Dear Editor, Congratulations to the bishops for leading young pilgrims to World Youth Day in Lisbon, an event which serves as a beacon of hope and unity, fostering the Faith among the youth of Ireland and beyond. It deserves recognition and celebration. World Youth Day holds profound significance for young people and provides them with…
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my reservations about the decision of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference to advocate for the decriminalisation of drug possession for personal use [The Irish Catholic – July 6, 2023]. While I understand the intention to address the complexities of drug addiction and support individuals, I believe this approach…
Dear Editor, Given the highly selective and well-orchestrated nature of information from our national broadcaster it seems to me that there is a grave danger that the general public are being duped into missing a central point in this whole controversy. The top-up payments to Ryan Tubridy are a minor issue in comparison with the…
Dear Editor, I am writing to offer congratulations for your recent article [The Irish Catholic – June 29]on euthanasia. Your insightful and thought-provoking piece delved into the use of language and its impact on the discussion surrounding this deeply complex and sensitive topic. Your reference to George Orwell’s 1984 sheds light on the manipulative power…
Dear Editor, It is worrying to see the statistics for the Killaloe diocese that half the parishes are served by priests over the age of 75 [The Irish Catholic – June 15, 2023]. It is a matter of grave concern that parishes may be closed. The parish is the centre of the Christian Community where…
Dear Editor, Corpus Christi processions have a tremendous impact in bolstering the Faith. These processions, with their vibrant display of faith and devotion, serve as a powerful testimony to the enduring strength and unity of the Catholic community. They provide a unique opportunity for believers to come together in prayer, adoration and celebration of the…
Dear Editor, Are people aware of the extended abortion ‘care’ bill, tabled by Deputy Brid Smith PBP, that has passed its second stage by a narrow majority in the Dáil? If this bill becomes law, it means: Abortion on demand up to 6 months, no anaesthetic of course, as Ms Smith states that since a…
Dear Editor, Mr Ruadhán Jones wrote on the historic (but unminuted) negotiations currently taking place between Mary Immaculate College and the University of Limerick [The Irish Catholic – May 18, 2023]. In that article, concerns were expressed about the Church in Ireland’s ability to prepare teachers for Catholic schools if a Catholic third level presence…
Dear Editor, In a report by Jason Osborne [The Irish Catholic – May 11, 2023], Fr Enda Cunningham said that couples preparing for marriage should be made “aware that the Sacrament of Marriage can be celebrated in its own rite, aside from the celebration of the Eucharist”. Fr Conor McDonough OP argued that in certain…
Dear Editor, Pope Francis deserves much credit for his heroic witness and work for a just and lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia [The Irish Catholic, May 18, 2023]. Let me be clear from the outset, this is not a ‘two sides’ conflict. Russia’s illegal, unjust and genocidal invasion of Ukraine must be condemned by…