Laurence O’Toole, Dublin’s Own Special Saint

Laurence O’Toole, Dublin’s Own Special Saint The Latin Lives of St Laurence of Dublin edited with critical introduction by Maurice F. Roche   (Four Courts Press, € 45) Catherine Swift  St Laurence O’Toole is the patron saint of Dublin Archdiocese and, quite apart from the churches which are dedicated to him, such as North Wall,…

The truth of the Catholic Church

Encouraged by a believing friend, I was advised to read the Bible after an argument. I did, and it opened floodgates, says Thomas Colsy   While reflecting on my journey to Catholicism, I think it right to explain how and why I came to believe the Catholic Faith was the truth, rather than merely something…

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Ultimate ‘cancer’ in life is separation from God

Dear Editor, I agreed 110% with Fr Chris Hayden ‘Be quick to listen’ [The Irish Catholic – March 13, 2025]. Irish Catholics really need to move on from the stereotypical desire for ‘quickie’ Masses and homilies. It’s quite immature, minimalistic and lacking in generosity to the God to whom we owe our very existence. It…

St Patrick’s Day address: A missed opportunity?

The final St Patrick’s Day address from President Michael D. Higgins was, as expected, a thoughtful and deeply reflective meditation on justice, solidarity, and shared humanity. Over the past 14 years, President Higgins has been a voice for the marginalised, the vulnerable, and those who seek a more compassionate world. His latest address stayed true…

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French bishops publish major study to boost interest in faith, help save churches

Following the publication of the General Estates on Religious Heritage report, French bishops are spearheading efforts to restore historic churches, not only to preserve architectural treasures but also to renew interest in the faith. Across France, from Marseille to rural Normandy, communities are celebrating the revival of their Catholic heritage. On February 2, restoration work…

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Applauding every report in The Irish Catholic

Dear Editor,  So many excellent articles to comment on your issue of March 6 but I would like to begin with Maria Steen’s outstanding report on the media’s predictable take on the Trump/Zelenskyy meeting in the Oval Office. I cannot say I am surprised but I was certainly shocked to learn that it lasted 50…

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Catholic social teaching as a guiding light

Christian social justice work has generally become more politicised over the last decade, Dr Anna Rowlands warns.   A month ago, the new US Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic convert, achieved what most theologians fail to do in a lifetime: to make Thomas Aquinas and St Augustine headline news. Following an interview on Fox…

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