Congratulations to the 15 dedicated men who have taken the noble step of entering seminary to pursue their calling to the priesthood, representing a modest increase compared to the nine and six men who embarked on this journey in the preceding years
Dear Editor, Michael Kelly wrote in the Editor’s Comment [The Irish Catholic – September 21, 2023]: “Healthy and committed vocations only come from healthy and committed communities which can only be formed by healthy and committed families.” This reminds me of the mission of the Venerable Fr Peyton who urged families to pray the rosary…
Dear Editor, The recent visit of Pope Francis to Mongolia is a momentous occasion that holds profound significance for Catholics and the world at large. In a time when the global community faces various challenges and divisions, the Pope’s visit to Mongolia sends a powerful message of unity, peace, and dialogue. Mongolia, a predominantly Buddhist…
Dear Editor, Your recent front page article [The Irish Catholic – September 7, 2023] highlighting Tánaiste Micheál Martin’s warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the harassment faced by the Christian minority in Jerusalem, has stirred my concern. As Christians, we are called to embrace love, compassion, and solidarity with our fellow believers, regardless…
Dear Editor, I write to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Cardinal Timothy Dolan for his inspiring message delivered during the recent Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh [The Irish Catholic – August 31, 2023]. His words should resonate deeply with Catholics not only in Ireland but across the globe. Cardinal Dolan’s call for Irish…
Dear Editor, A World Youth Day hosted in Ireland will most certainly revitalise and strengthen the Faith. The recent experiences of Irish bishops at World Youth Day in Lisbon have highlighted the transformative power such an event can have. The impact of witnessing more than 1.5 million young Catholics gather in Lisbon, united in their…
Dear Editor, I write in response to the recent article discussing the unjust sentencing of Bishop Rolando Álvarez in Nicaragua [The Irish Catholic – August 10, 2023]. The primate’s call for the release of Bishop Álvarez from prison is not only a matter of humanitarian concern, but also a reflection of the core values that…
Dear Editor, I write to express my heartfelt agreement with the sentiment that Fr Edward J. Flanagan should indeed be put on the path to sainthood [The Irish Catholic – August 3, 2023]. His remarkable life and selfless dedication to the welfare of vulnerable children, regardless of their skin colour, resonate as a beacon of…
Dear Editor, I was, like most people, horrified at the treatment of the young calves at marts around the country as portrayed on the national news and shown on the Prime Time Investigates programme aired on RTÉ, Monday, July 10. These young calves are going to slaughter (something that is not spoken about, the presenter…
Dear Editor, It would be foolish not to have deep concerns about the Irish Government’s draft Social, Personal, and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum, particularly in regards to a sentence that promotes an ill-conceived concept of ‘allyship’ [The Irish Catholic – July 20, 2023]. I believe it is essential to address this issue with utmost urgency,…
Chai Brady