Posted on 27. Nov, 2008 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community
Fr. Conor Cunningham PP Lisdoonvarna talks with Conor Deane about Christmas and his Community Weddings Initiative in Lisdoonvarna. Some years ago, during the recession, Fr. Conor Cunningham PP for Lisdoonvarna drew national attention in the press because of his offer within his parish newsletter of Community Weddings for those who found themselves unable […]
Posted on 12. Nov, 2008 in Community, Immigrants
Imagine living in a country where you have to rely on your children to communicate with others, go to the doctor or even do the shopping. This is the case for many members of Ireland’s new community. Fáilte Isteach was set up to help. They provide language support for the immigrant community through conversational English […]
Posted on 12. Nov, 2008 in Community, Crime, Politics
Recent news headlines have been dominated by stories of events unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Muireann Kirrane spent two years living and working in the Congo and is currently Trocaire’s Regional Liaison Officer for Central Africa. Here she explains to Miriam Gormally how and why the current situation in Eastern Congo erupted.
Posted on 29. Oct, 2008 in Church Teachings, Community
The Catholic Bishops’ Commission for Pastoral Renewal and Adult Faith Development recently held a conference focusing on lay and clerical collaboration in parish life. The guest speakers were Jesuit Fr. Tom Sweester and Franciscian Sister Peg Bishop. They spoke to Eileen Good about what it means to be Christian in parish life today.
Posted on 15. Oct, 2008 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Community, Family
Norma Macmaster is now a Church of Ireland priest in Skerries, Co. Dublin but she grew up in the 50s in Balieborough, Co. Cavan. It was an Ireland familiar to many at that time – secure family environment, feeling safe, content and leaving all worries to the adults. But her life was somewhat different – […]
Posted on 15. Oct, 2008 in Church Teachings, Community
Last month the Diocese of Ossory pitched its tent at the 2008 Ploughing Championships held at Farmley, Cuffesgrange in the parish of Danesfort. Eileen Good asked the recently appointed Bishop of Ossory, Most Rev. Seamus Freeman for his reaction to attending his first diocesan Ploughing Championships.
Posted on 17. Sep, 2008 in Community, Faith and Justice
The diversity of the many lay organisations involved with Church can provide a great source for growth and development within parish life, but does this always happen? Do they work together and share their talents? Sr. Anne Codd is the organiser of the forthcoming Pastoral Conference and she told Eileen Good why the conference is […]
Posted on 23. Jul, 2008 in Community, Relationships, Young people
Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we all tried to be kind to at least one other person? This is the message of Reggie Dabbs, Pastor and motivational speaker. He has inspired people from all over the world with his message of respect and kindness and his vision of creating a better world. […]
Posted on 23. Jul, 2008 in Community, Faith and Justice
In recent times parishes around the country are being asked to look at new ways of encouraging lay people to participate in the life of their local Church – and this means looking at traditional roles in a new light. Pat Coyle spoke to Fr. Eugene Duffy, lecturer in Theology and Religious Studies in Mary […]
Posted on 09. Jul, 2008 in Church Teachings, Community, Faith and Justice, Poverty
Fr. Barney McGuckian was the speaker at this year’s annual commemoration ceremony of Frank Duff, founder of the Legion of Mary. Fr. Barney spoke to Eileen Good about the influence of the Legion world wide and his memories of the times when he met Frank Duff.