Renata is a Brazilian immigrant who completed her degree in journalism in 2023, and started to work as a multimedia journalist for The Irish Catholic on April 2024.
February 24 marked the 3rd anniversary of the Ukrainian war. To mark the moment, Bishop of the Dioceses of Elphin and Achonry Kevin Doran published a message to the Ukrainians living in both dioceses. The bishop said he believes most of them would have hoped to be able to return to their countries by now,…
Permanent Deacons from across the globe gathered in Rome from February 21 to 23 for the Jubilee of Deacons. Among the Irish representatives were Msgr La Flynn and Deacon Martin Donnelly from Lough Derg, who in 2025 are celebrating their 50th and 7th anniversary of ordination to permanent diaconate respectively. Speaking to The Irish Catholic,…
Armagh school celebrated the opening of a new multi-purpose sports hall and modular classrooms on Wednesday, February 19. Foley Primary School in Ballymacnab received Education Minister Paul Givan and Archbishop Eamon Martin amongst other guests for the occasion. The £1.1 million investment project includes the multi-purpose sports hall, two mobile classrooms, new school central heating…
The Catholic Church will have a busy year, full of celebrations with the Jubilee of Hope mobilising Catholics worldwide. However, that is not the only important event the Church will be seeing in 2025. The Laudato Si’ encyclical and the Laudato Si’ Movement celebrate ten years in 2025. The Irish Catholic talked to Bishop of…
Bishop of Killaloe Fintan Monahan took part in the annual fundraising run in Limerick over the weekend. Runners from around the country joined in the 10k run/walk fundraising for the Milford Care Centre on February 16. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, Bishop Monahan said “the annual 10k is an important fundraiser for Milford Hospice which…
A retired priest of the Raphoe Diocese died aged 87 on February 15 and left many mourning throughout the diocese. Dean Austin Laverty PE, retired parish priest of Ardara dedicated over 60 years of work across a variety of roles in the diocese. The Parish of Iniskeel said in a statement that “even in his…
The number of recruits from a Catholic background joining the PSNI has dropped significantly in the past few years. In the latest recruitment campaign, only 27% of all new recruits are Catholic, confirmed Chief Constable Jon Boutcher. Speaking to BBC, Mr Boutcher said “the figures are not what I want. There is no doubt about…
Marking St Valentine’s Day on February 14, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Armagh Michael Routers blessed engaged and married couples during a ‘photocall of engaged couples’ arranged by the Catholic marriage care service, Accord NI at St Mary’s Grotto, Belfast. Speaking ahead of the gathering, Deirdre O’Rawe, Regional Director of Accord NI said:…
The Friars in Wexford climbed Croagh Patrick on February 19 to raise funds for roof repairs in the friary. The Father Guardian was joined by other friars and the community for the climb and said Mass on top of the mountain. Speaking ahead of the event, Fr Robert Cojoc OFM, Father Guardian said the friary…
The Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin is running a two-year diploma in Pastoral Ministry for lay people. Thirty one people started the period of discernment with a gathering on the evening of February 7. This period will end in June and the course starts in September. The programme, announced in October 2024, had a series…