Catholic school leaders have praised the enormous work and generosity of school children and staff who throughout the country have been raising tens of thousands of Euro for those in need at Christmas. “Across the country, in schools large and small, pupils and staff are actively engaged in fundraising for those less fortunate.  The type…

Newly elected politicians must have a “sincere commitment” to serving the common good and a “prioritisation of the needs of the most vulnerable”, according to the Archbishop of Dublin. After the formation of the 34th Dáil, Archbishop Dermot Farrell called on parishes to pray for politicians. Archbishop Farrell said that in current times “wise” governance…

Looking back at the Kilmore Diocese in 2024, Bishop Martin Hayes said they had significant events. “We had our pilgrimage to Lourdes. One of the features of it was that we brought some young people.” The young people who went on that pilgrimage raised the money to go, the bishop said. “They raised over 17,500…

Two Diocesan Eucharistic Adoration Committees have been commissioned on Saturday December 14 at a Mass celebrated by Bishop Paul Dempsey in St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, Dublin. Each attendee received a badge of office blessed by the bishop. The formation and training took place during the months of October and November. The two committees, one for…

The new chaplain of the church in Dublin airport has said he is “excited” to take up the role, just before Christmas. After months without a priest Fr Justin Obijuru took the reins in Our Lady Queen of Heaven in the second week of December, just in time for Christmas. Fr Justin is from the…

The annual Kilkenny Christmas Crib Walk, an event that has touched locals “very deeply” over the past 10 years, will return to the city on St Stephen’s Day. This year’s event will include a special prayer for peace in the Middle East and Bethlehem, calling on pilgrims to reflect on the ongoing conflict in the…

A member of Misean Cara, an Irish membership organisation supporting the overseas development projects of missionaries who work with poor, marginalised and vulnerable communities, has said that the organisation’s aid to South Sudan, the youngest country in the world, is “building-up” systems and commended the efforts of missionary priests committed to improving the lives of…

The Archbishops of Armagh have called for all Christians to embrace “the light that has the last word and not darkness” and to pass on this light amid “life’s obscurity, complications, and suffering” in their joint Christmas message. Catholic Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin and Anglican Archbishop of Armagh John McDowell wrote collaboratively: “The Christmas…

Sometimes you just need a little reminder that decency is still out there. Some example of men and women coming together, applying their gifts and talents for the good of humanity. Thankfully, we’re still in a period of time where a mere glance into some of the endeavours of those working for justice and equality…

Priests should reach out for support if they are feeling stressed as Christmas approaches, the Auxiliary Bishops of Dublin and Armagh have urged. Having served for a long time as parish priest in Wicklow, Bishop Donal Roche expressed concern for priests who are busy all year round and particularly the increased pressure they face in…