Rory Fitzgerald“The Vikings are back,” I remarked, almost casually, to a passer-by in St Anne’s park recently. “That shower never give up, do they?” he replied, without missing a beat. It was indeed strange to arrive in a clearing in the park one evening to find it arrayed with tents, outside which Vikings were avidly practicing…
Month: May 2014
A Catholic model of teaching
Ben ConroyMost people do not know what a Catholic ethos is
Very special sacraments
Erin FoxPreparing for your first Holy Communion and your Confirmation are two of the most exciting occasions growing up. Choosing an outfit to wear, celebrating with your family and class mates, and receiving cards and gifts can be what people look forward to most about the day. They are important occasions and deserve a big celebration…
May is the month of Mary
Wendy GraceOur Lady is the paradigm of a truly liberated woman
Large crowds nationwide give thanks for new saints
Mags GarganIrish join in papal celebrations
Vatican commission signals ‘real change’ for minors
Paul KeenanMarie Collins expresses hopes for body’s first meeting
The Tablet parts company with its Rome correspondent
The Catholic weekly magazine The Tablet has announced the departure of its former Rome correspondent Robert Mickens following revelations of an online exchange involving the journalist which made insulting remarks about Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The magazine had earlier suspended Mickens for his participation in the conversation on the Facebook social media site in which…
Quotes of the Week May 1
“I believe with all my heart and all my strength and mind that I will be resurrected. Salvation will soon come to me as well.” Imprisoned Christian Asia Bibi, reacts to news that her blasphemy appeal has been postponed indefinitely by a court in Pakistan "Of course, we forgive them for all they have…
Vatican eyes political shift in Holy Land
Palestinian unity government in place for papal visit
Kenyan hospital becomes first ‘St John Paul’ facility
A medical facility in Kenya is claiming a first in its renaming as the St John Paul Maternity Hospital. Immediately after the Sunday canonisation of the Polish Pontiff the planned change of name for the facility at Isiolo came into effect, creating what is believed to be the first to bear his canonised title. Operating…