New Catholic lay group sets out 'reform agenda'A new Catholic lay organisation agreed a “statement of objectives” at its first general meeting at the weekend, committing it…Mon Nov 12 2012 - 00:00
Fr McVerry questions direction of churchHow can today’s young people be invited “to commit themselves to a male-dominated, authoritarian institution which suppresses…Sat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
No would 'set back child protection by a century'A failure to pass the Children’s referendum would set back child protection by a century, to the 1908 Children’s Act, Geoffrey…Wed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Bishop to stand down from charity over abuse mistakesBishop of Clonfert John Kirby is to stand down as chairman of TrócaireWed Nov 07 2012 - 00:00
Higgins wants to extend boundaries of presidencyPRESIDENT MICHAEL D Higgins has said he believes the role of his office might be extended without the need for constitutional…Sat Nov 03 2012 - 00:00
Edited transcript of interview with President Michael D HigginsOn October 27th 2011 Michael D Higgins was elected ninth President of Ireland and inaugurated on November 11th lastSat Nov 03 2012 - 00:00
A year in the Áras: 'I'm not inventing a different version of Michael D Higgins'ON NOVEMBER 11TH, 2011, Michael D Higgins was inaugurated as the ninth President of Ireland, after winning the presidential election…Sat Nov 03 2012 - 00:00
Death of theologian and Newman Institute directorThe death has taken place unexpectedly of Fr Muredach Tuffy, director of the Newman Institute in Ballina, Co MayoWed Oct 31 2012 - 00:00
Irish exorcists advise on 'very real' paranormal filmFILMING IS coming to an end on a new Irish horror film The Exorcism Diaries, at Ballintubbert House near Stradbally Co LaoisWed Oct 31 2012 - 00:00
Bishops decline meetingIRELAND’S CATHOLIC bishops have declined to meet the Association of Catholic Priests’ leadership team, saying any such engagement…Wed Oct 31 2012 - 00:00
More claims emerge of abuse by Spiritan priestsNEW ALLEGATIONS have emerged of abuse carried out by members of the Spiritans religious congregation, including while they were…Mon Oct 29 2012 - 00:00
Event honours birth of Christian Brothers founderEDMUND IGNATIUS Rice, founder of the Christian Brothers, had “big ambitions for a Catholic in the Ireland of the 18th century…Mon Oct 22 2012 - 01:00
Former president launches book on canon law and laityFORMER PRESIDENT of Ireland Mary McAleese has advised Catholic Church authorities and others: “I’m here for the long term. Get…Mon Oct 22 2012 - 01:00
Suspended sex assault term criticisedThe decision of Circuit Criminal Court Judge Martin Nolan on Wednesday to impose a four-year suspended sentence on a sex offender…Fri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
Priests attend assembly in CorkMORE THAN 350 attended the Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) regional assembly in Cork where speakers warned against accusations…Mon Oct 15 2012 - 01:00
Safeguarding practices well improvedANALYSIS: Despite progress, it simply beggars belief that three dioceses should still be laggardsFri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
Priest decries papacy's 'cruel tactics'A LEADING Irish theologian, Augustinian priest Fr Gabriel Daly, protested at a conference in Dublin yesterday “against the unjust…Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
Church child protection efforts examined by HSETHE HEALTH Service Executive (HSE) has recommended that the State works with all Catholic dioceses in the Republic to ensure …Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
Bishop denies he knew priest continued abusingTHE BISHOP of Clonfert, John Kirby, has denied reports in this newspaper yesterday that he “had knowledge or suspicion” that …Tue Oct 09 2012 - 01:00
McAleese in support of same-sex marriageFORMER PRESIDENT of Ireland Mary McAleese has said she supports gay marriageTue Oct 09 2012 - 01:00
Bishop given details and sought meetingBACKGROUND: IT IS over six weeks since this reporter was first contacted by a known and trusted source with information indicating…Tue Oct 09 2012 - 01:00
Clonfert bishop knew of at least 22 abuse casesBACKGROUND: More victims than the two reported by the cleric got compensation from his dioceseMon Oct 08 2012 - 01:00
Bishop knew priest moved by him went on to abuse againBISHOP OF Clonfert John Kirby has been aware since the mid-1990s that a priest he moved following allegations of child sex abuse…Mon Oct 08 2012 - 01:00
'The priest began to face us during Mass, which was now in English'WHEN HE LAUNCHED the Dublin archdiocese’s new policy on First Communion on Monday, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said there had …Sat Oct 06 2012 - 01:00
Bishops launch anti-abortion monthIreland’s Catholic bishops have called on “all who believe in the equal dignity and beauty of every human life” to “join us in…Sat Oct 06 2012 - 01:00
Clarke brings liberal credentials and ecumenical experience to role as Primate of All-IrelandThe appointment of Richard Clarke as Archbishop-elect of Armagh surprised many, due to his liberalism and limited experience …Thu Oct 04 2012 - 01:00
New church primate to be announcedA new Church of Ireland primate and Archbishop of Armagh will be announced in Belfast this afternoonWed Oct 03 2012 - 01:00
Constitutional convention faces challenge at Douglas Hyde ConferenceThe Government’s planned constitutional convention is expected to be challenged at this year’s Douglas Hyde Conference, which…Tue Oct 02 2012 - 01:00
Church to switch First Communion to parishesMAJOR CHANGES in how children are prepared for First Communion in Dublin will see a shift from the school to the parents and …Mon Oct 01 2012 - 01:00
Bishops declare 'Choose Life' monthIRELAND’S CATHOLIC bishops have announced that next Sunday will mark the beginning of a special month of prayer dedicated to …Mon Oct 01 2012 - 01:00
Library garden in Dalkey dedicated to Maeve BinchyA new garden developed and landscaped at the rear of Dalkey library in Co Dublin was dedicated last night to “the memory of one…Fri Sept 28 2012 - 01:00
Church watchdog contract to endTHE CATHOLIC Church’s child protection watchdog, the National Board for Safeguarding Children (NBSC), has said the contract of…Tue Sept 25 2012 - 01:00
FitzGerald's strained relationship with church recalledTHE MOST unsatisfactory relationship former Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald had “in all his time in office was that involving the…Tue Sept 25 2012 - 01:00
Pope appoints Irish priest as synod adviserREV PROF Eamonn Conway has been appointed by Pope Benedict to be a theological adviser at the synod of bishops in Rome next month…Tue Sept 25 2012 - 01:00
Nuncio quit Dublin role after bank accounts questionedTHE FORMER papal nuncio to Ireland archbishop Gaetano Alibrandi left Dublin and the Vatican’s diplomatic service in 1989 after…Sat Sept 22 2012 - 01:00
O'Gorman awarded human rights prize by French embassyTHE FIRST Human Rights Prize of the Embassy of France in Ireland was awarded to Amnesty International Ireland executive director…Fri Sept 21 2012 - 01:00
Magdalene group seeks action on redressTHE JUSTICE for Magdalenes (JFM) group has demanded “Government action for Magdalene survivors immediately”.Fri Sept 21 2012 - 01:00
Archbishop warns over effects of cutbacksFURTHER CUTBACKS would be “devastating” where the most vulnerable in Irish society were concerned, Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid…Tue Sept 18 2012 - 01:00
New investigation into presumed suicideA GARDA investigation into the death of Kate Fitzgerald has been reopened, according to her father Tom.Mon Sept 17 2012 - 01:00
Bishop Kirby apologises over sex abuse remarksTHE BISHOP of Clonfert, John Kirby, has apologised for describing instances of paedophilia as “friendship that crossed a boundary…Mon Sept 17 2012 - 01:00
Clonfert bishop issues apologyThe Bishop of Clonfert John Kirby has apologised for describing instances of paedophila as “friendship that crossed a boundary…Sun Sept 16 2012 - 01:00
Tributes paid to playwright and author Fr ForristalTHE LATE Fr Des Forristal’s playwriting career began with a trip to Biafra in 1968, his funeral Mass in Dalkey was told yesterday…Fri Sept 14 2012 - 01:00
State 'failing' Magdalene women as report delayedSHOCK AND disappointment has followed the announcement yesterday that a report from the interdepartmental committee on Magdalene…Wed Sept 12 2012 - 01:00
Church watchdog chief supportedTHE CHAIRMAN of the Catholic Church’s child protection watchdog, its National Board for Safeguarding Children (NBSC), has spoken…Tue Sept 11 2012 - 01:00
Bishop paid child abuse settlements in 1990sBISHOP of Clonfert John Kirby made out-of-court settlements in the 1990s with two victims of an abuser priest in his diocese.Fri Sept 07 2012 - 01:00
New Garda inquiry sought into church practices on child safetyA LEADING advocacy group for victims of child sexual abuse has called for a Garda investigation of senior Catholic Church figures…Thu Sept 06 2012 - 01:00
Culture of secrecy benefited abusersSACRED HEART: THE NATIONAL Board for Safeguarding Children review of the Sacred Heart Missionaries (MSC) found the congregation…Thu Sept 06 2012 - 01:00
Church reports on child safety dueTHE FINDINGS of reviews into child-safeguarding practices since 1975 will be published this morning by four Catholic dioceses…Wed Sept 05 2012 - 01:00
Homecoming decision not mine, says Taylor's fatherPETER TAYLOR, father and coach of Olympic gold medallist Katie Taylor, has strenuously denied reports he was the main reason …Mon Aug 13 2012 - 01:00
Media coverage of Syrian violence partial and untrue, says nunA NUN who has been superior at a Syrian monastery for the past 18 years has warned that media coverage of ongoing violence in…Mon Aug 13 2012 - 01:00
