At a service marking the one-year anniversary of the tragic explosion in Creeslough, Co. Donegal, Fr John Joe Duffy said the memories of the 10 victims “will be forever held in our hearts”.
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QUB Catholic students celebrate dedication of studies Mass
Queen’s University Belfast’s Catholic chaplaincy celebrated their annual dedication of studies Mass on Sunday, October 1.
Religious leaders told to ‘embrace change’ at major conference
Hundreds of people attended the AMRI (Association of Leaders of Missionaries and Religious of Ireland) leaders conference and AGM which heard from several speakers focused on responding to a rapidly changing modern world.
Jerusalem church leaders call for peace following deadly Hamas attack
Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem united in a call for peace and justice amid unfolding violence, following a surprise attack by Hamas in southern Israel, which has left hundreds of Israelis dead, among them civilians and dozens of soldiers and police who were killed battling the Hamas fighters.
St Mary’s Baldoyle goes co-ed
St Mary’s Secondary School Baldoyle has announced its transformation to a co-educational school from September 2024.
‘Red Mass’ marks opening of legal year in Dublin
Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell celebrated the annual ‘Red Mass’ to mark the opening of the legal year in St Michan’s Church, the Four Courts parish church, on October 2.
Faith-filled families and Catholic groups fuelling vocations rise
Youth ministry, Faith-filled families and happy priests are helping fuel priestly vocations for Ireland’s dioceses according to vocation directors, with 15 new seminarians entering formation this year The Irish Catholic can reveal.
‘Confusion’ as Pope signals some same-sex unions can receive blessing
An Irish theologian has raised concerns about Pope Francis’ responses to questions from five cardinals, dubbing them “confusing”, particularly the Pope’s signalling that some same-sex unions can receive blessings.
Leaving Cert sex ed draft provides ‘vital space’ for Catholic schools’ ethos
A new draft curriculum for sexual education for senior cycle students in secondary schools “provides vital space” for Catholic schools to teach the curriculum according to their ethos, a Catholic body has said.
Irish Govt reveals €300,000 donation to abortion provider
The Department of Foreign Affairs made a €300,000 donation to the largest abortion provider and lobbyist in the world last year as part of its funding for foreign-based NGOs.