Staff reporterTributes have poured in for a “much-loved” and “exceptional” Derry priest who died on Monday morning. Hailing from Culdaff, Fr Paddy O’Kane ministered as the parish priest of the Holy Family parish in Derry for many years. Former mayor of Derry, Pat Ramsey, said Fr O’Kane “was a well-loved priest across Derry, highly respected”.…
The refugee crisis as a result of the war in Ukraine is creating a situation “ripe for exploitation” by human traffickers across Europe, but especially in Ireland according to those working in the field. Speaking to The Irish Catholic newspaper, Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Policy Officer at Care, Lauren Agnew warned that as refugees…
The award-winning Irish composer and musician Phil Coulter said that he thanks God every day for having been able to make a living from his talent. Speaking on Miriam O’Callaghan’s Sunday with Miriam, Mr Coulter said he is very grateful for the fact that he was born with the “rare gift” of his musical talent.…
Staff Reporter The Loyola Institute in Trinity College Dublin will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its founding with a special ‘Festival of Theology’ in May. The conference’s theme will be on theology and the university, exploring “the challenges, relevance and difficulties of the relationship”. It will consider questions such as “what role can theology play…
The pro-life community in Northern Ireland feel “particularly betrayed” after a new law making pro-life presence outside abortion providers illegal was passed in the Northern Assembly March 24 by 55 votes to 29, director of the Iona Institute NI Tracy Harkin has said. Ms Harkin criticised the passage of the law, saying “not only have…
Staff Reporter A parish in Co. Clare is working hard to tackle logistical problems in getting Ukrainian refugees school places. Fr Gerry Kenny Co-PP in Kilkee parish is working with St Senan’s Education Office in Limerick – a body which manages a large number of schools – and the Department of Education to expand resources.…
Priests particularly in rural parishes have felt the bite of rising petrol and diesel costs as the lifting of Covid restrictions has led to more in-person meetings, visits, weddings and more. Fr Roy Donovan, a leader of the Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) and parish priest of Cahersonlish in Co. Limerick said the price increases…
Staff reporter Primate of All-Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has led tributes to Bishop Jim Moriarty who died at the weekend. The retired Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin was 85. Archbishop Martin paid tribute to the late prelate as “a pastor of deep faith” who “encouraged everyone to make the most of their God-given gifts. “His…
Glenamaddy parish in Galway welcomed Charlie Bird who joined parishioners on a walk of their greenway before he goes to Croagh Patrick for his charity fundraising climb, which takes place April 2. He will be joined by people in different locations across the country and by some people abroad. Mr Bird’s ‘Climb With Charlie’ initiative…
Professor Diarmaid Ferriter – probably the most influential historian in Ireland – has called for a “truth commission” to investigate the circumstances of Irish adoption practices in the past. He estimates that up to 20,000 Irish people may have been affected by historic illegal birth registrations, and this should be now be fully investigated by…
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