Leadership deficit in churches regretted by bishopsThe Roman Catholic Bishop of Killaloe, Dr Willie Walsh, has said he is "not a bit sorry" that the church is broken and battered…Thu Sept 30 1999 - 01:00
Criminal justice system criticised over treatment of abuse victimsIn Ireland, we had "a very sorry history in how we treated children generally", Mr Pat Walsh of the Granada Institute in Dublin…Thu Sept 30 1999 - 01:00
Media witch-hunt must stop - priestMedia coverage of abuse allegations against priests and religious has played a huge role in shaping a negative perception of …Tue Sept 28 1999 - 01:00
Newly-ordained priests `in for a bumpy journey'There was evidence to suggest that "everything is not well amongst the newly ordained", a speaker at the National Conference …Tue Sept 28 1999 - 01:00
Women who wish to be priests `not radicals'A Survey in the US has found that 52 per cent of a sample group of 265 Catholic women who said they would like to be priests …Fri Sept 24 1999 - 01:00
Dismissal case against bishop is withdrawnA case for constructive dismissal taken by a former employee against the Bishop of Cloyne, Dr John Magee, was withdrawn at an…Thu Sept 16 1999 - 01:00
Standing of Irish clergy never so low, says new deanThe new Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, the Very Rev Robert MacCarthy, said in Dublin on Saturday the standing of clergy in Ireland…Mon Sept 13 1999 - 01:00
Swiftian bite in Dean's sermon sets an agendaIndignation has returned to St Patrick's Cathedral, DublinMon Sept 13 1999 - 01:00
RTE charged with breach of EU rulesThe commercial television station TV3 has received legal advice that RTE's current funding arrangements violate EU rules on State…Thu Sept 09 1999 - 01:00
Vatican document addresses monetary union, nationalismA working document prepared by the Vatican in advance of the European Synod of Bishops in October has said that monetary union…Tue Aug 24 1999 - 01:00
Religious groups back new stage drama based on the life of ChristA stage production of the life of Christ, which has the backing of the island's four major Christian Churches, as well as the…Tue Aug 24 1999 - 01:00
Froebel courses deal with family changesCertificate and diploma courses in family management and communications are being offered by the Froebel College of Education…Tue Aug 24 1999 - 01:00
Catholic institute now DCU collegeThe Mater Dei Institute in Dublin formally became a college of Dublin City University (DCU) yesterday, at a signing ceremony …Tue Aug 24 1999 - 01:00
RTE stands by child institution expose seriesRTE has again stood over its States of Fear series following further criticisms from Father John Dardis, communications director…Fri Aug 20 1999 - 01:00
Bishop hopes for unity after land sale disputeThe Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Dr Laurence Ryan, says he hopes there will be unity in the parish of Carragh, Co Kildare, …Fri Aug 20 1999 - 01:00
Kildare villagers in attempt to block sale of church fieldA plan by a priest to sell lands purchased for the parish by local people over 50 years ago has enraged many of their descendants…Wed Aug 18 1999 - 01:00
Priest leaving Dun Laoghaire refused PP offerFather Sean Cassidy (62), the priest at the centre of a controversy involving parishioners in Dun Laoghaire and the Dublin archdiocese…Tue Aug 17 1999 - 01:00
Special Mass held in DublinThe Government Chief Whip, Mr Seamus Brennan, and the President's ADC, Comdt Dermot O'Connor, were among the attendance at a …Mon Aug 16 1999 - 01:00
Priest defends children's institutions, criticises lack of fundingIn a second article defending Catholic institutions against allegations in the RTE States of Fear series, Father John Dardis …Mon Aug 16 1999 - 01:00
Dun Laoghaire priest agrees to change parishFather Sean Cassidy (62), the priest at the centre of a row between parishioners in Dun Laoghaire and the Dublin archdiocese, …Mon Aug 16 1999 - 01:00
Campaign to raise funds for Rome collegeThe Irish College in Rome has started a campaign to raise £250,000 for essential repairs on the building.Fri Aug 13 1999 - 01:00
Bishops demand an apology for `Independent' articleFour Catholic bishops have sent solicitors' letters to the Irish Independent threatening legal action following an article by…Thu Aug 12 1999 - 01:00
Amid success, failing in our `obligations'Only 4 per cent of children from manual labour backgrounds will receive five honours in this year's Leaving Certificate examination…Tue Aug 10 1999 - 01:00
Blame placed on MowlamAn editorial in the current issue of the Church of Ireland Gazette has suggested that the current impasse in the North is due…Sat Jul 24 1999 - 01:00
Love finds `its own depth' as Donal McCann is laid to restMonaseed. His origin was there. His mother's peopleWed Jul 21 1999 - 01:00
Independent radio a success at long lastTen years ago today independent legal radio began broadcasting in this State with the launch of Capital Radio at 8 a.mTue Jul 20 1999 - 01:00
IRTC gets 21 applications for six new radio licences in DublinThe Independent Radio and Television Commission (IRTC) has received 21 applications for six new radio licences it proposes to…Tue Jul 20 1999 - 01:00
Ahern ponders the `ironies of history' at Hyde conference'The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has said that in times like this, "one has to ponder the ironies of history and the enduring problems…Mon Jul 19 1999 - 01:00
Irish Benedictine priest made `Servant of God'An Irish Benedictine priest has been declared "Venerable" by the VaticanThu Jul 15 1999 - 01:00
Keating apologises to abused for failure to protect themThe former minister for industry and commerce, Mr Justin Keating, has apologised to those who were abused in religious institutions…Thu Jul 15 1999 - 01:00
Vatican bans 2 from work with gaysThe Vatican has banned a nun and a priest in the US from pastoral work involving homosexuals and from holding any office in their…Wed Jul 14 1999 - 01:00
Hyde event to mark diverse culturesDr Douglas Hyde, this State's first president, will be remembered at a special ceremony in Aras an Uachtarain today, the 50th…Mon Jul 12 1999 - 01:00
Gathering remembers victims of all warsThe president, Mrs McAleese, and the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, were among a large gathering at a ceremony to mark the National Day…Mon Jul 12 1999 - 01:00
NI man charged on RUC clashesA 20-year-old Portadown man appeared in court yesterday on charges of riotous behaviour following skirmishes with police at the…Wed Jul 07 1999 - 01:00
All is quiet in the fields of DrumcreeIt was quiet at Drumcree throughout yesterday, with very few people in the area until after teatime last night when a few hundred…Tue Jul 06 1999 - 01:00
Rector who `stood by his parish' wins praise from OrangemenDrumcree 1998 had its Rev William BinghamMon Jul 05 1999 - 01:00
Drogheda procession for St OliverWhile Orangemen are celebrating their Protestantism at Drumcree tomorrow, the Knights of Columbanus will be in Drogheda honouring…Sat Jul 03 1999 - 01:00
Ahern to open Douglas HydeThe Taoiseach is to open a weekend conference being held to reassess Irish leaders of the 20th century on July 16thFri Jul 02 1999 - 01:00
Priest criticises `States of Fear' for giving only one side of storyThe communications director of the Catholic Church's Dublin Archdiocese, Father John Dardis, has criticised the States of Fear…Fri Jul 02 1999 - 01:00
Church wants march to Drumcree called offThe Methodist Church in Ireland has appealed to those organising a march from Derry to Drumcree for later this month to reconsider…Tue Jun 15 1999 - 01:00
Conference of Churches vote loses urgencyDecisions on whether to join the planned Conference of Churches in Ireland (CCI) and on its proposed constitution which were …Sat Jun 12 1999 - 01:00
Presbyterian resolution calls on all to obey Parades CommissionA resolution calling on all involved in contentious parades in the North to abide by the decisions of the Parades Commission …Thu Jun 10 1999 - 01:00
Integration is suggested as placing of pipe bomb outside school condemnedThe placing of a pipe bomb at St Mary's primary school in Ballymena, Co Antrim, has been condemned in forceful language at the…Wed Jun 09 1999 - 01:00
C of I behaviour during Famine gave no cause for apology, says priestA Catholic priest and historian has said his researches indicate that the Church of Ireland Primate, Dr Robin Eames, "had nothing…Tue Jun 08 1999 - 01:00
Endurance is Moderator's themeIn his first address as the new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, the Right Rev Dr John Lockington said last night…Tue Jun 08 1999 - 01:00
Moral imperative to hand over weapons, says outgoing ModeratorDr John Dixon, in his final address as Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, last night described decommissioning …Tue Jun 08 1999 - 01:00
Remains of St Therese of Lisieux to be brought on tour in summer 2001The remains of St Therese of Lisieux, also known as "the Little Flower", are to be brought on a tour of Ireland in May and June…Mon Jun 07 1999 - 01:00
Moderator-elect is to assume office tonightThe Moderator-elect of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, the Rev Dr John Lockington, will assume office tonight at the opening…Mon Jun 07 1999 - 01:00
Drumcree among issues for debate as church's General Assembly meetsFour issues are likely to stimulate most debate at the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's General Assembly, which begins in Belfast…Mon Jun 07 1999 - 01:00
North hopes must not be dashed - BradyThe Catholic primate, Dr Sean Brady, has called on the British government to exercise its responsibilities and ensure Northern…Mon Jun 07 1999 - 01:00
