Posted on 04. Feb, 2009 in Cancer, Chronic illness, Health
February 11th – the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes – is set aside as a day to remember all those who are sick. Loreto Sister Nan O’Mahony, is chairperson of the National Association of Hospital Chaplains and is based in the Marymount Hospice in Cork. Eileen Good asked her if she thought it was […]
Posted on 04. Feb, 2009 in Economy, Education, Retreats
Daily headlines of recession and cut backs have left us all in no doubt of the difficult times that lie ahead. Education cutbacks have provoked considerable outrage and the effects are now being felt throughout the system. Eileen Good spoke to Fr. Michael Cusack at the Redemptorist Youth Village in Athenry, Co. Galway about a […]
Posted on 21. Jan, 2009 in Death, Grief
The former Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Dr Michael Russell (88), was laid to rest at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in Waterford city last week. More than 700 mourners filled the cathedral at Barronstrand Street to pay their respects. Miriam Gormally spoke with Mgr Olden who knew Dr Russell very well, both […]
Posted on 21. Jan, 2009 in Church Teachings, Religious teaching, Schools
Catholic Schools Week will take place from January 26th to February 1st. It is a week to acknowledge the work done by Catholic schools historically throughout Ireland as well as look to the future and see what form Catholic education will take. Miriam Gormally spoke with Mgr. Jim Cassin from St. Patrick’s College Maynooth. She […]
Posted on 21. Jan, 2009 in Charity, Economy
Open Heart, Open Mind, Offering Hope and Opportunity is the title of the 2007 report from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. ‘Hope’ is an important word for those who volunteer with the Society. Mairéad Bushnell, National President of the Vincent de Paul told Eileen Good how they plan to cope with the increasing […]
Posted on 21. Jan, 2009 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Conflict, Crime, Media, Pilgrimage
Due to the complex and sensitive nature of this issue, and to give it a full explanation, we have allowed this piece to run on longer than our usual pieces. Mishandling of information regarding child sex abuse in the Church has again brought sorrow and disappointment to the people of Ireland. One priest, Fr. […]
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 in Music
Oh Happy Day is taken from the album One Love recorded by the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir.
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 in Addiction, Media
The Internet has significantly changed our lives. Many of us use it on a daily basis, both for work and pleasure. And while for most, the experience is a positive one, but there is new research to suggest that some people are spending too much time online and that they are essentially addicted. Pat Coyle […]
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 in Book Reviews
‘Ireland is losing its religion’ – is the opening line of Malachi O’Donerty’s recent book Empty Pulpits, Ireland’s Retreat from Religion. In his introduction he says ‘(Ireland) is losing its faith more rapidly than any other European country has done before, without a revolution.’ Broadcaster Gemma McCrohan read his book and overall found it a […]
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 in Depression, Mental Health, Suicide, Young people
Despite all the publicity about what to look out for when you think someone is suicidal, despite all the awareness programmes, sadly sometimes it’s not enough and someone does take their own life. The effect on the family is devastating – as Peter Moroney told Eileen Good as last September’s Annual Conference of the Irish […]