Acknowledge rather than defend errors of the past: Bishop McKeown
Date Published: 18/Sep/2018
By Sarah Mac Donald -
Bishop of Derry tells pilgrims at National Padre Pio Pilgrimage in Knock, “It is a dangerous form of Christianity that believes we have to be a strong and influential organisation giving the lying impression of being pure and perfect.”
Bishop of Derry, Dr Donal McKeown, and Archbishop of Armagh, Dr Eamon Martin. Pic: Ste...Read On
Diocese of Clogher to reduce number of Sunday Masses
Date Published: 17/Sep/2018
By Sarah Mac Donald - 12 September, 2018
Reduction in Masses from 113 to 96 over the weekend of 6 to 7 October 2018 aims to offset the decline in priest numbers and the aging profile of those still in ministry.
The number of Masses celebrated in the Diocese of Clogher each Sunday will be reduced by 15 per cent from the beginning of Octob...Read On
Bruton urges pro-life movement to create “supportive environment for life”
Date Published: 14/Sep/2018
By Sarah Mac Donald -
Greater recognition must be given in Ireland's welfare system and tax codes to the cost of rearing children, former Taoiseach says.
Former Taoiseach John Bruton has told members of the pro-life movement that they must “create a supportive environment for life” in the wake of the referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendmen...Read On
Reflecting on Pope Francis’ visit to WMOF in Ireland
Date Published: 01/Sep/2018
By Ann Marie Foley -
A day of rich celebration for the Catholic faithful. We were very proud of our Catholic identity together – Portlaoise parish.
Waiting for Pope Francis before final Mass. Pic by Ann Marie Foley
Pope Francis has stated that his visit to Ireland brought great joy, but also “pain and bitterness for the suffering” caused by ...Read On