Staff Reporter The fastest man on the planet has said he feels “blessed” after winning his third 100m world title. Usain Bolt took to social media site Twitter to give thanks after narrowly beating rival Justin Gatlin to the gold medal in the 100m final of the IAAF World Championships at the weekend. The Jamaican sprinter…

Eco-Congregation Ireland (ECI) is calling on parishes and faith communities throughout Ireland to observe Creation Time by holding climate justice services and events between September 1 and October 4. Creation Time, which is celebrated every year by churches throughout the world, is an opportunity for Christians to reflect on the mystery of Creation and the…

Diversifying patronage in the Irish education system could lead to segregation and exclusion, according to the chair of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and Social Protection. Dublin Mid-West Labour TD Joanna Tuffy told The Irish Catholic that in her view, “increasing diversity is not a good approach as it doesn’t cater for villages, and…

The curate of St Patrick’s Parish in Corduff, Blanchardstown is preparing to take a ‘leap of faith’ to raise money for a youth parish pilgrimage. Fr Joe McLoughlin is braving a tandem skydive at the Irish Parachute Club in Co. Offaly next weekend to facilitate an annual trip to bring parishioners to Medjugorje Youth Week…

Debate continues about how to help the divorced and remarried, writes Cindy Wooden

Thai women religious pray in front of the spot where a bomb was detonated a few days earlier on August 17 at the Bangkok’s Erawan shrine, killing 20 people. The Hindu shrine is also a place of devotion for Thai Buddhists. Photo: CNS