As the European synodal assembly closed on Sunday, the gathered bishops praised the “frank” and respectful dialogue between bishops, priests, consecrated and lay men and women. Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin along with 13 other delegates from the island of Ireland attended the European assembly from February 5-12. In their final remarks released on February…
With the law to create exclusion zones around abortion clinics receiving Royal Assent February 6, pro-lifers have vowed not to take the measure “lying down”. This comes after a priest in England faced criminal charges for praying for free speech outside an abortion clinic after business hours. At least two others have faced charges for…
Many religious sisters continue to do quiet and heroic work. Who will take up the challenge when they’re no longer able, asks Ruadhán Jones As we endure yet another winter where our hospitals seem to be in a permanent crisis mode, ask any person of a particular age about the time when religious orders were…
The goal of Lent is nothing other than freeing ourselves up to follow God more faithfully, writes Jason Osborne Lent begins Wednesday, February 22, this year, and so in preparation it’s worth turning our mind to it in advance. At least in my case, it often comes upon me like a thief in the night,…
Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa was convicted and sentenced by a Nicaraguan court to 26 years in prison on February 10 – barely a day after the outspoken prelate defied President Daniel Ortega by refusing to go into exile. The court convicted Bishop Álvarez on charges of conspiracy to undermine national integrity and spreading false…
Clonfert diocese has opened a consultation on the future of Catholic secondary level education in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. The consultation reflects the “rapidly changing education landscape” and has “no pre-determined outcome”, the diocese said in a statement. Second level education in Ballinasloe is currently provided by two schools under the patronage of Clonfert and CEIST…
In a 2000s poll, the British Film Institute canvassed film and TV professionals to find the 100 best English TV series. At number 10, the highest ranked TV Mini-series, was a famous adaptation of Brideshead Revisited. The classic book by Catholic author Evelyn Waugh became a classic series, beloved by audiences, critics – and even…
The FBI says it is retracting a leaked document published on the internet February 8 that appears to reveal that the bureau’s Richmond division launched an investigation into “radical traditionalist” Catholics and their possible ties to “the far-right white nationalist movement”. In response to an inquiry from CNA, the FBI said it will remove the…
The Pioneer Association is setting its eyes on the international scene, changing their website’s address to reflect the growing interest abroad. The lay Catholic association, founded in Ireland 125 years ago, will change its website address from ‘.ie’ to ‘.org’ as global interest has surged, spiritual director Fr Robert McCabe told The Irish Catholic. Speaking…
I don’t mean to sound flippant about a mental disorder, but it does rather seem that everyone who is anyone is claiming to have, or has been associated with, the condition known as ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Celebrities who are listed as having ADHD include Justin Timberlake, Richard Branson, Bill Gates, the socialite…
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