Canon Colm Kilcoyne traces the development of popular piety and devotion at Knock
Courtney McGrail
Mary; the ‘epitome’ of the Gospel
Cathal Barry takes a look at what the Church teaches about the proper veneration of Mary
Not all fats are bad for you
There has been much talk in recent times about what fats are 'good' and what fats are 'bad'. Generally speaking, 'good' fats are unrefined animal fats, fat from fish, and certain fats from plants, such as avocados, nuts and certain tropical oils like extra virgin olive oil. They tend to include a higher proportion of…
There’s just something about Mary
Mary’s motherly care strengthens faith
Catering for young pilgrims
Knock, the perfect place for youth to find God
Rev. bikers hit the road for charity
Justice Minister accused of ‘politically motivated’ attack on former colleagues
Staff Reporter The Pro Life Campaign (PLC) has accused Justice Minister Francis Fitzgerald of misleading the public and of mounting a politically motivated attack against her former Fine Gael colleagues who voted against last year’s abortion legislation. In two separate interviews recently, Minister Fitzgerald said she found it extraordinary that Fine Gael members of the…
Church attack “disgusting behaviour”
An attack on a Catholic church in Co. Tyrone has been described as “disgusting” by a local councillor after it was targeted by sectarian vandals. Racist graffiti that included swastikas was smeared on St Patrick’s Church in Dungannon with slogans such as ‘UVF’ and ‘f*** Gaza’ spray painted on the outside walls and front door.…
Kilkenny retreat centre closing
The Bishop of Ossory has announced that the Peace in Christ Diocesan Retreat Centre in Kilkenny will close in June next year. Bishop Seamus Freeman said the decision to close what it believed to be the first Diocesan Retreat Centre in Ireland, is a result of a review of their ministry by the Daughters of…
Priests not to give sign of peace to Mass goers, says Vatican
You’ve seen the couple kiss during the sign of peace, or the priest who leaves the altar to shake hands with the congregation. You may even have crossed the aisle to shake hands with a neighbour but no more according to the Vatican, who say these are abuses. From now on the sign of peace…