Ruadhán JonesBishop Donal McKeown warned that Ireland’s synodal process will “go nowhere if the desired outcome is promoting individual agendas” in a homily, June 13
Synod can’t become promotion for individual agendas, says bishop
Month: June 2021
Jesus prays for everyone, always, Pope says
Jesus is always praying for each and every person, desiring that his word would help people in their lives and that they never would feel alone, Pope Francis said
Fr Ger Nash appointed new bishop of Ferns diocese
Chai Brady
Pope Francis has appointed Co. Clare priest Fr Ger Nash (62) as the new bishop of the Diocese of Ferns, taking the reins from Bishop Denis Brennan. After this morning’s announcement, Bishop-elect Nash said he looked forward to walking with the people and parish communities throughout the diocese of Ferns “as we respond to that…
Pope Francis declines Cardinal Marx’s resignation
Pope Francis declined on Thursday the resignation of Cardinal Reinhard Marx, offered to him last month. In a June 10 letter, the Pope asked the influential German cardinal to continue as archbishop of Munich and Freising. Writing in Spanish, Francis told Cardinal Marx: “If you are tempted to think that, by confirming your mission and not…
Relief as Government gives the green light for July First Holy Communions
Parishes in the Republic will be able to celebrate First Holy Communion and Confirmation from July 5 under new Government guidelines. There has been disappointment in parishes in the Republic that the ceremonies could not go ahead, despite the fact that the celebrations are happening north of the border. The Irish Catholic understands that officials…
Edwin Poots’ refusal to say whether he would attend Mass dubbed ‘regressive’
The incoming DUP leader Edwin Poots’ refusal to say whether or not he would attend a Catholic Mass if invited is a cause for “concern”, according to Prof. Deirdre Heenan of Ulster University. Answering this paper’s query about Mass, a spokesman for Mr Poots replied saying: “Mr Poots is heartened that people of all faiths are able…
Microsoft tax dodging ‘scandalous’ – Fr McVerry
The news that an Irish Microsoft subsidiary paid no corporation tax on €260 billion has been greeted as “a scandal” by Fr Peter McVerry. The company, Microsoft Round Island One, posted profits last year equal to nearly three-quarters of Ireland’s gross domestic product (GDP). The corporation tax takings on the €260 billion would have amounted…
No dough as Eucharistic bread bust continues
The demand for Eucharistic bread is at a “trickle” according to the nuns who provide for much of Ireland’s need. The Irish Catholic reported last September on the “absolute decimation” of demand for altar breads at the onset of the pandemic, with the effect being likened to a guillotine dropping. Nine months on, the situation…
Interest in diaconate ‘levelling off’ with 60% of dioceses involved
After an initial spike in the numbers of men putting themselves forward to become deacons it is beginning to level, according to the former National Director of the Permanent Diaconate, Bishop Michael Duignan. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, Bishop Duignan of Clonfert said: “I suppose what we have noticed is initially a lot of people…
Lidl paid leave after miscarriage welcomed by pro-lifers
Lidl’s move to offer paid, compassionate leave for employees who’ve suffered a miscarriage, either directly or indirectly, has been welcomed as a “real example”. Speaking to The Irish Catholic newspaper, Niamh Uí Bhriain of The Life Institute said it’s “great news, and fair play to Lidl”. “Miscarriage is a terrible loss and a real source…