Posted on 29. Jan, 2015 in Community, Feminism/Women in the Church, Gospel Values, Saints, Young people
With interest and excitement members and friends of the Focolare in Ireland and all over the world have welcomed the news that their founder Chiara Lubich has begun the journey towards beatification. The beatification takes place in Rome where Msgr. Raffaello Martinelli has chosen the Cathedral of Frascati, for the official opening of the “process on the life, […]
Posted on 16. Oct, 2014 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Education, Feminism/Women in the Church, Humane Vitae
The extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family has been looking at issues surrounding modern families and how to reconcile Church teachings with the reality lived by people on the ground. More than 250 participants, including 14 married couples from around the world are there. There are 190 voting members and over 60 non voting […]
Posted on 24. Jul, 2014 in Church of Ireland, Feminism/Women in the Church, Uncategorized, Vocation
The Episcopal life of Donald Caird encompasses many of the most critical junctures in the twentieth century Irish story. From Church of Ireland Bishop of Meath he was elected Archbishop of Dublin in 1985 remaining there until 1996. As such he was Primate of the Anglican church in the Republic of Ireland when the Northern […]
Posted on 17. Apr, 2014 in Christian Values, Easter, Feminism/Women in the Church, Gospel Values, Holy Week, Lent, Liturgy, Saints, Seasons of the Church Year
The Women of Easter: When we think of Good Friday we might wonder what happened since he entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, or the crowd calling out ‘crucify him’ or we might turn our attention to Pilot, to the soldiers or to Simon who helped Jesus carry his cross. Dr Noirín Ní Riain talked […]
Posted on 09. Jan, 2014 in Achievement, Alcohol, Christian Values, Church Teachings, Crime, Drugs, Feminism/Women in the Church, Gospel Values, Young people
Fr. Alan Neville takes a moment to talk with World Champion Kick Boxer Ursula Agnew about her faith. Ursula Agnew who is the current World Featherweight Kickboxing Champion in the Ladies division talks about how her life was on the wrong side of the tracks and quickly spiraling out of control and getting herself into […]
Posted on 19. Dec, 2013 in Charity, Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Faith and Justice, Feminism/Women in the Church, Fundraising, Gospel Values, Humanitarian Aid
All Hallows Theology & Psychology Student Orla Cashell has embarked with some fellow students from the National College of Ireland on a dedicated campaign to help the homeless this Christmas in a very specific way. Her idea is simple. Orla is asking that we would donate 1 thing to help the homeless this Christmas so […]
Posted on 08. Aug, 2013 in Celibacy/Sexuality, Church Teachings, Feminism/Women in the Church
A piece from our archive – July 19th 2012 – Fr. James Kullen discusses controversial issues in the church and female ordination. Choosing the priesthood is perhaps no longer a traditional choice, but one that still attracts those who feel the call. Fr. James Kullen is a newly ordained priest and he talks with Miriam […]
Posted on 13. Jun, 2013 in Feminism/Women in the Church, Poverty
The Bishops’ Appeal is the Church of Ireland’s world aid development programme and depends on collections that are made during the periods of Lent and Harvest. The Church’s General Synod in May heard that annual takings were down 20 percent because of the economic situation. But on the other hand there was no single major […]
Posted on 16. May, 2013 in Church Teachings, Feminism/Women in the Church
Pope Francis has now been in office for two months. Within a week of his appointment, Dr. Brian Grogan SJ had written a booklet entitled Pope Francis: The Jesuit Pope and what we can expect from him. Helen Gallivan, author of Dawn without Darkness reviews this booklet with Miriam Gormally. She points out that the […]
Posted on 09. May, 2013 in Church Teachings, Feminism/Women in the Church, Uncategorized
May is the month of Mary, whom we associate with motherhood. Motherhood is one of the most life-changing events in the life of any woman. Helen Gallivan, author of the book “Dawn without Darkness” writes about the connection she felt with the biblical stories of motherhood upon giving birth to her own daughter. Miriam Gormally […]