The Diocese of Wonju, South Korea, held a ceremony last July, blessing the martyrdom site and unveiling a life-size statue of ‘Servant of God’ Fr James Maginn SSCME (1911-1950), who was martyred while guarding the church during the Korean War. Fr Maginn, whose beatification is being promoted by the Korean Church, was raised in Belfast…
Emmanuel House of Providence, located in Clonfert, Co. Galway, is expecting a large crowd of pilgrims when it hosts a day of Prayer centered around the veneration of a first-class relic of St Philomena on August 7. This event, which last year drew over 1,500 faithful to Clonfert, is expected to be a day of…
The Irish Dominicans will be working together with their French brothers at the Olympics from this coming July 26 to August 11 in Paris. They will be based at the Église St-Francois-Xavier, Paris, where there will be free water, friendly faces, pétanque, organ concerts, Mass in 3 languages, Vespers, tours of the church and vigils…
The Capuchin Friary in Ards, Donegal is breathing new life, combining the serene art of coffee-making with a focus on ecology and spirituality. Recent efforts have rejuvenated Ards as a centre for eco-spirituality. This transformation includes creating new walking paths, planting over 1,000 native Irish trees, and developing a vibrant walled garden. A new retreat…
All Hallows College was filled with excitement as alumni gathered for the annual Jubilee Day, one of the most anticipated events on the All Hallows calendar. Held typically in the third week of July, Jubilee Day brings together ordained and non-ordained All Hallows past men to celebrate significant anniversaries. Fr Aidan Galvin, reflecting on the significance…
The recently installed Bishop of Down and Connor, Alan McGuckian SJ attended the Commencement Ceremonies for graduands at St Mary’s University College in Belfast throughout the month of June. As Chair of the Board of Governors at the College, Bishop McGuckian, presided at celebrations for awards in Religious Education, Liberal Arts, Irish-medium education as well…
A tribute event for a former teacher and religious sister of the Order of the Poor Servants of the Mother of God was held in Dublin to give former pupils an opportunity to offer thanks for her work. Sr Colette taught in Manor House Junior School in Raheny. More than 70 men and women gathered…
In an interview with The Irish Catholic, former Pussycat Dolls singer Kaya Jones opened up about her dramatic life transformation, from Hollywood stardom to becoming a vocal advocate for faith and pro-life causes. The Grammy-winning artist, now 39, shares her personal struggles, spiritual awakening, and mission to inspire the youth. Known for her successful pop…
The Apostolic Society of The Most Holy Trinity, a new religious community, has been established in Co. Galway, with a mission to support parishes and help the Church in Ireland. The community received the initial approval on November 7, 2021. “Our charism is three-fold: to make God known and loved, to help men and women…
Bishop Niall Coll of Ossory has voiced his concerns about the lack of recognition and appreciation for Catholic schools in Ireland. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, Bishop Coll said, “We in Ireland often take our Catholic schools for granted. In other parts of the world, there is often a greater recognition and appreciation of Catholic…