Cpl Jim Feeley (rtd)

Posted on 21. Nov, 2013 in Achievement, Christian Values, Faith and Justice

Jim Feeley is a retired army corporal and now works for Spirit Radio. Jim has a different story than most to tell. This is the first part of that story. In 1961, Jim was taken from his mother by the State at approx 7 months old. He was reared in St. Joseph’s orphanage in Clifden […]

Rev Richard Leonard SJ

Posted on 14. Nov, 2013 in Church Teachings, Spirituality

Fr. Richard Leonard SJ Rev Dr Richard Leonard SJ is the director of the Australian Catholic Film Office and author of Movies That Matter: Reading Film Through The Lens of Faith and has authored numerous books. Here he is in conversation with Pat Coyle in the second part of this series on his latest book […]

Rev Ása Björk Ólafsdótirr

Posted on 17. Oct, 2013 in Charity, Church of Ireland, Community

The Rev Ása Björk Ólafsdótirr is an Icelandic woman who is the Church of Ireland rector for Christchurch in Dún Laoghaire. The Revd. Ása (pron. Awsa) Bjőrk Ólafsdőttir is the Vicar of Dun Laoghaire and Diocesan Development Officer for the COI Archdiocese of Dublin and Glendalough.  She is very strong on following Christ’s teaching to […]

Fr. Robert Spitzer SJ

Posted on 17. Oct, 2013 in Church Teachings, Faith and Justice

Fr. Robert Spitzer SJ talks with Conor Deane during his recent conference in UCD. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., (b. May 16, 1952 in Hawaii) is a Jesuit priest, philosopher, educator, author, speaker, and retired President of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Fr. Spitzer is founder and currently active as President of Magis Institute, a non-profit […]

The 2013 Budget

Posted on 10. Oct, 2013 in Charity, Faith and Justice, Poverty

SVP’s John Mark McCafferty Discusses The 2013 Budget The society’s Head of Social Justice & Policy dropped in to talk with Conor Deane about the forthcoming budget and how the Society wish to see an immediate end to the Austerity Program given how harsh its’ effects have been on families and individuals in the State. […]

Steven Ertelt from LifeNews.com

Posted on 10. Oct, 2013 in Church Teachings, Health

Steven Ertelt talks to Conor Deane about how in the US abortion is actually in decline and clinics are closing down due to much greater scrutiny than ever before. As the founder and Editor of LifeNews.com, Steven Ertelt has provided the pro-life community with news via the Internet since 1993. He also serves on the […]

Using Music To Spread The Word

Posted on 03. Oct, 2013 in Church Teachings, Gospel Values, Music, Youth

The 2 founders of Elation Ministries Seán Feeney and Paul Keogh both talk about their faith and their motivation and love for music and using it as a means to serve and spread the Good News. Elation Ministries are a highly acclaimed group who aim to bring the Gospel to people through music and song. […]

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin

Posted on 03. Oct, 2013 in Church Teachings

In this short piece, His Grace Archbishop Diarmuid Martin talks with Conor Deane after the Mass for Charismatic Renewal in the Pro-Cathedral and supportively touches on Pope Francis outlook for the Church. Archbishop Martin was appointed Co-Adjutor to Cardinal Connell on 3 May 2003, and was installed as such on 30 August of that year. On […]

Ronán Johnston Producer And Host

Posted on 12. Sep, 2013 in Music

Ronán Johnston speaks with Conor Deane about his life of faith and fame. Spirit Radio Host and Music Producer for productions such as the hit series “Moone Boy” among many others Ronán Johnston speaks with Conor Deane about his own faith journey and the highs and lows of fame here in Ireland and in the […]

Legion Of Mary Youth Conference 2013

Posted on 06. Sep, 2013 in Faith and Justice

The Legion Of Mary Youth Conference takes place in Dublin in All Hallows. Here we listen to various people’s experiences of what it’s like to be part of the Legion. The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church, serve the Church and their neighbour on […]