‘the phenomenon of “we want Jesus, but just not the Church” is, for many, increasingly becoming, “we want neither Jesus nor the Church”’, writes Andrew O’Connell
Month: June 2015
Environmentalism is nothing new to society
Mary Kenny“The danger area of modern environmentalism is not the love of nature, but a hatred of people”, writes Mary Kenny
Creating a home from home
Cathal BarryThe tragic loss of lives in Berkeley has revealed just how vital Irish chaplaincy services abroad are, writes Cathal Barry
Time for a leg-up, not a hand-out
Greg DalyThe SVP’s budgetary proposals are considered by Greg Daly
‘We need to hear the cry of the Earth’
Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment is a stinging critique of humanity’s treatment of the environment, writes Cathal Barry
Changing the script
There hasn’t always been such furore around the publication of papal encyclicals, writes Cathal Barry
Caring is a costly business
Courtney McGrailThe Pope’s environment encyclical is one of most important papal documents in over a century, writes Fr Seán McDonagh SSC
Lough Derg is a ‘place of miracles’
Michael KellyIn the second of a two-part feature on St Patrick’s Purgatory, Michael Kelly writes about this compelling place
Clogher hosts first diocesan safeguarding conference
Mags GarganAbout 200 people attended the first safeguarding conference for the Diocese of Clogher held in Clones. Special guests included: Sr Suzie Duffy of the Diocese of Kilmore; Marie Hamilton; Mary Mc Mahon; and Sr Una Purcell of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise. The conference was opened by Acting Chairperson of the Diocesan Safeguarding Committee, Mary Harte and…
Ecumenical service at St Colmcille’s Well
Over a hundred people attended the annual ecumenical service at St Colmcille’s Well in Ballycullen, Dublin 16. The theme for the year was ‘We Stand on Holy Ground’ and the speaker for the occasion was Fr Noel Hession OSA. There was an element of nostalgia surrounding the service this year, due to the impending closure…