Archbishop notes test of faith confronting believersIRELAND NEEDS a church “which presents the message and the teaching of Jesus Christ in a manner which responds to the challenges…Mon Aug 13 2012 - 01:00
Houlihan funeral held in DublinHe was “the youngest of three remarkable children born to Michael and Ellen Houlihan of Reineen, Castleisland,” Co Kerry, Ann…Wed Aug 08 2012 - 01:00
Complaints by HSE over RTÉ shows are upheldTHE BROADCASTING Authority of Ireland has upheld complaints by the Health Service Executive made against two RTÉ Radio 1 Liveline…Wed Aug 08 2012 - 01:00
Survey finds Ireland second only to Vietnam in loss of religious sentimentIN A survey of more than 50 countries, Ireland has experienced the second-greatest drop in recent years in the percentage of …Wed Aug 08 2012 - 01:00
Universities to honour philanthropist Feeney in unprecedented joint moveALL UNIVERSITIES on the island of Ireland are to jointly confer an honorary Doctorate of Laws on philanthropist Charles (“Chuck…Tue Aug 07 2012 - 01:00
Dalkey bids farewell to author who is probably 'talking to Almighty'THE PRIEST at Maeve Binchy’s funeral Mass in Dalkey yesterday suspected that “when she got her bearings in heaven she began talking…Sat Aug 04 2012 - 01:00
Standing room only at author's simple but sad farewell with 'no eulogy or extras', as requestedTHE FUNERAL of author and journalist Maeve Binchy’s was to be “very simple, as requested by Maeve, no eulogy or extras”, a relative…Sat Aug 04 2012 - 01:00
Catholic Church facing 'Eucharistic famine' due to shortage of priestsTHE IRISH Catholic Church is facing “a Eucharistic famine” unless it addresses seriously the shortage of priests, Fr Brendan …Fri Aug 03 2012 - 01:00
Writer worthy of description 'national treasure'MAEVE BINCHY’S humour was irrepressible and was there, fully formed, in one of the very earliest pieces she wrote for The Irish…Wed Aug 01 2012 - 01:00
Tributes paid to Maeve BinchyThe writer and journalist Maeve Binchy (72) died peacefully in a Dublin hospital last night after a short illnessTue Jul 31 2012 - 01:00
Family 'horrified' when judge suspended 5½ years of sentenceREACTION: AN AUNT of the 27-year-old woman sexually assaulted by Anthony Lyons said yesterday that the family was “horrified…Tue Jul 31 2012 - 01:00
Maeve Binchy, best-loved writer of her generation, dies aged 72THE WRITER and journalist Maeve Binchy (72) died peacefully in a Dublin hospital last night after a short illnessTue Jul 31 2012 - 01:00
Funeral of cancer campaignerTHE REMAINS of cancer treatment campaigner Cathy Durkin (41) will arrive at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Dublin’s Donaghmede…Mon Jul 30 2012 - 01:00
Lay organisation for Catholics to promote 'spirit of Vatican II'A NEW lay organisation for Irish Catholics has been set up to promote “the letter and spirit of Vatican II”Sat Jul 28 2012 - 01:00
Magdalene laundries report to go to Government after summerA REPORT from the interdepartmental committee on Magdalene laundries is not expected to come before Government until September…Sat Jul 28 2012 - 01:00
Quinn says redress by religious orders very unsatisfactoryCO-OPERATION BY religious congregations in making a 50:50 contribution towards redress costs for abuse survivors incurred by …Sat Jul 21 2012 - 01:00
Regional gatherings to follow assembly meetingTwo regional assemblies have been arranged by the Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) as a follow-on from their Towards an …Wed Jul 18 2012 - 01:00
Archbishop Martin condemns 'emptiness of culture of drink'EVENTS AT the Swedish House Mafia concert in Dublin’s Phoenix Park last Saturday week arose from a “culture of violence and... …Mon Jul 16 2012 - 01:00
Government policy damaging country's poorest, says HealyTHERE IS something profoundly wrong with Government decisions that produce a lopsided distribution of income favouring the richest…Mon Jul 16 2012 - 01:00
Jehovah's Witnesses gather in west Dublin to delve into their heartsMORE THAN 9,000 people attended the largest ever Jehovah’s Witnesses convention in Ireland yesterday, the conclusion of a three…Mon Jul 16 2012 - 01:00
President warns of 'malign agendas' on NorthPRESIDENT MICHAEL D Higgins warned yesterday against complacency and “a false comfort zone of amnesia” where the Northern Ireland…Fri Jul 13 2012 - 01:00
Papal knighthood conferred on John Hume for peace workPOPE BENEDICT XVI has conferred the honour Knight Commander of the Equestrian Order of Saint Gregory the Great on John Hume in…Sat Jul 07 2012 - 01:00
Catholic reform group to assembleA STEERING group which is planning a lay organisation seeking reform in the Catholic Church is to organise regional meetings …Fri Jul 06 2012 - 01:00
Generosity of Irish journalist recalled at funeral MassJOURNALIST EUGENE Moloney, who was killed in a street attack in Dublin last month, has been remembered as “an enormously generous…Wed Jul 04 2012 - 01:00
Pope names German bishop as leader of Congregation of FaithPOPE BENEDICT has appointed a fellow German to succeed to his old Vatican post as prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine…Wed Jul 04 2012 - 01:00
Papal visit speculation dismissedA spokeswoman for the Catholic bishops has said the Church in Ireland is not aware of any plans by Pope Benedict to visit Ireland…Mon Jul 02 2012 - 01:00
'Respect' urged for Irish in Great WarTHE FIRST World War was the forgotten war in the Republic, Rev Brian Kennaway, president of the Irish Association, has said.Mon Jun 25 2012 - 01:00
Audit of abuse claims and protection policies begins at Holy Ghost schoolsAN AUDIT of known or alleged sexual abuse by members of the Holy Ghost (Spiritan) congregation and its child-safeguarding practices…Wed Jun 20 2012 - 01:00
Towards Healing unveils reportThe Catholic Church-funded counselling and support service for survivors of abuse, Towards Healing, published its first annual…Tue Jun 19 2012 - 01:00
Students urged to lend 'helping hand'As the school year approaches its end Dublin school children are being asked to say thanks to teacher in a very special way, …Tue Jun 19 2012 - 01:00
Priestly sins have shaken faith of Irish Catholics, says popeTHE POPE has described as “a mystery” the fact “that people who regularly received the Lord’s body and confessed their sins in…Mon Jun 18 2012 - 01:00
Sexuality precluded Joyce role in Jesuits - abbotBLOOMSDAY: JAMES JOYCE “could have been persuaded to become a Jesuit but for one essential element in his personality which …Mon Jun 18 2012 - 01:00
Faithful turn out steadfast in adversityIT WAS cold. It was damp, with a breeze from VladivostokMon Jun 18 2012 - 01:00
Sutherland warns of growing xenophobiaDISCRIMINATION: XENOPHOBIA AND discrimination were “growing from Norway to France as part of an anti-emigrant outswell”, the…Sat Jun 16 2012 - 01:00
Cardinal offered 19 'positive observations' of collegeAPOSTOLIC VISITATION: CARDINAL TIMOTHY Dolan concludes his somewhat bruising 17-page report on the Irish College in Rome with…Sat Jun 16 2012 - 01:00
Call for 'substantial reform' of Irish CollegeMISSION: THAT THERE should be “substantial reform” at the Irish College in Rome was just one of a number of opinions expressed…Sat Jun 16 2012 - 01:00
Priests respond strongly to reviewTHE ASSOCIATION of Catholic Priests has responded strongly to details of a visitation report on the Irish College in Rome which…Sat Jun 16 2012 - 01:00
'Healing stone' for Lough DergThe Healing Stone acknowledging the abuse of children which was unveiled at the opening of the 50th International Eucharistic…Fri Jun 15 2012 - 01:00
Cardinal critical of clerical attireGRADUATE PRIESTS: CARDINAL TIMOTHY Dolan’s report was scathing about priest graduates at the Irish College and seminarians’ …Fri Jun 15 2012 - 01:00
Irish College staff in Rome given no right of replyOPINION: There is not a court in the world where a case based on such ‘evidence’ would even be heardFri Jun 15 2012 - 01:00
All four priests at college opted to leaveDEPARTURES: ALL FOUR OF the seminary staff who were at the Irish College in Rome when the visitation team, led by Cardinal Timothy…Fri Jun 15 2012 - 01:00
Primate's apology for failing childrenTHE CATHOLIC Primate of All Ireland Cardinal Seán Brady has asked forgiveness, for himself and on behalf of the church, for failing…Fri Jun 15 2012 - 01:00
Irish college suffers from unjust 'gay' reputation', says prelateCARDINAL TIMOTHY Dolan’s report on the Irish College in Rome has found that “the college suffers from the reputation of being…Fri Jun 15 2012 - 01:00
Vatican report critical of culture and ethos of Irish College in RomeA REPORT carried out by the Archbishop of New York for Pope Benedict XVI, which expressed concern about “the atmosphere, structure…Fri Jun 15 2012 - 01:00
Brady apologises to abuse victimsThe Catholic Primate of All Ireland Cardinal Seán Brady has asked forgiveness, for himself and on behalf of the Church, for failing…Thu Jun 14 2012 - 01:00
Archbishop speaks about 'defiance' over contraceptionPILGRIMS AT the Eucharistic Congress in Dublin were told yesterday that “truth is not respected when couples defy church teaching…Wed Jun 13 2012 - 01:00
Move from Christ 'a concern'THE IMPORTANCE of the Eucharistic Congress was that “it speaks of the broader picture of the life of communion flowing from baptism…Tue Jun 12 2012 - 01:00
Congress 'happy' with attendancesThe secretary general of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress taking place in Dublin this week today said he is “happy…Tue Jun 12 2012 - 01:00
Church has to find 'new ways to be present'EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS: THE CHURCH “has to find new ways of being present in a new Irish society” the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin…Tue Jun 12 2012 - 01:00
Second day of congress beginsThe president of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress Archbishop Diarmuid Martin paid warm tribute to other Church leaders…Mon Jun 11 2012 - 01:00
