Irish rugby star Donncha O’Callaghan talks about family, faith and the future with Cathal Barry

The Congregation of the Holy Spirit

Christmas remains a deeply traditional event in Italy, writes Matteo Ciofi

Recent studies on power help explain current societal woes, writes Prof. William Reville

Journalist Alf McCreary talks about family, faith and the future with Martin O’Brien

During the month of November, in the magnificent quadrangle of St Patrick’s College Maynooth, designed by Augustus Pugin, a stunning tree has been glowing gold, orange, red and copper.  This majestic creation is a larger-than-life burning bush, ablaze with God.  Even now in early December, well into a season of supposed decline and death, this…

Catholic higher education is caught somewhere between death and flourishing, writes Ronan Tobin

Martin O’Brien visits Accord’s newest office in Belfast

Fr Alec Reid believed that the Church and politicians had to find a way out of conflict rather than just condemn, writes Dr Martin Mansergh

Born on August 5, 1931, in Dublin, Fr Alec Reid was baptised into the Body of Christ in his local Catholic parish. After the death of his father the family moved to Nenagh, Co. Tipperary where he went to school. A skilled young hurler, he gained a place in the Tipperary minor team. In autumn…