Vocations depend on community – bishop It takes more than a family to help someone discern a vocation to the priesthood or religious life, but also a “whole parish and many more”, Kildare and Leighlin’s bishop has said. Speaking at the Basilica of Our Lady of Knock on June 23, Dr Denis Nulty said: “Mother Teresa didn’t become Mother Teresa…
All roads led to Innovate Wexford Park on Sunday, June 17 for the Diocese of Ferns World Meeting of Families (WMOF) Diocesan Fun Day. What started as a rather overcast day turned bright and warm as the crowd arrived in the park to the sound of the Ballindaggin Pipe Band playing ‘Kelly the Boy from…
Entertainers on the streets of Cork Laya’s Healthcare City Spectacular in Cork on July 14 and 15 is going to be one of the most entertaining family weekends of the summer. The event is taking place in Fitzgerald’s Park in Cork and will feature some of the world’s best street performers. These performers include Sara…
Calling torture a “mortal sin,” Pope Francis called on Christians to help victims of this crime against human rights. Marking the United Nations’ International Day in Support of Victims of Torture yesterday, June 26, the Pope tweeted: “Torture is a mortal sin! Christian communities must commit themselves to helping victims of torture.” The Pope has spoken…
The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 yesterday, June 26, that a California law that placed requirements on crisis pregnancy centres that oppose abortion violated the First Amendment. In its decision in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra, the court found that the law changes the content of the clinic’s speech “by…
The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 yesterday, June 26, that a California law that placed requirements on crisis pregnancy centres that oppose abortion violated the First Amendment. In its decision in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra, the court found that the law changes the content of the clinic’s speech “by…
Calling torture a “mortal sin,” Pope Francis called on Christians to help victims of this crime against human rights. Marking the United Nations’ International Day in Support of Victims of Torture yesterday, June 26, the Pope tweeted: “Torture is a mortal sin! Christian communities must commit themselves to helping victims of torture.” The Pope has…
The Archdiocese of Dublin has called for prayers after a tragic collision on the grounds of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Killian Church in Clondalkin in Dublin, which lead to several injuries – some believed to be fatal. A driver, who is believed to be a visiting priest about to…
If you want to attend any of Pope Francis’ events, listen closely! Brenda Drumm, Media and Communications Director of WMOF 2018, shares the arrangement of tickets for the papal events with The Irish Catholic.
Mark Pattinson Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington, said June 20 he will no longer exercise any public ministry “in obedience” to the Vatican after an allegation he abused a teenager 47 years ago was found credible. Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen, New Jersey, where Cardinal McCarrick served as its first…
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