To divest or not to divest – we need a detailed examination of how schools can be Catholic in a challenging secular culture writes Dr Brendán Ó Caoimh The GRACE Report presents a profile of the people who lead, manage and teach in Catholic schools, at both primary and secondary level. Therefore, it serves as…
Margaret Anne Suggs is a professional illustrator. Some readers will already be familiar with her work as the illustrator of the ‘Pigín of Howth’ stories by Kathleen Watkins, and also Holy Shocking Saints with Sine Quinn. However, this new book seems to be a very personal project. She tells us that she has long held…
Europe’s bishops have voiced support for the European Union’s future enlargement plans, saying it provides a unique opportunity to showcase the value of fraternity, but they also cautioned against the imposition of ideology and the pursuit of particular interests. In a statement issued during their April 17-19 spring plenary assembly in Łomza, Poland, the Commission…
Elizabeth Scalia In discussing the removal or transfer of a pastor, Canon 1752 reads, “… prae oculis habita salute animarum, quae in Ecclesia suprema semper lex esse debet”, in English, “… keeping in mind the salvation of souls, which must always be the supreme law of the Church”. The phrase resonates so deeply with me…
I work and move within Church circles and find that most of the people there are honest, committed, and for the most part radiate their faith positively. Most churchgoers aren’t hypocrites. What I do find disturbing in Church circles though is that many of us can be bitter, mean-spirited, and judgmental in terms of defending…
Muslim extremists set on fire several homes of Christians in Minya, a province in southern Egypt, in a continuation of anti-Christian violence less than two weeks before Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter. According to The New Arab, when anti-Christian fanatics failed to dispossess Christians of their homes in retribution for attempting to build a church in…
When asked to open up about her most memorable moments in her life Riverdance dancer and captain Amy-Mae Dolan shared that getting the opportunity to perform in front of the Pope was one of the most career-defining highlights in her decorated Irish dancing career. Ms Dolan, who is from Aghyaran in Castlederg, Co. Tyrone, recalled…
Most TV services have a rake of channels down the list that few people ever watch. Most are happy with the Irish channels and the main UK services like BBC, ITV and Channel 4. But good stuff often lurks far down the list – eg Sky Arts and PBS America. Both are home to excellent…
Q: What’s going on with the Latin Mass, and why do some priests like to celebrate it while others don’t? A: It’s good to keep in mind that priests are human beings who, like the rest of us, form personal opinions about things that are important to them. So your question is a rather complex…
Michael R. Heinlein As Catholics, we recognise that the holy Eucharist is the ‘source and summit’ of our faith. The innumerable gifts received in holy Communion draw us more closely to Christ. But there also are a variety of reasons why someone might not be able to receive sacramental holy Communion. Sometimes reception of holy…
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