Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Women now make up the majority of the Church congregation, which raises the question of why men are no longer interested? Michael Comyn explored this idea through several interviews and discussions, including Fr. Desmond O’Donnell an Oblate priest, registered psychologist and researcher on church attendance. But first Michael introduces the idea that the skipping Church […]
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Music
Our music this week is an inspiring rendition of You Raise Me Up by James Kilbane from his recently released album Divine Love.
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Health
Una O’Doherty, the first commissioned hermit since Vatican Two gives her thoughts on spirituality for nurses.
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Environment, Faith and Justice, Festivals, Religious patronage, Religious teaching, Youth
The diocese of Kildare and Leighlin will, for the first time have an exhibition stand at the World Ploughing Championships in Grangeford, Tullow, Co Carlow from Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th September 2006. The theme is to reach out to people and let them know about the various ministries, services and initiatives in the diocese […]
Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Music
Laudate Dominum is sung by the Dublin Choral Foundation and is taken from their CD Wedding Memories From Ireland. Further details about the Dublin Choral Foundation and their recordings can be found on www.dublinchoralfoundation.ie
Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 in Uncategorized
Thinking of going back to learning and brushing up your skills this September? Well learning Ireland is an organisation that offers a complete list of courses from Basket Weaving in the Blaskets to the B. Comm. in UCD. Miriam Gormally phoned Kevin Brannigan to find out what people can expect to find and how they […]
Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 in Death, Environment, Faith and Justice, Poverty
Last September, New Orleans was almost completely wiped out by hurricane Katrina. Many of the poorest communities were badly affected and one year later are now trying to rebuild their lives. Maura O’Donovan and Teresa Rooney CHF were both working there at the time. Teresa was working in the now famous Lower Ninth Ward of […]
Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 in Chronic illness, Health
It is estimated that there are 6,000 people living with Multiple Sclerosis in Ireland. There are 41 branches of the MS society countrywide and they include counselling and home visits amongst their services. The MS Society has designated from October 13th to November 13th 2006 for the MS Readathon, which raises badly needed funds for […]
Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Festivals, Music
On January 27th of this year the worldwide celebrations began to mark the 250th. anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A musical genius, Mozart composed his first piece of music at the age of 5 and completed his first symphony at the age of 8. All over Ireland choirs and musical societies are […]
Posted on 06. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice
Do you feel that every moment of your day is taken up? Would you like to have more time for leisure activities and get the balance right? Easier said than done. Fr. Dan Joe O’Mahony is organising a conference in the Croke Park Conference Centre, to address that very issue. It’s called, “A Balanced Lifestyle […]