Papal nuncio lists qualities church requires in bishopsA sense of initiative, sobriety, a fatherly spirit and respect for the norms governing ecclesiastical attire have been listed…Thu Apr 12 2007 - 01:00
State 'dismally' failing its most vulnerableIreland "is failing dismally" in the way it treats its most vulnerable people, Cori Justice has concluded in its annual socio…Tue Apr 10 2007 - 01:00
'Stop Donal' campaign aims to block bishop from filling postA "Stop Donal" campaign is taking place in the Catholic diocese of Down and Connor, in a bid to ensure Auxiliary Bishop, Dr Donal…Tue Apr 10 2007 - 01:00
'Way of violence leads only to death'Gangland murder has been condemned as "evil" by the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin Dr Diarmuid Martin.Mon Apr 09 2007 - 01:00
Talk of 'hope' at sunrise service in Phoenix ParkA yellow half-moon hung indolently as people from west Dublin parishes began to gather for an ecumenical Easter sunrise service…Mon Apr 09 2007 - 01:00
Survey reveals low level of religious knowledge in youngOnly 5 per cent, or one in 20, of 15 to 24-year-olds could quote the first of the 10 Commandments when interviewed for a new …Mon Apr 09 2007 - 01:00
Famous and forgotten of Troubles dead have their names recalledThey were at the "Mcs" in the reading of a litany of Northern Ireland dead. "Joseph McDermot, died 1974Sat Apr 07 2007 - 01:00
Martin defends Catholic schoolsThe Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, has said "one could get the impression from some pundits that the principal…Sat Apr 07 2007 - 01:00
Irish sculpture to adorn FatimaAn enormous sculpture of Christ on the Cross, by Catherine Greene, is being transported from Kildare to Portugal today where …Fri Apr 06 2007 - 01:00
Minister calls for nation debate on Irish abroadMinister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has called for a national debate "on this country's attitude to our overseas communities…Thu Apr 05 2007 - 01:00
Permission given for Romero MassThe guardian of the Franciscan community at Dublin's Merchants Quay, Fr Ulic Troy, has stressed that the Irish-El Salvador Support…Fri Mar 30 2007 - 01:00
Two consortiums vie for religious radio licenceTwo consortiums made presentations at public hearings before the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) in Dublin yesterday…Tue Mar 27 2007 - 01:00
Permission refused for Archbishop Romero MassFor the first time in 27 years permission was refused for a Dublin Mass at the weekend in memory of the late Archbishop Oscar…Mon Mar 26 2007 - 01:00
Europe must never become 'complacent' about peaceThe disintegration of Yugoslavia "and the catastrophic human suffering that accompanied it, bears testament that Europe must …Mon Mar 26 2007 - 01:00
Abuse victims' group criticises lawyers over feeSome solicitors have been encouraging futile late applications to the Residential Institutions Redress Board by former residents…Mon Mar 26 2007 - 01:00
Religious freedom under pressure, says ManserghReligious freedom in Ireland "is being fundamentally challenged" by "elites who want to reshape Irish society according to their…Thu Mar 22 2007 - 00:00
Use of 'Roman' Catholic title criticisedA Jesuit priest has criticised the addition of the word "Roman" to "Catholic" when referring to that churchTue Mar 20 2007 - 00:00
Archbishop calls for powersharingThe new Church of Ireland Primate, Archbishop Alan Harper, said yesterday that it was "a time to turn from truce to peace".Sat Mar 17 2007 - 00:00
Bishops urge involvement in stem-cell research debateIreland's Catholic bishops have strongly urged church members to take part in the current public consultation process on stem…Thu Mar 15 2007 - 00:00
Vatican throws book at Jesuit authorTHE VATICAN: The Vatican has censured Fr Jon Sobrino (68), a Jesuit priest in Latin America, for his writings on liberation …Thu Mar 15 2007 - 00:00
Priest says Ireland now 'secularised, vulgarised'Ireland has been described as "an increasingly secularised and vulgarised country" where "Paddy's Week is descending into an …Tue Mar 13 2007 - 00:00
Hopeful signs for churches - archbishopThere are signs "of hope and maturity in the life of our churches which are quite unique in our histories and are genuinely encouraging…Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00
Clericalism one 'cause of abuse'Clericalism was described as "a contributory cause of clerical child sexual abuse [ and therefore a danger to children]" in a…Tue Mar 06 2007 - 00:00
EU expansion has led to greater homelessness, conference toldEU enlargement has led to a "wholly avoidable tragedy" where homelessness in this State was concerned, a national conference …Mon Mar 05 2007 - 00:00
Anglican archbishop pleads for patience on homosexuality issueAn Anglican archbishop has pleaded for "patience with one another" as their worldwide Communion faces schism over the issue of…Mon Mar 05 2007 - 00:00
Formal hearing on Dublin clerical sexual abuse begins next monthFormal hearings in the Commission of Investigation into Clerical Sexual Abuse in the Dublin archdiocese are expected to begin…Thu Mar 01 2007 - 00:00
Ahern rejects church's call for review of EU-Israel dealIRELAND: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has refused a request from a Catholic Church delegation, including two bishops…Wed Feb 28 2007 - 00:00
Adams hails progress of SF as Belfast head office reopenedIt was Saturday morning and images of Fidel Castro, Bobby Sands (died on hunger strike), Máiréad Farrell (shot), James Connolly…Mon Feb 26 2007 - 00:00
Sitting comfortably on a knife-edge seatYou might imagine Diane Dodds would be feeling just a tad vulnerable, being the only unionist (and DUP at that!) MLA in West …Mon Feb 26 2007 - 00:00
Adams wisely goes off the recordAs he browsed through books at the second-hand stall in St George's Market, Belfast, on a walkabout yesterday, Gerry Adams casually…Sat Feb 24 2007 - 00:00
Passionist priest Blessed Charles to be canonisedThe Vatican has announced that the Passionist priest Blessed Charles of Mount Argus in Dublin will be canonised by Pope Benedict…Sat Feb 24 2007 - 00:00
Where water bills are proving too much for voters to swallowIt's water, water everywhere in the Strangford constituency these daysFri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00
President praises 'faithful' EnglishPresident Mary McAleese has reminded people that the England rugby team "remained famously faithful to Dublin throughout the …Fri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00
Archbishop in call to abandon caricature of 'drunken Irish'The time has come to ditch the caricature of the "drunken Irish", Archbishop Seán Brady of Armagh has said.Thu Feb 22 2007 - 00:00
All ship-shape at awards as 'Titanic' is recalledIn February 1998, when the theatre awards were first staged, the big hit in cinemas was Titanic, recalled Gerry Smyth of The …Tue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
Reports of breakthrough on unity 'much exaggerated', say bishopsBRITAIN: Reports in some newspapers yesterday on a church unity document being prepared by Anglican and Roman Catholic bishops…Tue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
'Wretched' pay for Irish actors, says judgeProf Nicholas Grene was loudly applauded at The Irish Times Theatre Awards in Dublin when he said: "The 2005 Arts Council report…Tue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
Craigie 'stunned to silence' over special tributeSorcha Cusack was candid, she "would rather run a mile" than deliver a speechTue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
Theatre honour for CraigieA special tribute award was presented to actor Ingrid Craigie for her contribution to Irish theatre at the 10th Irish Times Theatre…Mon Feb 19 2007 - 00:00
Bishops welcome new community schoolCatholic bishops have welcomed the establishment of the first primary school since 1831 which is not controlled by churches or…Mon Feb 19 2007 - 00:00
Alcohol use a 'tragedy' - bishopIrish society's use of alcohol "is nothing short of a national tragedy" which was leading to "a creeping paralysis", Dublin Auxiliary…Sat Feb 17 2007 - 00:00
Mourners gather for removal of Benedict KielyBen Kiely often recalled a story about the poet Patrick Kavanagh, Mgr Tom Stack told mourners at the Church of the Sacred Heart…Tue Feb 13 2007 - 00:00
Casey claims pope did not want him to resignPope John Paul did not want Dr Eamonn Casey to resign as Bishop of Galway when he went to Rome to do so in May 1992, Bishop Casey…Mon Jan 29 2007 - 00:00
An Irishman's DiaryDear Mr Claus, I apologise for interrupting your, allegedly, well-earned (we'll come to that) rest, but I've been putting off…Sat Jan 20 2007 - 00:00
Churches lack dynamic structure, says archbishopA climate of materialism and rejection of Christian values in the EU may be due to a lack of dynamism in the churches' pastoral…Fri Jan 19 2007 - 00:00
Talks on meeting of pope, Russian patriarchDiscussions on a meeting between the Pope and the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox have been taking place in Rome and Moscow…Fri Jan 19 2007 - 00:00
Primate-elect's concern over children's hospitalThe Church of Ireland primate-elect, Bishop Alan Harper, said he feels "a significant degree of concern over the direction that…Thu Jan 18 2007 - 00:00
Primate says end royal ban against CatholicsThe new primate-elect of the Church of Ireland has called for the removal of the ban on Catholics, or those married to Catholics…Thu Jan 18 2007 - 00:00
Hospital moved patient for 'care' reasonsDublin's Mater hospital would not comment last night on allegations made yesterday by a woman about her treatment there.Wed Jan 17 2007 - 00:00
