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 11. Jul, 2013 in Vocation
“Vocation is more than just priesthood,” says Ann Marie Gallagher, Director of Vocations Ireland, who was recently at the European Vocations Service Conference in Rome. The theme was “joyful witness” and there were delegates from twenty-two countries all looking at how to creatively meet the challenge of vocations. She talks to Miriam Gormally about how […]
Posted on 14. Feb, 2013 in Church Teachings, Gospel Values, Vocation
Roses, Chocolates, and cards with hearts were everywhere this week when St. Valentines day was being celebrated. It’s a great day for happy couples, but it can be a difficult for some single people. Anne-Marie Gallagher Director of Vocations Ireland pointed out to Miriam Gormally that love takes many forms and those who are single […]
Posted on 10. Jan, 2013 in Uncategorized, Vocation
This is the third part of Evelyn Mc Loughlin’s (Sr Loreto) story. Based on her autobiography ‘Down the Arches of the Years’, this episode looks at the famous people who went to her school, St. Raphael’s in Loughrea, including Angelica Heuston and Edna O’Brien. She talks about the impact of education and how her understanding […]
Posted on 27. Dec, 2012 in Uncategorized, Vocation
Marianne O’Connor os, Director of CORI is leaving at the end of the year. In a three-part series she talks about the challenges she faced as director and the role of women in the Church. In this first part she talks to Miriam Gormally about coming to CORI and the best and worst moment of […]
Posted on 06. Dec, 2012 in Vocation
Tom Phelan is a biker, traditional musician and Jesuit brother. After his mother’s death last year he felt the best tribute he could pay her was to compose a song in her honour. That is now getting airplay on radio, as well as positive reviews. It is available on the iTunes store, called A Mother’s […]
Posted on 20. Sep, 2012 in Church Teachings, Vocation
Students starting back in college will be thinking of future careers. Will any of them be considering a life as a religious? Anne Marie Gallagher, new vocations officer with Vocations Ireland will be at the Higher Options Conference this week, as well as the Ploughing Championship next week to meet with people and explore the […]
Posted on 26. Apr, 2012 in Church Teachings, Vocation
The Very Rev Victor Stacy was recently installed as the Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. He was elected following four secret ballots involving 25 members of the cathedral chapter. He succeeds the Very Rev Robert MacCarthy, who retired in January. Here he spoke with the Rev Patrick Lawrence who began by asking him what the […]
Posted on 16. Sep, 2009 in Vocation
St. Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society is a Catholic lay organisation which exists to help student clerics on their journey to priesthood. The Society fosters vocations to the priesthood and religious life and assists students for the priesthood both financially and by prayer. Eileen Good spoke with Joseph Merrick, the society’s new Communications Director and asked […]
Posted on 16. Sep, 2009 in Church Teachings, Vocation
The St. Joseph’s Missionary Society, have always been involved in pioneering work: opening new fields, responding boldly to fresh needs and facing unfamiliar challenges. Fr. Jim O’Connell, a Mill Hill Missionary of many years standing, spoke with Eileen Good about the history and current situation in the society. First off he began by explaining why […]