Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Economy, Faith and Justice
The football results have given Kerry great cause for celebration. But another outstanding feature of the county is its diversity. Currently about 7% of the population are Polish and the county is growing in strength and diversity. Diversity brings opportunity and challenge and Miriam Gormally met Michael Moynahan, a priest in the parish, who is […]
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Music
James Kilbane first came to fame through RTE’s You’re A Star. There he made his debut singing “How Great Thou Art” surprising audiences with his choice. He continues to sing inspirational music to Christian audiences, his most recent CD being the Divine Love. Eileen Good met James Kilbane, first asking him how it all started.
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice, Poverty
Kerry was recently twinned with Lesotho, a land locked county surrounded by South Africa. Miriam met Seán Lyons and Mary McGilacuddy both involved with KADE, Kerry Action for Development Education, and the twinning has become one of their projects. But how real or relevant is the twinning? Will it just end up as another sign […]
Posted on 20. Sep, 2006 in Church Teachings, Depression, Faith and Justice, Health, Mental Health
Some 28 prisoners are now trained as Samaritan Volunteers in a number of Dublin prisons and the organisation hopes to eventually extend the project to every prison in the State. These prisoners provide a confidential listening service for fellow inmates at Cloverhill, Wheatfield and Arbour Hill prisons. They are introduced to new prisoners as they […]
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 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 […]