Posted on 09. Jan, 2014 in Caring for Children, Conflict, Crime, Death, Education, Gospel Values, Humanitarian Aid, Vocation
In this mini series with Dr Paul O’Callaghan of Queens University Belfast, Conor Deane talks to Dr. O’Callaghan about his time in Uganda working with Child Soldiers. Strong Advisory! This is a harrowing story about children who have been through some of the worst atrocities. It does not make for easy listening. Dr O’Callaghan’s Background: […]
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 09. Jan, 2014 in Church Teachings, Community, Liturgy
The Consulate of the Republic of Serbia, Dublin, Honorary Consul – Mr. Živko Jakšić To Ireland talks with Conor Deane about the Serbian Orthodox Church’s Liturgical Christmas Time and Celebrations which have only just ended. While the rest of us are settling back into a Jingle Bells Free Zone the Orthodox Churches have only just celebrated […]
Posted on 02. Jan, 2014 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Young people
Fr. Alan Neville MSC talks with John Pridmore about his ongoing pilgrimage through life as an apostle of Christ who once lead a very different lifestyle as a gangster. Mr Pridmore’s existence once revolved around fast cars, sex, drug deals and money, but he has […]
Posted on 26. Dec, 2013 in Church Teachings, Liturgy
The children in Loreto Crumlin Girls National School talk about the true meaning of Advent and Christmas. Conor Deane went out to Loreto Crumlin Girls National School to interview Ms. Mary Bennet’s 4th Class about what they understood Advent and Christmas to be about. They also sang 2 carols – “Silent Night” and “Away In […]
Posted on 20. Dec, 2013 in Church Teachings
The children in Loreto Crumlin Girls National School talk about the true meaning of Advent and Christmas. Conor Deane went out to Loreto Crumlin Girls National School to interview Ms. Jane Ní Gallachóirs’ 3rd class about what they understood Advent and Christmas to be about. They also sang a carol – “Away In A Manger.” […]
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 28. Nov, 2013 in Charity, Community, Health, HIV/Aids
This year to mark World Aids Day, Trocaire will be presenting a special photographic exhibition. World Aids Day, Sunday 1st Dec 2013 www.trocaire.org/hiv World Aids Day is an internationally recognised day to raise awareness about the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV and to […]
Posted on 23. Nov, 2013 in Homelessness, Humanitarian Aid
In this second part of a 4 part series Fr. Peter McVerry SJ expresses his outrage at how the government and successive politicians have ignored the plight of the poor in Ireland especially in Dublin. In “What’s the road forwards…” Out “…immediately” Total Time = 6:17
Posted on 21. Nov, 2013 in Caring for Children, Charity, Christian Values
Aoife Martin is the newly appointed National Fundraising Co-ordinator for Ireland for Mary’s Meals. www.marysmeals.org Here Aoife tells the story about how such a wonderful charity manages to feed well over 800,000 children every day in 16 developing countries such as Malawi. It is a charity borne out of love and […]