Pope Francis’ September 11 meeting with Dominican Fr Gustavo Gutierrez was an informal one, held in the in the Pope’s residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae, and not listed on his official schedule. Yet the news that Pope Francis had received the 85-year old Peruvian priest, who is widely considered the father of liberation theology, has…
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Challenging the Church
"Despite their condemnation of violence, the Churches were not seen as neutral and above the fray. They were seen as part of the problem. This made it very difficult for them to be seen as part of the solution.” That was John Brewer, Professor of Post-Conflict Studies, one of the foremost sociologists of religion,…
Tánaiste’s move on uniforms ‘strange’ – education chief
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore’s plans to force schools to allow parents opt for cheaper uniforms has been branded “strange” by an senior education chief. Ferdia Kelly, General Secretary of the Joint Managerial Body (JMB) told The Irish Catholic “it seems strange that the Minister for Foreign Affairs would want to bring in regulations on school…
Dublin parish to launch Year of Faith boat
Cherry Orchard Parish in Dublin will launch a custom-made Year of Faith boat next week, built by the local men’s shed group. The idea for the boat, based on the Year of Faith logo, was originally floated by parish priest, Fr Sean Duggan. Parish Pastoral Worker, Jane Mellet and parishioner Mary Barrett both jumped…
Raphoe launches Faith Gathering
Bishop Philip Boyce officially launched the Raphoe Faith Gathering at an event in the Pastoral Centre in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal last Monday. The Faith Gathering will take place on the weekend of October 19-20 in the Loreto Secondary School Letterkenny with a variety of keynote speakers and workshops, including an address by Papal Nuncio,…
Pallottines welcome new students
Students starting the canonical year with the Pallottines in Dublin pictures with Fr Emmet O'Hara SCA Vocation's Director: Christopher Burke (Derry), Brendan McCarrick (Sligo), John Regan (Mayo), Jamie Twogig (Cork), Charles Lafferty (Derry) and Liam O'Donovan (Kilkenny).
Dominicans continue to increase vocations
A pharmacist, publican, nurse, engineer, accountant, and former professional footballer are among the 19 men currently in formation with the Irish Dominican friars. Bro. Philip Mulryne is a former professional footballer from Belfast who played for Manchester United, Norwich City and internationally with Northern Ireland before retiring in 2008. He joined the…
Inspiring young people called to action
Students Orla Davis, Clodagh Martin, Cliodhna McManus and Clare Bradley from Eureka Secondary School, Kells, Co. Meath call on schools and youth organisations to 'Go Do' and enter the YSI Social Innovators Action Programme 2014, supported by the Vodafone Ireland Foundation. Eureka Secondary School holds the title of Young Social Innovators of the Year…
Fr Iggy denies being pushed out
Fr Iggy O’Donovan has denied reports that he is being forced to leave his position as Prior of the Augustinian Church in Drogheda, as he prepared to leave the town on sabbatical this week. Fr Iggy, who is no stranger to controversy and was heavily criticised for issuing an invitation to Church of Ireland…
K&L prepares for Ploughing Championship
Bishop Denis Nulty has issued an invitation to participants at the National Ploughing Championship at Ratheniska, Co. Laois later this month to visit the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin’s stand. The event, from September 24-26, is one of Europe’s largest outdoor exhibitions and agricultural trade shows, which attracts on average 1,300 exhibitors and 187,000…