched on…Sat Dec 06 2003 - 00:00
Agency sought for Irish abroadThe director of the Irish Bishops' Commission for Emigrants has called for the establishment of a dedicated "agency for the Irish…Sat Dec 06 2003 - 00:00
Church voices sorrow at child abuseThe Catholic Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Seán Brady, has expressed "deepest sorrow" on behalf of all the bishops that …Fri Dec 05 2003 - 00:00
'Flawed' text on women deacons is publishedThe international Catholic Women Priests' group has published what it claims is a secret Vatican document which expresses reservations…Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00
Study on child sex abuse to be published todayA study commissioned by the Catholic Church on the impact of clerical child sex abuse on Irish society will be published in Dublin…Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00
Ex-Brother says life will never be the same againFor Marian and Paul Farrell life will never be the same again, despite the overturning of convictions against Paul in the Court…Wed Nov 26 2003 - 00:00
Dr Brady pays tribute to Mercy OrderThe Catholic primate Archbishop Seán Brady has said that "no group has contributed more to the development of Irish society as…Mon Nov 17 2003 - 00:00
Bishops want Cabinet role in stem-cell voteThe secretary of the Catholic Bishops' Commission on Bioethics has called for the Tánaiste Ms Harney's vote on EU funding of …Mon Nov 17 2003 - 00:00
AG's advice to be sought on issues in bombs reportThe Government is seeking advice from the Attorney General's office on right-to-life and reputation issues concerning individuals…Sat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00
Cowen backs move to clear soldiers' namesThe Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Cowen, has expressed support for the Irish "Shot at Dawn Campaign"Sat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00
Pastoral plan a new model of Church - Bishop WalshSome parishes will have to function at times without a resident priest under a new pastoral plan for the Diocese of Killaloe …Tue Nov 11 2003 - 00:00
President attends service for war deadThe President Mrs McAleese attended the service for Remembrance Sunday at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin yesterdayMon Nov 10 2003 - 00:00
International tip-off led to search of Mongolian vesselA team of Garda officers, including armed members of the Special Detective Unit, and customs officials are expected to continue…Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00
Eames appeals for calm on gay bishopArchbishop Robin Eames, who is chairman of the world-wide Anglican Communion's international commission on difference, has appealed…Tue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00
Man returns from UK to attend redress boardA 48-year-old man who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer will fly into Dublin from the UK this morning after a request…Tue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00
Williams regrets effects of bishop's consecrationBRITAIN: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has expressed "deep regret" at divisions arising in the worldwide …Tue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00
Alliance formed on theology coursesThe Kimmage Mission Institute and the Milltown Institute in Dublin are to sign an alliance on Thursday to offer common theology…Tue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00
Sex-abuse support group defends costsThe One in Four group, which is run by and assists people who have been sexually abused, has defended the projected annual cost…Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Bishop questions ordination of gayThe Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Right Rev Ken Good, has said he finds it "very difficult to see how the…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Archbishop Eames speaks out against choosing gays for Church of Ireland postsAppointing gay people to positions in the Church of Ireland would be in conflict with the church's practice, Archbishop Robin…Wed Oct 29 2003 - 00:00
Primate warns that profit not only valueThe Catholic Primate of All-Ireland, Archbishop Seán Brady, has warned against profit-making as the only value in society and…Mon Oct 27 2003 - 00:00
No plans to stop using altar girls, says VaticanThe Vatican's Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has indicted that there is to be no change…Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00
Congregation in Ireland recalls links to founderIRELAND: The beatification of Mother Teresa yesterday was "a great blessing" and "a tremendous honour", said Sister Cara Íosa…Mon Oct 20 2003 - 01:00
Brothers to reflect on ruling before deciding on appealThe Christian Brothers have said they will reflect on the detail of Mr Justice Abbott's lengthy judgement in the High Court yesterday…Sat Oct 18 2003 - 01:00
Anglicans fear effect of gay bishop's consecrationBRITAIN: Thirty-seven Primates of the worldwide Anglican Communion meeting in London have warned that if the consecration of…Fri Oct 17 2003 - 01:00
Minister agrees to continue funding child abuse groupThe One in Four group will not close following agreement from the Department of Health to continue to fund the support organisation…Fri Oct 17 2003 - 01:00
Anglican heads meet to discuss gay crisisBritain: The Church of Ireland Primate Archbishop Robin Eames said yesterday that there was a conciliatory atmosphere at talks…Thu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
Cardinal Connell praises Pope's legacyVatican: Cardinal Desmond Connell has paid tribute to Pope John Paul IIThu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
CoI schools do not cater 'only for elite' synod toldA speaker at the synod of the combined Church of Ireland dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough said last night he did not accept…Thu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
Archbishop hopes to avoid split in AnglicanismOn the eve of the meeting of worldwide Anglican primates in London to discuss the issue of homosexual clergy, the Church of Ireland…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
Archbishop Martin says he is shocked by number of murdersThe Coadjutor Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Rev Diarmuid Martin, has said he is "shocked" since returning to Dublin by the number…Tue Oct 14 2003 - 01:00
One in Four shuts down over funding disputeRelevant Government departments have all denied knowledge of a telephone call strongly criticising public statements by the director…Tue Oct 14 2003 - 01:00
State was warned of risks of indemnity dealA senior Department of Education official warned that the State would be taking on an "unspecified financial burden" 13 months…Mon Oct 13 2003 - 01:00
Future of One in Four at risk over fundingThe future of the One in Four group, which helps people who have been sexually abused as children, is at risk due to a disagreement…Mon Oct 13 2003 - 01:00
CORI calls for increase in social welfare paymentThe Justice Commission of the Conference of Religious of Ireland (CORI) has called for an increase in the lowest social welfare…Mon Oct 13 2003 - 01:00
