The Standing Committee of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference has recently released a message to the faithful, encouraging them to unite in daily prayer of the Rosary after their gathering in the Columba Centre of St Patrick’s Pontifical College, Maynooth. The prayer will being broadcasted every evening from St Peter’s Square at 8pm (Ireland time),…
The Word became flesh for us to save us by reconciling us with God, who “loved us and sent his Son to be the expiation for our sins.” Our nature demanded to be healed. The Word became flesh so that thus we might know God’s love: “In this the love of God was made manifest…
The Divine Mercy Conference held at the RDS in Dublin this year saw a record turnout, with over 9000 attendees from all walks of life, including many young people. The event was sold out from early in the morning. There was a variety of stands representing different missions and apostolates across the country from religious…
St Katharine Drexel was born in Philadelphia on November 26, 1858, the second daughter of wealthy banker Francis Anthony Drexel and his wife, Hannah Langstroth. Her mother passed away shortly after Katharine’s birth, and her father remarried Emma Bouvier in 1860. Katharine and her sister Louisa received an exceptional education through private tutors and travelled…
St Peter was born the youngest child into a poor but noble family in Ravenna, Italy. His early years were not easy, as both of his parents died when he was still young. He was raised by an older brother who mistreated him, forcing him to work. However, his life took a positive turn when…
The Church dedicates the month of February to the Holy Family, an inspiring model of love. This time offers an opportunity for reflection on what love truly means. With St Valentine’s Day accompanied by chocolates, flowers, and idealistic films, it is easy to overlook the deeper meaning of love. But we are left with an…
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Kevin Doran to serve as the Bishop of Achonry, uniting it with the Diocese of Elphin in persona episcopi – governed by one bishop. The announcement was made on Sunday, February 16, with Mass celebrated at 10am, followed by the formal announcement of Bishop Doran’s appointment as the new Bishop…
God has visited his people. He has fulfilled the promise he made to Abraham and his descendants. He acted far beyond all expectation – he has sent his own ‘beloved Son’. We believe and confess that Jesus is the eternal Son of God made man. For ‘the Word became flesh and dwelt among us’, full…
A Benedictine monk based in Glenstal Abbey, Co. Limerick, has recently published a new book, The people’s celebration of the Eucharist. Fr Fintan Lyons explained to The Irish Catholic that the idea to write this book came from a series of questions that some lay people have asked him on the Eucharist. “I was trying…
For the third year in a row, Newman University Church, located in Co. Dublin, will be celebrating couples that have been married in the same church for over 100 years. A special Mass will be hosted for the couples on February 16, followed by a reception with champagne and chocolates. During this month, Newman University…