Priest’s condemnation of industrial schools rejected by Government
Month: September 2014
The focus should be on what deacons are, not what they do
How has a bishop implementing a decision of Vatican II become controversial, asks Bro. Martin Browne OSB
Devine intervention
Mags Gargan meets an Irish missionary at the forefront of peace work in Kenya
Making the Church fit for mission
The work of the Irish bishops’ conference is in need of some reform, writes Michael Kelly
Pressure is on to repeal our pro-life amendment
Changing our Constitution will introduce a permissive regime of abortion, writes David Quinn
Kerry footballer put through his paces
Walking in solidarity with the persecuted
NET Ministries Ireland’s commissioning Mass
Mount St Joseph Abbey hosting monastic retreat
The monks of Mount St Joseph Abbey, Roscrea are set to host a weekend retreat exploring monastic spirituality. The weekend of prayer, presentations and group reflection will involve the participation of monks from this Abbey led by the Abbot, Dom Richard Purcell, OCSO. There will also be a presentation by Martina Lehane Sheehan, author of…
Rugby star all smiles for children’s charity
Leinster and international rugby player, Ian Madigan launched ‘World Smile Day’ for Operation Smile Ireland with help from Melanie Norris (3) and Joseph Norris (5). World Smile Day takes place on October 3 and aims to raise awareness and funds for Operation Smile, a charity that provides free surgery for children in the developing world…